Crash of a Beechcraft 65-B80 Queen Air in Pine Knot: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 10, 1981 at 1900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Atlas Aviation
Registration:
N3768Z
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
LD-300
YOM:
1966
Location:
Pine Knot-McCreary County
Kentucky
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Pine Knot-McCreary County Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane drifted to the left then struck trees and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees during initial climb due to unqualified person operating the aircraft. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Approximately 417 lbs over max gross weight at takeoff.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-80 Queen Air into Lake Marian

Date & Time: Sep 7, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Mark Elliott
Registration:
N242Q
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
LD-42
YOM:
1962
Location:
Lake Marian
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances into Lake Marian while probably engaged in an illegal flight. The wreckage and the pilot were not found.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidences, as the wreckage was not found, the exact cause of the accident was not determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-80 Queen Air off Port Maria: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1980 at 0640 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
George E. Harris & Company
Registration:
N218K
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
LD-98
YOM:
1963
Location:
Port Maria
Saint Mary
Country:
Jamaica
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
32000
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, departed Boscobel-Ian Fleming Airport on an illegal flight. While cruising along the shore, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off Port Maria. The aircraft was not recovered and the pilot was presumed dead. The airplane was carrying a load of marijuana at the time of the accident.
Probable cause:
As the wreckage was not found, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-80 Queen Air in Sebring

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1980 at 2200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
George H. Bailey Company
Registration:
N717Q
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
LD-66
YOM:
1963
Location:
Sebring
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While flying at low height by night on an illegal flight, both engines failed. The airplane descend, collided with trees and crash landed in a swamp. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure or malfunction for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- 16 bales of marijuana found aboard the aircraft.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-A80 Queen Air in Karachi

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Vernair Transport Services
Registration:
G-BDKG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
LD-194
YOM:
1975
Location:
Karachi-Muhammad Ali Jinnah-Quaid-e-Azam
Sindh (سنڌ سندھ)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while approaching Karachi-Quaid-e-Azam Airport following a delivery flight from UK. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-80 Queen Air in Palwaukee: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 29, 1979 at 1745 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Registration:
N723Q
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Wheeling - Chicago
MSN:
LD-112
YOM:
1963
Location:
Chicago-Executive (Palwaukee)
Illinois
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
8000
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Wheeling-Palwaukee Airport, while climbing, the pilot declared an emergency after an explosion on the left engine. He was cleared to return for an emergency landing and continued the approach when, upon touchdown, the airplane went out of control and crashed in flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine during climb due to master and connecting rods failure. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Fire and explosion in flight,
- Material failure,
- Leak,
- Fire in engine,
- Complete engine failure,
- N°5 connecting rod,
- Hole in oil sump,
- Left wing and left main gear failed on landing.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-80 Queen Air off New Orleans: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 11, 1979 at 1610 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Dale Langley
Registration:
N10QH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Oklahoma City - Oklahoma City
MSN:
LD-110
YOM:
1963
Location:
New Orleans
Louisiana
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
5204
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Oklahoma City Airport in the late morning on a local check-out flight. En route, the pilot became lost and disoriented, causing the aircraft to fly to the south for few hours until it went low on fuel. The pilot ditched the airplane off New Orleans. A passenger was slightly injured while two other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Ditching after the pilot became lost and disoriented. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper in-flight decisions,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- Ditching site 835 SM from departure point.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft Queen Air 80 in New Mexico: 4 killed

Date & Time: Oct 24, 1978 at 1004 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Don Zimmermann Aviation
Registration:
N886G
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Oberlin - Phoenix
MSN:
LD-137
YOM:
1963
Location:
Torreon
New Mexico
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
3665
Circumstances:
While cruising in limited visibility due to poor weather conditions, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in a hilly terrain in the region of Torreon. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent and collision with ground after the pilot attempted operation beyond experience/ability level. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions,
- Spatial disorientation,
- Low ceiling,
- Rain,
- Aircraft inverted at impact,
- No instrument time logged since Nov 6, 1976,
- Mountains and passes obscured.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-A80 Queen Air in South Bay: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 4, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Rancho San Gabriel
Registration:
N44SG
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
LD-198
YOM:
1965
Location:
South Bay
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane crashed under unknown circumstances in South Bay, Florida. The aircraft was discovered abandoned and burning in a sod field and the pilot, sole on board, was killed. The circumstances of the accident could not be determined.
Probable cause:
The cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-B80 Queen Air 80 in Caracas: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 17, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Registration:
YV-1111P
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
La Carlota - Porlamar
MSN:
LD-425
YOM:
1969
Location:
Caracas
Caracas Federal District
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from La Carlota-Francisco de Miranda Airbase in Caracas, en route to Porlamar, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located near Caracas. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.
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