Narrative:
An overload caused the failure of a flap control rod. The Skyvan crashed out of control.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
systems - flight control systems: wing flap control system hydraulic
miscellaneous acts,conditions - overload failure
miscellaneous acts,conditions - asymetrical flaps
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Friday 14 April 1972 |
| Time: | 04:04 |
| Type: |  Shorts SC.7 Skyvan 3-300 |
| Operator: | Viking International Air Freight |
| Registration: | N725R |
| MSN: | SH.1841 |
| First flight: | 1967 |
| Engines: | 2 Garrett TPE331-2-201A |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near La Crosse Municipal Airport, WI (LSE) ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Chicago (unknown airport), IL, United States of America |
| La Crosse Municipal Airport, WI (LSE/KLSE), United States of America |
An overload caused the failure of a flap control rod. The Skyvan crashed out of control.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
systems - flight control systems: wing flap control system hydraulic
miscellaneous acts,conditions - overload failure
miscellaneous acts,conditions - asymetrical flaps
Sources:
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