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Alamosa Airport Takeoff Accident (N111Z)

Alamosa, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On September 2, 1966, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration N111Z) operated by United States Forest Service - USFS was involved in an aviation accident near Alamosa, United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Improper level off and premature retraction of the landing gear on part of the pilot. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed on the runway at Alamosa Airport after the pilot prematurely retracted the landing gear during the takeoff roll. All six occupants were slightly injured, and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll at Alamosa Airport, the pilot raised the landing gear prematurely. This action caused the aircraft to crash on the runway. All six occupants were slightly injured, and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause was improper level off and premature retraction of the landing gear on part of the pilot. ## Impact The incident resulted in minor injuries to all six occupants and the total loss of the aircraft due to fire. No other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or specific location beyond Alamosa Airport were provided in the source.

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What happened in the 2 Sept 1966 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Alamosa, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed on the runway at Alamosa Airport after the pilot prematurely retracted the landing gear during the takeoff roll. All six occupants were slightly injured, and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Sept 1966 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Sept 1966 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration N111Z, operated by United States Forest Service - USFS, at Alamosa, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Improper level off and premature retraction of the landing gear on part of the pilot.

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