Détails:
The Volpar Turboliner crashed when it stalled during a low pass over the Lupine Airstrip in Alaska. The airstrip was VFR operations only and weather conditions at the accident time were instrument conditions with a visibility of 2 miles or less in fog.
It was also established that the airplane was over its maximum takeoff weight and landing weight.
The Lupine Airstrip was constructed to transport
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
pilot in command - continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions
pilot in command - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
FACTOR(S)
pilot in command - failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc.
pilot in command - improper operation of powerplant & powerplant controls
miscellaneous acts,conditions - airframe ice
weather - low ceiling
weather - fog
weather - snow
weather - icing conditions-includes sleet,freezing rain,etc.
| Statuts: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | mardi 1 octobre 1974 |
| Heure: | 21:40 |
| Type/Sous-type: |  Volpar Turboliner |
| Compagnie: | Winship Air Services |
| Immatriculation: | N357V |
| Numéro de série: | AF-680 |
| Année de Fabrication: | |
| Equipage: | victimes: 2 / à bord: 2 |
| Passagers: | victimes: 4 / à bord: 4 |
| Total: | victimes: 6 / à bord: 6 |
| Dégats de l'appareil: | Détruit |
| Conséquences: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Lieu de l'accident: | Lupine Airstrip, AK ( Etats-Unis d'Amérique)
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| Phase de vol: | En approche (APR) |
| Nature: | Charter National |
| Aéroport de départ: | Fairbanks International Airport, AK (FAI/PAFA), Etats-Unis d'Amérique |
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The Volpar Turboliner crashed when it stalled during a low pass over the Lupine Airstrip in Alaska. The airstrip was VFR operations only and weather conditions at the accident time were instrument conditions with a visibility of 2 miles or less in fog.
It was also established that the airplane was over its maximum takeoff weight and landing weight.
The Lupine Airstrip was constructed to transport
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
pilot in command - continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions
pilot in command - failed to obtain/maintain flying speed
FACTOR(S)
pilot in command - failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc.
pilot in command - improper operation of powerplant & powerplant controls
miscellaneous acts,conditions - airframe ice
weather - low ceiling
weather - fog
weather - snow
weather - icing conditions-includes sleet,freezing rain,etc.
Sources:
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