Narrative:
The aircraft barely climbed after lifting off from runway 29 and was seen to pass at 30-40 feet above tree tops before it crashed in a logged area 2,55 miles from the runway end. The aircraft was 1745lb overweight and had lost power on one engine. Because the autofeather system was not connected, the prop did not feather.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - attempted operation w/known deficiencies in equipment
personnel - maintenance,servicing,inspection: inadequate maintenance and inspection
powerplant - exhaust system: stacks
powerplant - engine structure: valve assemblies
miscellaneous acts,conditions - fire in engine
FACTORS:
miscellaneous acts,conditions - improperly loaded aircraft-weight-and/or c.g.
miscellaneous acts,conditions - improper emergency procedures
miscellaneous acts,conditions - pilot fatigue
partial power loss - partial loss of power - 1 engine
accident date: 12-09-1977
type: Douglas DC-7BF
registration: N6314J
accident date: 12-09-1977
type: Douglas DC-7BF
registration: N6314J
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Monday 12 September 1977 |
| Time: | 00:12 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-7BF |
| Operator: | Safe Air Cargo |
| Registration: | N6314J |
| MSN: | 45359/868 |
| First flight: | 1957 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 4 km (2.5 mls) NW of Yakutat Airport, AK (YAK) ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Yakutat Airport, AK (YAK/PAYA), United States of America |
| Anchorage International Airport, AK (ANC/PANC), United States of America |
The aircraft barely climbed after lifting off from runway 29 and was seen to pass at 30-40 feet above tree tops before it crashed in a logged area 2,55 miles from the runway end. The aircraft was 1745lb overweight and had lost power on one engine. Because the autofeather system was not connected, the prop did not feather.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - attempted operation w/known deficiencies in equipment
personnel - maintenance,servicing,inspection: inadequate maintenance and inspection
powerplant - exhaust system: stacks
powerplant - engine structure: valve assemblies
miscellaneous acts,conditions - fire in engine
FACTORS:
miscellaneous acts,conditions - improperly loaded aircraft-weight-and/or c.g.
miscellaneous acts,conditions - improper emergency procedures
miscellaneous acts,conditions - pilot fatigue
partial power loss - partial loss of power - 1 engine
Sources:
» NTSBFollow-up / safety actions
NTSB issued 1 Safety Recommendation
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accident date: 12-09-1977
type: Douglas DC-7BF
registration: N6314J
accident date: 12-09-1977
type: Douglas DC-7BF
registration: N6314J
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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 Yakutat Airport, AK to Anchorage International Airport, AK as the crow flies is 593 km (371 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Yakutat Airport, AK to Anchorage International Airport, AK as the crow flies is 593 km (371 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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