Crash of a Douglas DC-3-209A in West Deering
Date & Time:
Jun 24, 1981 at 0850 LT
Registration:
N18949
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
West Deering – Melbourne
MSN:
2013
YOM:
1937
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
85591
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from West Deering-Hawthorne-Feather Airpark, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height and rolled left and right. It struck trees, stalled and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. Both crew members were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Stall during initial climb after the crew failed to obtain flying speed. Witnesses stated that the aircraft lifted off approximately 1,700 feet from start in a three point attitude.
Final Report:
