Crash of a Chase YC-122C Avitruc in Anchorage: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1977 at 1416 LT
Type of aircraft:
Chase YC-122 Avitruc
Operator:
Registration:
N5904V
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Anchorage - Nome
MSN:
CY-886
YOM:
1954
Location:
Anchorage-Ted Stevens Intl
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
5226
Captain / Total hours on type:
5.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Anchorage-Intl Airport, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed. A crew member was killed while two others were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Stall during initial climb after the pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Airframe ice,
- Frost found on wings after impact.
Final Report:

Crash of a Chase YC-122C Avitruc in Golovin

Date & Time: Sep 7, 1968 at 1722 LT
Type of aircraft:
Chase YC-122 Avitruc
Operator:
Mobile Aircraft
Registration:
N122R
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
CY-882
YOM:
1954
Location:
Golovin
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
10000
Captain / Total hours on type:
120.00
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a cargo flight and the aircraft was carrying a load of cement bags. En route, the right engine failed and the crew decided to divert to Golovin Airport for an emergency landing. On final, the pilot-in-command decided to make a go-around when the airplane stalled and crashed in a lagoon located short of runway and came to rest in three feet of water. Both pilots were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and abandoned.
Probable cause:
Failure of the cylinder number one on right engine. Initiated go-around at a too low speed, causing the aircraft to stall and crash. The following factors were considered as contributing:
- The crew failed to maintain flying speed,
- The crew misused or failed to use flaps,
- Poorly planned approach.
Final Report:

Crash of a Chase C-122C Avitruc off Bimini: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1967 at 0937 LT
Type of aircraft:
Chase YC-122 Avitruc
Operator:
Bush Aviation
Registration:
N122E
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Fort Lauderdale - Bimini
MSN:
CY-879
YOM:
1954
Location:
Bimini
Bimini
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
4042
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini, carrying various equipment for a movie. While approaching Bimini Island, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later asa no trace of the aircraft nor the four crew members was found. Some debris were eventually spotted few days later floating on water northwest of Bimini Island.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidence, the cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report:
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