Narrative:
Entered a high speed descent from FL313 shortly before reaching the cruising altitude of FL350, 8 minutes after takeoff.
PROBABLE CAUSE(S):
miscellaneous - undetermined
FACTOR(S)
airframe - flight control surfaces: elevator assembly,attachments
airframe - flight control surfaces: horizontal stabilizer, attachments
miscellaneous acts,conditions - overload failure
miscellaneous acts,conditions - separation in flight
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Saturday 29 April 1978 |
| Time: | 15:48 |
| Type: |  Rockwell 1121A Jet Commander |
| Operator: | Universal Air Leasing |
| Registration: | N250UA |
| MSN: | 121 |
| First flight: | 1968 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Flatwoods, LA ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Lafayette Regional Airport, LA (LFT/KLFT), United States of America |
| Tulsa International Airport, OK (TUL/KTUL), United States of America |
Entered a high speed descent from FL313 shortly before reaching the cruising altitude of FL350, 8 minutes after takeoff.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE(S):
miscellaneous - undetermined
FACTOR(S)
airframe - flight control surfaces: elevator assembly,attachments
airframe - flight control surfaces: horizontal stabilizer, attachments
miscellaneous acts,conditions - overload failure
miscellaneous acts,conditions - separation in flight
Sources:
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Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Lafayette Regional Airport, LA to Tulsa International Airport, OK as the crow flies is 754 km (471 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Lafayette Regional Airport, LA to Tulsa International Airport, OK as the crow flies is 754 km (471 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
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