Narrative:
Crashed when the pilot lost control during a go around at Birmingham Airport, AL (BHM).
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
pilot in command - improper in-flight decisions or planning
miscellaneous acts,conditions - airframe ice
FACTORS:
weather - icing conditions-includes sleet,freezing rain,etc.
miscellaneous acts,conditions - ice-engine
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Sunday 1 December 1974 |
| Time: | 20:32 |
| Type: |  Beechcraft 100 King Air |
| Operator: | Southern Services |
| Registration: | N50PC |
| MSN: | B-19 |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Birmingham Airport, AL (BHM) ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD/KIAD), United States of America |
| Birmingham Airport, AL (BHM/KBHM), United States of America |
Crashed when the pilot lost control during a go around at Birmingham Airport, AL (BHM).
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
pilot in command - improper in-flight decisions or planning
miscellaneous acts,conditions - airframe ice
FACTORS:
weather - icing conditions-includes sleet,freezing rain,etc.
miscellaneous acts,conditions - ice-engine
Sources:
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Distance from Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC to Birmingham Airport, AL as the crow flies is 1018 km (636 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC to Birmingham Airport, AL as the crow flies is 1018 km (636 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
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