Illinois

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Chicago - San Jose

MSN:

5077

YOM:

1966

Location:

Chicago-Midway

Country:

Region:

Rockwell Aero Commander 560

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

12250

Captain / Total hours on type:

61.00

Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll at Chicago-Midway Airport runway 13R, the nose gear lifted off twice but the airplane failed to takeoff. Decision to abandon the takeoff procedure was taken too late. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran at a speed of about 60-80 knots, crossed a perimeter road, went through a fence, struck an ILS antenna and came to rest in flames against concrete blocks. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all four occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Collision with fence posts after an aborted takeoff. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Delayed action in aborting takeoff,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- Ran off the end of runway,
- Pilot-in-command flew JetStar version 8 and never flew the 6 version which has 1,200 lbs less thrust than the 8 version.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560E in Moline: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 26, 1975 at 1814 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

T. A. Maag

Registration:

N699E

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Hutchinson - Moline - Atlanta

MSN:

560-527

YOM:

1957

Location:

Moline-Quad City

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1599

Captain / Total hours on type:

208.00

Circumstances:

On final approach to Moline-Quad City Airport, while on a flight from Hutchinson to Atlanta, both engines lost power. The airplane lost speed, stalled and crashed short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control on approach due to improper operation of powerplant and powerplant controls. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper operation or failed to use the anti-icing/deicing equipment,
- Ice induction,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Conditions conducive to carburetor/induction system icing,
- Partial loss of power on both engines,
- Obscuration,
- Visibility 1/2 mile or less,
- wind gusting to 22 knots,
- Ram air hoses blocked by cakes of ice and snow,
- Buildup present in carburetor in chamber.

Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove off Chicago: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 20, 1975 at 1139 LT

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.104 Dove

Operator:

Astro Airways

Registration:

N1536V

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Positioning

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Chicago - Chicago

MSN:

04355

YOM:

1952

Location:

Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

6650

Captain / Total hours on type:

22.00

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs, while climbing, both engines failed simultaneously. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed into Lake Michigan. The aircraft was lost and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Complete failure of both engines due to fuel exhaustion. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- Failure of both engines,
- Improper operations of flight controls,
- Fuel drained total less than two gallons from each wing,
- Right wing hit first and aircraft cartwheeled.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Palwaukee: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 6, 1975 at 2205 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft E18

Operator:

Bob Kilpatrick Aircraft

Registration:

N54N

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Chicago-Executive (Palwaukee)

Schedule:

Chicago - West Memphis

MSN:

BA-303

YOM:

1957

Location:

Country:

Region:

Ronald H. Galowich Associates

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

While taking off from Chicago-Palwaukee Airport, the airplane stalled, struck the ground and eventually crashed in a greenhouse. The copilot was slightly injured while the captain was killed.

Probable cause:

Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the crew. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Selected wrong runway relative to existing wind,
- Premature liftoff,
- Failed to obtain/maintain flying speed,
- Snow,
- Airframe ice,
- Ice on windshield,
- Downwind,
- The pilot reported could not see,
- The copilot aborted takeoff,
- Snow on aircraft,
- No alcohol in system.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft B90 King Air in Joliet: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1975 at 1450 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft 90 King Air

Operator:

Registration:

N2GG

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Peoria - Chicago - Joliet

MSN:

LJ-462

YOM:

1970

Location:

Joliet

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2130

Captain / Total hours on type:

415.00

Circumstances:

While approaching Joliet Airport in poor weather conditions, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in an open field located few miles from the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all four occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the uncontrolled descent on final approach could not be determined. The following findings were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Icing conditions.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Rockford: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 2, 1975 at 2229 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft E18

Operator:

BJ Aero Freight

Registration:

N7581

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Postal (mail)

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Rockford-Greater Rockford

Schedule:

Ottumwa - Moline - Rockford

MSN:

BA-425

YOM:

1959

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2295

Captain / Total hours on type:

383.00

Circumstances:

While on a night approach to Rockford-Greater Rockford Airport, the airplane banked sharply to the left then lost height and crashed in flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the passenger was killed while both pilots were seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Failed to maintain flying speed and failed to use or incorrectly used miscellaneous equipment. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Icing conditions including sleet and freezing rain,
- Airframe ice,
- Moderate rime ice during descent.

Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed L-382B-10C Hercules near Springfield: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 23, 1974 at 1653 LT

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Operator:

Registration:

N14ST

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Alameda – Indianapolis – Wilmington

MSN:

4225

YOM:

1967

Flight number:

SAT014

Location:

Springfield

Country:

Region:

Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601)

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

15553

Captain / Total hours on type:

2424.00

Copilot / Total flying hours:

4222

Copilot / Total hours on type:

1060

Aircraft flight hours:

18837

Circumstances:

In the morning, the four engine airplane departed Alameda NAS, California, for Wilmington, with an intermediate stop in Indianapolis, carrying cargo on behalf of the US Air Force. While cruising over Colorado, the crew modified his route to avoid a thunderstorm area. Few minutes later, while cruising in better weather conditions, the left wing detached by section 162. The aircraft rolled and yawed sharply and after the left wing completely failed, the right wing failed outboard of the n°4 engine. Out of control, the airplane entered a dive and crashed in an open field. All four crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

The undiscovered, preexisting fatigue cracks, which reduced the strength of the left wing to the degree that it failed as a result of positive aerodynamic loads created by moderate turbulence.

Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) off Chicago: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 3, 1973 at 0525 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N8MW

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Cleveland - Chicago

MSN:

61-0029

YOM:

1969

Location:

Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs

Country:

Region:

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

The pilot, sole on board, was completing a cargo flight from Cleveland to Chicago. While he was approaching Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Airport by night, weather conditions worsened with fog and a limited visibility. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed into Lake Michigan about 1,5 mile northeast of the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled descent following improper in-flight decisions. The following factors were reported:
- Continued under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions,
- Spatial disorientation,
- Fog,
- Sighted field cancelled IFR,
- Weather deteriorated with 2 miles visibility in fog.

Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 100 in Savoy: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 26, 1973 at 0510 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N7705

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Savoy - Chicago

MSN:

YOM:

1966

Location:

Savoy-Willard

Country:

Region: