Fort Lauderdale-Executive

Survivors:

Site:

Fort Lauderdale-Executive

Schedule:

Bimini - Fort Lauderdale

MSN:

421A-0061

YOM:

1968

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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:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Fort Lauderdale – Freeport

Location:

Pompano Beach

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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:

Flight Type:

Positioning

Survivors:

Site:

Fort Lauderdale-Executive

MSN:

43073

YOM:

1946

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Total fatalities:

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:

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Schedule:

Fort Lauderdale - Easton

MSN:

596

YOM:

1973

Location:

Easton-Newnam Field

Maryland

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Total fatalities:

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:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Salisbury-Wicomico County

Schedule:

Salisbury - Fort Lauderdale - Port-au-Prince

MSN:

BA-118

YOM:

1956

Location:

Maryland

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Rockwell Turbo Commander 680/681

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Total fatalities:

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:

Operator:

Baldwinsville Building Supply Company

Registration:

N541W

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Pompano Beach – Fort Lauderdale

MSN:

680-1554-13

YOM:

1965

Location:

Pompano Beach

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