Status:	Definitief
Datum:	06 JUL 1977
Tijd:	23:27
Type:	Lockheed L-188AF Electra
Luchtvaartmaatschappij:	Fleming International Airways
Registratie:	N280F
Constructienummer:	1076
Bouwjaar:	1959
Bemanning:	slachtoffers: 3 / inzittenden: 3
Passagiers:	slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0
Totaal:	slachtoffers: 3 / inzittenden: 3
Schade:	Afgeschreven
Gevolgen:	Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Plaats:	Saint Louis-Lambert International Airport, MO (STL) (Verenigde Staten)
Fase:	Start (TOF)
Soort vlucht:	Vracht
Vliegveld van vertrek:	Saint Louis-Lambert International Airport, MO (STL/KSTL), Verenigde Staten
Vliegveld van aankomst:	Detroit-Willow Run Airport, MI (YIP/KYIP), Verenigde Staten

Beschrijving:
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

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