Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 17 September 1966
Aircraft Type: Lockheed 14-N3 Super Electra
Owner/operator: Thunderbird Airways
Registration Number: N18138
Location: Medford, NJ –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
An electronic test flight involving an aircraft exceeding its authorized weight resulted in a crash and fire. The pilot in command failed to obtain sufficient airspeed, leading to premature lift-off. This resulted in the aircraft being crashed.An electronic test flight involving an aircraft exceeding its authorized weight resulted in a crash and fire. The pilot in command failed to obtain sufficient airspeed, leading to premature lift-off. This resulted in the aircraft being crashed.
Description
Stalled on takeoff due to overload. Crashed and caught fire. The airplane was used in an electronic test project flight. It was being operated at an authorized overweight. PROBABLE CAUSE: pilot in command – premature lift-off pilot in command – failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
Primary Cause
Pilot in command – premature lift-off pilot in command – failed to obtain/maintain flying speedPilot in command – premature lift-off pilot in command – failed to obtain/maintain flying speedShare on:
