Executive/Corporate/Business

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Mexico - Lebanon

MSN:

414-0408

YOM:

1973

Location:

Lebanon-Floyd W. Jones

Missouri

Country:

Region:

Rockwell Grand Commander 690

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

6380

Captain / Total hours on type:

3200.00

Circumstances:

After passengers deplaned at Mexico Airport, Missouri, the pilot was returning to his base at Lebanon-Floyd W. Jones Airport. On approach, the pilot initiated acrobatics maneuvers when he lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control after the pilot exercised poor judgment. The following factors were reported:
- Improper operation of flight controls,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Unwarranted low flying,
- Failed to follow approved procedures,
- Low level acrobatics over airport,
- Stall following recovery from roll.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 690 off Lima: 6 killed

Date & Time: Feb 13, 1974

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

CP-1017

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Lima - La Paz - Dallas

MSN:

11054

YOM:

1972

Location:

Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez

Lima

Country:

Peru

Region:

South America

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Lima-Callao-Jorge Chávez Airport, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea about 400 meters offshore. A passenger was rescued while six other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Piper PA-31P Pressurized Navajo in Willoughby: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1974 at 1850 LT

Type of aircraft:

Piper PA-31-310 Navajo

Operator:

Kinzig Tool Company

Registration:

N7672L

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Canton - Detroit - Willoughby

MSN:

31-7300154

YOM:

1973

Location:

Willoughby

Ohio

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

4951

Captain / Total hours on type:

29.00

Circumstances:

While approaching Willoughby-Cuyahoga County Airport by night, one of the propeller oversped. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed onto a house located few miles short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed. Two people leaving in the house were also killed. Those killed in the plane were the pilot Elmer Holomok Jr. and the passengers Charles Kinzig and Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Kopperman. Those killed in the house were Mr. & Mrs. John Macek.

Probable cause:

Loss of control on final following a propeller failure. The following factors were reported:
- Improper operation of powerplant & powerplant controls,
- Inadequate inspection of aircraft on part of the maintenance personnel,
- Inadequate inspection of aircraft on part of the pilot/owner,
- Failure of propeller and accessories,
- RPM uncontrollable and overspeed,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Suspected mechanical discrepancy,
- Schrader valve cap and stem were missing,
- No aircharge in cylinder.

Final Report:

Crash of a Dassault Falcon 20C in Fort Worth

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1974 at 1845 LT

Type of aircraft:

Dassault Falcon 20

Operator:

Registration:

N7824M

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Montgomery - Fort Worth

MSN:

YOM:

1966

Location:

Fort Worth-Meacham

Texas

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

7400

Captain / Total hours on type:

350.00

Circumstances:

The crew expected to make a straight-in approach but was cleared by ATC to make an ILS circling approach that was completed in rain showers with a tailwind of 8 knots. After touchdown on a wet runway, the crew encountered difficulties to decelerate properly as the airplane suffered hydroplaning. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and came to rest few dozen yards further. Both pilots were seriously injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Overran runway and collided with a dirt bank after the crew selected the wrong runway relative to existing wind. The following factors were reported:
- Failed to use or incorrectly used miscellaneous equipment,
- Hydroplaning on wet runway,
- Airport conditions: wet runway,
- Rain falls,
- Tail wind from 158 to 202°,
- Cleared for ILS circling approach while the pilot requested a straight in approach,
- Landed normally in heavy rain but failed to deploy the drag chute.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Sabreliner 40R in Oklahoma City: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 15, 1974 at 0600 LT

Type of aircraft:

Rockwell Sabreliner 40

Operator:

Registration:

N5565

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Corpus Christi - Oklahoma City

MSN:

282-119

YOM:

1973

Location:

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

21500

Captain / Total hours on type:

2000.00

Circumstances:

The approach to Oklahoma City was started in limited visibility due to foggy conditions. On final, the crew descended below the MDA when the airplane struck the ground and crashed in flames few miles short of runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain following an improper IFR operation on final approach. The following factors were reported:
- Instruments misread or failed to read,
- Poor crew coordination,
- Low ceiling and fog,
- Pilot fatigue,
- ILS approach below minimums,
- Descended below MDA,
- Crew had a little rest before flight,
- ATC did not monitor altitude on radar.

Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Novato: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1974 at 1438 LT

Type of aircraft:

Piper PA-31-310 Navajo

Operator:

UC Leasing Company

Registration:

N6565L

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

San Francisco - Novato

MSN:

31-487

YOM:

1969

Location:

Novato-Gnoss Field

California

Country:

Region:

Rockwell Aero Commander 560

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

5500

Captain / Total hours on type:

500.00

Circumstances:

After a special VFR flight plan was cancelled out of Hamilton AFB control zone, the crew started the descent to Novato-Gnoss Field under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions. On approach, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain and was destroyed. The wreckage was found two days later and both pilots were killed. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were poor with low ceiling, rain falls and fog.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain after the crew failed to follow the approved procedures for an approach to Novato-Gnoss Field Airport. The following factors were reported:
- Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions,
- Misjudged altitude,
- Low ceiling, rain and fog,
- High obstructions.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560E near Kerrville: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 2, 1974 at 0845 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Jim Lewis

Registration:

N701W

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Kerrville - Midland

MSN:

560-562

YOM:

1957

Location:

Kerrville

Texas

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

750

Captain / Total hours on type:

20.00

Circumstances:

Few minutes after takeoff from Kerrville Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with low ceiling, rain falls and fog. While cruising in clouds, the pilot suffered a spatial disorientation and lost control of the airplane that entered a dive. During the descent, the left wing detached and the airplane crashed in an open field. The airplane was destroyed upon impact and both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control after the pilot suffered a spatial disorientation in flight. The following factors were reported:
- Exceeded designed stress limits of aircraft,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- Overload failure,
- Low ceiling, rain and fog.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Ann Arbor

Date & Time: Dec 29, 1973 at 1336 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft G18S

Operator:

Registration:

N118W

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Ann Arbor - Allentown

MSN:

BA-470

YOM:

1959

Location:

Ann Arbor

Michigan

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2700

Captain / Total hours on type:

700.00

Circumstances:

While taking off from Ann Arbor in poor weather conditions with snow falls and low ceiling, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in a field. All five occupants were evacuated and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The aircraft was not deiced prior to departure.

Probable cause:

Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who failed to maintain flying speed after takeoff. The following factors were reported:
- Airframe ice,
- Low ceiling and snow,
- Encrusted snow approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick on top of wing and tail surfaces.

Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-31P Pressurized Navajo in Walla Walla: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 27, 1973 at 1707 LT

Type of aircraft:

Piper PA-31-310 Navajo

Operator:

Registration:

N66798

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Spokane - Walla Walla

MSN:

31-7300158

YOM:

1973

Location:

Walla Walla

Washington

Country:

Region: