Incident Overview
Date: Friday 20 June 1969
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft 99 Airliner
Owner/operator: Cascade Airways
Registration Number: N2550A
Location: Pasco-Tri-Cities Airport, WA (PSC) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: The aircraft’s flight control system, specifically the pitch trim control, which was found in the full nose up position.The aircraft’s flight control system, specifically the pitch trim control, which was found in the full nose up position.
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden and severe pitch-up during takeoff, resulting in loss of control and a crash.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden and severe pitch-up during takeoff, resulting in loss of control and a crash.
Description
The aircraft pitched up steeply after takeoff, lost control and crashed. The pitch trim was found in the full nose up position. The captain’s seat was unlocked and fully aft. PROBABLE CAUSES: pilot in command – inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning copilot – improper operation of flight controls copilot – failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
Primary Cause
Inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning, specifically related to pilot actions and the lack of sufficient flight speed.Inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning, specifically related to pilot actions and the lack of sufficient flight speed.Share on:
