Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 7 June 1955
Aircraft Type: Lockheed 14-08 Super Electra
Owner/operator: Associated Airways
Registration Number: CF-TCI
Location: Winterburn, AB –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft structure and control systems.Aircraft structure and control systems.
Category: Accident
An aircraft was undergoing single-engine performance testing at a high altitude, exceeding its operational takeoff weight. The airplane?s unusual position resulted in an overloaded condition, potentially leading to a loss of control and a potential accident.An aircraft was undergoing single-engine performance testing at a high altitude, exceeding its operational takeoff weight. The airplane?s unusual position resulted in an overloaded condition, potentially leading to a loss of control and a potential accident.
Description
The aircraft was being test flown for single-engine performance at maximum takeoff weight. During these tests the airplane assumed an unusual position at an altitude that was insufficient to permit recovery. It appeared that the airplane was overloaded by at least 900 Ibs.
Primary Cause
Overloaded aircraft condition due to exceeding operational takeoff weight.Overloaded aircraft condition due to exceeding operational takeoff weight.Share on:
