Narrative:
The YC-122 stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning
pilot in command - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
miscellaneous acts,conditions - airframe ice
Loss of control
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Monday 31 January 1977 |
| Time: | 14:16 |
| Type: |  Chase YC-122C Avitruc |
| Operator: | TransNorthern Aviation |
| Registration: | N5904V |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | 1950 |
| Engines: | 2 Wright R-1820 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Anchorage International Airport, AK (ANC) ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Anchorage International Airport, AK (ANC/PANC), United States of America |
| Nome Airport, AK (OME/PAOM), United States of America |
The YC-122 stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning
pilot in command - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
miscellaneous acts,conditions - airframe ice
Classification:
IcingLoss of control
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Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Anchorage International Airport, AK to Nome Airport, AK as the crow flies is 858 km (536 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Anchorage International Airport, AK to Nome Airport, AK as the crow flies is 858 km (536 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
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