1 fatal · Short Brothers SC7 · 1992-07-13 · BETHEL, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC92FA106
Event ID
20001211X15017
Type
Accident
Date
1992-07-13
Location
BETHEL, AK, USA
Coordinates
60.809345, -161.849533
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Short Brothers
Model
SC7
Registration
N20086
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
INADEQUATE SECURITY OF THE CARGO WHICH SHIFTED REARWARD DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE OVER GROSS WEIGHT CONDITION, AND THE IMPROPER ALTERATION OF THE TIE DOWN RINGS BY THE OVERHAULING MAINTENANCE FACILITY.