Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 26 April 1962
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-749A Constellation
Owner/operator: Federal Aviation Agency – FAA
Registration Number: N116A
Location: Canton Island Airport (CIS) –
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Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: No.4 propellerNo.4 propeller
Investigating Agency: CABCAB
Category: Accident
A Constellation aircraft crashed at Topham Field, Canton Island, during a go-around training exercise. The crash was likely caused by a loss of control resulting from an undetected reversal of the No.4 propeller.A Constellation aircraft crashed at Topham Field, Canton Island, during a go-around training exercise. The crash was likely caused by a loss of control resulting from an undetected reversal of the No.4 propeller.
Description
The Constellation plane was being used to train the co-pilot in various manoeuvres and flight configurations prior to being tested for an ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Rating) and to train a flight maintenance technician as a flight engineer. The aircraft crashed while carrying out a go-around at Topham Field, Canton Island. PROBABLE CAUSE: “Loss of control during an attempted go-around following initial touchdown, as a result of an undetected reversal of No.4 propeller.”
Primary Cause
Loss of control during an attempted go-around following initial touchdown, as a result of an undetected reversal of No.4 propeller.Loss of control during an attempted go-around following initial touchdown, as a result of an undetected reversal of No.4 propeller.Share on:
