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- 12 - Prior to the takeoff Flight 112 asked for and was given a left turn out avoid the approaching storm which indicates that the storm was known to the crew. When Flight 112 commenced its takeoff, the thurderstorm must have been apparent to the crew and its intensity should have been immediately apparent to professional pilot. The failure of the captain to properly appraise the weather conditions and his attempted takeoff into a severe thunderstorm raises serious doubt as to his judgement.

Probable Cause

The Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was a loss of control during an attempted takeoff into a severe thunderstorm.

BY THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD