ASN Aircraft accident Chase YC-122C Avitruc N122R Golovin Airport, AK (GLV)
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Status:Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Date:Saturday 7 September 1968
Time:17:22
Type:Silhouette image of generic c122 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Chase YC-122C Avitruc
Operator:Mobile Aircraft, Inc.
Registration: N122R
MSN:
First flight:
Engines: 2 Wright R-2600-29A
Crew:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:off Golovin Airport, AK (GLV) (   United States of America)
Phase: Approach (APR)
Nature:Cargo
Departure airport:?
Destination airport:?
Narrative:
The YC-122 cargo plane was engaged in transporting loads of cement from Galena, Alaska to a DEW Line site.
While en route the no.1 cylinder of the right hand engine failed. The pilot diverted to Golovin, Alaska. However, a go around had to be executed. While manoeuvering the aircraft stalled and impacted the water.

Probable Cause:

PROBABLE CAUSE:
powerplant - engine structure: cylinder assembly
miscellaneous acts,conditions - material failure
pilot in command - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
FACTORS:
pilot in command - misused or failed to use flaps
miscellaneous acts,conditions - poorly planned approach
miscellaneous acts,conditions - aircraft came to rest in water

Classification:
Loss of control

Sources:
» NTSB ANC69D0048
» john2031.com


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