Narrative:
Shortly after takeoff from runway 24, the DC-3 appeared to enter a series of three stalls. The left wing dropped during these maneuvers. The aircraft then suddenly entered a spin to the right and crashed into the tidal flat. An explosion occurred and the aircraft caught fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
copilot - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
pilot in command - inadequate supervision of flight
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Thursday 1 October 1970 |
| Time: | 14:46 |
| Type: |  Douglas R4D-6 (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Federal Aviation Administration - FAA |
| Registration: | N47 |
| MSN: | 33155/16407 |
| First flight: | 1945 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Anchorage, AK ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Anchorage International Airport, AK (ANC/PANC), United States of America |
| Anchorage International Airport, AK (ANC/PANC), United States of America |
Shortly after takeoff from runway 24, the DC-3 appeared to enter a series of three stalls. The left wing dropped during these maneuvers. The aircraft then suddenly entered a spin to the right and crashed into the tidal flat. An explosion occurred and the aircraft caught fire.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
copilot - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
pilot in command - inadequate supervision of flight
Classification:
Loss of control
Sources:
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