Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 23 April 1980
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-20-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Florida Preferred Equity
Registration Number: N709Z
Location: near Dania, FL –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: Pilot in commandPilot in command
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft stalled and crashed after attempting a go-around. The pilot in command failed to initiate the go-around promptly, resulting in a stalled flight. The pilot in command misused or failed to utilize approved procedures and flaps, contributing to the stalled condition.A DC-3 aircraft stalled and crashed after attempting a go-around. The pilot in command failed to initiate the go-around promptly, resulting in a stalled flight. The pilot in command misused or failed to utilize approved procedures and flaps, contributing to the stalled condition.
Description
The DC-3 stalled and crashed after initiating a go-around. PROBABLE CAUSE: pilot in command – delayed in initiating go-around pilot in command – failed to obtain/maintain flying speed FACTORS: copilot – failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc. copilot – misused or failed to use flaps
Primary Cause
Pilot in command – delayed in initiating go-aroundPilot in command – delayed in initiating go-aroundShare on:
