Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Southern Pines-Moore County

Schedule:

Flushing - Southern Pines

MSN:

AT-005

YOM:

1972

Location:

North Carolina

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

18000

Captain / Total hours on type:

493.00

Circumstances:

On approach to Southern Pines-Moore County Airport, the captain informed ground he would complete a visual approach to runway 05. On short final, the airplane struck tree tops and crashed half a mile short of runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and both crew members were killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was limited due to the night, low ceiling, raing and localised patches of fog.

Probable cause:

The accident occurred after the pilot-in-command suffered a spatial disorientation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Rain,
- Fog.

Final Report:

Crash of a Partenavia P.68 in Gairo Sant'Elena: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 20, 1975

Type of aircraft:

Partenavia P.68

Operator:

Officine di Produzione

Registration:

I-SFCC

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Tortolì-Arbatax – Cagliari

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

En route from Tortolì-Arbatax to Cagliari-Elmas Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with snow falls and icing. The airplane went out of control and crashed on the slope of Mt Punta Tricoli located in the region of Gairo Sant'Elena. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Icing suspected.

Crash of a Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander in Tullahoma

Date & Time: Mar 13, 1975 at 1440 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N711JT

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Tullahoma-William Northern Field

Schedule:

Oklahoma City - Tullahoma

MSN:

1121-091

YOM:

1967

Location:

Tennessee

Country:

Region:

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

4300

Captain / Total hours on type:

70.00

Circumstances:

Following an uneventful flight from Oklahoma City, the twin engine airplane landed on runway 36 at Tullahoma-Northern Regional Airport. After touchdown, it was unable to stop within the remaining distance and overran the wet runway before colliding with trees. All seven occupants escaped with various injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Overshoot runway and collided with trees after the crew delayed in initiating go-around. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Wet runway,
- Hydroplaning on wet runway,
- Touchdown on runway 36 near intersection with runway 24, approximately 2,000 feet remaining.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500S near Kelso: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 8, 1975 at 1325 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N711LZ

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Apple Valley - Amarillo - Oklahoma City

MSN:

500-1846-35

YOM:

1968

Location:

Kelso

California

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

9000

Captain / Total hours on type:

150.00

Circumstances:

While in cruising altitude between Apple Valley and Amarillo, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions and limited visibility. He failed to realize his altitude was too low when the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Kelso. The wreckage was found four days later and both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain after the pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper in-flight decisions,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Low ceiling,
- Rain,
- High obstructions,
- Advised VFR flight not recommended.

Final Report:

Crash of a Dassault Falcon 20C at Grand Prairie NAS

Date & Time: Mar 4, 1975 at 0646 LT

Type of aircraft:

Dassault Falcon 20

Operator:

Registration:

N990L

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Grand Prairie-Hensley Field NAS

Schedule:

Grand Prairie - Washington DC

MSN:

YOM:

1966

Location:

Texas

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

13287

Captain / Total hours on type:

1423.00

Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll on runway 17 at Grand Prairie-Hensley Field NAS, the pilot-in-command elected to takeoff but this was impossible due to an incorrect trim setting. As the aircraft unrotated, the crew decided to attempt an emergency braking procedure but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran runway 17, collided with a fence and eventually came to rest into the Mountain Creek Lake. All five occupants were injured, both pilots seriously.

Probable cause:

Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the crew. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to follow the approved procedures,
- Delayed action in aborting takeoff,
- Incorrect trim setting,
- Wet runway,
- Failed to use the checklist,
- The crew did not check the stab trim prior to takeoff,
- Spoilers and drag chute not deployed.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Sabreliner 75A in Pontiac: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 23, 1975 at 1953 LT

Type of aircraft:

Rockwell Sabreliner 75

Operator:

Registration:

N5107

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Detroit - Pontiac

MSN:

380-8

YOM:

1974

Location:

Pontiac-Oakland County

Michigan

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

15934

Captain / Total hours on type:

82.00

Circumstances:

The approach to Pontiac-Oakland County Airport was initiated by night and poor weather conditions. On final, the crew failed to realize his altitude was too low when the aircraft struck trees and crashed in flames about four miles short of runway. The copilot was killed while the captain was seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Improper IFR operation on part of the crew. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poor crew coordination,
- Low ceiling,
- Rain,
- Fog,
- Digital frequence RNAV system in use.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft B60 Duke in Houston: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 21, 1975 at 2130 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft 60 Duke

Operator:

Salvador Esquino

Registration:

N8794R

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Houston-George Bush-Intercontinental

Schedule:

Brownsville - Houston

MSN:

P-294

YOM:

1974

Location:

Texas

Country:

Region:

Rockwell Grand Commander 680

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

15060

Captain / Total hours on type:

180.00

Circumstances:

While on a night approach to Houston Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with low clouds and fog. He descended too low until the aircraft collided with ground about two miles short of runway. All three passengers were injured while the pilot was killed.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain on final approach due to improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Misread instruments or failed to read,
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Limited visibility to 1/2 mile or less,
- Sky obscured,
- Descended into ground about 2 miles short of runway in below minima conditions.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 in Rochester

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1975 at 0932 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

G-ASHI

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain

Schedule:

Rochester - Woodford

MSN:

680-658-255

YOM:

1958

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

8237

Captain / Total hours on type:

509.00

Aircraft flight hours:

3615

Circumstances:

After takeoff from runway 03 at Rochester City Airport, while climbing to a height of 900 feet, the left engine gradually lost power. The pilot increased power on the right engine and feathered the left propeller. After passing over the M2 highway at a speed of 100 knots, he expected to return to the airfield when the right engine lost power as well. He attempted an emergency landing by the motorway and the airplane crash landed at a speed of 85 knots before coming to rest. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The accident was caused by kerosene being placed in a petrol supply at Rochester City Airport. The aircraft, which had been refuelled with the mixed product from the supply, suffered a loss of engine power after takeoff. Thus led to a forced landing in difficult circumstances on unsuitable terrain. The loss of engine power resulted from damage to the engines due to their being run on contaminated fuel.

Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain in Guerra: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 11, 1975

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Spa Flying Service

Registration:

N61446

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

31-7405472

YOM:

1974

Location:

Guerra

Texas

Country:

Region: