Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 15 May 1979
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-54S (DC-4)
Owner/operator: Biegert Aviation
Registration Number: N44905
Location: Mesa-Falcon Field, AZ (MSC) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Elevator gust locksElevator gust locks
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A C-54 aircraft experienced a failed takeoff due to a lack of elevator gust lock removal prior to takeoff, resulting in collision with a dirt bank. The pilot?s actions were inadequate in preflight preparation and planning.A C-54 aircraft experienced a failed takeoff due to a lack of elevator gust lock removal prior to takeoff, resulting in collision with a dirt bank. The pilot?s actions were inadequate in preflight preparation and planning.
Description
The C-54 did not lift off on takeoff, overran the runway and collided with a dirt bank. The elevator gust locks were not removed prior to takeoff. PROBABLE CAUSE: pilot in command – inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning pilot in command – failed to abort takeoff FACTORS: miscellaneous acts,conditions – checklist-failed to use miscellaneous acts,conditions – gust locks engaged
Primary Cause
Inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning by the pilot in command.Inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning by the pilot in command.Share on:
