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Crash of a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor in Minneapolis: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 29, 1972 at 2027 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N717R
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Duluth - Minneapolis
MSN:
AF-363
YOM:
1953
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total hours on type:
408.00
Circumstances:
On approach to Minneapolis-St Paul Airport by night, both engines failed simultaneously due to fuel exhaustion. The airplane stalled then crashed onto two houses located few miles short of runway. The aircraft and both houses were destroyed and both occupants on board the aircraft were killed while there was no casualties on the ground.
Probable cause:
Failure of both engines on final due to fuel exhaustion. The following factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- High obstructions,
- The pilot failed to refuel at Duluth Airport.
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- High obstructions,
- The pilot failed to refuel at Duluth Airport.
Final Report:
Crash of a Douglas DC-3B-202A in Malcolm Island
Date & Time:
Jul 10, 1969 at 1025 LT
Registration:
N139D
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Malcolm Island - Duluth
MSN:
2027
YOM:
1938
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
22
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
2655.00
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a charter flight from Malcolm Island to Duluth and the crew expedited the takeoff procedure to clear the runway for another aircraft who was scheduled to land. During the takeoff roll, at a speed of 60-70 knots, the airplane began to swerve. It continued for about 1,500 feet before it veered off runway and came to a halt. All 25 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It is believed the loss of control was caused by the fact that some of the locks were not removed before flight.
