Aircraft stall and belly landing during initial climb

No fatalities • Miami-Intl, United States of America • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a stall shortly after takeoff, resulting in a belly landing and injuries to all four people on board.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, an aircraft entered a stall immediately following liftoff. While performing its initial climb, the plane lost sufficient airspeed to maintain flight, leading to a forced belly landing. The aircraft slid across the ground for approximately a dozen yards before finally coming to a stop.

There were four individuals on board at the time of the accident. All four occupants sustained injuries during the impact and subsequent skid. Due to the severity of the landing, the aircraft was declared a total loss.

Findings

  • The incident occurred during the initial climb phase.
  • The primary factor in the loss of altitude was an aerodynamic stall occurring just after takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its initial climb immediately following liftoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1960-04-14 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Miami-Intl, United States of America?

An aircraft experienced a stall shortly after takeoff, resulting in a belly landing and injuries to all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1960-04-14 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1960-04-14 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration CU-C644, operated by Expreso Aéreo Interamericano, at Miami-Intl, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its initial climb immediately following liftoff.

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