Zone
Nevada

Crash of a Beechcraft UC-45J Expeditor in Beatty: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 18, 1981 at 1516 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
C-GRJE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Yuma - Beatty - Spokane
MSN:
3654
YOM:
1943
Location:
Beatty
Nevada
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:
14800
Captain / Total hours on type:
2000.00
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Yuma to Spokane with an intermediate stop in Beatty, Nevada, and was carrying a load consisting of two tyres and a spare engine. Following several non standard turns in traffic pattern, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled collision with ground on final approach for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Unfavorable wind conditions,
- Turbulence in flight, clear air,
- High density altitude (4,200 feet),
- Downwind.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna T207 Skywagon near Furnace Creek: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jun 1, 1980 at 1530 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
Operator:
Mary G. Richert
Registration:
N1535U
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Beatty - Death Valley
MSN:
207-0135
YOM:
1970
Location:
Furnace Creek
California
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
Circumstances:
While flying at a relative low altitude into a blind canyon, the single engine airplane stalled and crashed between ridges on rising terrain. The wreckage was recovered in an isolated area two days later. All six occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Stall and subsequent crash due to improper in-flight decisions on part of the pilot. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot misjudged distance, speed and altitude,
- Flew into blind canyon,
- Unqualified person operated aircraft,
- Density altitude approximately 7,000 feet.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor in Beatty

Date & Time: May 28, 1977 at 1120 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Adrian H. Meredith
Registration:
N6065V
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Davis - Beatty
MSN:
AF-206
YOM:
1952
Location:
Beatty
Nevada
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:
2952
Captain / Total hours on type:
548.00
Circumstances:
On approach to Beatty, one of the engine failed. The pilot elected to make a go-around when the airplane lost height, struck power cables and crashed. All four occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine malfunction on go-around due to blower, impeller assembly failure. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Material failure,
- High obstructions,
- Forced landing off airport on land.
Final Report:
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