Date & Time:
Dec 19, 1980 at 1050 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander
Operator:
Langham Petroleum Corporation
Registration:
N29LB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
New Orleans - Many
MSN:
1121-061
YOM:
1966
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
2
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
1
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On final approach to Many-Hart Memorial Airport, the crew was completing a right turn to 45° when the right wingtip fuel tank struck a tree. Out of control, the airplane stalled and crashed in a wooded area. A passenger was seriously injured while three other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Stall on final approach due to improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed,
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Unfavorable wind conditions,
- Visibility 3/4 mile or less,
- Weather conditions below minimums,
- NBD circling approach,
- Wind gusting 35 knots.
- The pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed,
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Unfavorable wind conditions,
- Visibility 3/4 mile or less,
- Weather conditions below minimums,
- NBD circling approach,
- Wind gusting 35 knots.
Final Report:
N29LB.pdf102.24 KB
