No fatalities

1972-06-10: Rockwell Aero Commander 560 (N2754B) — Private United States of America — Greenwood-Leflore, United States of America

Greenwood-Leflore, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On June 10, 1972, a Rockwell Aero Commander 560 (registration N2754B) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Greenwood-Leflore, United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed while attempting to take off in a single-engine configuration due to poor judgment. 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.

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An airplane crashed during its initial climb phase following takeoff from Greenwood-Leflore Airport, resulting in serious injuries to the pilot.

What happened

During a recent flight departing from Greenwood-Leflore Airport, an aircraft entered a stall shortly after departing the runway. The incident occurred while the plane was in its initial climb phase. The impact of the crash resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. The pilot, who was the only person on board at the time of the accident, sustained serious injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor involved the pilot's decision-making during the takeoff sequence. The crew member attempted to execute the departure while the aircraft was configured for single-engine operation. This maneuver led to a failure to maintain adequate airspeed, ultimately causing the aerodynamic stall and subsequent crash.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed while attempting to take off in a single-engine configuration due to poor judgment.