Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor in Sulmona: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 17, 1951 at 1630 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
MM61706
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Lecce – Guidonia
MSN:
7815
YOM:
1944
Location:
Sulmona
Abruzzo
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft encountered severe icing conditions en route. The pilot Gen Giuseppe Gaeta ordered the passenger Lt Col Mario Maragnini to bail out while all three crew members remained seated in the cabin and were killed when the aircraft crashed in a field located near Sulmona.
Crew:
Gen Giuseppe Gaeta, †
Lt Alvise Andrich, †
Mar Giulio Trintinaglia. †
Passenger:
Lt Col Mario Magnanini.
Probable cause:
Icing.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor near Godman AAF: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 6, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
44-47140
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
8399
YOM:
1945
Location:
Godman AAF (Fort Knox)
Kentucky
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Godman AAF, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in a wooded area located 2,5 miles northwest of the airport. All three crew members who were performing a local training flight were killed in the accident.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor off Venice: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 19, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
MM61670
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Rome – Padova
MSN:
8162
YOM:
1944
Location:
Venice
Veneto
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a flight from Rome-Centocelle to Padova. While approaching Padova from the east, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances into the Venice lagoon, off San Angelo Island, about 35 km east of Padova Airport. A crew member was killed while both other occupants were rescued.
Crew:
Col Antonio Ciachino, pilot,
Cpt Boschet, copilot, †
Ermanno Bassi.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor in Daegu: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
44-87072
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
8331
YOM:
1945
Location:
Daegu
Daegu (대구)
Country:
South Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While approaching Daegu Airport in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed 10 km west of the airfield. All three crew members were killed. It was reported that the aircraft was out of fuel at the time of the accident.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor in San Juan

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
44-86920
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
8179
YOM:
1944
Location:
San Juan-Isla Grande (Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci)
All Puerto Rico
Country:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff from San Juan-Isla Grande Airport following an engine failure. The aircraft was written off and all occupants were slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45B Expeditor in Seoul

Date & Time: Nov 9, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
43-35597
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
6076
YOM:
1943
Location:
Seoul
Seoul (서울)
Country:
South Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Seoul-Kimpo Airport, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and came to rest damaged beyond repair. The pilot was unhurt.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor near Piobbico: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 28, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Location:
Piobbico
Marche
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While flying in foggy conditions, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of Mt Nerone located 4 km south of Piobbico. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Mr. Fasano, pilot,
Col De Qual,
Cpt Matera.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor in Milwaukee

Date & Time: Mar 4, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
44-87112
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
8371
YOM:
1945
Location:
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. Crew fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor in Rio de Janeiro

Date & Time: Mar 2, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
2832
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Aerial photography
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport following an aerial photography mission, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances, apparently after the crew attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all five occupants were injured.
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