Executive/Corporate/Business

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Chicago - Battle Creek

MSN:

YOM:

1974

Location:

Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs

Illinois

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

3453

Captain / Total hours on type:

635.00

Copilot / Total flying hours:

8845

Copilot / Total hours on type:

1163

Aircraft flight hours:

3196

Circumstances:

The airplane was unable to takeoff from Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Airport runway 18, overran and crashed into Lake Michigan. A pilot and a passenger were killed while four other occupants were seriously injured. The aircraft came to rest in 25 feet of water about 300 feet past the runway end.

Probable cause:

The flightcrew's failure to release the parking brake before the takeoff roll was started, which resulted in significant wheel/brake drag and a nosedown pitching moment that inhibited the aircraft's capability to effect a normal acceleration and rotation for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the lack of adequate company checklist procedures to insure the timely release of the parking brakes.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan II in Nantes

Date & Time: Jan 29, 1980

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 404 Titan

Operator:

Airsprinter

Registration:

PH-JAL

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Nantes-Atlantique (Château Bougon)

MSN:

404-0218

YOM:

1978

Location:

Loire-Atlantique

Country:

France

Region:

Europe

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

On final approach to Nantes-Château Bougon Airport, the twin engine airplane crashed in a cemetery located about 2 km short of runway 03, in Saint-Aignan-de-Grand-Lieu. All eight occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Beechcraft B60 Duke in Hayden: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 28, 1979 at 0930 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft 60 Duke

Operator:

Vernon E. Faulconer

Registration:

N6030S

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Denver - Hayden

MSN:

P-328

YOM:

1975

Location:

Hayden-Yampa Valley

Colorado

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

12800

Circumstances:

The pilot, sole on board, was completing a corporate flight from Denver to Hayden-Yampa Valley Airfield, Colorado. On approach, he encountered poor weather conditions due to low ceiling and fog. At an altitude of 7,200 feet, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain and crashed in flames 3,3 nm from the runway 10 threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain on final approach due to improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Zero visibility.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-90 King Air near Leeville: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1979 at 0135 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft 90 King Air

Operator:

Registration:

N724N

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Houston - Tampa

MSN:

LJ-82

YOM:

1966

Location:

Leeville

Louisiana

Country:

Region:

Intercontinental Association

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2404

Circumstances:

While in cruising altitude on a night flight from Houston to Tampa, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with icing. After the pilot suffered a spatial disorientation, the twin engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and partially disintegrated in the air before crashing in a lake located near Leeville. Both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled descent and subsequent airframe failure in-flight after the pilot suffered spatial disorientation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot exceeded designed stress limits of the aircraft,
- Incorrect weather briefing,
- Icing conditions including sleet, freezing rain,
- Flight control surfaces: horizontal stabilizer, attachments,
- Wing spars,
- Overload failure,
- Separation in flight,
- Aircraft came to rest in water.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Orlando: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1979 at 0040 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft E18

Operator:

Registration:

N198B

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Orlando-Executive (Herndon)

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Orlando - Miami-Opa Locka

MSN:

BA-138

YOM:

1956

Location:

Florida

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

Following a night takeoff from Orlando-Herndon Airport, while climbing in adverse weather conditions, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed. All four occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control during initial climb after the pilot initiated flight in adverse weather conditions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot suffered a spatial disorientation,
- Low ceiling,
- Haze.

Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 Marquise in Provo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1979 at 1758 LT

Type of aircraft:

Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise

Operator:

Registration:

N200BR

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Denver - Provo

MSN:

205

YOM:

1971

Location:

Provo

Utah

Country:

Region:

Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

12833

Captain / Total hours on type:

1785.00

Circumstances:

The pilot started the approach to Provo Municipal Airport by night. Due to limited visibility, he was unable to locate the runway as the lights were off. On final, the twin engine airplane crashed in a swamp located near the airport and was destroyed. Both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Controlled collision with ground in traffic pattern-circling due to inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper IFR operation,
- The pilot misjudged altitude,
- Rain,
- Aircraft came to rest in water,
- The runway lights were not activated by the pilot,
- The pilot circled east when the runway was not sited.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II near Locust Grove: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1979 at 0930 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Sterling Stores Company

Registration:

N5428J

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Little Rock - Locust Grove

MSN:

421B-0887

YOM:

1974

Location:

Locust Grove

Arkansas

Country:

Region:

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

6169

Captain / Total hours on type:

885.00

Circumstances:

The pilot encountered poor weather conditions while approaching Locust Grove Airport. The twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in flames in hilly and wooded terrain about six miles from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all fou occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Collision with trees on final approach after the pilot exercised poor judgment. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper IFR operation,
- Airways facilities,
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- High obstructions,
- Poorly planned approach,
- Visibility 1/4 mile or less,
- NDB and compass locator for SDF inoperative.

Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 near Oroque: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1979

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Anson Drilling Company

Registration:

HK-1710-W

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

A. H. Cowley & Associates

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Barranquilla - Cúcuta

MSN:

252

YOM:

1969

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

The crew departed Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz Airport under VFR mode. En route, weather conditions worsened and while cruising at 11,500 feet, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located near Oroque. The wreckage was found three days later and all four occupants were killed, among them two Mexican employees of the Anson Drilling Company, a Colombian Group specialized in Oil and Petroleum business.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air in Lexington: 7 killed

Date & Time: Dec 16, 1979 at 1802 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft 65 Queen Air

Operator:

Registration:

N154F

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Lexington - Atlanta

MSN:

LC-214

YOM:

1966

Location:

Lexington-Blue Grass

Kentucky

Country:

Region: