On June 12, 1979, a Douglas DC-3 (registration N427W) operated by Bradley Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Lauderdale-Executive, United States of America during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Stall during initial climb following a premature liftoff. Contributing factors: Failed to obtain flying speed, Failed to follow approved procedures, Pilot did not have DC-3 type rating, Airworthiness certificate not issued since the aircraft was imported in… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An airplane stalled and crashed near the runway end after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale-Executive Airport. Both pilots were killed and the aircraft was destroyed by post-crash fire.
Accident Details
Following takeoff from Fort Lauderdale-Executive Airport, the airplane failed to gain height, stalled, and crashed near the end of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire, and both pilots on board were killed. The accident occurred shortly after departure.
Probable Cause and Contributing Factors
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a stall during the initial climb following a premature liftoff. Contributing factors included a failure to obtain flying speed, a failure to follow approved procedures, the pilot lacking a DC-3 type rating, and the fact that an airworthiness certificate had not been issued since the aircraft was imported into the United States.