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Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Memphis

Date & Time: Sep 12, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

Operator:

Registration:

43-10447

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

6521

YOM:

1943

Location:

Country:

United States of America

Region:

Crew on board:

0

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

0

Circumstances:

Crashed half a mile north of Memphis Airport shortly after takeoff. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Langley AFB

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

Operator:

Registration:

42-37684

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

4981

YOM:

1943

Location:

Langley AFB (Hampton)

Country:

United States of America

Region:

Crew on board:

0

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

0

Circumstances:

Crashed on takeoff. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in McDill AFB

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

Operator:

Registration:

41-9470

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

896

YOM:

1942

Location:

McDill AFB (Tampa)

Country:

United States of America

Region:

Crew on board:

0

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

0

Circumstances:

Crashed on takeoff. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Beechcraft SNB-1 Kansan off Key West: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 25, 1951 at 1149 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

Operator:

Registration:

39939

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Key West - Key West

MSN:

3671

YOM:

1943

Location:

Country:

United States of America

Region:

Crew on board:

4

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

4

Aircraft flight hours:

993

Circumstances:

While cruising at an altitude of 4,000 feet under visual flight rules, the Kansan collided with a Cubana de Aviación DC-4 registered CU-T188 and christened 'Estrella de Cuba' en route to Havana. On impact, the Kansan dove into the sea and crashed few miles off shore while the DC-4 continued for few seconds and then crashed into the sea 1,7 miles from the initial point of impact. Both aircraft were destroyed and all 43 occupants were killed. Weather conditions were good at the time of the collision.

Probable cause:

The Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was failure of crews of both aircraft to maintain sufficient vigilance under VFR conditions to prevent a collision.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Eskişehir

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1950

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

Operator:

Registration:

6914

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Eskişehir - Eskişehir

MSN:

3805

YOM:

1943

Location:

Central Anatolia Region (İç Anadolu Bölgesi)

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

2

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

0

Circumstances:

While performing a local training flight in Eskişehir, the twin engine aircraft collided with a second Turkish Air Force Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan registered 6874 and carrying a crew of two. Both aircraft crashed near the airport and were destroyed. Both crew members in 6914 were injured while in 6874, a pilot was seriously injured and the second occupant was killed. Two days after the accident, the survivor died from his injuries.

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

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1950

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

Operator:

Registration:

6874

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Eskişehir - Eskişehir

MSN:

3062

YOM:

1942

Location:

Central Anatolia Region (İç Anadolu Bölgesi)

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

2

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

2

Circumstances:

While performing a local training flight in Eskişehir, the twin engine aircraft collided with a second Turkish Air Force Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan registered 6914 and carrying a crew of two. Both aircraft crashed near the airport and were destroyed. Both crew members in 6914 were injured while in 6874, a pilot was seriously injured and the second occupant was killed. Two days after the accident, the survivor died from his injuries.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Colima

Date & Time: Nov 10, 1950 at 1145 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

Operator:

Registration:

BHB-1517

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

3970

YOM:

1943

Location:

Country:

Region:

Central America

Crew on board:

2

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

3

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

0

Circumstances:

After touchdown, the left main gear hit a rock and was torn off. The left wing dropped, causing the left propeller to hit the ground. The aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest. While all five occupants escaped uninjured, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

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

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1950

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

Operator:

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Location:

Central Anatolia Region (İç Anadolu Bölgesi)

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

2

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

2

Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both crew members.

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

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1950 at 1100 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

Operator:

Registration:

1352

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Rio de Janeiro – Vitória

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

2

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

1

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

3

Circumstances:

The crew was performing a flight from Rio de Janeiro-Galeão to Vitória for the Corréio Aéreo Nacional. The twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in Rio Bonito, east of Rio de Janeiro. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft SNB-1 Kansan in Barksdale AFB

Date & Time: Sep 16, 1950

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

Operator:

Registration:

39806

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

4447

YOM:

1943

Location:

Country:

United States of America

Region:

Crew on board:

0

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

0

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

0

Circumstances:

Crashed on takeoff. No casualties.

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