| Status: | Final |
| Date: | Monday 18 July 1977 |
| Time: | 05:35 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-3A |
| Operator: | Unknown |
| Registration: | N459 |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Sheridan, WY ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Maneuvering (MNV) |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Sheridan Airport, WY (SHR/KSHR), United States of America |
| Sheridan Airport, WY (SHR/KSHR), United States of America |
The DC-3 was performing aerial work near Sheridan when it made a 45-degree turn in order to position itself for another swath run. The aircraft entered a valley, hit a ridge, crashed and caught fire.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning
pilot in command - improper in-flight decisions or planning
pilot in command - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
miscellaneous acts,conditions - flew into blind canyon
Classification:
Loss of control
Sources:
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