Date & Time:
Oct 15, 1972 at 1127 LT
Type of aircraft:
Howard Super Ventura (Howard 500)
Operator:
Mar Pon Inc.
Registration:
N361MC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Newark – Philadelphia
MSN:
5275
YOM:
1943
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
68
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Philadelphia-Intl Airport, the crew inadvertently retracted the gear. The twin engine airplane sank on its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest in flames. All eight occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was partially destroyed by a post crash fire that was caused by the rupture of a fuel tank in the left wing.
Probable cause:
The pilot inadvertently retracted the gear after landing. Left wing tank ruptured.
Final Report:
N361MC.pdf66.23 KB
