Incident Overview
Date: Friday 6 January 1967
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Channel Air Lift
Registration Number: N30046
Location: Hilo International Airport, HI (ITO) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
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Description
The cargo shifted rearward during the takeoff, causing the Centre of Gravity to go beyond the aft controllable limit. A precautionary landing was attempted, but the aircraft stalled and crashed. PROBABLE CAUSE: “Pilot in command – inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning. improperly loaded aircraft.”
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