Beechcraft 90 King Air

Ronald H. Galowich Associates

Operator:

Registration:

N2GG

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Peoria - Chicago - Joliet

MSN:

LJ-462

YOM:

1970

Location:

Joliet

Illinois

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Region:

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2130

Captain / Total hours on type:

415.00

Circumstances:

While approaching Joliet Airport in poor weather conditions, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in an open field located few miles from the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all four occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the uncontrolled descent on final approach could not be determined. The following findings were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Icing conditions.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft A90 King Air in Washington DC: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1975 at 1210 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N57V

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

City

Schedule:

Columbus - Washington DC

MSN:

LJ-268

YOM:

1967

Location:

Washington DC

District of Columbia

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Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

9745

Captain / Total hours on type:

50.00

Circumstances:

On a VOR/DME approach to Washington-National Airport, the crew encountered low clouds and failed to realize his altitude was insufficient. On final, the twin engine airplane struck a radio antenna. Upon impact, the left wing was torn off and the aircraft crashed in flames in the garden of the American University campus. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all five occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. The following findings were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- High obstructions,
- Separation of the left wing in flight,
- Descended below minimum approach segment altitude during VOR/DME approach,
- Hit radio tower, causing the left wing to separate.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-90 King Air in Knoxville: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1974 at 1048 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

West Coal Corporation

Registration:

N113TC

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Knoxville-Downtown Island

Schedule:

Oneida - Haleyville

MSN:

LJ-22

YOM:

1965

Location:

Tennessee

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

5397

Captain / Total hours on type:

36.00

Circumstances:

En route from Oneida to Haileyville, the pilot informed ATC about the failure of the right engine and was cleared to divert to Knoxville-Downtown Island Airport for an emergency landing. On short final, the pilot realized he was not properly aligned with the runway centerline and decided to initiate a go-around when he lost control of the airplane that crashed in flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure on approach due to inadequate maintenance and inspection. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failure of the lubricating system: lines, hoses, fitting,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Incorrect trim setting,
- Right engine oil line to cooler fitting disconnected,
- Full right trim.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C90 King Air in Columbia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1973 at 1317 LT

Type of aircraft:

Federal Land Bank of Columbia

Operator:

Registration:

N711FC

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Edenton - Columbia

MSN:

LJ-516

YOM:

1971

Location:

Columbia

South Carolina

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

6125

Circumstances:

On approach to Columbia Airport, the pilot encountered below minima weather conditions with low ceiling, fog and rain falls. On final, the pilot descended below MDA when the twin engine airplane collided with trees and crashed. The pilot and a passenger were killed while a second passenger was seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Improper IFR operation on part of the pilot. The following factors were reported:
- Low ceiling, rain and fog,
- Pilot fatigue,
- High obstructions,
- Weather conditions below minimums,
- Descended below MDA.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E90 King Air in Pratt: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 10, 1973 at 1415 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

YV-T-ADJ

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Wichita - Wichita

MSN:

LW-53

YOM:

1973

Location:

Pratt

Kansas

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

3305

Captain / Total hours on type:

93.00

Circumstances:

The crew was completing a local training flight out from Wichita prior to deliver the aircraft in Venezuela. While cruising at low height, the pilot-in-command lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in an open field located near Pratt. The airplane was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control after the pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed. The following factors were reported:
- Customer pilot training flight,
- Pilot-in-command non instrument rated,
- Gear down, flaps in approach position,
- Pilot-in-command in right seat.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft A90 King Air in Portland: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 13, 1973 at 1138 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N791K

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Portland - Portland

MSN:

LJ-253

YOM:

1967

Location:

Portland

Maine

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2896

Captain / Total hours on type:

500.00

Circumstances:

The crew (two pilots under supervision and one instructor) was engaged in a local training mission at Portland Airport. On short final, at a height of 10-15 feet in a gear down and flaps 80% down configuration, the pilot-in-command initiated a go-around and added full power when the right engine lost power. The airplane stalled and crashed in flames onto the runway. The instructor was seriously injured and both pilots were killed. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control during the last segment after the right engine failed for undetermined reasons. The following factors were reported:
- ATR flight check,
- Go-around initiated about 10-15 feet about ground,
- Flaps 80% down, gear down.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C90 King Air near Veracruz: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1973

Type of aircraft:

Impulsora de la Cuenca de Papaloapan

Operator:

Registration:

XC-ICP

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Veracruz – Mexico City

MSN:

LJ-176

YOM:

1966

Location:

Veracruz

Country:

Mexico

Region:

Central America

Crew on board:

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Circumstances:

Few minutes after takeoff from Veracruz Airport, while climbing, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in an open field. The crew was unable to send any distress call. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all six occupants have been killed, among them four politicians en route to the capital city.

Probable cause:

It was reported the aircraft suffered an in-flight explosion but the cause of the accident could not be determined.

Crash of a Beechcraft C90 King Air in Cedar Rapids: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 3, 1973 at 1722 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Morplan Inc.

Registration:

N936K

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Omaha - Cedar Rapids

MSN:

LJ-539

YOM:

1972

Location:

Cedar Rapids

Iowa

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

4225

Captain / Total hours on type:

25.00

Circumstances:

The crew started an ILS approach to Cedar Rapids Airport in poor weather conditions when control was lost. The airplane dove into the ground and crashed in an open field located few miles from the airport. The twin engine airplane was totally destroyed and all five occupants have been killed. It was determined that in poor weather conditions, the left wing, left engine and tail separated in flight, causing the aircraft to be uncontrollable.

Probable cause:

Improper in-flight decisions on part of the pilot-in-command who exceeded the designed stress limits of the aircraft. The following factors were reported:
- Overload failure,
- Separation in flight,
- Low ceiling, fog and snow,
- Turbulences associated with clouds and thunderstorms,
- Began the descent to ILS approach too late,
- It is believed that the crew expedited the descent,
- The left wing, the left engine and the tail separated in flight.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft A90 King Air off Racine: 5 killed

Date & Time: May 1, 1972 at 0728 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N295X

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Toledo - Racine

MSN:

LJ-244

YOM:

1967

Location:

Racine

Wisconsin

Country:

Region: