ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 331765
Date: | Saturday 7 September 1968 |
Time: | 17:22 |
Type: | Chase YC-122C Avitruc |
Owner/operator: | Mobile Aircraft, Inc. |
Registration: | N122R |
MSN: | |
Engine model: | Wright R-2600-29A |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | off Golovin Airport, AK (GLV) -
United States of America
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Phase: | En route |
Nature: | Cargo |
Departure airport: | |
Destination airport: | |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:The YC-122 cargo plane was engaged in transporting loads of cement from Galena, Alaska to a DEW Line site.
While en route the no.1 cylinder of the right hand engine failed. The pilot diverted to Golovin, Alaska. However, a go around had to be executed. While manoeuvering the aircraft stalled and impacted the water.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
powerplant - engine structure: cylinder assembly
miscellaneous acts,conditions - material failure
pilot in command - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
FACTORS:
pilot in command - misused or failed to use flaps
miscellaneous acts,conditions - poorly planned approach
miscellaneous acts,conditions - aircraft came to rest in water
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | ANC69D0048 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB ANC69D0048 john2031.com Location
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