Crash of a Lockheed 10E Electra off Humarock
Date & Time:
Aug 27, 1967 at 1720 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N233PB
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Provincetown - Marshfield
MSN:
1053
YOM:
1936
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
1646.00
Circumstances:
While approaching Marshfield Airport from the northeast, the right engine failed. The pilot increased power on the left engine but as he was unable to maintain a safe altitude, he ditched the aircraft off Humarock. All 14 occupants were quickly rescued while the aircraft later came to rest onto the beach and was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reason.
Final Report:
