| Status: | Final |
| Date: | Monday 11 December 1978 |
| Time: | 06:30 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-49J (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Unknown |
| Registration: | N133AC |
| MSN: | 6260 |
| First flight: | 1942 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Port Mayaca, FL ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Illegal Flight |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Port Mayaca, FL, United States of America |
The aircraft, carrying 5000 lb of marijuana, crashed as a result of fuel starvation.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
pilot in command - mismanagement of fuel
miscellaneous acts,conditions - fuel starvation
pilot in command - attempted operation beyond experience/ability level
miscellaneous - unqualified person operated aircraft
complete power loss - complete engine failure/flameout-2 engines
Sources:
» NTSBPhotos
accident date: 11-12-1978
type: Douglas C-49J (DC-3)
registration: N133AC
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