Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter in Auburn Academy
Date & Time:
Sep 4, 1975 at 2040 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N567AA
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Auburn - Auburn
MSN:
327
YOM:
1959
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
31.00
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was engaged in a local sortie from the Auburn Academy Airport. During the takeoff roll on a grassy runway, the pilot lost control of the airplane that veered off runway, collided with a dirt bank and came to rest in flames. All six occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was partially destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
Loss of control on takeoff after the pilot failed to maintain directional control and failed to abort takeoff. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Collision with dirt bank,
- Airport facilities: runway lighting,
- Reflectors along runway edge,
- Grass 6-12 inches on the border of the runway.
- Collision with dirt bank,
- Airport facilities: runway lighting,
- Reflectors along runway edge,
- Grass 6-12 inches on the border of the runway.
Final Report:
