ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 2894
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| Date: | 23-APR-1977 |
| Time: | 15:50 |
| Type: | Aero Commander-Rockwell 690A Turbo Commander |
| Operator: | J. D. Barta Construction |
| Registration: | N847 |
| C/n / msn: | 11140 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Lake Michigan, off Chicago, IL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | |
| Departure airport: | Chicago-Merrill C Meigs Field, IL (CGX/KCGX) |
| Harrisburg, IL |
Pilot advised of seagulls on runway.Ineffective birdremoval technique.Failed to retract flaps.
Sources:
NTSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Feb-2008 12:00 | ASN archive | Added |
| 28-Mar-2012 11:42 | harro | Updated [Operator, Location, Phase, Departure airport] |
| 28-Mar-2012 11:43 | harro | Updated [Aircraft type] |
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