Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Lake City: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1967 at 1445 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
N9528Z
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
AF-109
YOM:
1952
Location:
Lake City
Colorado
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
8400
Captain / Total hours on type:
1500.00
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was involved in a local training mission, carrying three crew members and several skydivers (firefighters) on behalf of the US Forest Service. Following two successful missions, the crew was approaching the mountain over Lake City and the pilot-in-command reduced his speed to allow the skydivers to bail out when the airplane stalled, struck trees and crashed in a wooded area. A crew member was killed and two others were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the pilot-in-command misjudged distance, speed and altitude following a poorly planned approach. High density altitude and downdrafts/updrafts were considered as contributing factors.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor in Paramaribo

Date & Time: Apr 14, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
PZ-TAT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
AF-333
YOM:
1953
Location:
Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop
Paramaribo City District
Country:
Suriname
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reason, the crew completed a wheels-up landing at Paramaribo-Zorg en Hoop Airport. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Lexington: 9 killed

Date & Time: Apr 3, 1967 at 1633 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Lexington Air Taxi
Registration:
N3727G
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
AF-214
YOM:
1952
Location:
Lexington-Blue Grass
Kentucky
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:
16144
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Lexington-Blue Grass Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine caught fire. The pilot elected to return for an emergency landing and made a turn when control was lost. The airplane dove into the ground and crashed in a huge explosion in a field. All nine occupants were killed, among them several doctors and scientists.
Crew:
Robert Yonk, pilot.
Passengers:
Dr. Richard Schweet,
Dr. R. C. Simonini,
Dr. Jerome Cohn,
Dr. S. O. Navarro,
G. Reynolds Watkins,
Richard H. Southwood Jr.,
Dr. Arnold Salop,
Max Horn.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent following a fire of undetermined origin that occurred in area of left engine nacelle during climb-out. At the time of the accident, the airplane was improperly loaded, which was considered as a contributing factor.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor in Saint Marteen

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1967 at 1028 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
N213X
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
AF-345
YOM:
1953
Location:
Sint Maarten-Princess Juliana
Dutch Antilles
Country:
Dutch Antilles
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
15000
Captain / Total hours on type:
2765.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. The pilot, sole on board, was uninjured while the airplane owned by Robert von Grimm was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the loss of control could not be determined with certainty.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor off Arecibo

Date & Time: Mar 19, 1967 at 1315 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
N9470Z
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
AF-229
YOM:
1952
Location:
Arecibo
All Puerto Rico
Country:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
12200
Captain / Total hours on type:
165.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Arecibo Airport, the crew informed ATC about an engine failure and elected to return for an emergency landing. The pilot-in-command realized he could not make it so he decided to ditch the airplane off Arecibo. All three occupants were quickly rescued while the airplane owned by Luis Pagan sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor into the Pacific Ocean

Date & Time: Mar 5, 1967 at 2314 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Skyway Air Cargo
Registration:
N74034
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
AF-798
YOM:
1954
Location:
Pacific Ocean
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2800
Captain / Total hours on type:
250.00
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a ferry flight from California to Hawaii. While cruising by night, the pilot lost his orientation and was unable to locate his position with certainty. While cruising, both engines stopped simultaneously. The pilot reduced his altitude and ditched the aircraft. USCG personnel was able to rescue both occupants who were evacuated. The aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined, However, it is confirmed that both engines stopped due to a fuel exhaustion.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Middletown: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 28, 1967 at 1605 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Manor Aviation
Registration:
N830K
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
AF-730
YOM:
1954
Location:
Middletown
Delaware
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
Captain / Total flying hours:
5527
Captain / Total hours on type:
86.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Middletown-Summit Airpark, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft banked left and crashed in a huge explosion. Both occupants were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Lower cap of left wing failed approximately 8 inches outboard of the outer panel attach point, causing the left wing to detach. Fatigue fracture.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft UC-45F Expeditor in Rio do Sul: 7 killed

Date & Time: Feb 18, 1967 at 1045 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
2787
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Curitiba – Lages
Location:
Rio do Sul
Santa Catarina
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Curitiba Airport at 1000LT with an ETA in Lages at 1130LT. About half into the flight, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area located in Rio do Sul. The wreckage was found few hours later and all seven occupants have been killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft UC-45F Expeditor in Aracruz: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1967 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
2789
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro – Caravelas
Location:
Aracruz
Espírito Santo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Aracruz while on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Caravelas. All seven occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45B Expeditor near Plumpton: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1967 at 1440 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
World Wide Helicopters
Registration:
N102S
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Nice - London-Gatwick
MSN:
6158
YOM:
1944
Location:
Plumpton
East Sussex
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
1360
Captain / Total hours on type:
162.00
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was completing a ferry flight from Nice to London-Gatwick. While descending to Gatwick Airport in VFR mode, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with rain falls and turbulences. While flying in clouds, he lost control of the airplane that plunges into the earth and crashed in a field. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
The aircraft collided with high ground when the pilot was attempting to navigate at low altitude in poor visibility. Turbulent airflow in the lee of a ridge may have been a contributory factor. Investigators did not find any topographic maps for the UK in the aircraft. The pilot probably did not recognise the seriousness of the deteriorating weather situation in southern England until he crossed the coast and had to fly at low altitude to remain in visual contact with the ground.
Final Report:
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