Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 3 March 1974
Aircraft Type: Lockheed 18 Learstar I
Owner/operator: Tiffany Realty
Registration Number: N32L
Location: Lake Placid, FL –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft flight controlsAircraft flight controls
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
An aircraft crashed during low-level flight due to a pilot error involving improper flight controls and evasive maneuvers, resulting in the loss of 3244 lbs of marijuana.An aircraft crashed during low-level flight due to a pilot error involving improper flight controls and evasive maneuvers, resulting in the loss of 3244 lbs of marijuana.
Description
The aircraft struck powerlines and crashed during low level flight. The aircraft carried 3244lb of marijuana. PROBABLE CAUSE(S): pilot in command – improper operation of flight controls pilot in command – failed to obtain/maintain flying speed FACTOR(S) pilot in command – failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc. miscellaneous acts,conditions – unwarranted low flying miscellaneous – evasive maneuver to avoid collision terrain – high obstructions
Primary Cause
Pilot in command – improper operation of flight controlsPilot in command – improper operation of flight controlsShare on:
