Crash of a Rockwell 680W Turbo II Commander in Atlanta

Date & Time: Nov 20, 1982 at 1930 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N5058E
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Charlotte - Atlanta
MSN:
680-1787-17
YOM:
1968
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3420
Captain / Total hours on type:
143.00
Aircraft flight hours:
2306
Circumstances:
The pilot reported that on the previous flight, the center fuel tank gauge was malfunctioning and indicated 800 lbs even when it was full with 1400 lbs. After landing at Charlotte, NC, it was still indicating 800 lbs. Before takeoff, the center tank was refilled. While en route about 40 miles west of Atlanta, GA, the pilot noted that the fuel gauge indicated 500 lbs and was dropping rapidly. A few minutes later, both engines flamed out. Vectors were obtained to fly to the nearest airport. During the descent, the engines were restarted. The pilot intercepted the ILS and remained high on the glide slope. The weather at the airport was reported as 100 feet overcast, visibility 1/4 mile with fog and rain. The aircraft broke out of the clouds approximately 2/3 of the way down the runway, then continued off the end of the runway and went thru ILS antenna array. An exam revealed the center fuel cap was missing, it was found in the grass near the parking ramp at Charlotte. The fuel cap was found to be worn and would not lock securely.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: loss of engine power(total) - non mechanical
Phase of operation: cruise - normal
Findings
1. (f) engine instruments,fuel quantity gauge - incorrect
2. (f) operation with known deficiencies in equipment - performed - pilot in command
3. (c) fuel system,cap - worn
4. (c) fuel system,cap - separation
5. (c) fluid,fuel - loss,partial
6. (c) fluid,fuel - starvation
7. Aircraft performance,two or more engines - inoperative
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Occurrence #2: overrun
Phase of operation: landing - roll
Findings
8. Emergency procedure - performed - pilot in command
9. Precautionary landing - performed - pilot in command
10. (f) weather condition - low ceiling
11. (f) weather condition - fog
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Occurrence #3: on ground/water collision with object
Phase of operation: landing - roll
Findings
12. (f) object - approach light/navaid
Final Report:

Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander in Iran: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
EP-PBE
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
581
YOM:
1977
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane crash in unknown circumstances somewhere in Iran. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a Convair CV-440 Metropolitan near Wolf Creek Pass

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1982 at 1330 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N477KW
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Pueblo - Carlsbad
MSN:
210
YOM:
1954
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
37102
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a positioning flight from Pueblo to Carlsbad on behalf of Air Resort Airlines. While cruising at an altitude of 11,700 feet over a mountainous area under VFR mode, weather conditions deteriorated. Shortly later, the airplane struck trees and crashed. Both pilots were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: in flight encounter with weather
Phase of operation: cruise - normal
Findings
1. (f) weather condition - clouds
2. (c) VFR flight into IMC - continued - pilot in command
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Occurrence #2: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: climb
Findings
3. (f) terrain condition - mountainous/hilly
Final Report:

Crash of a Partenavia P.68 in La Serena: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
CC-CHK
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
215
YOM:
1980
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both pilots.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2 in Troitskoye

Date & Time: Feb 23, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-01569
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Khabarovsk – Troitskoye – Herpuchi
MSN:
1G81-13
YOM:
1967
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Troitskoye, the single engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck trees located at the end of the runway, stalled and crashed. All three occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the aircraft passed the overnight outside and was not protected against icing conditions. For unknown reasons, the crew failed to deice the airplane prior to takeoff and the airplane was unable to gain sufficient height as all wings and fuselage were contaminated with frost.

Crash of a Grumman G-21A Goose off Cape Yakataga

Date & Time: Feb 20, 1982 at 1310 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N2845D
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Anchorage - Hollywood
MSN:
B112
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3628
Captain / Total hours on type:
40.00
Aircraft flight hours:
2941
Circumstances:
Aircraft departed Merrill Field at 1110 with 220 gallons of fuel. Two hours later both engines quit while flying at an altitude of 6,500 feet approximately 10 miles offshore. The crew was unable to restart the engines and the aircraft was ditched into 12 to 15 foot waves with a 40 knot surface wind. The right float was torn off and both engine mounts broke. The aircraft sank at 1745 and was not recovered. The aircraft had an annual inspection 4 days prior to the accident. The fueling facilities were checked and found free of water or other contaminants.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: loss of engine power
Phase of operation: cruise - normal
Findings
1. (c) reason for occurrence undetermined
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Occurrence #2: ditching
Phase of operation: landing - flare/touchdown
Findings
2. (c) terrain condition - water,rough
3. (f) weather condition - high wind
4. (f) weather condition - unfavorable wind
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan in Dortmund: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 22, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D-ICRH
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Düsseldorf – Dortmund
MSN:
404-0850
YOM:
1981
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After landing at Dortmund-Wickede Airport, the pilot lost control of the airplane that veered off runway and collided with a hangar, bursting into flames. The aircraft as well a four other airplanes parked in the hangar were destroyed by a post crash fire. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was completing a positioning flight from Düsseldorf.

Crash of a Yakovlev Yak-40 near Shevshenko

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-87902
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
9 72 04 54
YOM:
1977
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While descending to Shevshenko Airport while on a positioning flight, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing as the airplane ran out of fuel. The aircraft belly landed in an open field located few km from the airport and came to rest. All three crew members escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The airplane ran out of fuel because the crew miscalculated the fuel quantity before departure. Also, he lost his orientation en route while cruising in poor weather conditions consisting of snow falls and strong winds.

Crash of a Learjet 25XR near Narsarsuaq: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HZ-GP5
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
25-199
YOM:
1975
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was cleared to descend from FL310 to 9,000 feet when the airplane struck the slope of an ice covered mountain located about 130 km northeast of Narsarsuaq. The wreckage was found at an altitude of about 2,630 meters and both pilots were killed. For unknown reasons, the airplane descended at an insufficient altitude to clear the obstacles.

Crash of a Boeing 707-124 in Miami

Date & Time: Dec 16, 1981 at 1216 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HI-384HA
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Puerto Plata - Miami
MSN:
17610/37
YOM:
1959
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
8170
Captain / Total hours on type:
1470.00
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a positioning flight from Puerto Plata. Upon landing, the right main gear collapsed. The airplane came to rest on runway and was damaged beyond repair. All five crew members escaped uninjured.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right main gear upon touchdown due to shock absorbing asymmetry. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Landing gear: main gear - struts, attachments,
- Fatigue fracture,
- Right main gear truck beam, PN 50-9725-2 failed,
- Front wheels separated.
Final Report: