Incident Overview
Date: Monday 11 September 1972
Aircraft Type: Lockheed 18 Learstar
Owner/operator: Unknown
Registration Number: N1040E
Location: Clarendon –
ÿ Jamaica
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
An aircraft attempted takeoff from an unlighted runway at night and collided with trees. A significant amount of cannabis was discovered onboard.An aircraft attempted takeoff from an unlighted runway at night and collided with trees. A significant amount of cannabis was discovered onboard.
Description
The aircraft tried to take off from an unlighted runway at night. The Lodestar yawed left and collided with trees. A large amount of ganja (cannabis) was found on board. PROBABLE CAUSE: “Pilot in command – premature lift-off”
Primary Cause
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