BAc 111 crash, Feb 9, 1975, South Lake Tahoe California
BAc 111 accident on February 9, 1975 near South Lake Tahoe California, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The NTSB linked the accident to the...
- Date: February 9, 1975
- Aircraft: BAc 111
- Location: South Lake Tahoe California, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The NTSB linked the accident to the decision to start the takeoff in adverse weather, with the copilot unable to keep directional control, and to snow on the runway and inadequate snow removal as contributing factors.
A BAC 111 chartered to carry Sahara Tahoe Hotel guests from South Lake Tahoe to Denver ran off the runway during a snowstorm takeoff. Its left main gear struck a snow obstacle, the nose gear collapsed and all occupants were evacuated, with two passengers slightly hurt.