Douglas DC-3

The original flight was aborted due to a magneto problem. The defect was corrected, but due to the delayed takeoff, the pilot elected to fly to McAllen, TX, for further repairs. During the takeoff roll, the aircrew noted sparks/flares on the left side of the cargo/cabin area, behind a bulkhead. The aborted the takeoff and attempted to extinguish the fire, but were unable. The crew then evacuated the aircraft and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. An investigation was made, but the source of the fire was not determined.

While cruising at an altitude of 700 feet, the crew encountered technical problems with the left engine. The propeller was feathered but as the aircraft was overloaded, it was unable to maintain altitude, descended into trees and eventually crashed in a snow covered area. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

The Guatemalan registered aircraft collided with the ground while airdropping bales of marijuana on a beach. According to a witness, while the aircraft was making low passes over the beach the propeller struck the beach tearing it off the aircraft. The aircraft then continued about 600 feet and landed gear up on the beach. The crew unsuccessfully attempted to set the aircraft on fire. Sob and injuries are presumed.

The crew departed Orlando, Florida, on an illegal flight to Algarrobo, Magdalena. In unknown circumstances, the aircraft crashed in the department of Cesar. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants (two US citizens) were killed.

During a touch and go the dual student added power rapidly and the left engine sputtered causing the aircraft to swerve left. The instructor took control but felt resistance on the controls from the student. He then reduced power on both engines and the reapplied power at which time he felt both engines come up to power. At this point, the left wing caught scrub trees 90 feet to the left of the runway.

Prior to takeoff from from Pilot Point Airstrip, the left engine nearly quit twice. Following normal takeoff, while climbing, the left engine failed. The captain decided to return and initiated a left turn when, from a height of 300-400 feet, the left wing dropped. The airplane stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All three crew members were killed. They were completing a cargo flight to Anchorage, carrying a load of fish.

Shortly after takeoff from West Deering-Hawthorne-Feather Airpark, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height and rolled left and right. It struck trees, stalled and crashed in a wooded area, bursting into flames. Both crew members were seriously injured.

Crashed in unknown circumstances near Salinas. There were no injuries among the occupant while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Crashed in unknown circumstances near Cruillas. Occupant fate unknown.

N75KW initiated takeoff from West Palm Beach at 19:40. The crew rejected the takeoff, reported that they had no airspeed indication and taxied back to the ramp. It appeared that both pitot tubes were covered or partially covered with a mud dauber's nest. The airspeed indicator then tested ok and the flight took off from runway 09L at 20:35. The crew were cleared to climb to 5,000 feet, to intercept Bahama Route 63V (BR 63V), and to proceed on course. At 20:49:23 Miami center cleared N75KW for the approach to Freeport and to cross the Halbi intersection at 4,000 feet. Around 20:57 Freeport approach control cleared the flight to descend to 1,400 feet for a VOR approach to land on runway 24 at Freeport, which was acknowledged. This was the last radio contact with the flight. The DC-3 descended into the sea in low ceilings, low visibility with moderate turbulence and thunderstorm activity.