Incident Overview

Description
During the takeoff run a complete electrical failure occurred due to an improperly installed heater. The pilot decided to abort the takeoff, but the propeller reverse did not work. The Convair overran the runway and collided with an approach light tower. PROBABLEÿCAUSE(S) miscellaneousÿacts, conditionsÿ-ÿelectricalÿfailure personnelÿ-ÿmaintenance,servicing,inspection:ÿimproperÿmaintenanceÿ(maintenanceÿpersonnel) personnelÿ-ÿmaintenance,servicing,inspection:ÿinadequateÿinspectionÿofÿaircraftÿ(maintenanceÿpersonnel) pilotÿinÿcommandÿ-ÿspontaneous-improperÿaction pilotÿinÿcommandÿ-ÿimproperÿoperationÿofÿpowerplantÿ&ÿpowerplantÿcontrols miscellaneousÿacts,conditionsÿ-ÿimproperÿemergencyÿprocedures FACTOR(S) miscellaneousÿacts, conditionsÿ-ÿthrust-unableÿtoÿreverse
Primary Cause
Improper maintenance of the heater and inadequate inspection of the aircraft.Improper maintenance of the heater and inadequate inspection of the aircraft.Share on: