Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 18 January 1989
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3C)
Owner/operator: American Air Freight
Registration Number: XB-DYP
Location: Laredo International Airport, TX (LRD) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft control system (specifically CG – Cargo Control)Aircraft control system (specifically CG – Cargo Control)
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A cargo shift caused a stall near a runway, leading to a crash and fire. The incident was triggered by the pilot’s failure to adequately secure the cargo, resulting in an aft CG situation and loss of control.A cargo shift caused a stall near a runway, leading to a crash and fire. The incident was triggered by the pilot’s failure to adequately secure the cargo, resulting in an aft CG situation and loss of control.
Description
A possible cargo shift caused the aircraft to enter a stall on climbout following a runway 35L takeoff. The aircraft crashed and caught fire. PROBABLE CAUSE: “The PIC’s disregard for the security of the cargo that permitted its shift during the takeoff roll. This resulted in an aft CG situation and a subsequent stall and loss of aircraft control. A contributing factor in the accident was the mismanagement of the engine power by the crew and the lack of experience of the co-pilot. “
Primary Cause
Pilot’s disregard for cargo security during takeoff roll, leading to an aft CG situation and loss of aircraft control.Pilot’s disregard for cargo security during takeoff roll, leading to an aft CG situation and loss of aircraft control.Share on:
