Crash of a Fairchild FC-2 in Lake Otatakin
Date & Time:
Aug 15, 1929
Operator:
Registration:
G-CATV
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
CV-105
YOM:
1928
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While flying at low height over the Lake Otatakin, the pilot was forced to initiate a sharp turn to avoid the shore. The aircraft stalled and crashed in the lake. All occupants survived while the aircraft sank.
Probable cause:
Poor judgement on part of the pilot.
