Unfallbericht:
Inadequate cargo restraint caused balance problems on takeoff, resulting in a very nose high attitude. The Skyvan banked right and left, crashed and caught fire. The certificated max. gross weight was exceeded by 324.8lb.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "Inadequate security of the cargo which shifted rearward during the takeoff roll. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the over gross weight condition, and the improper alteration of the tie down rings by the overhauling maintenance facility."
accident date: 13-07-1992
type: Shorts SC.7 Skyvan 3A-200
registration: 9M-AXC
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Datum: | Montag 13 Juli 1992 |
| Zeit: | 12:30 |
| Flugzeugtyp: |  Shorts SC.7 Skyvan 3A-200 |
| Fluggesellschaft: | Arctic Circle Air Service |
| Kennzeichen: | N20086 |
| Werknummer: | SH.1918 |
| Baujahr: | 1973 |
| Betriebsstunden: | 6390 |
| Triebwerk: | 2 Garrett TPE331-2-201A |
| Besatzung: | Todesopfer: 1 / Insassen: 1 |
| Fluggäste: | Todesopfer: 0 / Insassen: 0 |
| Gesamt: | Todesopfer: 1 / Insassen: 1 |
| Sachschaden: | Zerstört |
| Konsequenzen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Unfallort: | Bethel Airport, AK (BET) ( USA)
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| Flugphase: | Anfangssteigflug (ICL) |
| Betriebsart: | Frachtflug |
| Flug von: | Bethel Airport, AK (BET/PABE), USA |
| Chevak Airport, AK (VAK/PAVA), USA |
Inadequate cargo restraint caused balance problems on takeoff, resulting in a very nose high attitude. The Skyvan banked right and left, crashed and caught fire. The certificated max. gross weight was exceeded by 324.8lb.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "Inadequate security of the cargo which shifted rearward during the takeoff roll. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the over gross weight condition, and the improper alteration of the tie down rings by the overhauling maintenance facility."
Accident investigation:
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Informationsquelle:
» ICAO Adrep Summary 1/95Fotos
accident date: 13-07-1992
type: Shorts SC.7 Skyvan 3A-200
registration: 9M-AXC
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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 Bethel Airport, AK to Chevak Airport, AK as the crow flies is 217 km (136 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
Distance from Bethel Airport, AK to Chevak Airport, AK as the crow flies is 217 km (136 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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