Narrative:
The DC-7 cargo plane was 2981 lb over its maximum gross weight as the pilot attempted to takeoff from Daggett's Barstow Airport. Also, the wrong grade of fuel, 100 Octanes, was used on the plane. Engine power was partially lost on takeoff but the pilot did not abort. The airplane was destroyed as a forced landing was carried out.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning
miscellaneous acts,conditions - fuel grade-improper
miscellaneous acts,conditions - improperly loaded aircraft-weight-and/or c.g.
pilot in command - failed to abort takeoff
partial power loss - partial loss of power - 2 engines
accident date: 22-06-1979
type: Douglas DC-7CF
registration: N357AL
| Status: | Final |
| Date: | Friday 22 June 1979 |
| Time: | 20:12 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-7CF |
| Operator: | Go Transportation |
| Registration: | N357AL |
| MSN: | 45229/904 |
| First flight: | 1957 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 6 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Daggett-Barstow-Daggett Airport, CA (DAG) ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Illegal Flight |
| Departure airport: | Daggett-Barstow-Daggett Airport, CA (DAG/KDAG), United States of America |
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The DC-7 cargo plane was 2981 lb over its maximum gross weight as the pilot attempted to takeoff from Daggett's Barstow Airport. Also, the wrong grade of fuel, 100 Octanes, was used on the plane. Engine power was partially lost on takeoff but the pilot did not abort. The airplane was destroyed as a forced landing was carried out.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning
miscellaneous acts,conditions - fuel grade-improper
miscellaneous acts,conditions - improperly loaded aircraft-weight-and/or c.g.
pilot in command - failed to abort takeoff
partial power loss - partial loss of power - 2 engines
Classification:
Forced landing outside airport
Sources:
» NTSBPhotos
accident date: 22-06-1979
type: Douglas DC-7CF
registration: N357AL
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