Status:	Final
Date:	06 JUL 1977
Time:	23:27
Type:	Lockheed L-188AF Electra
Operator:	Fleming International Airways
Registration:	N280F
C/n / msn:	1076
First flight:	1959
Crew:	Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Passengers:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total:	Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Airplane damage:	Written off
Airplane fate:	Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:	Saint Louis-Lambert International Airport, MO (STL) (United States of America)
Phase:	Takeoff (TOF)
Nature:	Cargo
Departure airport:	Saint Louis-Lambert International Airport, MO (STL/KSTL), United States of America
Destination airport:	Detroit-Willow Run Airport, MI (YIP/KYIP), United States of America

Narrative:
Autofeathering of the no. 2 engine forced the crew to abandon the take-off. The aircraft was taxied back to the ramp and some maintenance was performed. The 2nd take-off was performed with the no. 2 engine at or below flight idle. The aircraft lifted off after a ground roll of 8000 feet, veered left and struck the ground.

PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
pilot in command - exercised poor judgment
pilot in command - attempted operation w/known deficiencies in equipment
pilot in command - failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc.
miscellaneous acts,conditions - thrust reversal-unwanted
miscellaneous acts,conditions - 0il exhaustion-propeller system
powerplant - propeller system: feathering pump
miscellaneous acts,conditions - leak/leakage
personnel - maintenance,servicing,inspection: inadequate maintenance and inspection
personnel - operational supervisory personnel: deficiency,company maintained eqpmt,services,regulation
miscellaneous acts,conditions - pilot fatigue

Sources:
» NTSB File # 1-0018