Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560A in Stinson

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1967 at 1408 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N2648B
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
560-330
YOM:
1956
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
826
Captain / Total hours on type:
257.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Stinson Municipal Airport, south of San Antonio, the pilot informed ATC about an engine failure and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. Following a wrong approach configuration, he landed too far down the runway. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and came to a halt. The airplane was destroyed and both occupants were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff due the the failure of the cylinder #5. Improper emergency procedures and poorly planned approach. The pilot landed long and used improper procedures for emergency steering and brakes.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed P-2E Neptune at Andrews AFB: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
131495
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
426-5376
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Andrews AFB, while in initial climb, the aircraft went out of control and crashed few miles from the airfield. All nine crew members were killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando in Hilo: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1967 at 1624 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N30046
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
22417
YOM:
1945
Location:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
9751
Captain / Total hours on type:
351.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Hilo-General Lyman Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed near the runway. It was destroyed upon impact and all three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the cargo shifted rearward prior to takeoff, causing the CofG range to be beyond the aircraft controllable limit. Inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning on part of the flying crew and improperly loaded aircraft on part of the ground personnel.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Red Bank: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1967 at 0655 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N2045D
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Red Bank – New York
MSN:
A-933
YOM:
1952
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Captain / Total flying hours:
7960
Captain / Total hours on type:
371.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Red Bank-Schrewsbury Airport, while climbing in foggy conditions, the left engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in a field. All nine occupants were killed. They were on their way to New York-John Fitzgerald Kennedy Airport in this early morning flight.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine during initial climb for undetermined reason. However, weather conditions were conducive to carburetor icing. The pilot failed to maintain flying speed and to follow emergency procedures. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was near max gross weight and after CofG limit.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 680F in Elkhart

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1966 at 1636 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N342WS
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
680-1236-121
YOM:
1962
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
7336
Captain / Total hours on type:
1670.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Elkhart Airport, after passing the VOR, the pilot cancelled his IFR flight plan and continued under VFR mode despite poor weather conditions (low ceiling and snow falls). While circling to land, he failed to locate the runway that was covered with snow and the aircraft was not properly aligned with runway. The airplane overshot and then collided with a building before crashing on the ground. The pilot was seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The pilot misjudged distance, speed and altitude and failed to align the aircraft on the intended landing area. Poorly planned approach. Poor weather conditions and local conditions were considered as contributing factors.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 680E in Minneapolis: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1966 at 1543 LT
Registration:
N8496C
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
680E-846-71
YOM:
1960
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
4826
Captain / Total hours on type:
117.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Minneapolis-World Chamberlain Airport, while climbing, the pilot informed ATC about fire on board and that smoke spread in the cabin and cockpit. He elected to make an emergency landing when control was lost and the airplane crashed in flames on Interstate highway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that a fire broke out in the baggage compartment for unknown reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-88 Queen Air in Woods Cross: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1966 at 1517 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N886E
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City
MSN:
LP-10
YOM:
1966
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
13000
Captain / Total hours on type:
100.00
Circumstances:
The crew departed Salt Lake City Airport for a local training flight. Three minutes after passing 9,000 feet, still climbing to reach FL130, the crew informed ATC about smoke in the cockpit. Shortly later, the aircraft entered an emergency descent until il crashed in Woods Cross, about 6 miles northeast of the airport. The aircraft owned by Thomas J. Carter was destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 680 in Spring City: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 2, 1966 at 1945 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N6857S
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
8095
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude under IFR mode, the pilot encountered poor weather with icing conditions. The airplane entered an uncontrolled descent until it crashed in an open field located near Spring City. The pilot was killed and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The pilot continued IFR into area of knowing icing conditions with an aircraft that was not equipped with deicers or anti-icers systems.
Final Report:

Crash of a Convair CV-440 Metropolitan in Harrisburg

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1966 at 1728 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N3414
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Harrisburg – Pittsburgh
MSN:
45
YOM:
1953
Flight number:
AL305
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
17718
Captain / Total hours on type:
2500.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll on runway 26, the electrical system failed. The crew aborted the takeoff maneuver, started an emergency braking procedure and triggered the reverse thrust system. The reverse thrust system failed to work so the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance and overran. Past the runway end, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest against a metallic tower supporting the approach light system. All 16 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the electrical system due to an improperly installed heater on part of the ground technicians. Improper emergency procedures on part of the pilot-in-command.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680FL near Bangor: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 26, 1966 at 2000 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N226AA
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
680-339-32
YOM:
1956
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
918
Captain / Total hours on type:
48.00
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the pilot lost control of the airplane that entered an uncontrolled descent until it crashed in an open field located near Bangor. The airplane was destroyed and both occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were poor with rain falls, low clouds and fog. The pilot was not instrument rated.
Probable cause:
Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who continued under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions. Loss of control caused by a spatial disorientation.
Final Report: