Status: | Definitief |
Datum: | vrijdag 6 januari 1967 |
Tijd: | 16:24 |
Type: |  Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando |
Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | Channel Air Lift |
Registratie: | N30046 |
Constructienummer: | 22417 |
Bouwjaar: | 1945 |
Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 3 / inzittenden: 3 |
Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0 |
Totaal: | slachtoffers: 3 / inzittenden: 3 |
Schade: | Afgeschreven |
Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
Plaats: | Hilo International Airport, HI (ITO) ( Verenigde Staten)
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Fase: | Landing (LDG) |
Soort vlucht: | Vracht |
Vliegveld van vertrek: | Hilo International Airport, HI (ITO/PHTO), Verenigde Staten |
Vliegveld van aankomst: | ? |
Beschrijving:The cargo shifted rearward during the takeoff, causing the Centre of Gravity to go beyond the aft controllable limit. A precautionary landing was attempted, but the aircraft stalled and crashed.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "Pilot in command - inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning. improperly loaded aircraft."
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This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.