ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 377527
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| Date: | Wednesday 20 March 1985 |
| Time: | 17:45 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft E18S |
| Owner/operator: | Four Star Aviation,inc. |
| Registration: | N49MA |
| MSN: | BA-238 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 13321 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-985-AN14B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Saint Thomas Airport (STT/TIST) -
 U.S. Virgin Islands
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| San Juan, PR | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT LOST CONTROL OF THE ACFT DURING TAKEOFF WITH A SLIGHT TAILWIND COMPONENT & THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED. LATER, THE PLT REALIZED THAT THE TAIL WHEEL WAS NOT LOCKED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA85LA127
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Mar-2024 13:09 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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