Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 7 May 1969
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Flying W Airways
Registration Number: N1243N
Location: Medford, NJ –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: TailwheelTailwheel
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A flight occurred resulting in loss of directional control during takeoff, leading to a crash due to collision with trees. The pilot attempted to lift off prematurely, resulting in the tailwheel being in an unlocked position. The incident was attributed to pilot error involving improper braking and flight control, coupled with premature lift-off, and an evasive maneuver to avoid a collision.A flight occurred resulting in loss of directional control during takeoff, leading to a crash due to collision with trees. The pilot attempted to lift off prematurely, resulting in the tailwheel being in an unlocked position. The incident was attributed to pilot error involving improper braking and flight control, coupled with premature lift-off, and an evasive maneuver to avoid a collision.
Description
Loss of directional control on takeoff; the crew tried to lift off prematurely to avoid parked aircraft but collided with trees and crashed. It appeared that the tailwheel was in the unlocked position on takeoff. PROBABLE CAUSE: pilot in command – improper operation of brakes and/or flight controls pilot in command – premature lift-off pilot in command – failed to obtain/maintain flying speed miscellaneous – evasive maneuver to avoid collision
Primary Cause
Pilot in command – improper operation of brakes and/or flight controlsPilot in command – improper operation of brakes and/or flight controlsShare on:
