Loss of control Accident Douglas C-47B-20-DK (DC-3) N709Z,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 328352
 

Date:Wednesday 23 April 1980
Time:16:54
Type:Silhouette image of generic DC3 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Douglas C-47B-20-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator:Florida Preferred Equity
Registration: N709Z
MSN: 27182/15737
Year of manufacture:1945
Engine model:Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8
Aircraft damage: Destroyed, written off
Category:Accident
Location:near Dania, FL -   United States of America
Phase: Approach
Nature:Executive
Departure airport:Bimini International Airport (BIM/MYBS)
Destination airport:Fort Lauderdale (unknown airport), FL
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The DC-3 stalled and crashed after initiating a go-around.

PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - delayed in initiating go-around
pilot in command - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
FACTORS:
copilot - failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc.
copilot - misused or failed to use flaps

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: MIA80FA058
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

Revision history:

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