Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 1 October 1970
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-6 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Federal Aviation Administration – FAA
Registration Number: N47
Location: near Anchorage, AK –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft wingAircraft wing
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft experienced a series of three stalls shortly after takeoff from runway 24. The left wing dropped during these maneuvers, followed by a sudden spin to the right, resulting in a crash into the tidal flat. An explosion occurred, and the aircraft subsequently caught fire.A DC-3 aircraft experienced a series of three stalls shortly after takeoff from runway 24. The left wing dropped during these maneuvers, followed by a sudden spin to the right, resulting in a crash into the tidal flat. An explosion occurred, and the aircraft subsequently caught fire.
Description
Shortly after takeoff from runway 24, the DC-3 appeared to enter a series of three stalls. The left wing dropped during these maneuvers. The aircraft then suddenly entered a spin to the right and crashed into the tidal flat. An explosion occurred and the aircraft caught fire. PROBABLE CAUSE: copilot – failed to obtain/maintain flying speed pilot in command – inadequate supervision of flight
Primary Cause
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