A Douglas C-54D, HC-AON, of Ecuadorian registration, crashed at Miami International Airport, Miami, Florida, at approximately 0724 e.s.t., April 14, 1970. The aircraft was being operated as an international cargo flight by Compania Ecuatoriana de Aviacion. The accident occurred during the initial climb, following an instrument takeoff on Runway 27 Right at Miami International Airport. The flight was en route from Miami to Panama City, Panama, the first leg of a flight which was to terminate at Quito, Ecuador. The two pilots, the only occupants of the aircraft, were killed, and the aircraft was demolished by impact and postimpact ground fire. The Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was improper monitoring of the flight instruments during a takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions. Additional pertinent factors were the use of improper procedures after takeoff and the reduced visibility due to fog. (Author)
Aircraft Accident Report. Compania Ecuatoriana de Aviacion Douglas C-54D, Republic of Ecuador, HC-AON Miami International Airport, Miami, Florida 14 April 1970
1970
30 pages
Report
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English