Crash of a Beechcraft 65-A80 Queen Air in Ingelara

Date & Time: Dec 17, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Registration:
VH-TGA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ambulance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Ingelara - Gladstone
MSN:
LD-152
YOM:
1964
Location:
Ingelara
Queensland
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from Ingelara Airstrip, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances. It was damaged beyond repair and all four occupants were rescued. The airplane was completing an ambulance flight.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-B80 Queen Air in Sandakan: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 30, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Registration:
9M-ASU
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sandakan - Sandakan
MSN:
LD-473
YOM:
1974
Location:
Sandakan
Sabah
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Sandakan Airport, while completing a local training flight, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a swampy area. All three pilots were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65A-80 Queen Air in Cincinnati: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 25, 1973 at 0438 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Michigan Airtravel Corporation
Registration:
N6875Q
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Cincinnati - Salina
MSN:
LD-191
YOM:
1964
Location:
Cincinnati-Lunken Field
Ohio
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:
1500
Captain / Total hours on type:
40.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after a night takeoff from Cincinnati-Lunken Field Airport, while in initial climb in foggy conditions, the airplane rolled to the left. The pilot elected to regain control when the airplane struck trees and crashed in the Miami River. The pilot and a passenger were killed while a second passenger was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after takeoff due to several errors on part of the pilot. The following factors were reported:
- Premature liftoff,
- Spatial disorientation,
- Failed to maintain directional control,
- Failed to obtain flying speed,
- Low ceiling and fog,
- Limited visibility,
- Drifted left after takeoff then rolled into trees.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-B80 Queen Air in Dagua: 11 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1973
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Aerovias Regionales
Registration:
HK-1093
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Tumaco - Cali
MSN:
LD-292
YOM:
1966
Location:
Dagua
Valle del Cauca
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
En route from Tumaco to Cali, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of Mt Las Cruces located in the region of Dagua, some 28 km northwest of Cali. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all 11 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-A80 Queen Air in Brick Township: 6 killed

Date & Time: Apr 16, 1973 at 0424 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Playpen South
Registration:
N456WM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Monmouth - Monmouth
MSN:
LD-225
YOM:
1965
Location:
Brick Township
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
While cruising at a relative low altitude, the twin engine airplane entered a series of hazardous manoeuvres when control was lost. The airplane crashed near Brick Township and was totally destroyed. All six occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot exceeded the designed stress limits of the aircraft. The following factors were reported:
- Pilot's physical impairment,
- Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment,
- Separation in flight,
- Overload failure,
- Pilot alcohol level 1,05‰ tissue fluid,
- In-flight separation of wings and tail after a series of steep dives and pull-ups.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-B80 Queen Air in Kent: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 29, 1972 at 1645 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Registration:
N9867
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
San Antonio - Kent
MSN:
LD-114
YOM:
1963
Location:
Kent-J. D. Ranch Strip
Texas
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:
28000
Captain / Total hours on type:
80.00
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing a last turn to reach the approach path when the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in flames. The airplane was destroyed and all four occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot failed to maintain flying speed, causing the aircraft to stall. The aircraft was apparently turning from base leg to final approach and was in a clean configuration.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-B80 Queen Air in Medellín: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 14, 1972 at 0640 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Registration:
HK-1069
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Medellín - Turbo
MSN:
LD-364
YOM:
1967
Location:
Medellín
Antioquia
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera at 0620LT on a flight to Turbo, carrying three passengers and a pilot. While climbing in clouds, the airplane struck a TVV antenna located on the Alto de Padre Amaya, about 13 km northwest of the airport. The aircraft crashed and all four occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-B80 Queen Air in Albuquerque: 9 killed

Date & Time: May 19, 1972 at 1229 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Ross Aviation - USA
Registration:
N841NS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Albuquerque - Santa Fe
MSN:
LD-346
YOM:
1967
Location:
Albuquerque-Sunport
New Mexico
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Captain / Total flying hours:
6769
Captain / Total hours on type:
411.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Albuquerque Airport, while in initial climb, the pilot declared an emergency and was cleared to return when control was lost. The airplane dove into the ground and crashed in flames in a field near the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all nine occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure or malfunction during initial climb and uncontrolled descent. The following factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Inadequate maintenance and inspection,
- Deficiency of company maintained equipment, services and regulation by operational supervisory personnel,
- Left front cargo door improperly secured,
- Blades failure due to foreign object damage,
- Suspected or known aircraft damage,
- Forward cargo door not secured, opened in flight and damaged left prop, causing additional drag,
- Door unsafe system inoperative.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-B80 Queen Air near Fairfield: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 20, 1972 at 1032 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Registration:
N1027C
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Hailey - Boise
MSN:
LD-309
YOM:
1966
Location:
Fairfield-Camas County
Idaho
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
12179
Captain / Total hours on type:
612.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude, the left engine caught fire and exploded. Shortly later, the left wing separated. Out of control, the airplane dove into the ground and crashed near Fairfield, killing all five occupants.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in normal cruise followed by an airframe failure. The following factors were reported:
- Improper maintenance by maintenance personnel,
- Powerplant failure due to cylinder assembly which was improperly installed,
- Engine fire,
- Fire in brakes, wheel assembly and wheel well,
- Separation in flight,
- Cylinder separation,
- Excessive working hours may have contributed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-80 Queen Air 80 in Alice Springs: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1972 at 0745 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Registration:
VH-CMI
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Alice Springs - Ayres Rock
MSN:
LD-12
YOM:
1962
Location:
Alice Springs
Northern Territory
Country:
Australia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Captain / Total flying hours:
1558
Captain / Total hours on type:
55.00
Aircraft flight hours:
4017
Circumstances:
At approximately 0745 hours Central Standard Time on 20 January 1972, there was an in-flight fire in a Beech 65-80 Queen Air aircraft, registered VH-CMI, which resulted in the separation of the starboard engine and the starboard outer wing. The aircraft subsequently struck the ground some seven miles south-west of Alice Springs Airport in the Northern Territory. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was engaged in operating a charter flight for the purpose of carrying passengers, mail and freight from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock. The aircraft was destroyed by fire and impact forces and the pilot and the six passengers were killed.
Probable cause:
The probable cause of the accident was that, following an engine failure which resulted in severe vibration and a fire in the outboard rear section of the engine compartment, the integrity of the firewall and its attached exhaust ducting was lost and structure at the rear of the engine nacelle was thereby exposed to fire.
Final Report:
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