Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 6 in Rome: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1969
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
I-TURI
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Rome - Rome
MSN:
04466
YOM:
1956
Location:
Rome-Ciampino
Lazio
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft crashed while taking off from Rome-Ciampino on a positioning flight to Rome-Urbe Airport. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft 99A Airliner in Pasco: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1969 at 1505 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 99 Airliner
Operator:
Registration:
N2550A
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Pasco - Spokane
MSN:
U-106
YOM:
1969
Location:
Pasco
Washington
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
4280
Captain / Total hours on type:
51.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Pasco-Tri-Cities Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane adopted a high angle of attack and nose high attitude. It stalled then crashed in a huge explosion near the airport, killing both pilots.
Probable cause:
Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot and improper operation of flight controls on part of the copilot. It was determined that the airplane pitched up steeply after takeoff as the pitch trim was found in a full nose up position and the pilot-in-command's seat was unlock and found in a full aft position.
Final Report:

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Sergeevka: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1969 at 0754 LT
Type of aircraft:
PZL-Mielec AN-2
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-29390
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Priluki - Sergeevka
MSN:
1G79-21
YOM:
1967
Location:
Sergeevka
Chernihiv Oblast
Country:
Ukraine
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Aircraft flight hours:
1677
Circumstances:
On a positioning flight from Priluki to Sergeevka (Priluki district of the Chernigov region) for crop-spraying operations, the crew encountered below-minima weather conditions (low clouds and fog) and suffered spatial disorientation. The single engine aircraft crashed in a snow-covered field located 1.5 km from Sergeevka Airstrip. Both pilots and both passengers (aircraft mechanics) were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control on final approach caused by a spatial disorientation.

Crash of a Vickers 815 Viscount in Manchester: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 20, 1969
Type of aircraft:
Vickers Viscount
Operator:
Registration:
G-AVJA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Manchester - Edinburgh
MSN:
336
YOM:
1959
Location:
Manchester-Ringway
Great Manchester
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew (two pilots and two flight attendants) was completing a positioning flight to Edinburgh-Turnhouse Airport. Both pilots took the opportunity to make some training and decided to simulate an engine failure at takeoff. Shortly after liftoff at Manchester-Ringway Airport, while in initial climb, the crew shut down the engine n°4 and feathered its propeller when the airplane started to yaw sharply to starboard. Control was lost then the aircraft crashed inverted and burst into flames. A flight attendant was injured while three other occupants were killed.
Crew:
I. Wallace, pilot, †
R. A. Weeks, copilot, †
S. Wallis, stewardess, †
Jane Timson, stewardess.

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Teterboro

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1968 at 1702 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Registration:
N162A
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
411-0219
YOM:
1966
Location:
Teterboro
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4900
Captain / Total hours on type:
150.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Teterboro Airport, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in a huge explosion on the apron. The pilot was seriously injured while the Cessna 411 was destroyed by a post crash fire as well as five other aircraft, a Piper PA-28 (N6416W), two Beechcraft 33 (N8822H & N5715V), a Beechcraft 35 (N9575Q) and a fifth aircraft registered N7167N. A sixth airplane registered N8390N was seriously damaged.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following factors were reported:
- The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Improper single engine procedure.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft UC-45B Mk.3T in Seattle

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1968 at 1410 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Island Airlines (Canada)
Registration:
CF-RQL
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
5980
YOM:
1943
Location:
Seattle-Boeing Field
Washington
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4207
Captain / Total hours on type:
30.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Seattle-Boeing Field, both engine failed. The airplane lost height, struck electrical wires and crashed in flames in a parking lot. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed as well as seven cars.
Probable cause:
The probable causes were:
- Engine failure,
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Fuel starvation,
- Checklist not followed,
- Fuel selector on nose tank.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 500A in Paducah

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1968 at 1802 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 500
Operator:
Registration:
N9381R
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
500-896-5
YOM:
1960
Location:
Paducah
Kentucky
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
1190
Captain / Total hours on type:
300.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Paducah-Barkley Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with low ceiling, rain and fog. Too low, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed few dozen yards short of runway threshold. Both pilots were slightly injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The accident was probably caused by the combination of the following factors:
- Improper IFR operation,
- The pilot-in-command exercised poor judgement,
- Low ceiling, rain and fog,
- Visibility 3/4 mile or less,
- The crew continued an instrument approach below landing minimums.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell 1121A Jet Commander in Hollywood: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1968 at 0723 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander
Operator:
Registration:
N148E
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Santa Monica - Hollywood
MSN:
1121-022
YOM:
1965
Location:
Hollywood-Burbank (Bob Hope)
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
11164
Captain / Total hours on type:
6121.00
Circumstances:
While on final approach to Hollywood-Burbank Airport on a positioning flight from Santa Monica, the airplane adopted a nose-down attitude, struck power cables, hit a house and crashed in a wasteland located few miles short of runway. Both pilots and one people on the ground were killed. The aircraft was destroyed as well as several cars. A house was also damaged.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent caused by vortex turbulences from a preceding aircraft with separation of approximately 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 402 in Beverly: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1968 at 0028 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Far Airlines
Registration:
N4090Q
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
402-0190
YOM:
1968
Location:
Beverly
West Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
1671
Captain / Total hours on type:
193.00
Circumstances:
While cruising by night, the crew encountered poor visibility due to fog. At ant insufficient altitude, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located near Beverly. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
The accident was the probable consequence of the following factors:
- Improper flight decision,
- Controlled flight into terrain.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft King Air A90 on Fugløya Island: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 90 King Air
Operator:
Registration:
LN-VIP
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
LJ-271
YOM:
1967
Location:
Fugløya Island
Nordland
Country:
Norway
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew started the approach to Bodø Airport in limited visibility when the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located on the Fugløya Island, some 32 km southwest of runway 07 threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and both crew members were killed. Controlled flight into terrain is suspected.
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