Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 11 December 1979
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3C
Owner/operator: Commercial Air Freight Inc
Registration Number: N7302
Location: Oaxaca –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the cyclic and rudder)Aircraft Control System (specifically, the cyclic and rudder)
Category: Accident
A single-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during flight, resulting in a significant impact.A single-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during flight, resulting in a significant impact.
Description
Crashed.
Source of Information
http://www.aussieairliners.org/dc-3/vh-eaq/vheaq.htmlhttp://www.aussieairliners.org/dc-3/vh-eaq/vheaq.htmlPrimary Cause
Pilot error ? improper control inputs leading to loss of situational awareness and control.Pilot error ? improper control inputs leading to loss of situational awareness and control.Share on:
