Beschrijving:
The aircraft bounced on landing, causing the landing gear to collapse. Damaged beyond repair. The aircraft is still on the US register after being sold to Ben Lemond Inc. It is not known if the plane has been restored to flying condition.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - improper level off
pilot in command - improper recovery from bounced landing
FACTOR:
miscellaneous acts,conditions - overload failure
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Datum: | vrijdag 15 mei 1981 |
| Tijd: | 12:15 |
| Type: |  Shorts SC.7 Skyvan 3-200 |
| Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | Gifford Aviation |
| Registratie: | N70DA |
| Constructienummer: | SH.1848 |
| Bouwjaar: | 1968 |
| Motoren: | 2 Garrett TPE331-2-201A |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Schade: | Afgeschreven |
| Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Plaats: | Slate Creek, AK ( Verenigde Staten)
|
| Fase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Soort vlucht: | Vracht |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | Chicken Airport, AK (CKX), Verenigde Staten |
| Slate Creek, AK, Verenigde Staten |
The aircraft bounced on landing, causing the landing gear to collapse. Damaged beyond repair. The aircraft is still on the US register after being sold to Ben Lemond Inc. It is not known if the plane has been restored to flying condition.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - improper level off
pilot in command - improper recovery from bounced landing
FACTOR:
miscellaneous acts,conditions - overload failure
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