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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 reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data 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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