Narrative:
The aircraft was being test flown for single-engine performance at maximum takeoff weight. During these tests the airplane assumed an unusual position at an altitude that was insufficient to permit recovery. It appeared that the airplane was overloaded by at least 900 Ibs.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 7 June 1955 |
| Type: |  Lockheed 14-08 Super Electra |
| Operator: | Associated Airways |
| Registration: | CF-TCI |
| MSN: | 1472 |
| First flight: | 1938 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Winterburn, AB ( Canada)
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| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | Edmonton Municipal Airport, AB (YXD/CYXD), Canada |
| Edmonton Municipal Airport, AB (YXD/CYXD), Canada |
The aircraft was being test flown for single-engine performance at maximum takeoff weight. During these tests the airplane assumed an unusual position at an altitude that was insufficient to permit recovery. It appeared that the airplane was overloaded by at least 900 Ibs.
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