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Aviation accident LAX00GA158

3 fatal · Grumman US-2C · 2000-04-17 · RENO, NV, USA

Event

NTSB number
LAX00GA158
Event ID
20001212X20843
Type
Accident
Date
2000-04-17
Location
RENO, NV, USA
Coordinates
39.667221, -119.876113

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3

Aircraft

Make
Grumman
Model
US-2C
Registration
N7046U
FAR Part
PUBU
Engines
2
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the flying pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a loss of engine power. Also causal was the failure of the flight crew to follow the published checklist and use the rudder assist system, and the decision not to abort the takeoff.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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