Crash of a Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris II in Paris: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 23, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris
Operator:
Registration:
84
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
84
YOM:
1960
Location:
Paris-Le Bourget
Seine-Saint-Denis
Country:
France
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew (one mechanic and one pilot) was engaged in a local training flight when, shortly after takeoff, the airplane went out of control and crashed. The pilot Montagnon was killed while the mechanic Thévenin was injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after liftoff caused by a turbine icing.

Crash of a De Havilland RU-6A Beaver in Cần Thơ: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 24, 1970 at 0930 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
53-3724
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Cần Thơ - Cần Thơ
MSN:
681
YOM:
1954
Location:
Cần Thơ
Cần Thơ City District
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training flight. Shortly after takeoff from Cần Thơ Airfield, while climbing to a height of 1,000 feet, the airplane collided with a South Vietnam Air Force Bell UH-1H that was completing an evacuation mission, carrying two crew members and 13 passengers, among them few children. Following the collision, both planes crashed in a field, killing all 18 occupants.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the collision remains unclear. It occurred in good weather conditions.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-25-DK in Paraparaumu

Date & Time: Nov 6, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Government of New Zealand
Registration:
ZK-AXS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Paraparaumu - Paraparaumu
MSN:
15995/32743
YOM:
1945
Location:
Paraparaumu-Kapiti Coast
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Paraparaumu Airport, the airplane deviated from the centerline to the right, causing the right main gear to be torn off while hitting the shoulder. The airplane went off runway and came to rest. Both pilots were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Captain's omission to abort the simulated takeoff in time. The following factors were considered as contributing:
- High ground speed,
- Overheated brakes.

Crash of a Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald 203 in Rome

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Handley Page HPR-7 Dart Herald
Operator:
Registration:
I-TIVE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Rome - Rome
MSN:
168
YOM:
1963
Location:
Rome-Ciampino
Lazio
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While completing a local training flight at Rome-Ciampino, the crew encountered engine problems. On touchdown, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. While both pilots were uninjured, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Unspecified engine failure in flight.

Crash of a De Havilland U-6A Beaver at Fort Benning AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 29, 1970
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fort Benning - Fort Benning
Location:
Fort Benning AFB (Lawson AAF)
Georgia
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
Circumstances:
While completing a local training flight at Fort Benning AFB (Lawson AAF), the single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
lward E. Crow,
PV2 Charles R. Grimsinger.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 in Ivanovo: 7 killed

Date & Time: Oct 28, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Antonov AN-12
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Ivanovo - Ivanovo
Location:
Ivanovo-Severny
Ivanovo oblast
Country:
Russia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training mission at Ivanovo-Severny Air Base. On final approach by night and poor weather conditions, the captain decided to make a go-around when the airplane lost height and crashed. The airplane was destroyed and all seven crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the aircraft's speed was insufficient at the time the crew initiated a go-around procedure.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.106 Comet 4 in Newcastle

Date & Time: Oct 7, 1970
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.106 Comet
Operator:
Registration:
G-APDL
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Newcastle - Newcastle
MSN:
6413
YOM:
1959
Location:
Newcastle
Tyne and Wear
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew (pilots and engineers) was engaged in a local training flight at Newcastle Airport. On approach, the crew forgot to lower the gear and the airplane belly landed. It slid for several yards before coming to rest. All 11 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The crew omitted to carry out the pre-landing checks while practicing a flapless landing.

Crash of a Douglas R4D-6 in Anchorage: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1970 at 1446 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Registration:
N47
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Anchorage - Anchorage
MSN:
16407/33155
YOM:
1945
Location:
Anchorage-Merrill Field
Alaska
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:
10401
Captain / Total hours on type:
5000.00
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training flight. After takeoff from runway 24, while in initiale climb, the airplane suffered two consecutive stalls then banked left and right. It lost height and crashed in a huge explosion, killing both pilots.
Probable cause:
The crew failed to obtain/maintain flying speed and inadequate supervision of flight on part of the pilot-in-command. When control was lost, gear was down, flaps were 3/4 down and the rudder trim was positioned full left. The aircraft was observed entering three stalls, two stalls normal recovery.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beriev BE-12 into Lake Donuzlav: 4 killed

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Beriev Be-12
Operator:
Registration:
61
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Lake Donuzlav - Lake Donuzlav
MSN:
6 6 005 03
YOM:
1966
Location:
Lake Donuzlav
Autonomous Republic of Crimea
Country:
Ukraine
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Lake Donuzlav, while in initial climb by night, the seaplane struck a flock of birds, stalled and crashed into the sea. All four crew members were killed. They were engaged in a local training mission.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during initial climb following a bird strike.

Crash of a Cessna 402A near Zaghouan: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 20, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Registration:
TS-DAA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Tunis - Tunis
MSN:
402A-0009
YOM:
1969
Location:
Zaghouan
Zaghouan Governorate (ولاية زغوان‎)
Country:
Tunisia
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training flight out from Tunis-Carthage Airport. In unknown circumstances, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the Djebel Zaghouan, southwest of the city of Zaghouan. Both pilots were killed.
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