Crash of a Grumman G-21A Goose in Miami Lakes
Date & Time:
Dec 13, 1977 at 1315 LT
Registration:
N23DF
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Miami - Miami
MSN:
1133
YOM:
1942
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
935.00
Circumstances:
While completing a local demo flight at Miami-Opa Locka Airport, both engines failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed onto several houses in Miami Lakes, west of the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during traffic pattern/circling and subsequent collision with buildings due to mismanagement of fuel. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inattentive to fuel supply,
- Fuel starvation,
- Failed to use the checklist,
- Failure of both engines,
- 70 gallons of fuel in right tank,
- Left tank empty.
- Inattentive to fuel supply,
- Fuel starvation,
- Failed to use the checklist,
- Failure of both engines,
- 70 gallons of fuel in right tank,
- Left tank empty.
Final Report:
