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Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 in Beloit: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 30, 1975 at 1710 LT
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Orion SA Mexico
Registration:
XB-LIJ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Monterrey - Laredo - San Angelo
MSN:
259
YOM:
1973
Location:
Beloit-Moritz Memorial
Kansas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
3550
Captain / Total hours on type:
450.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude over Kansas, the twin engine airplane entered a dive and crashed in a huge explosion in an open field located in Beloit, Kansas. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent following improper in-flight decisions or planning. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Physical impairment,
- Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment,
- Hypoxia,
- The aircraft crashed 500 NM beyond planned destination,
- Blood alcohol level 1,95‰.
Final Report:

Crash of a Howard Super Ventura in Austin

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1972 at 0923 LT
Type of aircraft:
Howard Super Ventura (Howard 500)
Operator:
Beta Leasing
Registration:
N446DD
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Laredo - Dallas
MSN:
5696
YOM:
1943
Location:
Austin-Robert Mueller
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
20470
Captain / Total hours on type:
308.00
Circumstances:
En route from Laredo to Dallas, one of the engine lost power due to oil exhaustion. The pilot was cleared to divert to Austin-Robert Mueller Airport but following a wrong approach configuration, the aircraft was not properly aligned. After touchdown on a wet runway, the airplane suffered hydroplaning then veered off runway and came to rest. All three occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
In-flight engine failure or malfunction. The following factors were reported:
- Inadequate maintenance and inspection,
- Oil exhaustion, engine lubrication system,
- Improper IFR operation,
- Failed to initiate a go-around,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- Wet runway,
- Rain,
- Poorly planned approach,
- Not aligned with runway,
- Hydroplaning on wet runway,
- Partial loss of power on one engine,
- Cause of oil exhaustion not determined,
- Annual maintenance check performed the day before the accident,
- Other runway available,
- Wrong switch used for wipers.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-75-DL in Melchor Ocampo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Aircraft Charters
Registration:
N163J
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Laredo - Fresnillo
MSN:
19402
YOM:
1944
Location:
Melchor Ocampo
Nuevo León
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Laredo to Fresnillo, carrying a load of bottle of mercury. En route, the airplane went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances near Melchor Ocampo. Both pilots were killed. According to the Mexican Authorities, the flight was illegal.
Final Report:
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