Loss of control Accident Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon N7263C,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 329888
 

Date:Wednesday 12 June 1974
Time:13:57
Type:Silhouette image of generic L37 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon
Owner/operator:Master Equipment Co.
Registration: N7263C
MSN: 15-1247
Fatalities:Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Destroyed, written off
Category:Accident
Location:near Winslow, AZ -   United States of America
Phase: En route
Nature:Fire fighting
Departure airport:White River Airport, AZ (WTR)
Destination airport:White River Airport, AZ (WTR)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot lost control in a steep bank. Density altitude was about 12000 feet.

PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
FACTORS
weather - high density altitude
weather briefing - unknown/not reported
weather forecast - unknown/not reported

Accident investigation:
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: LAX74FUJ68
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB

Revision history:

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