Incident Overview
Date: Monday 9 January 1984
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-20-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Skycraft Air Transport
Registration Number: C-GSCA
Location: Saint Louis-Lambert International Airport, MO (STL) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine(s)Aircraft Engine(s)
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a series of failures during takeoff, culminating in a crash. The aircraft?s fuel was incorrectly loaded with Jet-A instead of 100LL Avgas, leading to engine failure upon gear retraction. An emergency landing attempt was made on a highway, resulting in a pole strike and fence damage. The aircraft crashed through a fence and impacted a highway embankment.A small aircraft experienced a series of failures during takeoff, culminating in a crash. The aircraft?s fuel was incorrectly loaded with Jet-A instead of 100LL Avgas, leading to engine failure upon gear retraction. An emergency landing attempt was made on a highway, resulting in a pole strike and fence damage. The aircraft crashed through a fence and impacted a highway embankment.
Description
The first two attempts to takeoff were abandoned due to slow aircraft performance. Takeoff was continued on the third attempt, but both engines lost power upon gear retraction. An attempt was made to make an emergency landing on a highway, but the left wing struck a pole. The aircraft crashed through a fence and struck a highway embankment. PROBABLE CAUSE: Jet-A fuel had been used when refueling the aircraft, instead of 100LL Avgas.
Primary Cause
Incorrect fuel type during refueling.Incorrect fuel type during refueling.Share on:
