Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Milford - Grand Junction

MSN:

560-228

YOM:

1955

Location:

Bicknell

Utah

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Region:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

900

Captain / Total hours on type:

200.00

Circumstances:

En route from Milford (Utah) to Grand Junction, Colorado, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with limited visibility due to clouds, snow falls and icing conditions. In cruising altitude, he lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed in mountainous terrain located near Bicknell. The wreckage was found nine days later on November 11. Both occupants have been killed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control after the pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper in-flight decisions or planning,
- Ice-propeller,
- Airframe ice,
- Low ceiling,
- Snow, blowing snow,
- Icing conditions, including sleet and/or freezing rain,
- Attempted flight in known icing conditions,
- Aircraft had no airframe-prop ice protection.

Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL in Bias Fortes: 9 killed

Date & Time: Oct 22, 1974

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

PP-FOR

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Site:

MSN:

19230

YOM:

1943

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Circumstances:

While cruising in foggy conditions, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain and crashed. All nine occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 414 Chancellor in Jackson

Date & Time: Oct 20, 1974 at 0653 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 414 Chancellor

Operator:

Holloway Construction

Registration:

N414HC

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Jackson - Plymouth

MSN:

414-0418

YOM:

1973

Location:

Jackson-Reynolds Field

Michigan

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Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

10235

Captain / Total hours on type:

600.00

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Jackson-Reynolds Field, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It stalled then crashed near the runway end. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who failed to clean the aircraft prior to departure. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to abort takeoff,
- Airframe ice,
- Ice on windshield,
- All upper surfaces of aircraft covered with approximately 1/4 inch - 3/8 inches of frozen snow,
- Hit ground nose high and left wing low.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 340 in Phoenix: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1974 at 1040 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 340

Operator:

Ronald Brinkhoff

Registration:

N9950F

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

San Diego – Phoenix

MSN:

340-0177

YOM:

1972

Location:

Phoenix-Sky Harbor

Arizona

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Region:

Crew on board:

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Pax on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

3504

Circumstances:

On final approach to Phoenix-Sky Harbor Airport, the right engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that lost height, struck power cables and crashed in flames onto a house. The pilot, sole on board, was killed and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Probable cause:

Engine failure caused by a mismanagement of fuel. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to follow approved procedures,
- Fuel starvation,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Failed to use checklist,
- High obstructions,
- Complete engine failure,
- Fuel selector on auxiliary tanks,
- Propeller not feathered.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 414 Chancellor in Woodbine: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 22, 1974 at 1015 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 414 Chancellor

Operator:

Harold S. Johnston

Registration:

N911BS

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Wichita - Alexandria

MSN:

414-0008

YOM:

1969

Location:

Woodbine

Kansas

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Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total hours on type:

49.00

Circumstances:

En route from Wichita to Alexandria, Minnesota, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions. While in cruising altitude in dense clouds, he lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed in an open field. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled descent after the pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Spatial disorientation,
- Exceeded design stress limits of aircraft,
- Separation in flight,
- Low ceiling,
- Proposed cruising altitude 13,500 feet, ceiling in area of accident estimated at 600 feet.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 414 Chancellor in Cordova: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 18, 1974 at 2020 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 414 Chancellor

Operator:

Registration:

N1171L

Flight Phase:

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Site:

Schedule:

Kenai - Cordova

MSN:

414-0062

YOM:

1970

Location:

Cordova

Alaska

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Region:

Crew on board:

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Pax on board:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

3792

Captain / Total hours on type:

90.00

Circumstances:

While descending to Cordova Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions when the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain shrouded in clouds and located few miles from the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Descended into mountain on approach after the pilot failed to follow the approved procedures. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper IFR operation,
- Low ceiling,
- High obstructions,
- Failed to execute published instrument approach.

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:

Beechcraft 90 King Air

Operator:

West Coal Corporation

Registration:

N113TC

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Oneida - Haleyville

MSN:

LJ-22

YOM:

1965

Location:

Knoxville-Downtown Island

Tennessee

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Region:

Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601)

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

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 Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) in La Grande: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1974 at 1340 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N7474S

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Schedule:

Hailey - La Grande - Walla Walla

MSN:

61-0045-86

YOM:

1970

Location:

La Grande

Oregon

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Region:

Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

8884

Captain / Total hours on type:

244.00

Circumstances:

While descending to La Grande Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions. Flying at low altitude above mountainous terrain, the twin engine airplane struck power cables and crashed in flames on a mountain. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The crew continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions and failed to see and avoid power cables. The following factors were reported:
- Low ceiling and rain,
- High obstructions,
- Flying at low level below clouds in mountainous terrain.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I in Bunker: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 29, 1974 at 1322 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Electro-Enterprises

Registration:

N3139K

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Hagerstown - Pueblo - Las Vegas

MSN:

421A-0116

YOM:

1968

Location:

Bunker

Missouri

Country:

Region: