Date: | Monday 29 July 1985 |
Time: | 15:38 |
Type: | Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina |
Owner/operator: | Aries Aire |
Registration: | N2886D |
MSN: | 64034 |
Total airframe hrs: | 4415 hours |
Engine model: | Wright R-2600-20 |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Northport, WA -
United States of America
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Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
Nature: | Fire fighting |
Departure airport: | |
Destination airport: | |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:Struck the sea nose first and crashed while trying to get a load of water for a fire fighting mission.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
checklist..not followed..pilot in command
fatigue(chronic)..pilot in command
improper use of equipment/aircraft..pilot in command
improper use of procedure..company/operator management
Contributing factors:
in-flight planning/decision..inadvertent..pilot in command
pressure..pilot in command
psychological condition..pilot in command
Sources:
NTSB
History of this aircraft
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Images:
photo (c) Scott Cornwell; Pangborn, East Wenatchee, WA
photo (c) Scott Cornwell; Pangborn, East Wenatchee, WA
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