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Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560f in Latham: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1970 at 1045 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 560
Operator:
Dayton Steel & Metal
Registration:
N560F
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Portsmouth - Dayton
MSN:
560-1034-13
YOM:
1961
Location:
Latham
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
2249
Captain / Total hours on type:
750.00
Circumstances:
En route, the pilot informed ATC about an engine failure and elected to divert to the nearest airport. While flying at low height, the airplane struck power cables and tree tops before crashing onto the ground. The wreckage was found in an isolated area three days later. The airplane was destroyed and both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The cause of the engine failure could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Swearingen SA26T Merlin IIB in Cleveland: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 29, 1970 at 1924 LT
Type of aircraft:
Swearingen SA26T Merlin II
Operator:
Registration:
N239P
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Jamestown - Cleveland
MSN:
T26-147
YOM:
1969
Location:
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
3733
Captain / Total hours on type:
225.00
Circumstances:
On final approach by night to Cuyahoga County Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with snow falls and icing. At the decision height, the runway was not in sight but the captain decided to continue when the airplane struck tree tops and crashed in a wooded area located 4,610 feet short of runway 24. A pilot was killed while three other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of improper IFR operation on part of the flying crew. The following factors were considered as contributing:
- Airframe ice,
- Snow,
- Icing conditions with sleet and freezing rain,
- Turbulences associated with thunderstorm activity,
- The crew decided to descend below the minimum descent altitude,
- Both landing lights were ON in heavy snow falls.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 6A off Cleveland: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1970 at 0749 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
N2300H
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Cleveland - Detroit
MSN:
04444
YOM:
1953
Location:
Cleveland-Burke Lakefront
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Captain / Total flying hours:
10200
Captain / Total hours on type:
2000.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Cleveland-Burke Lakefront Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the Lake Erie. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after the right wing partially failed during climb. The following factors were considered as contributing:
- Wing attachment fitting, bolts,
- Fatigue fracture,
- FAA replacement time requirement inadequate on part of the company personnel,
- Lower right main wing/fuselage root JT attach fitting.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 401 in Piketon: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 17, 1969 at 0920 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 401
Operator:
Registration:
N8167F
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Cincinnati - Parkersburg
MSN:
401-0236
Location:
Piketon
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
8477
Captain / Total hours on type:
500.00
Circumstances:
En route, the right engine caught fire that spread to the right wing. An aileron detached, causing the airplane to be uncontrollable. The pilot informed ATC and elected to make an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in flames in an open field located in Piketon. All five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent following the failure of the right engine turbocharger in flight. Escaping heat ignited fuel and oil lines caused the aileron to burn and detach. The following factors were reported:
- Powerplant, engine accessories failure,
- Material failure, fire in engine and wing,
- Separation in flight.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft King Air A90 in Cleveland: 7 killed

Date & Time: Oct 18, 1968 at 1621 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 90 King Air
Operator:
Christopher Cordaro
Registration:
N703WC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
LJ-188
YOM:
1967
Location:
Cleveland-Hopkins
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Captain / Total flying hours:
2000
Captain / Total hours on type:
100.00
Circumstances:
During the final approach to Cleveland-Hopkins Airport, while in marginal weather conditions (low ceiling and fog), the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed few miles short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all seven occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 8 in Richmond: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1968 at 1504 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
E.J. Benes & Company
Registration:
N6533D
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Richmond - Richmond
MSN:
04515
YOM:
1961
Location:
Richmond
Ohio
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:
5060
Captain / Total hours on type:
2240.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane banked right then crashed in a huge explosion. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed. They were conducting a local training flight at Richmond-Cuyahoga County Airport.
Probable cause:
The accident was probably caused by the combination of the following factors:
- Engine failure or malfunction during takeoff,
- Inadequate supervision of flight,
- The crew failed to maintain flying speed,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- The instructor cut the right engine after liftoff and the pilote retarded wrong throttle and failed to raise the flaps.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in Painesville

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1968 at 0752 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Casement Aviation
Registration:
N227M
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1072
YOM:
1936
Location:
Painesville
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
17000
Captain / Total hours on type:
20.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Painesville-Casement Airport, the airplane swerved then went out of control. It veered off runway, struck an embankment and came to rest in flames. All 12 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The accident was probably caused by the combination of the following factors:
- The pilot failed to maintain directional control,
- The pilot delayed action in aborting takeoff,
- Mound of dirt 15 feet from edge of runway.
Final Report:

Crash of a Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar in Wilmington: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 9, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Wilmington – Otis
Location:
Wilmington
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
27
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Wilmington-Clinton County Airport, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames in a field. It was engaged in a flight to Otis AFB, carrying 11 military personnels and 20 civilians. Six members of the 907 TAG were killed.
Those killed were:
T/Sgt William B. Hansford III,
Sgt Ernest L. Arehart,
Sgt Richard N. Hall,
Sgt David A. Husinga,
A1C Paul L. Ruschau,
A1C Michael L. Wiford.

Crash of a Vickers 745D Viscount in Akron

Date & Time: Dec 11, 1967 at 1526 LT
Type of aircraft:
Vickers Viscount
Operator:
Registration:
N7429
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Detroit - Akron
MSN:
127
YOM:
1956
Location:
Akron-Canton
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
11000
Captain / Total hours on type:
8000.00
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Akron-Canton Airport, the four engine airplane encountered difficulties to stop within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and went down an 23 feet embankment before coming to rest 400 feet further. A passenger was seriously injured while all other occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the pilot-in-command who misjudged distance and speed upon landing and failed to initiate a go-around procedure.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I in Findlay

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1967 at 2012 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I
Operator:
Registration:
N4019L
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Demonstration
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
421A-0019
YOM:
1967
Location:
Findlay
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
21412
Captain / Total hours on type:
52.00
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing a local demonstration flight to potential customers. While on a night approach to Findley Airport, he failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the airplane struck tree tops and crashed in a wooded area located few miles short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Improper IFR operation on part of the pilot-in-command who misjudged altitude and misread instruments/altimeter settings.
Final Report:
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