Douglas DC-7 crash, Oct 1, 1992 (2 killed), Kyburz
Douglas DC-7 accident on October 1, 1992 near Kyburz, California, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Pilot preoccupation with an engine problem...
- Date: October 1, 1992
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-7
- Location: Kyburz, California, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Pilot preoccupation with an engine problem and poor crew management, which left the aircraft too close to terrain while attempting a retardant drop.
A Douglas DC-7B airtanker (N848D, Tanker 61) was making a retardant drop on a fire in the El Dorado National Forest. The captain reported an engine problem and left the drop pattern, and the aircraft then pitched up sharply and fell off on one wing while still carrying retardant. It struck trees that removed the tail surfaces and crashed on steep terrain, killing both crew.