Narrative:
Struck the sea nose first and crashed while trying to get a load of water for a fire fighting mission.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
checklist..not followed..pilot in command
fatigue(chronic)..pilot in command
improper use of equipment/aircraft..pilot in command
improper use of procedure..company/operator management
Contributing factors:
in-flight planning/decision..inadvertent..pilot in command
pressure..pilot in command
psychological condition..pilot in command
accident date: 29-07-1985
type: Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
registration: N2886D
accident date: 29-07-1985
type: Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
registration: N2886D
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Monday 29 July 1985 |
| Time: | 15:38 |
| Type: |  Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina |
| Operator: | Aries Aire |
| Registration: | N2886D |
| MSN: | 64034 |
| First flight: | |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4415 |
| Engines: | 2 Wright R-2600-20 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Aircraft fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Northport, WA ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Maneuvering (MNV) |
| Nature: | Fire fighting |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
Struck the sea nose first and crashed while trying to get a load of water for a fire fighting mission.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
checklist..not followed..pilot in command
fatigue(chronic)..pilot in command
improper use of equipment/aircraft..pilot in command
improper use of procedure..company/operator management
Contributing factors:
in-flight planning/decision..inadvertent..pilot in command
pressure..pilot in command
psychological condition..pilot in command
Sources:
» NTSBPhotos
accident date: 29-07-1985
type: Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
registration: N2886D
accident date: 29-07-1985
type: Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
registration: N2886D
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