Crash of a Lockheed EC-121M Super Constellation at Atsugi NAS

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1965
Operator:
Registration:
135747
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Atsugi - Atsugi
MSN:
4314
YOM:
1954
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
19
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
5600
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight at Atsugi NAS with touch-and-go manoeuvres. On final approach, the right main gear failed to get down and to be locked. Despite the situation, the crew decided to continue the approach and upon landing, the airplane slid on its belly for several yards, veered off runway and came to rest against a navigation aids building. All 23 occupants evacuated safely while the airplane was written off.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right main gear that was not locked prior to touchdown.

Crash of a Morane-Saulnier M.S.760A Paris I near Formosa: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1965
Operator:
Registration:
E-228
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Formosa - Formosa
MSN:
A-16
YOM:
1962
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Formosa-El Pucú Airport while completing a local training flight. A pilot was killed while the second occupant was injured.

Crash of a Vickers 610 Viking 1B in Manston

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-AHPL
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Manston - Manston
MSN:
149
YOM:
1947
Location:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a local training flight at Manston-Kent Airport. During the takeoff roll, the captain decided to abandon the takeoff procedure for unknown reason. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the twin engine aircraft overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest on its belly. All three crew members were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The reason why the captain decided to interrupt the takeoff roll remains unknown.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Sanavirones

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
T-83
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Reconquista - Reconquista
MSN:
04214
YOM:
1948
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Reconquista Airport for a training mission. An unexpected situation was encountered en route, forcing the crew to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane belly landed in a field located near Sanavirones and came to rest. Both crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
Juan Carlos Bisana,
Mr. Andrada.

Crash of a Beechcraft Queen Air 65 in Iron Mountain

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1965 at 2005 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N575K
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Iron Mountain - Iron Mountain
MSN:
LC-173
YOM:
1965
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
9402
Captain / Total hours on type:
52.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Iron Mountain-Ford Airport, while on a local training mission, the crew voluntarily shut down one engine to simulate a failure. Due to insufficient speed, the airplane stalled and crashed in a field located few miles short of runway. While both occupants were slightly injured, the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The crew failed to maintain a sufficient speed on approach.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed P-3A-45-LO Orion in Hamilton: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
151380
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Hamilton - Hamilton
MSN:
185-5093
YOM:
1964
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training flight at Hamilton-Kindley Field Airport. Following few touch-and-go manoeuvres, the pilot-in-command started a new approach when all four engines stopped simultaneously. Due to low speed, the airplane stalled and crashed near the runway threshold. Four passengers were killed while nine other occupants were injured, some of them seriously. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
It is reported that the flight engineer mistakenly cut off the wrong fuel switch during the approach. It is believed his capacities and performances were limited due to intoxication.

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Lisbon: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 22, 1965 at 1045 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lisbon - Lisbon
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew departed Lisbon-Portela de Sacavém Airport at 1030LT for a local training flight. Fifteen minutes later, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances near the airport, killing both pilots.
Crew:
Maj José Luis da Silva Fernandes,
Maj Joaquim das Neves Oliveira.

Crash of a Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings C.1A in Little Baldon: 41 killed

Date & Time: Jul 6, 1965 at 1609 LT
Operator:
Registration:
TG577
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Abingdon - Abingdon
MSN:
68
YOM:
1949
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
35
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
41
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft departed RAF Abingdon with six crew members and 35 paratroopers for an exercise over the Weston-on-the-Green area. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the pilot reported control problems to ATC and requested permission to return for an emergency landing. Clearance was given and the crew started a circuit to return to RAF Abingdon when the aircraft climbed steeply to a height of 2,000 feet then banked left, dove into the ground and crashed in a field located in Little Baldon, about 10 km east of the airbase. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 41 occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
The elevator jammed in an inappropriate position following the failure of two bolts due to metal fatigue.

Crash of a Casa 2.111 in Alhaurín el Grande

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While conducting a training flight, the crew encountered an engine failure and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. All four crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of an Ilyushin II-1P near Jaruco: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CU-T824
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Country:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While completing a combined exercise with the Cuban Army, the airplane was mistakenly shot down by a surface-to-air S-75 Dvina missile. Out of control, the airplane dove into the ground and crashed in a field near Jaruco. All five crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Mistakenly shot down by Cuban Forces.