ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 380415
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| Date: | Thursday 1 December 1983 |
| Time: | 07:50 LT |
| Type: |  Aero Commander S2R |
| Owner/operator: | Tri Air Inc. |
| Registration: | N8837Q |
| MSN: | 1537R |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6317 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-1340-AN-1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Firebaugh, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | , CA |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT REPORTED THAT HE FORGOT TO REMOVE THE AILERON BLOCKS BEFORE THE FLIGHT. WHEN HE WAS TAKING OFF, THE ACFT BEGAN TO ROLL TO THE LEFT. HE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE BANK ATTITUDE WITH RUDDER CONTROL, SO HE 'CUT' THE POWER. SECONDS LATER THE ACFT CRASH LANDED IN A SOFT, PLOWED FIELD & SUBSEQUENTLY CAME TO REST INVERTED.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX84LA085
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 16:20 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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