Crash of a Beechcraft TC-45G Expeditor in Steins

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
George A. Sanborn
Registration:
N9430Z
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Desert
MSN:
AF-73
YOM:
1952
Location:
Steins
New Mexico
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:
The pilot, sole on board, was completing a drug smuggling light and the aircraft was carrying a load of marijuana. Following a complete failure of both engines, the pilot attempted an emergency landing in a desert area when the airplane crash landed in a dry lake bed and hit a ditch. The aircraft was abandoned and the pilot was not found.
Probable cause:
Failure of both engines following a fuel exhaustion. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- Rough/uneven terrain,
- Illegal flight.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft TC-45G Expeditor in Sayaxché: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Gerardin Mazariegos Sanabria
Registration:
TG-AMM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
AF-77
YOM:
1952
Location:
Sayaxché
Petén
Country:
Guatemala
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. A pilot was killed while the second occupant was injured.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Palma Sola

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1974 at 1520 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
R. Lewis West
Registration:
N3719G
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Palma Sola - Sarasota
MSN:
AF-900
YOM:
1954
Location:
Palma Sola
Florida
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
Captain / Total flying hours:
550
Captain / Total hours on type:
3.00
Circumstances:
Just after takeoff from Palma Sola, an engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that collided with a fence. The pilot was uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The pilot attempted operation beyond experience/ability level. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Misjudged distance, speed, altitude or clearance,
- Spontaneous, improper action,
- Powerplant failure for undetermined reason,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- Taxiing on runway, unable to stop, attempted takeoff,
- Not multi engine rated, all times as copilot.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Dallas: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 26, 1973 at 1254 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Tricon Airlines
Registration:
N118X
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Dallas - Beaumont
MSN:
AF-876
YOM:
1954
Location:
Dallas-Love Field
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
2050
Captain / Total hours on type:
165.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Dallas-Love Field Airport, while climbing, the pilot informed ATC about serious problems and elected to return for an emergency landing. He was cleared to do so and completed a turn to rejoin the airport when he lost control of the airplane that crashed onto several houses by the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed. There were no injuries on the ground.
Probable cause:
Stall and spin during traffic pattern circling after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. The following factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft and CofG,
- Suspected mechanical discrepancy,
- CofG 8.9 inches after the rear limit.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Waco

Date & Time: Dec 20, 1973 at 2026 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Tricon Airlines
Registration:
N2122
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Waco - Dallas
MSN:
AF-480
YOM:
1953
Location:
Waco
Texas
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
Captain / Total flying hours:
3116
Captain / Total hours on type:
930.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Waco-Madison Cooper Airport, while climbing, the pilot encountered technical problems and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. Few seconds later, he lost control of the airplane that crashed few miles from the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
The pilot failed to maintain flying speed during initial climb. The following factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft and CofG,
- Pilot reported after takeoff he would have to return and land,
- CofG 3.38 inches after the rear limit.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Canton

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1973 at 0008 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Karns International Airlines
Registration:
N9909Z
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Detroit - Saint Louis
MSN:
AF-628
YOM:
1954
Location:
Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal
Michigan
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
Captain / Total flying hours:
5013
Captain / Total hours on type:
3169.00
Circumstances:
En route from Detroit to Saint Louis on a night cargo flight, the pilot informed ATC that both engines failed and was vectored to Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal Airport for an emergency landing. Approaching by night and without any terrain in sight, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed few miles from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was injured.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure in flight caused by fuel exhaustion. The following factors were reported:
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Improper in-flight decisions,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- Improper level off,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Complete engine failure,
- Forced landing off airport,
- Vectored to alternate airport due to low fuel,
- Both engines failed before field in sight.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C45 off Honolulu: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1973 at 0708 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Alii Air Hawaii
Registration:
N234JC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Honolulu - Lihue - Honolulu
MSN:
AF-317
YOM:
1953
Location:
Honolulu
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
2049
Captain / Total hours on type:
574.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Honolulu Airport, while climbing, both engines failed. The airplane lost height and crashed into the sea few dozen yards offshore. Four passengers were rescued while five other occupants, among them the pilot, were killed. The aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure during initial climb following a mismanagement of fuel on part of the pilot. The following factors were reported:
- Fuel starvation,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Failed to use the pre-departure checklist,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Seats improperly installed,
- Takeoff with rear auxiliary tanks that were not serviced,
- Fuel selector valve configuration different than other aircraft flown,
- All cabin seats separated.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor near Puerto Berrío: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 26, 1973 at 0725 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
HK-1147
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Medellín – Puerto Berrío
MSN:
AF-614
YOM:
1954
Location:
Puerto Berrío
Antioquia
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While cruising in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine airplane crashed in a mountainous area located 40 km west of Puerto Berrío. The copilot and a passenger survived while five other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft TC-45G Expeditor in San Juan Peyotán: 11 killed

Date & Time: Jun 5, 1973
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos de Nayarit (TANSA)
Registration:
XA-BUT
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
AF-150
YOM:
1952
Location:
San Juan Peyotán
Nayarit
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
Crashed while taking off from San Juan Peyotán, Nayarit. A passenger was seriously injured while 11 other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor in Sarasota

Date & Time: May 11, 1973 at 1217 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
N7697C
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kingston - Tampa
MSN:
AF-404
YOM:
1953
Location:
Sarasota-Bradenton
Florida
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
Captain / Total flying hours:
7226
Captain / Total hours on type:
100.00
Circumstances:
While cruising along the west coast of Florida on a cargo flight from Kingston to Tampa, the pilot informed ATC about an engine fire and elected to divert to Sarasota-Bradenton Airport for an emergency landing. On approach, the pilot realized he could not make it so he landed the airplane in a prairie. The aircraft rolled for few dozen yards before coming to rest in flames. While the pilot escaped uninjured, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine fire in flight and precautionary landing off airport. Fire after impact. The pilot executed a wheels down landing. The cause of fire described as whitish in colour could not be determined.
Final Report:
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