Incident Overview
Date: Friday 27 September 1968
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-7CF
Owner/operator: Universal Airlines
Registration Number: N7466
Location: near Cherry Point MCAS, NC (NKT) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the Initial Approach Control System)Aircraft Control System (specifically, the Initial Approach Control System)
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A pilot failed to initiate a go around when he did not observe the runway on final approach, resulting in a crash due to poor visibility caused by fog.A pilot failed to initiate a go around when he did not observe the runway on final approach, resulting in a crash due to poor visibility caused by fog.
Description
The pilot failed to initiate a go around when he didn’t see the runway on finals and the aircraft crashed. Visibility was poor due to fog and a 100-feet ceiling. PROBABLE CAUSE: pilot in command – improper ifr operation FACTORS: pilot in command – failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc. weather – low ceiling weather – fog
Primary Cause
Pilot in command ? improper ifr operationPilot in command ? improper ifr operationShare on:
