Texas

While cruising under VFR mode, the pilot lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed near Paris, Texas. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

On final approach to the Paisano Ranch private airstrip, the captain decided to make a go-around for unknown reason. The airplane stalled and crashed short of runway, killing both pilots who were conducting a positioning flight.

Braniff Flight 352 departed Houston (HOU) at 16:11 for a flight to Dallas (DAL) and climbed to FL200. Some 25 minutes into the flight, the L-188A Electra was approaching an area of severe thunderstorm activity. The crew requested a descent to FL150 and a deviation to the west. ARTCC then advised the crew that other aircraft were deviating to the east. The Electra crew still thought it looked all right on the west and were cleared to descend to FL140 and deviate to the west. At 16:44 the flight was further cleared to descend to 5000 feet. At 16:47 the aircraft had apparently encountered an area of bad weather, including hail, and requested (and were cleared for) a 180° turn. Subsequent to the initiation of a right turn, the aircraft was upset. During the upset, N9707C rolled to the right to a bank angle in excess of 90° and pitched nose-down to approximately 40 degrees. A roll recovery maneuver was initiated and the aircraft experienced forces of 4,35 g. Part of the right wing failed and the aircraft broke up at an altitude of 6750 feet and crashed in flames a little later. There was no survivor among the 85 occupants.

While on a night approach to Beaumont-Jack Brooks Airport, the twin engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed few miles short of runway. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all seven occupants were killed.

On final approach to Dilley Airpark, both engines stopped simultaneously. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled, struck trees and crashed in Hilltop, northeast of the airport. Both occupants were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

The crew departed Carswell AFB on a routine training mission over the Gulf of Mexico. En route, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea few dozen miles off Matagorda Island. Few debris were found some days later but no trace of the eight crew members who were probably killed upon impact.
Crew:
Maj Frank M. Salavarria, pilot,
Lt William T. Causey, copilot,
Cpt Charles W. Roberts, radio navigator,
M/Sgt Kermit C. Casey, air gunner,
Lt Michael L. Carroll, navigator,
Cpt John T. Pantilla, EWO,
Cpt Thomas D. Childs,
Maj Phillip F. Strine.

On final approach to Concan-Angermiller Airport, the twin engine aircraft struck power cables, stalled and crashed in flames in an open field short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were injured.

The pilot, sole on board, was engaged in a crop spraying mission against mosquitos. While cruising at low height, he lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in an open field. The pilot was killed.

While on approach to Dallas-Love Field Airport, the left wing broke away and control was lost. The airplane entered a dive and crashed on the elementary school of Bradfield. All seven occupants on board the airplane were killed while no one on the ground was injured. The school was partially destroyed as well as several vehicles. The airplane was operated on behalf of LTV Electrosystems (Ling-Temco-Vought).

Shortly after takeoff from Dallas-Love Field Airport, while climbing, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in flames in an open field. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.