Accident McCulloch J-2 N4306G, Wednesday 5 January 1972
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Date:Wednesday 5 January 1972
Time:10:10
Type:McCulloch J-2
Owner/operator:Winn-Air Aviation
Registration: N4306G
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Category:Accident
Location:Van Nuys, California -   United States of America
Phase: Take off
Nature:Executive
Departure airport:
Destination airport:El Monte, CA
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
M/R RPM DECAYED FROM INCREASED PITCH DUE FAILURE OF CTL LEVER P/N 2766.PLT UN CTL RATE OF DESCENT.

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: LAX72FUQ57
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 8 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
28-May-2024 17:03 Nepa Updated [Location, Destination airport, Operator, ]

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