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Crash of a Ford 5 in Moose Creek: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 4, 1959
Operator:
Registration:
N8419
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Grangeville – Moose Creek
MSN:
5-AT-058
YOM:
29
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The Tri-Motor took off from the Grangeville to deliver goods to the backcountry airstrip at Moose Creek on the Nezperce National Forest and to drop two smokejumpers on a fire burning on Pettibone Ridge. Aboard the aircraft were a forest supervisor, a smokejumper foreman and two smokejumpers. When landing at Moose Creek to drop off the supplies before dropping the jumpers, the aircraft crashed into the trees at the end of the dirt runway and burst into flames.
Crash of a Ford 5 near San Andrés Tuxtla
Date & Time:
Jul 3, 1955 at 0905 LT
Registration:
XA-FON
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Veracruz – Minatitlán
MSN:
5-AT-103
YOM:
1932
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
A double engine failure in flight forced the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed on a hill located near San Andrés Tuxtla and was damaged beyond repair. All four occupants were rescued.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure in flight.
Crash of a Ford 5 near Kalispell
Date & Time:
Aug 17, 1953
Operator:
Registration:
N69905
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Spotted Bear - Spotted Bear
MSN:
5-AT-040
YOM:
9
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The three engine aircraft left Spotted Bear-US Forest Service Airport with a pilot and six smoke jumpers on board. While flying at low height over the Flathead Indian Reserve located south of Kalispell, the aircraft suffered a simultaneous failure of all three engines. It stalled and crashed in a wooded area. All seven occupants were injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of all three engines in flight.
Crash of a Ford 5 in Choteau
Date & Time:
May 6, 1953
Registration:
N9606
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Choteau - Choteau
MSN:
5-AT-004
YOM:
24
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local spraying mission. During the takeoff roll, the crew encountered strong crosswinds. The three engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in flames against an embankment. Both pilots were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during a takeoff attempted in strong crosswinds.
Crash of a Ford 5 in Putla Villa de Guerrero
Date & Time:
Aug 16, 1949
Registration:
XA-GIJ
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
5-AT-075
YOM:
23
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the tire on the left main gear burst. The three engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway to the left and collided with a bank. While both crew members were slightly injured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Tire burst during takeoff.
Crash of a Ford 5 in Villavicencio
Date & Time:
Dec 31, 1948
Operator:
Registration:
HK-207
MSN:
5-AT-086
YOM:
1930
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Villavicencio during the year 1948. The exact date of the mishap remains unknown.
Crash of a Ford 5 in Ecuador
Date & Time:
Jul 16, 1947
Operator:
Registration:
HC-SBK
MSN:
5-AT-067
YOM:
27
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed somewhere in Ecuador. Occupant fate remains unknown.
Crash of a Ford 5 in Puerto Cabezas
Date & Time:
Dec 31, 1946
Operator:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
San Salvador – Puerto Cabezas
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach, the three engine aircraft hit the ground and crashed few dozen yards short of runway. The three crew members were injured while the aircraft was destroyed. The exact date of the occurrence remains unknown.
Crash of a Ford 5 in Tiputini
Date & Time:
Sep 10, 1946
Operator:
Registration:
HC-SBI
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The three engine aircraft was involved in a cargo flight with a load of cement. For unknown reason, the pilot was forced to abandon the takeoff procedure. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to a halt. All three occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
