Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan near Villa Juárez: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 7, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
BHB-1512
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
3965
YOM:
1943
Location:
Villa Juárez
San Luis Potosí
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances 5 km southeast of Villa Juárez, killing all three occupants.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Yuba City

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
N6957C
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Fire fighting
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
5076
YOM:
1943
Location:
Yuba City
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While conducting a firefighting mission in the region of Yuba City, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. The twin engine aircraft crash landed in canyon and came to rest in flames. While both occupants were evacuated safely, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 in Red Bluff

Date & Time: Dec 1, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Aero Atlas
Registration:
N6962C
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Fire fighting
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Red Bluff - Red Bluff
MSN:
4565
YOM:
1943
Flight number:
Tanker 27
Location:
Red Bluff
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a firefighting mission under call sign Tanker 27. Shortly after takeoff from Red Bluff Airport, while in initial climb, an engine failed. The airplane stalled, struck trees and crashed in flames. Both crew members escaped while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Kaktovik

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
N7332C
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Barrow – Kaktovik
MSN:
5105
YOM:
1943
Location:
Kaktovik (Barter Island)
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Kaktovik Airport (Barter Island), the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed few km from the airfield. The pilot, sole on board, was injured and the aircraft was destroyed. The accident occurred in 50 knots wind which is excessive.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan at Campo de Marte AFB

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1959 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
1549
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Campo de Marte – Rio de Janeiro
Location:
Campo de Marte AFB (São Paulo)
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Campo de Marte AFB, the crew encountered engine problems and elected to make an emergency landing. The airplane crash landed on a road, slid for several yards and came to rest. All seven occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine problems after takeoff.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan near Tabriz

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Television Associates of Indiana
Registration:
N54TA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Bahrain – Karachi
MSN:
1342
YOM:
1942
Location:
Tabriz
East Azerbaijan
Country:
Iran
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in a mountainous area located in the region of Tabriz while on a ferry flight from Bahrain to Karachi. The occupant's fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11B Kansan near Santos: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 13, 1958 at 1410 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
100
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Florianópolis – Cumbica
Location:
Santos
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a flight from Florianópolis to Cumbica AFB. Weather conditions deteriorated en route and the visibility decreased due to foggy conditions when the airplane struck power cables and crashed on the slope of the Diabo Peak located in the Serra do Mar, in the region of Santos. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all six occupants have been killed.

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

Date & Time: May 14, 1957
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
6895
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
3417
YOM:
1942
Location:
Kiğı
Eastern Anatolia Region (Doğu Anadolu Bölgesi)
Country:
Turkey
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew departed Erzurum on a liaison flight. En route, in unclear circumstances, the twin engine aircraft struck a mountain located near Kiğı, killing all three crew members.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Itabira

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1956
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
PP-CCF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Topographic
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro - Caravelas
MSN:
3070
YOM:
1942
Location:
Itabira
Minas Gerais
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a topographic mission between Rio de Janeiro and Caravelas on behalf of the Photogrammetry Services. En route, an engine failed, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing in Itabira. All six occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Venado Tuerto

Date & Time: Oct 4, 1956
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
2-B-3
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1502
YOM:
1942
Location:
Venado Tuerto
Santa Fe
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The weather conditions deteriorated en route and the crew elected to make an emergency landing. The twin engine aircraft came to rest in a field and was damaged beyond repair while all six occupants were unhurt.
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