Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Tampa: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 27, 1999 at 1010 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
John P. Silberman
Registration:
N65860
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Tampa - Lakeland
MSN:
4531
YOM:
1943
Location:
Tampa-Peter O’Knight
Florida
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:
15000
Captain / Total hours on type:
2000.00
Aircraft flight hours:
13300
Circumstances:
Witnesses saw the airplane depart the airport to the south, turn left at an altitude of about 200 feet above the ground (agl), fly downwind to the departure runway, climb to an altitude of about 800 to 1,000 feet, and then turn right. A witness, who was operating a crane near the crash site said, he saw the airplane approaching from the south heading towards the north, turn to the right (east), and flew directly over him. He told police officers that he could see both propellers 'spinning,' and could 'actually see the pilot flying the plane.' The witness said, '...[the] motor sounded fine...[and the airplane] took a sharp downward fall, hit the road and bounced in the air, then fire started....' Other witnesses said they saw the angle of bank increase, the airplane descend rapidly, impact on a four-lane hard surface road right wing first, strike a wooden power pole, burst into flames, and come to rest in marshy area on the eastside of the road. Examination of the airframe, engine and propeller revealed no discrepancies.
Probable cause:
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow for recovery.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Kayseri: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Kayseri
Central Anatolia Region (İç Anadolu Bölgesi)
Country:
Turkey
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Kayseri. The twin engine airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire and all three occupants were killed, two pilots and an army officer.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Balikesir: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 18, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Balikesir
Marmara Region (Marmara Bölgesi)
Country:
Turkey
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason, killing all five occupants.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan near Villa Milpa Alta: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1973
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
BHB-1532
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Mexico City - Acapulco
MSN:
4944
YOM:
1943
Location:
Villa Milpa Alta
Federal District of Mexico City
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Mexico City-Benito Juarez Airport, while climbing, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located near Villa Milpa Alta, about 30 km south of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in São Paulo

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1972 at 0840 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Río Táxi Aéreo
Registration:
PT-ANS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Santos – São Paulo
MSN:
1513
YOM:
1942
Location:
São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to São Paulo-Congonhas in poor visibility, the twin engine airplane struck the ground and crashed short of runway threshold. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan near McFadden: 7 killed

Date & Time: Apr 2, 1972 at 1916 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Thomas W. Lane
Registration:
N1322M
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Rock Springs - Broomfield
MSN:
1468
YOM:
1942
Location:
McFadden
Wyoming
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Captain / Total flying hours:
1295
Captain / Total hours on type:
16.00
Circumstances:
While cruising in bad weather conditions on a flight from Rock Springs to Broomfield, Colorado, control was lost. The aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a mountainous area located near McFadden. All seven occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent after the crew continued under VFR mode into adverse weather conditions and suffered a spatial disorientation. The following factors were reported:
- Snow,
- Icing conditions, including sleet and freezing rain,
- Turbulences associated with clouds and thunderstorms,
- Airframe ice,
- While following hiway, the crew encountered forecasted snow and turbulences,
- Struck the ground in a nose down and left bank attitude at high rate of speed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Lansing

Date & Time: Dec 24, 1971 at 1630 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Richard E. Ross
Registration:
N588K
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
La Porte - Lansing
MSN:
3261
YOM:
1942
Location:
Lansing
Illinois
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an improper level off, the twin engine airplane crash landed at Lansing Airport, south Chicago, Illinois. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The pilot attempted operation with known deficiencies in equipment. The following factors were reported:
- Improper level off,
- Failed to follow the approved procedures,
- Failure of the landing gear: normal retraction/extension assembly,
- Failure of the flaps assemblies,
- Disregard of good operating practice,
- The aircraft was not airworthy,
- The pilot ferried the aircraft without ferry permit,
- The gear and flaps were inoperable,
- Two flight control surfaces were missing.
Final Report:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan off Rio de Janeiro

Date & Time: May 15, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Río Táxi Aéreo
Registration:
PP-CDE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro – Brasília
MSN:
3546
YOM:
1943
Location:
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport in the early morning on a cargo flight to Brasília, carrying two pilots and a load of newspapers. After he passed over Petrópolis, the crew encountered engine problems and decided to divert to Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport. On final, he realized he could not make it and ditched the aircraft into the Guanabara Bay few km from the airport. Both pilots were rescued and the aircraft was lost.
Probable cause:
Unknown technical problems with engine.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan at Pie de la Cuesta AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1968 at 1230 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
BHB-1534
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Pie de la Cuesta AFB
Guerrero
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed on approach to Pie de la Cuesta AFB for unknown reason. The airplane was destroyed by fire and both pilots were killed while both passengers were injured.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Assis: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
1553
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Assis - Assis
Location:
Assis
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew departed Assis Airport for a local test flight. En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation. The aircraft caught fire, went out of control and crashed onto a building. Both pilots were killed while there were no injuries on the ground.
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