A Federal Aviation Administration Douglas DC-3C, N7, crashed approximately 2,000 feet short of the approach threshold of Runway 4 at La Guardia Airport, New York, January 4, 1971, at 1832 e.s.t. The crew was attempting to fly an instrument landing system approach in instrument meteorological conditions, at night. The Board determines that the probables cause of this accident was: The failure of the pilot to recognize the windshear condition and compensate for it; the lack of crew coordination in that the copilot did not monitor the approach due to a self-induced communications problem and failed to warn the pilot that the aircraft was too low; and the diversion of the pilot's attention from his primary task of completing the approach and landing. These conditions resulted in a mismanaged ILS and landing approach and the continuation of the descent into ground obstructions. The Board recommends that the FAA take action to remove or mark the obstructions in the approach area at La Guardia. (Author)


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    Title :

    Aircraft Accident Report, Federal Aviation Administration Douglas DC-3C, N7 LaGuardia Airport, New York. January 4, 1971


    Publication date :

    1971


    Size :

    13 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English