Beschrijving:
The co-pilot carried out the landing at Gary Airport, but didn't level off properly causing a heavy landing. The left main gear collapsed and a fire broke out.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
copilot - improper level off
pilot in command - inadequate supervision of flight
FACTOR:
miscellaneous acts,conditions - overload failure
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Datum: | maandag 24 september 1973 |
| Tijd: | 00:54 |
| Type: |  Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation |
| Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | Holy Nation of Islam Inc |
| Registratie: | N566E |
| Constructienummer: | 4838 |
| Bouwjaar: | 1958 |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 5 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 5 |
| Schade: | Afgeschreven |
| Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Plaats: | Gary Regional Airport, IN (GYY) ( Verenigde Staten)
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| Fase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Soort vlucht: | Vracht |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | Kansas City (unknown airport), MO, Verenigde Staten |
| Gary Regional Airport, IN (GYY/KGYY), Verenigde Staten |
The co-pilot carried out the landing at Gary Airport, but didn't level off properly causing a heavy landing. The left main gear collapsed and a fire broke out.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
copilot - improper level off
pilot in command - inadequate supervision of flight
FACTOR:
miscellaneous acts,conditions - overload failure
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