N8044H
Flight / Schedule
N8044H
Aircraft
Beechcraft C18SRegistration
N8044H
MSN
4303
Year of Manufacture
1942
Operator
Wien Alaska AirlinesDate
July 7, 1962 at 09:25 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Kotzebue-Ralph Wien Memorial Alaska
Region
North America • United States of America
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On July 7, 1962 at 09:25 AM, N8044H experienced a crash involving Beechcraft C18S, operated by Wien Alaska Airlines, with the event recorded near Kotzebue-Ralph Wien Memorial Alaska.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. During the takeoff roll, the undercarriage retracted. The twin engine aircraft sank on its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest. Both crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration N8044H, MSN 4303, year of manufacture 1942.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
During the takeoff roll, the undercarriage retracted. The twin engine aircraft sank on its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest. Both crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Wien Alaska AirlinesFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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