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Florida

Crash of a Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I in Fort Lauderdale: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 3, 1981 at 1608 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I
Operator:
George P. Tsiotis
Registration:
N4484
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bimini - Fort Lauderdale
MSN:
421A-0061
YOM:
1968
Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Executive
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
820
Circumstances:
While descending to Fort Lauderdale-Executive Airport, the pilot was instructed to initiate a go-around as a private Cessna 172 registered N739DV was on the runway. Its pilot, sole on board, was completing local touch-and-go manoeuvre. Twenty seconds later, ATC informed the pilot of the Cessna 421 that the C172 was on his right. Both airplanes collided and crashed near the airport, bursting into flames. All six occupants in both aircraft were killed.
Probable cause:
In-flight collision during a go-around after the pilot failed to see and avoid other aircraft. The following contributing factors were reported:
- ATC issued improper or conflicting instructions,
- Inadequate spacing of aircraft on part of ATC.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 60 Duke off Pompano Beach

Date & Time: Aug 27, 1980 at 0917 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 60 Duke
Operator:
Registration:
N354D
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Fort Lauderdale – Freeport
Location:
Pompano Beach
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
1826
Captain / Total hours on type:
109.00
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale-Executive Airport, while climbing, both engines failed. The pilot elected to ditch the aircraft off Pompano Beach. Both occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Forced landing off airport on water,
- Complete failure both engines.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas DC-3D in Fort Lauderdale: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1979 at 0723 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Bradley Aviation
Registration:
N427W
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
43073
YOM:
1946
Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Executive
Florida
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:
8000
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Fort Lauderdale-Executive Airport, the airplane failed to gain height, stalled and crashed near the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Stall during initial climb following a premature liftoff. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to obtain flying speed,
- Failed to follow approved procedures,
- Pilot did not have DC-3 type rating,
- Airworthiness certificate not issued since the aircraft was imported in the US.
Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 Marquise in Easton: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1976 at 1225 LT
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Louisa D. A. Carpenter
Registration:
N300MA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fort Lauderdale - Easton
MSN:
596
YOM:
1973
Location:
Easton-Newnam Field
Maryland
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
16800
Captain / Total hours on type:
1900.00
Circumstances:
During the last segment on final approach to Easton-Newnam Field Airport, at a height of about 150 feet, the left engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed 200 feet to the left of runway. It was destroyed by impact forces and all three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Diverted attention from operation of aircraft,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Black smoke observed followed by a stall departure to the left.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Salisbury: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 15, 1975 at 0007 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Omar Stoltzfus
Registration:
N23XY
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Salisbury - Fort Lauderdale - Port-au-Prince
MSN:
BA-118
YOM:
1956
Location:
Salisbury-Wicomico County
Maryland
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
2395
Captain / Total hours on type:
85.00
Circumstances:
While taking off by night from Salisbury Airport, one of the engine lost power. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed by the runway. A passenger was killed while four other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine malfunction for undetermined reason. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to follow approved procedures,
- Failed to obtain/maintain flying speed,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Did not use fuel boost pumps for takeoff,
- Aircraft about 400 lbs over gross weight.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Turbo Commander 680T off Pompano Beach

Date & Time: Oct 3, 1970 at 0705 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681
Operator:
Baldwinsville Building Supply Company
Registration:
N541W
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Pompano Beach – Fort Lauderdale
MSN:
680-1554-13
YOM:
1965
Location:
Pompano Beach
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2200
Captain / Total hours on type:
50.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Pompano Beach Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane went out of control, lost height and crashed into the sea few hundred yards off shore. The pilot was seriously injured while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Failure of both engines during initial climb for undetermined reason.
Final Report:
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