Incident Overview
Date: Monday 18 April 1977
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft 200 Super King Air
Owner/operator: Tidewater Marine Services
Registration Number: N256TM
Location: off Ruddock, LA –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft structure (likely wing or hull)Aircraft structure (likely wing or hull)
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
An unauthorized test flight resulted in a water striking the aircraft, causing damage and potentially compromising safety.An unauthorized test flight resulted in a water striking the aircraft, causing damage and potentially compromising safety.
Description
Struck the water during an unauthorized test flight.
Primary Cause
Unauthorized test flight procedures.Unauthorized test flight procedures.Share on:
