Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 22 September 1964
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Caribair
Registration Number: N1549V
Location: San Juan-Isla Verde International Airport (SJU) –
ÿ Puerto Rico
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: DC-3 aircraft’s lift and control systems, specifically the airspeed indicator and control surfaces.DC-3 aircraft’s lift and control systems, specifically the airspeed indicator and control surfaces.
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft experienced an early takeoff, resulting in a stall and subsequent crash.A DC-3 aircraft experienced an early takeoff, resulting in a stall and subsequent crash.
Description
The DC-3 lifted off prematurely, stalled and crashed.
Primary Cause
Early takeoff and subsequent stall due to insufficient airspeed and control during takeoff.Early takeoff and subsequent stall due to insufficient airspeed and control during takeoff.Share on:
