Chase YC-122 Avitruc crash, Sep 7, 1968, Golovin Alaska
Chase YC-122 Avitruc accident on September 7, 1968 near Golovin Alaska, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Failure of the number one cylinder on...
- Date: September 7, 1968
- Aircraft: Chase YC-122 Avitruc
- Location: Golovin Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Failure of the number one cylinder on the right engine, as cited from NTSB report ANC69D0048.
The Avitruc was diverted to Golovin for an emergency landing after its right engine failed. On the final approach it stalled during a go around and crashed into a lagoon short of the runway. Both pilots were uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and abandoned.