Narrative:
The pilot attempted to go around with propellers in ground fine pitch.
PROBABLE CAUSE(S):
pilot in command - improper operation of powerplant & powerplant controls
pilot in command - failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc.
pilot in command - improper in-flight decisions or planning
pilot in command - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
FACTOR(S)
pilot in command - selected wrong runway relative to existing wind
miscellaneous acts, conditions - downwind
Loss of control
accident date: 04-05-1968
type: Fairchild F-27F
registration: N27W
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Saturday 4 May 1968 |
| Time: | 16:15 |
| Type: |  Fairchild F-27F |
| Operator: | Eastex Inc |
| Registration: | N27W |
| MSN: | 123 |
| First flight: | 1967 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Paisano Ranch, TX ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Paisano Ranch, TX, United States of America |
The pilot attempted to go around with propellers in ground fine pitch.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE(S):
pilot in command - improper operation of powerplant & powerplant controls
pilot in command - failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc.
pilot in command - improper in-flight decisions or planning
pilot in command - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
FACTOR(S)
pilot in command - selected wrong runway relative to existing wind
miscellaneous acts, conditions - downwind
Classification:
Engine reverse issueLoss of control
Sources:
» NTSB File 3-4640Photos
accident date: 04-05-1968
type: Fairchild F-27F
registration: N27W
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