Chicago

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

13676

Captain / Total hours on type:

2355.00

Circumstances:

While cruising by night on a cargo flight from Dayton to Chicago, one or two propeller blades detached. The pilot informed ATC and due to severe vibrations, he was forced to reduce his altitude and to attempt and emergency landing. The twin engine airplane crashed during the forced landing and was destroyed. The pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Engine propeller tearaway during normal cruise due to nicked blades and fatigue fractures. Separation in flight. Excessive vibrations.

Final Report:

Crash of a Stinson V-77 Reliant in Cave City

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1975 at 1530 LT

Type of aircraft:

Stinson SR-10 Reliant

Operator:

William B. Archer

Registration:

N9360H

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Bowling Green – Chicago

MSN:

77-350

Location:

Cave City

Kentucky

Country:

Region:

Ronald H. Galowich Associates

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

23880

Captain / Total hours on type:

26.00

Circumstances:

En route to Chicago, the pilot encountered engine problems. He elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft struck a 20 feet deep gully, got airborne again, hit trees and crashed. Both occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine failure in flight after the propeller seal loosened. Oil exhaustion - engine lubrication system. Poor, inadequate design.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft B90 King Air in Joliet: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1975 at 1450 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft 90 King Air

Operator:

Registration:

N2GG

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Peoria - Chicago - Joliet

MSN:

LJ-462

YOM:

1970

Location:

Joliet

Illinois

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2130

Captain / Total hours on type:

415.00

Circumstances:

While approaching Joliet Airport in poor weather conditions, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in an open field located few miles from the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all four occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the uncontrolled descent on final approach could not be determined. The following findings were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Icing conditions.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Muscatine: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1973 at 2200 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft E18

Operator:

Registration:

N262AA

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Des Moines - Chicago

MSN:

BA-370

YOM:

1958

Location:

Muscatine

Iowa

Country:

Region:

De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

8305

Captain / Total hours on type:

2830.00

Circumstances:

While cruising by night on a cargo flight from Des Moines to Chicago, the pilot encountered engine problems and decided to divert to Muscatine for an emergency landing. Due to lack of visibility, he was unable to locate the runway and completed three low passes then started an approach to runway 12. On final, the airplane struck the ground and crashed about 1,245 feet short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure in flight. The following factors were reported:
- Improper operation of powerplant and powerplant controls,
- Improper operation or failed to use anti-icing and deicing equipment,
- Carburetor icing,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Conditions conducive to carburetor / induction system icing,
- Icing conditions including sleet and freezing rain,
- Partial loss of power on both engines,
- Airport Manager heard the aircraft making three low passes as though attempting NDB approach to runway 05,
- Hit ABT 1,245 feet before runway 12.

Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 100 in Savoy: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 26, 1973 at 0510 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N7705

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Savoy - Chicago

MSN:

YOM:

1966

Location:

Savoy-Willard

Illinois

Country:

Region:

Short SC.7 Skyvan Variant

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2745

Captain / Total hours on type:

60.00

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Savoy-Willard Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, stalled and crashed in flames in an open field. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who failed to realize that the gust locks were still engaged at takeoff. Unfavorable wind conditions was considered as a contributing factor.

Final Report:

Crash of a Short SC.7 Skyvan 3 Variant 300 in La Crosse: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 14, 1972 at 0404 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Viking International Air Freight

Registration:

N725R

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Chicago - La Crosse

MSN:

1841

YOM:

1968

Location:

La Crosse

Wisconsin

Country:

Region:

Rockwell Aero Commander 560

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

6474

Captain / Total hours on type:

791.00

Circumstances:

On final approach to La Crosse Airport by night on a cargo flight from Chicago, the pilot lost control of the airplane that nosed down and crashed few dozen yards short of runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled descent on final approach caused by the failure of the wing flap control system. The following factors were reported:
- Overload failure,
- Asymmetrical flaps due to control rod compression overload.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560 in Hibbing

Date & Time: May 19, 1971 at 1525 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Village Airways (USA)

Registration:

N445TK

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Ferry

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Chicago - International Falls

MSN:

560-209

YOM:

1955

Location:

Hibbing-Range (Chisholm)

Minnesota

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1983

Captain / Total hours on type:

100.00

Circumstances:

En route from Chicago to International Falls, while in cruising altitude, the crew encountered poor weather with icing conditions. The pilot-in-command was cleared to divert to the nearest airport and started to descend. On approach to Hibbing-Chisholm Airport, the crew did not land but initiated a go-around. After passing over the runway end, control was lost and the airplane crashed in a field. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the crew. The following factors were reported:
- Rain, snow and icing conditions including sleet and freezing rain,
- Airframe ice,
- Adverse/unfavorable weather conditions,
- Icing conditions forecasted,
- No de-icing equipment on aircraft,
- First approach missed.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Youngstown: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1970 at 2110 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft E18

Operator:

Great Lakes Aviation

Registration:

N3604B

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Chicago - Youngstown

MSN:

BA-22

YOM:

1954

Location:

Youngstown-Warren

Ohio

Country:

Region:

Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1411

Captain / Total hours on type:

382.00

Circumstances:

During a night approach to Youngstown Airport while on a cargo flight from Chicago, both engines stopped simultaneously. The airplane lost height, struck trees then crashed in a wooded area. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure on approach caused by a mismanagement of fuel on part of the pilot-in-command. The following factors were reported:
- Fuel starvation,
- The fuel selector was positioned between tanks,
- Failure of both engines,
- Both fuel selectors not fully open.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft TC-45J Expeditor in Portage: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 24, 1970 at 0353 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Buckeye Air Services

Registration:

N3766

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Detroit - Chicago

MSN:

6633

YOM:

1944

Location:

Kalamazoo-Battle Creek

Michigan

Country:

Region: