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Crash of a Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor in Branson: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1964 at 1110 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Mustang Aviation
Registration:
N2840G
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
AF-383
YOM:
1953
Location:
Branson
Colorado
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
20950
Circumstances:
En route, weather conditions deteriorated and the visibility was poor. In heavy snow falls, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located near Branson. The wreckage was found two days later and all five occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot continued under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed C-121J Super Constellation at Patuxent River NAS

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation
Operator:
Registration:
131625
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4126
YOM:
1953
Location:
Patuxent River NAS
Maryland
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft crashed on landing for unknown reason. There were no casualties but the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a De Havilland CV-2B Caribou near Augusta: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 31, 1964
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou
Operator:
Registration:
63-9749
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Augusta - Augusta
MSN:
205
YOM:
1964
Location:
Augusta
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew departed a temporary airstrip for a local training mission with three other similar aircraft. While in formation, the aircraft collided in unknown circumstances with a second Caribou registered 63-9749 carrying also three crew members. Both aircraft went out of control and crashed in a prairie located 18 miles south of Augusta. All six crew members in both airplanes were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland CV-2B Caribou near Augusta: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 31, 1964
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou
Operator:
Registration:
63-9736
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Augusta - Augusta
MSN:
180
YOM:
1964
Location:
Augusta
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew departed a temporary airstrip for a local training mission with three other similar aircraft. While in formation, the aircraft collided in unknown circumstances with a second Caribou registered 63-9749 carrying also three crew members. Both aircraft went out of control and crashed in a prairie located 18 miles south of Augusta. All six crew members in both airplanes were killed.

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 in Charlotte: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 4, 1964 at 0112 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Grand Commander 680
Operator:
Registration:
N6271D
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
680-540-209
YOM:
1957
Location:
Charlotte-Douglas
North Carolina
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:
5545
Captain / Total hours on type:
100.00
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing a night approach to Charlotte-Douglas Airport when, on short final, the twin engine aircraft struck trees and crashed in flames in a wooded area. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Improper IFR operations on part of the pilot. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were slightly worse than forecast.
Final Report:

Crash of a Consolidated-Vultee 28-5ACF in Otter Lake: 1 killed

Date & Time: Oct 2, 1964 at 1630 LT
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated-Vultee 28-5ACF
Operator:
Registration:
N4936V
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Sitka - Otter Lake
MSN:
1705
YOM:
1944
Location:
Otter Lake (Chichagof Island)
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
14125
Captain / Total hours on type:
4995.00
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a cargo flight from Sitka to Otter Lake, carrying supplies to build a US Forest Service cabin that was being constructed on the shore of the lake. While landing on the lake, the seaplane went out of control, overturned and sank. A crew member was killed while two others were injured. The aircraft was lost.
Probable cause:
The accident as caused by an improper level off on part of the pilot in command. Inadequate supervision of flight, poorly planned approach were considered as contributing factors.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Victoria: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 9, 1964 at 1309 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Houston Beech Airlines
Registration:
N220J
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
A-315
YOM:
1946
Location:
Victoria
Texas
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:
8678
Captain / Total hours on type:
760.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude in an uncontrolled airspace, the twin engine aircraft collided with a USN Grumman F11F-1 Tiger registered 141860. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in Victoria. Both pilots in both aircraft were killed.
Probable cause:
Both aircraft collided in an uncontrolled airspace at a horizontal 220° angle.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Deer River: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 8, 1964 at 0950 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Registration:
N800UA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
A-218
YOM:
1946
Location:
Deer River
Minnesota
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:
10000
Circumstances:
While landing at Deer River on soft ground, the pilot decided to attempt a go around. During initial climb, the twin engine aircraft struck trees located at the end of the airstrip, stalled and crashed in a wooded area. The wreckage was found a day later and the pilot was killed. The airplane was owned by Leonard C. Piet.
Probable cause:
Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who delayed in initiating a go around. The runway braking effectiveness was reduced by wet and soft surface.
Final Report:

Crash of an Aero Commander 560 in Norcross: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 6, 1964 at 1620 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 560
Operator:
Registration:
N2680B
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
560-180
YOM:
1954
Location:
Atlanta-DeKalb-Peachtree
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
9500
Captain / Total hours on type:
150.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Atlanta-DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, both engines failed simultaneously. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in Norcross, about 6 miles northeast of the airfield. Two passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion. Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the crew who improperly installed the fuel tank filler cap during refueling.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed L-1649 Starliner in Deer Valley

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-1649 Starliner
Operator:
Registration:
LV-GLI
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Test
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1008
YOM:
1957
Location:
Deer Valley
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was deliberately crashed on takeoff at Deer Valley Airport for a FAA experimental program. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft hit several obstacles and eventually crashed onto a hill, broken in three. Both wings and all four engine were sheared off at impact.
Special thanks to Chris Baird - www.arizonawrecks.com
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