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Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Colusa County

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1968 at 0954 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
J. Fender & Partner
Registration:
N4914V
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
04273
YOM:
1949
Location:
Colusa County
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2200
Captain / Total hours on type:
250.00
Circumstances:
While completing a regional executive flight, one of the engine failed in flight. The pilot decided to divert to Colusa County but on approach, his position was wrong so he decided to make a go-around when the airplane struck power cables, stalled and crashed in a field. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of the following factors:
- Engine failure,
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Fuel starvation,
- Improper in-flight decision,
- Improper decision to abort landing while on single engine.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Egypt: 9 killed

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1968
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
900
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Desert
Schedule:
Al-Bahariya - Cairo
MSN:
04090
YOM:
1947
Location:
Egypt
All Egypt
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed the oasis of Al-Bahariya on a flight to Cairo, carrying a crew of two and seven passengers, among them one child. En route, weather conditions worsened and the pilot apparently lost his orientation. In such conditions, the crew decided to reduce his altitude and attempted an emergency landing. The airplane belly landed in a desert area located approximately 100 km northeast of Al-Bahariya. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair while all nine occupants survived the accident. Rescue teams were unable to localize the airplane and all nine occupants died of thirst few days later. The wreckage was eventually found by camels more than three years later, on June 1st 1978.
Probable cause:
It is believed the crew lost his orientation following the in-flight failure of several instruments.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Riley Dove off Chicago: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 8, 1968 at 2020 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
N999NJ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
04456
YOM:
1955
Location:
Chicago
Illinois
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Captain / Total flying hours:
8600
Circumstances:
While flying off Chicago, the twin engine aircraft owned by E. H. Litchfield went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances into Lake Michigan. Five bodies were found while one was missing. The wreckage was not found.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidences, it was not possible to determined the exact cause of the accident.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove in Honolulu

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1968 at 1917 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
N4953N
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
04301
YOM:
1951
Location:
Honolulu
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4908
Captain / Total hours on type:
29.00
Circumstances:
The approach to Honolulu was completed by night and poor weather conditions with low clouds and heavy rain falls. The airplane bounced on landing and the crew failed to regain control after the gears collapsed. The airplane slid on runway and came to rest. All 13 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Improper recovery from bounced landing. The pilot's vision was limited due the windshield wipers inoperative in heavy rain falls.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Tiko

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1967
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Cameroon Air Transport
Registration:
TJ-ACC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
04121
YOM:
1948
Location:
Tiko
Southwest
Country:
Cameroon
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Made a wheels up landing for undetermined reason. While both pilots were uninjured, the aircraft was later declared as damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Nueva Escocia: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1966
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
T-66
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
04145
YOM:
1948
Location:
Nueva Escocia
San Luis
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While descending to Villa Reynolds Airport, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances in a prairie located about 30 km west of Villa Reynolds Airport. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 6A in Hideaway Park: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1966 at 2050 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
N1563V
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
04449
YOM:
1954
Location:
Hideaway Park
Colorado
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
9830
Captain / Total hours on type:
10.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude in poor weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain in slight flat attitude near Hideaway Park. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were poor with low ceiling, rain showers, thunderstorm activity and turbulences.
Probable cause:
The crew continued under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Basra: 7 killed

Date & Time: Apr 13, 1966
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
392
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Government
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Baghdad - Basra
MSN:
04032
YOM:
1947
Location:
Basra
Al-Basrah (البصرة)
Country:
Iraq
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
While approaching Basra Airport, the crew encountered poor visibility due to sand storm. Control was lost and the airplane crashed in a field located few km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all seven occupants were killed, among them Abdel Salam Mohammad Arif, President of the Republic of Iraq. He was flying with two Ministers and two Chiefs of Staff.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 1 in Sanavirones

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1965
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
T-83
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Reconquista - Reconquista
MSN:
04214
YOM:
1948
Location:
Sanavirones
Santiago del Estero
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew departed Reconquista Airport for a training mission. An unexpected situation was encountered en route, forcing the crew to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane belly landed in a field located near Sanavirones and came to rest. Both crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Crew:
Juan Carlos Bisana,
Mr. Andrada.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 2A off Charlotte Amalie: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1965 at 1705 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Virgin Islands Airways - VIA
Registration:
N6503D
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
04377
YOM:
1952
Location:
Charlotte Amalie-Cyril E. King (ex Harry S. Truman)
All US Virgin Islands
Country:
US Virgin Islands
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Captain / Total flying hours:
9035
Captain / Total hours on type:
370.00
Circumstances:
At liftoff at Charlotte Amalie Airport, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, stalled and crashed into the sea. The pilot and seven passengers were killed while four passengers were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the pilot selected the wrong runway relative to existing wind component and failed to abort the takeoff procedure. Unfavorable wind conditions (gusting to 25 knots) and an improperly loaded aircraft (CofG) were considered as contributing factors.
Final Report:
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