Narrative:
Stalled on takeoff due to ice accretion on wings.
PROBABLE CAUSE(S):
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 21 February 1977 |
| Time: | 16:20 |
| Type: |  Lockheed 18-56-23 Lodestar |
| Operator: | George J. Priestner |
| Registration: | N100GP |
| MSN: | 18-2571 |
| First flight: | 1943 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Truckee Airport, CA (TKF) ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Truckee Airport, CA (TKF/KTRK), United States of America |
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Stalled on takeoff due to ice accretion on wings.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE(S):
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
Sources:
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