Crash of a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor at Davison AAF: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 13, 1973
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Davison - Davison
Location:
Davison AAF (Fort Belvoir)
Virginia
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
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing a local training flight at Davison AAF when the airplane went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances in a demolition. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. A45 or C45?

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Miami

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1973 at 0634 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
N3721
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Miami - Freeport
MSN:
AF-873
YOM:
1954
Location:
Miami-Opa Locka
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:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5432
Captain / Total hours on type:
878.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Opa Locka Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed. Both occupants were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who failed to follow the approved procedures and to maintain flying speed. The following factors were reported:
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Fog,
- The aircraft was overloaded by approximately 441 pounds.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Tunica

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1972 at 1640 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
TG-HIH
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
East Alton - West Helena
MSN:
AF-667
YOM:
1954
Location:
Tunica
Mississippi
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:
20000
Captain / Total hours on type:
2500.00
Circumstances:
After landing at Tunica Airport in heavy rain falls, the pilot vacated the runway to reach the parking area when the aircraft collided with a parked Cessna 188 registered N8196V. Both airplanes caught fire and were quickly destroyed. The pilot escaped uninjured while the second aircraft was unoccupied.
Probable cause:
The pilot failed to see and avoid the parked aircraft.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor in Minneapolis: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1972 at 2027 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
N717R
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Duluth - Minneapolis
MSN:
AF-363
YOM:
1953
Location:
Minneapolis-Saint Paul
Minnesota
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:
1324
Captain / Total hours on type:
408.00
Circumstances:
On approach to Minneapolis-St Paul Airport by night, both engines failed simultaneously due to fuel exhaustion. The airplane stalled then crashed onto two houses located few miles short of runway. The aircraft and both houses were destroyed and both occupants on board the aircraft were killed while there was no casualties on the ground.
Probable cause:
Failure of both engines on final due to fuel exhaustion. The following factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- High obstructions,
- The pilot failed to refuel at Duluth Airport.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor near Hammell Lake

Date & Time: May 23, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
CF-NHW
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
AF-477
YOM:
1953
Location:
Hammell Lake
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Hammell Lake. The occupant's fate remains unknown and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Paola

Date & Time: May 20, 1972 at 1700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
RCR Development Company
Registration:
N8643E
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Paola - Paola
MSN:
AF-556
YOM:
1953
Location:
Paola
Kansas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Paola Airport, the pilot decided to abandon the procedure and attempted an emergency braking manoeuvre. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the twin engine airplane overran and came to rest in flames into a ravine. All 10 occupants, the pilot and nine skydivers, escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Premature liftoff on part of the pilot who failed to obtain sufficient flying speed on takeoff. The following factors were reported:
- Improper operation of powerplant & powerplant controls,
- Aircraft settled back onto runway, pilot retarded only one engine,
- Aircraft slid down runway and was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor off Molokai: 8 killed

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1972 at 0705 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Alii Air Hawaii
Registration:
N5642V
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Honolulu - Lanai
MSN:
AF-721
YOM:
1954
Location:
Molokai
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Captain / Total flying hours:
7323
Captain / Total hours on type:
764.00
Circumstances:
En route from Honolulu to Lanai, while cruising along the coast, the twin engine airplane went through a stormy area when control was lost. It crashed into the sea offshore and was destroyed. All eight occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the pilot continued under VFR mode into adverse weather conditions. The following factors were reported:
- Low ceiling, rain and thunderstorm activity,
- The pilot flew into known thunderstorm activity.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45g eXPEDITOR in Prescott: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 29, 1971 at 1450 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Harry Noe
Registration:
N74Q
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Las Vegas – Houston
MSN:
AF-290
YOM:
1953
Location:
Prescott
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
2472
Captain / Total hours on type:
189.00
Circumstances:
En route from Las Vegas to Houston, the left engine failed. The pilot was able to feather the propeller but unable to maintain a safe altitude. He informed ATC about his situation and was cleared to divert to the nearest airport for an emergency landing. While trying to land at a ranch airstrip, the airplane hit a wood pile and crashed in flamers. The pilot and a passenger were seriously injured while four other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine in flight due to cylinder assembly failure. The following factors were reported:
- Material failure,
- Improper in-flight decisions or planning,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Intentional wheels-up landing,
- Left engine lost power due to cracked n°9 cylinder.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor in Memphis: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1971 at 1315 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Memphis Air Charter
Registration:
N9672C
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Memphis - Linden
MSN:
AF-332
YOM:
1953
Location:
Memphis
Tennessee
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
3547
Captain / Total hours on type:
97.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the right engine failed. The crew declared an emergency and was cleared to return for a safe landing. A circuit was completed in stormy weather and while making a last turn to join the approach path, control was lost. The airplane stalled and crashed near the airport. A pilot was killed while the second occupant was seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The crew attempted operation with known deficiencies in equipement. The following factors were reported:
- Deficiency in the company maintenance equipment, services and regulation,
- Engines structure: valve assemblies,
- Inadequate maintenance and inspection on part of the maintenance personnel,
- The pilot-in-command exercised poor judgment,
- Poorly planned approach,
- Low ceiling, rain and thunderstorm activity,
- Right engine rough prior to takeoff, known to pilots and supervisor,
- Circling approach too high,
- Go-around made in stormy weather.
Final Report:

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

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1971 at 0950 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
HK-1196
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Chigorodó – Medellín
Location:
Medellín
Antioquia
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On final approach to Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport, one of the engine caught fire and exploded. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in the suburb of Santa Ana, in Bello, some 11 km short of runway 20. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Engine fire on approach.
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