On April 19, 1969, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration N167W) operated by Simpson Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Craig, United States of America during takeoff. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was probably caused by the fact that the pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed during initial climb. It was observed to make a steep and nose high turn. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A single-engine airplane stalled and crashed into the sea near Craig shortly after takeoff, killing all nine occupants. The pilot failed to maintain flying speed during initial climb.
Accident
Shortly after takeoff from the bay of Craig, a single-engine airplane was in initial climb. The pilot completed a first turn when control was lost. The airplane stalled and crashed into the sea a few dozen yards offshore. The aircraft sank and all nine occupants were killed.
Investigation
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident. The pilot was observed to make a steep and nose-high turn during the initial climb.
Probable Cause
The accident was probably caused by the fact that the pilot failed to obtain or maintain flying speed during initial climb. It was observed that the airplane made a steep and nose-high turn.