N8044H

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.