Crash of a Consolidated-Vultee 28-5ACF in Otter Lake: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 2, 1964 at 1630 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N4936V
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Sitka - Otter Lake
MSN:
1705
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total hours on type:
4995.00
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a cargo flight from Sitka to Otter Lake, carrying supplies to build a US Forest Service cabin that was being constructed on the shore of the lake. While landing on the lake, the seaplane went out of control, overturned and sank. A crew member was killed while two others were injured. The aircraft was lost.
Probable cause:
The accident as caused by an improper level off on part of the pilot in command. Inadequate supervision of flight, poorly planned approach were considered as contributing factors.
Final Report:
