Accident Fairchild F-27F N27W,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 331855
 

Date:Saturday 4 May 1968
Time:16:15
Type:Silhouette image of generic F27 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Fairchild F-27F
Owner/operator:Eastex Inc
Registration: N27W
MSN: 123
Year of manufacture:1967
Fatalities:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed, written off
Category:Accident
Location:Paisano Ranch, TX -   United States of America
Phase: Approach
Nature:Executive
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Paisano Ranch, TX
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
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

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: LAX68A0098
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 1 year and 4 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB File 3-4640

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