Narrative:
The aircraft nosed down when landing on soft pasture terrain. A total of 4000 lbs of marijuana was found on board.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - selected unsuitable terrain
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Thursday 17 March 1977 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-3-201A |
| Operator: | private |
| Registration: | N101MX |
| MSN: | 2102 |
| First flight: | 1939 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near LaBelle, FL ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Illegal Flight |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
The aircraft nosed down when landing on soft pasture terrain. A total of 4000 lbs of marijuana was found on board.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - selected unsuitable terrain
Sources:
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