Incident Overview
Date: Monday 27 June 1966
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3-208
Owner/operator: Aeronaut Air Services
Registration Number: N17337
Location: Long Beach, MS –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: Two-engine aircraft, specifically the No.3 piston.Two-engine aircraft, specifically the No.3 piston.
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A two-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during climb-out, resulting in a crash. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed, leading to stalling and subsequent crash.A two-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during climb-out, resulting in a crash. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed, leading to stalling and subsequent crash.
Description
The no. 2 engine failed on climb out and the crew attempted to return to the airport. The pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed and the aircraft stalled and crashed. PROBABLE CAUSE: “No.3 piston failed due to oil starvation resulting from inadequate maintenance and inspection.”
Primary Cause
Probable cause: No.3 piston failed due to oil starvation resulting from inadequate maintenance and inspection.Probable cause: No.3 piston failed due to oil starvation resulting from inadequate maintenance and inspection.Share on:
