Crash of a Beechcraft SNB-5 Navigator in Lihue: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 21, 1966 at 0348 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft SNB-2 Navigator
Operator:
Skyway Air Cargo
Registration:
N91296
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
6609
YOM:
1944
Location:
Lihue
Hawaii
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:
7086
Captain / Total hours on type:
200.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft SNB-5 Navigator in Milroy

Date & Time: May 18, 1966 at 1750 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft SNB-2 Navigator
Operator:
TRB Flying Services
Registration:
N91373
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
3072
YOM:
1942
Location:
Milroy
Pennsylvania
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:
4709
Captain / Total hours on type:
2000.00
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was completing a cargo flight to Milroy, Pennsylvania. While on approach in poor weather conditions (low ceiling and rain), both engines failed simultaneously. Unable to maintain the prescribed altitude due to an insufficient speed, the pilot attempted an emergency landing in an open field when the aircraft crashed few miles from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was injured.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure on approach due to a fuel starvation caused by a mismanagement of fuel and inattentive to fuel supply on part of the pilot.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft SNB-5 Navigator in Kahului: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 15, 1966 at 0247 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft SNB-2 Navigator
Operator:
Skyway Air Cargo
Registration:
N86454
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
4488
YOM:
1943
Location:
Kahului
Hawaii
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:
10000
Captain / Total hours on type:
130.00
Circumstances:
While approaching Kahului Airport by night under VFR mode, the pilot got disoriented and was unable to locate Kahului Airport. He flew past the destination over dark unlighted terrain when the twin engine airplane struck a hill and crashed in flames. The pilot was killed. At the time of the accident, the ceiling was about 2,000 feet with rain showers.
Probable cause:
The pilot got disoriented and was unable to locate the airport until the airplane struck the ground.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft SNB-5 Navigator in Fort Lauderdale: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1964 at 1350 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft SNB-2 Navigator
Operator:
Ohio Valley Aviation
Registration:
N90280
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
6539
YOM:
1944
Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
1071
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale-Bradley Airport, while climbing,both engines stopped. The airplane stalled, dove into the ground and crashed in a huge explosion. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of both engines after takeoff due to a fuel starvation, a mismanagement of fuel and an inadequate inspection of the aircraft prior to takeoff on part of the pilot. It was determined that the fuel selector valve decal was missing and the pilot made erroneous determination of the valve position.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft SNB-2C Navigator near Mt Whitney: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 31, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft SNB-2 Navigator
Operator:
Registration:
29581
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
YOM:
1944
Location:
Mt Whitney
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude on a liaison flight, weather conditions worsened. In a limited visibility due to snow falls, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located 7 miles southwest of Mt Whitney. All four occupants were killed.
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