Narrative:
The Martin undershot the runway causing the landing gear to collapse.
PROBABLE CAUSES:
copilot - misjudged distance and altitude
pilot in command - misjudged distance and altitude
pilot in command - inadequate supervision of flight
FACTORS:
airports/airways/facilities - airport facilities: approach lighting
miscellaneous acts, conditions - overload failure
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Monday 1 January 1968 |
| Time: | 23:00 |
| Type: |  Martin 4-0-4 |
| Operator: | Southern Airways |
| Registration: | N251S |
| MSN: | 14243 |
| First flight: | 1952 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Oxford-University Airport, MS (UOX) ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Ferry/positioning |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Oxford-University Airport, MS (UOX/KUOX), United States of America |
The Martin undershot the runway causing the landing gear to collapse.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSES:
copilot - misjudged distance and altitude
pilot in command - misjudged distance and altitude
pilot in command - inadequate supervision of flight
FACTORS:
airports/airways/facilities - airport facilities: approach lighting
miscellaneous acts, conditions - overload failure
Classification:
Undershoot/overshoot
Sources:
» NTSB File 1-0013Photos
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