On November 29, 1976, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration N6843S) operated by Crowley Maritime Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Tok, United States of America during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Uncontrolled descent during initial climb after the pilot suffered a spatial disorientation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed near Tok Airport shortly after takeoff in poor weather conditions. The pilot lost control during initial climb, leading to an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.
Accident Summary
An aircraft crashed near Tok Airport shortly after takeoff. According to the investigation report, the flight was conducted in poor weather conditions. During the initial climb, the pilot lost control of the aircraft, which then entered an uncontrolled descent and struck the ground near the airport. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and both occupants were killed.
Probable Cause
Investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was uncontrolled descent during initial climb after the pilot suffered a spatial disorientation.
Contributing Factors
The following contributing factors were reported:
Low ceiling (400 feet)
Turbulence associated with clouds and thunderstorms