Anchorage - Nome
Flight / Schedule
Anchorage - Nome
Aircraft
Chase YC-122 AvitrucRegistration
N5904V
MSN
CY-886
Year of Manufacture
1954
Operator
TransNorthern AviationDate
January 31, 1977 at 02:16 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Anchorage-Ted Stevens Intl Alaska
Region
North America • United States of America
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On January 31, 1977 at 02:16 PM, Anchorage - Nome experienced a crash involving Chase YC-122 Avitruc, operated by TransNorthern Aviation, with the event recorded near Anchorage-Ted Stevens Intl 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.
3 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 33.3%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. Shortly after takeoff from Anchorage-Intl Airport, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed. A crew member was killed while two others were seriously injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration N5904V, MSN CY-886, year of manufacture 1954.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Anchorage-Intl Airport, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed. A crew member was killed while two others were seriously injured.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
33.3%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Anchorage - Nome
Operator
TransNorthern AviationFlight 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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