Honolulu

Flight Type:

Ferry

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Pago Pago - Honolulu

MSN:

340-0220

YOM:

1973

Location:

Kauna Point

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

3500

Captain / Total hours on type:

31.00

Circumstances:

The pilot was completing a ferry flight from Pago Pago to Honolulu. While approaching Hawaii Island, both engines failed. The pilot reduced his altitude and attempted to ditch the aircraft that crashed about 28 NM southwest of Kauna Point. The pilot was seriously injured and the aircraft was lost.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure in flight due to fuel exhaustion. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Fuel leak in left tip tank from unknown origin.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 402B in Molokai

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1976 at 1050 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 402

Operator:

Air Molokai

Registration:

N69391

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Site:

Schedule:

Molokai - Honolulu

MSN:

402B-0529

YOM:

1973

Location:

Molokai

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1503

Captain / Total hours on type:

400.00

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Molokai Airport, the pilot encountered control problems and the airplane became unstable. In such conditions, he decided to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing in a prairie. Upon landing, the airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. Two passengers were seriously injured while seven other occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Probable cause:

Airframe failure during initial climb due to improper maintenance on part of the maintenance personnel. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Flight control systems: elevator and elevator tab control system,
- Improperly installed,
- Chafed,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Elevator cable P/N 5000008-8 misrouted outside pulley guard pin,
- Cable wore and broke from chaffing.

Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter off Upolu

Date & Time: Apr 27, 1976 at 1458 LT

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DHC-3 Otter

Operator:

Horizon Air Service

Registration:

N35310

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Kamuela - Honolulu

MSN:

293

YOM:

1959

Location:

Upolu

Country:

Region:

Rockwell Grand Commander 680

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

4321

Captain / Total hours on type:

401.00

Circumstances:

En route from Kamuela to Honolulu, the engine failed. The pilot reduced his altitude and ditch the aircraft off Upolu, on the north coast of Hawaii Island. While both occupants were rescued, the aircraft sank and was not recovered.

Probable cause:

Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 into the Pacific Ocean

Date & Time: Mar 23, 1975

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

ZK-DHF

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Positioning

Survivors:

Site:

Pleasant Financing Company

Schedule:

Pago Pago - Honolulu

MSN:

680-1429-71

YOM:

1964

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

The crew was performing a positioning flight from Pago Pago to Honolulu. While approaching Honolulu from the south, the crew informed ATC about the failure of both engines and reduced his altitude in an attempt to ditch the aircraft about 100 km south of Honolulu. Both pilots were quickly rescued while the airplane sank and was lost.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion. It is believed that the fuel quantity was insufficient to cover the distance or that the crew encountered strong headwinds, increasing the fuel consumption.

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S off Maui Island

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1974 at 1240 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft E18

Operator:

Registration:

N39A

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Ferry

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Honolulu - Van Nuys

MSN:

BA-115

YOM:

1955

Location:

Kahului

Country:

Region:

Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

16640

Captain / Total hours on type:

2000.00

Circumstances:

The pilot, sole on board, was performing a ferry flight from Honolulu to Van Nuys, California. While cruising along the coast of the Maui Island, both engines failed simultaneously. Unable to maintain a safe altitude, he ditched the aircraft 22 miles offshore. The pilot was rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure in flight following a fuel exhaustion. The following factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improper in-flight decisions,
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Miscalculated fuel consumption,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- Pilot became lost/disoriented,
- HF communication inoperative.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon off Lihue

Date & Time: Dec 28, 1973 at 1600 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Island Air Transport

Registration:

N91017

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Lihue - Honolulu

MSN:

207-0012

YOM:

1969

Location:

Lihue

Country:

Region:

Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2150

Captain / Total hours on type:

1795.00

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Lihue Airport, while climbing, the engine failed. The pilot declared an emergency and was cleared to return when the airplane stalled and crashed into the sea few hundred yards off shore. The pilot was rescued while the aircraft sank and was not recovered.

Probable cause:

Engine malfunction for undetermined reason. The aircraft was not recovered from ocean.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C45 off Honolulu: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1973 at 0708 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Alii Air Hawaii

Registration:

N234JC

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Honolulu - Lihue - Honolulu

MSN:

AF-317

YOM:

1953

Location:

Honolulu

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2049

Captain / Total hours on type:

574.00

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Honolulu Airport, while climbing, both engines failed. The airplane lost height and crashed into the sea few dozen yards offshore. Four passengers were rescued while five other occupants, among them the pilot, were killed. The aircraft sank and was lost.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure during initial climb following a mismanagement of fuel on part of the pilot. The following factors were reported:
- Fuel starvation,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Failed to use the pre-departure checklist,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Seats improperly installed,
- Takeoff with rear auxiliary tanks that were not serviced,
- Fuel selector valve configuration different than other aircraft flown,
- All cabin seats separated.

Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove off Honolulu

Date & Time: Mar 4, 1972 at 1655 LT

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DH.104 Dove

Operator:

Registration:

N4967N

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Honolulu - Honolulu

MSN:

04340

Location:

Honolulu

Country:

Region:

Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2493

Captain / Total hours on type:

7.00

Circumstances:

Few minutes after takeoff from Honolulu Airport, while flying along the coast, both engines failed simultaneously. The pilot reduced his altitude and ditched the aircraft few dozen yards offshore. While the aircraft sank and was lost, both occupants were rescued.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure during normal cruise. As the aircraft was not recovered, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor off Molokai: 8 killed

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1972 at 0705 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Alii Air Hawaii

Registration:

N5642V

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Honolulu - Lanai

MSN:

AF-721

YOM:

1954

Location:

Molokai

Country:

Region: