ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 12088
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| Date: | Monday 12 May 1969 |
| Time: | 11:51 |
| Type: |  Piper PA-24 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7740P |
| MSN: | 24-2954 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tucson, Az -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | KTUS |
| Phoenix,Ariz | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The aircraft had flown from Mexico and had made an enroute stop in Nogales, AZ, to clear customs before proceeding to Tucson (KTUS) with an ultimate destination of Phoenix.
At the time the accident aircraft was intending to depart for Phoenix, a Lufthansa Airlines Boeing 707 was in the traffic pattern at KTUS performing touch and go landings as part of the airline's training routine. The 707 had recently performed a touch and go landing and was on downwind when the accident aircraft was cleared for takeoff. The accident aircraft's departure was initially uneventful, however as it climbed through 200 ft AGL, the aircraft lost altitude and struck the runway. An intense post-crash fire ensued.
The NTSB Report states the probable cause of the accident was the pilot's improper selection of fuel tank for takeoff, and also cites the presence of water in the fuel. In wrongful death lawsuits filed by the pilot's estate, it is alleged the accident was caused by the pilot's loss of control in the wake turbulence generated by the 707.
69/5/12 TUCSON,ARIZ PIPER PA-24 CR- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, AGE 43, 727
TIME - 1151 N7740P PX- 2 0 0 PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP TOTAL HOURS, UNK/NR IN
DAMAGE-DESTROYED OT- 0 0 0 TYPE, INSTRUMENT RATED.
NAME OF AIRPORT - TUCSON INTL
DEPARTURE POINT INTENDED DESTINATION
TUCSON,ARIZ PHOENIX,ARIZ
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION TAKEOFF: INITIAL CLIMB
STALL LANDING: FINAL APPROACH
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL CONTAMINATION-EXCLUSIVE OF WATER IN FUEL
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
COMPLETE POWER LOSS - COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE/FLAMEOUT-1 ENGINE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPT.
FIRE AFTER IMPACT
REMARKS- FUEL SELECTOR ON R AUX TANK. AUX TANKS PLACARDED FOR LEVEL FLT ONLY. ACFT NEAR AFT CG LIMITS.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=7029&key=0
http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?omni=Home-N-Number&nNumberTxt=N7740P
https://openjurist.org/543/f2d/657/felder-v-united-states-felder-m
https://prcarc1.erau.edu/awweb/main.jsp?flag=browse&smd=2&awdid=1
https://prcarc1.erau.edu/awweb/main.jsp?flag=browse&smd=2&awdid=2
https://prcarc1.erau.edu/awweb/main.jsp?flag=browse&smd=2&awdid=3
https://prcarc1.erau.edu/awweb/main.jsp?flag=browse&smd=2&awdid=4
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Feb-2008 12:00 | ASN archive | Added |
| 08-Jun-2018 05:37 | piperonslaught | Updated [Operator, Phase, Nature, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
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