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Five Coast Guardsmen were killed when their HU-16E crashed on a mountainside near Ketchikan while returning from a search for a missing fishing vessel. The aircraft had failed to land during its first approach to the air station and was making a second attempt when it disappeared. Two days later wreckage was spotted near the summit of a mountain peak on Gravina Island, only three miles from the Air Station.
Crew:
Lcdr Joseph N. Andrassy,
Lt Robert A. Perchard,
Ao1 Harry W. Olson,
Am2 Donald C. Malena,
At3 Edward A. Krajniak.
Source: http://www.check-six.com/lib/Coast_Guard_Aviation_Casualties.htm

Crash of a Douglas B-26C Invader in Roosevelt: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1964 at 1500 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas A-26 Invader

Operator:

Moseley Aviation

Registration:

N8037E

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Fire fighting

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Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Deer Valley - Deer Valley

Location:

Roosevelt

Arizona

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De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou

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The pilot, sole on board, departed Deer Valley to take part to a firefighting mission near Roosevelt. While flying at low height and starting a swath run, the airplane struck the ground and crashed. The pilot was killed.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

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Crash of a De Havilland CV-2B Caribou near Ridgeway: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jun 24, 1964

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Registration:

62-4196

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Ridgeway - Ridgeway

MSN:

142

YOM:

1963

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Ridgeway

South Carolina

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Beechcraft SNB-2 Navigator

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Taking part to the 'Hawk Star I' exercice, the crew was taking off from a remote airstrip located about five miles north of Ridgeway. After liftoff, one of the engine failed. The airplane lost height and crashed on a fence. Fifteen occupants were injured while five others were killed as well as two soldiers who were repairing the fence.

Probable cause:

Failure of one engine for unknown reason.

Crash of a Beechcraft SNB-5 Navigator in Fort Lauderdale: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1964 at 1350 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Ohio Valley Aviation

Registration:

N90280

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Ferry

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Site:

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood

MSN:

6539

YOM:

1944

Location:

Florida

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Rockwell Aero Commander 680

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Captain / Total flying hours:

1071

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Shortly after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale-Bradley Airport, while climbing,both engines stopped. The airplane stalled, dove into the ground and crashed in a huge explosion. Both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Failure of both engines after takeoff due to a fuel starvation, a mismanagement of fuel and an inadequate inspection of the aircraft prior to takeoff on part of the pilot. It was determined that the fuel selector valve decal was missing and the pilot made erroneous determination of the valve position.

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Crash of an Aero Commander 680 in Westfield: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1964 at 2200 LT

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Operator:

Registration:

N344S

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Yes

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Schedule:

Washington DC – Westfield

MSN:

680-448-119

YOM:

1956

Location:

Westfield-Barnes

Massachusetts

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Captain / Total flying hours:

10759

Captain / Total hours on type:

731.00

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Following an uneventful flight from Washington DC, the pilot started the approach to Westfield-Barnes Airport in marginal weather with a visibility less than two miles due to fog. On final, while under control, the twin engine aircraft struck the ground about three miles short of runway, near Southampton. The pilot and a passenger were killed while three other occupants were injured.
Crew:
Edwin T. Zimny. †
Passengers:
Ted Kennedy, Senator,
Birch Bayh, Senator,
Mrs Bayh,
Edward Moss, personnel assistant to Mr. Kennedy. †

Probable cause:

Improper IFR operations on part of the pilot.

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Crash of a Learjet 23 in Wichita

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1964 at 0800 LT

Type of aircraft:

Learjet 23

Operator:

Registration:

N801L

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Test

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Wichita - Wichita

MSN:

23-001

YOM:

1963

Location:

Wichita

Kansas

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Captain / Total flying hours:

5700

Captain / Total hours on type:

30.00

Aircraft flight hours:

194

Aircraft flight cycles:

167

Circumstances:

The crew was engaged in a local test flight at Wichita Airport on this first model of the Lear 23. At liftoff, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. Out of control, it struck the ground, rolled for several yards and came to rest in flames in a wasteland. Both pilots were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Inadequate pre-flight preparation and/or planning on part of the flying crew who failed to use or incorrectly used miscellaneous equipment. It was determined that during a test flight, while simulating a failure of the left engine, the crew attempted to takeoff with spoilers extended.

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Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Wooster: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 3, 1964 at 1450 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft E18

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Registration:

N9921

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Private

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MSN:

BA-2

YOM:

1954

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Wooster-Wayne County

Ohio

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Captain / Total flying hours:

2403

Captain / Total hours on type:

320.00

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On final approach to Wooster-Wayne County Airport, the twin engine aircraft was too low, struck power cables and crashed in flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.

Probable cause:

The pilot misjudged the distance and altitude during the final approach, causing the airplane to struck power cables and to crash.

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Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Memphis

Date & Time: May 31, 1964 at 1150 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft D18

Operator:

Registration:

N80492

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

MSN:

A-326

YOM:

1946

Location:

Memphis

Tennessee

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Douglas C-124 Globemaster II

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Captain / Total flying hours:

7708

Captain / Total hours on type:

1457.00

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Memphis Airport, the pilot reported engine problems and elected to return for a safe landing. Unable to maintain control of the airplane, he attempted an emergency landing in an open field. The aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Improper operation of the anti/de-icing equipment caused conditions conducive to carburetor/induction system icing. The non-instrument rated pilot attempted operation in below VFR minimum conditions.

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Crash of a Douglas C-124C Globemaster II in Cooperton: 6 killed

Date & Time: May 9, 1964 at 1900 LT

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Operator:

Registration:

52-1008

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Clovis – Dover

MSN:

43917

YOM:

1952

Location:

Cooperton

Oklahoma

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