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Crash of a Dassault Falcon 20C at Grand Prairie NAS

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Dassault Falcon 20
Operator:
Registration:
N990L
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Grand Prairie - Washington DC
MSN:
43
YOM:
1966
Location:
Grand Prairie-Hensley Field NAS
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
13287
Captain / Total hours on type:
1423.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll on runway 17 at Grand Prairie-Hensley Field NAS, the pilot-in-command elected to takeoff but this was impossible due to an incorrect trim setting. As the aircraft unrotated, the crew decided to attempt an emergency braking procedure but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran runway 17, collided with a fence and eventually came to rest into the Mountain Creek Lake. All five occupants were injured, both pilots seriously.
Probable cause:
Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the crew. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to follow the approved procedures,
- Delayed action in aborting takeoff,
- Incorrect trim setting,
- Wet runway,
- Failed to use the checklist,
- The crew did not check the stab trim prior to takeoff,
- Spoilers and drag chute not deployed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Dodge City: 1 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Registration:
N311D
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Dodge City - Hays
MSN:
BA-456
YOM:
1959
Location:
Dodge City
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:
3034
Captain / Total hours on type:
1262.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Dodge City Airport, while climbing by night, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion in a field. The airplane disintegrated on impact and was totally destroyed by a post crash fire. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent for undetermined reason. The following findings were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Snow,
- Ground fire and general disintegration of aircraft.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Sabreliner 75A in Pontiac: 1 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Sabreliner 75
Operator:
Registration:
N5107
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Detroit - Pontiac
MSN:
380-8
YOM:
1974
Location:
Pontiac-Oakland County
Michigan
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
15934
Captain / Total hours on type:
82.00
Circumstances:
The approach to Pontiac-Oakland County Airport was initiated by night and poor weather conditions. On final, the crew failed to realize his altitude was too low when the aircraft struck trees and crashed in flames about four miles short of runway. The copilot was killed while the captain was seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Improper IFR operation on part of the crew. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poor crew coordination,
- Low ceiling,
- Rain,
- Fog,
- Digital frequence RNAV system in use.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft B60 Duke in Houston: 1 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 60 Duke
Operator:
Salvador Esquino
Registration:
N8794R
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Brownsville - Houston
MSN:
P-294
YOM:
1974
Location:
Houston-George Bush-Intercontinental
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
15060
Captain / Total hours on type:
180.00
Circumstances:
While on a night approach to Houston Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with low clouds and fog. He descended too low until the aircraft collided with ground about two miles short of runway. All three passengers were injured while the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain on final approach due to improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Misread instruments or failed to read,
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Limited visibility to 1/2 mile or less,
- Sky obscured,
- Descended into ground about 2 miles short of runway in below minima conditions.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500S off South Portsmouth: 1 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Shrike Commander 500
Operator:
Aero Aviation
Registration:
N9179N
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Columbus - Huntington
MSN:
500-3126
YOM:
1972
Location:
South Portsmouth
Kentucky
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:
2089
Circumstances:
En route from Columbus to Huntington, the pilot informed ATC about an engine failure and attempted to divert to the nearest airport. Control was lost and the airplane crashed in the Ohio River off South Portsmouth, Kentucky. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot's body was not recovered.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reason. The pilot was observed to exit the aircraft and to swim toward shore. He disappeared and his body was never recovered.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas DC-6BF in Fairbanks: 3 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-6
Operator:
Registration:
N77DG
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fairbanks - Happy Valley
MSN:
43520
YOM:
1952
Location:
Fairbanks
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:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
24535
Captain / Total hours on type:
16000.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from runway 10 at fairbanks Airport, while in initial climb, three engines failed simultaneously. The crew declared an emergency and was cleared to return when the airplane stalled, collided with trees and crashed 1,5 mile short of runway 19. The aircraft was destroyed and all three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Partial loss of power on three engines after takeoff. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot-in-command,
- Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the flight engineer,
- Improperly serviced aircraft on part of the ground personnel,
- Fuel contamination - exclusive of water in fuel,
- Deficiency in company maintained equipment, services and regulation,
- High obstructions,
- Fuel contamination due 100/130 & kerosene mix found in aircraft, refuel truck and underground storage.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft B90 King Air in Joliet: 4 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 90 King Air
Operator:
Ronald H. Galowich Associates
Registration:
N2GG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Peoria - Chicago - Joliet
MSN:
LJ-462
YOM:
1970
Location:
Joliet
Illinois
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
2130
Captain / Total hours on type:
415.00
Circumstances:
While approaching Joliet Airport in poor weather conditions, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in an open field located few miles from the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the uncontrolled descent on final approach could not be determined. The following findings were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Icing conditions.
Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain in Guerra: 1 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Operator:
Spa Flying Service
Registration:
N61446
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
31-7405472
YOM:
1974
Location:
Guerra
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:
2300
Circumstances:
Crashed in flames in a uninhabited area located near Guerra, Texas. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and the pilot, sole on board, was killed. The wreckage was recovered on June 19, 1975.
Probable cause:
The cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 off Palm Beach

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Grand Commander 680
Operator:
Nancy M. Ackley
Registration:
N680LP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Winter Haven - Marsh Harbour
MSN:
680-323-17
YOM:
1956
Location:
Palm Beach-Intl
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2435
Captain / Total hours on type:
457.00
Circumstances:
En route from Winter Haven to Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, the pilot informed ATC that the left engine caught fire. He reduced his altitude and ditched the airplane few miles off Palm Beach. The airplane sank and was lost while the pilot, sole on board, was rescued. The wreckage was not recovered.
Probable cause:
Engine failure or malfunction during normal cruise for undetermined reasons. The following findings were reported:
- Fire in engine,
- Aircraft ditched due to engine fire following failure of left engine,
- Wreckage not found.
Final Report:

Crash of a BAc 111-401AK in South Lake Tahoe

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
BAc 111
Operator:
Jet Travel
Registration:
N711ST
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
South Lake Tahoe - Denver
MSN:
58
YOM:
1966
Location:
South Lake Tahoe
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
38
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
6191
Captain / Total hours on type:
1014.00
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a charter flight from South Lake Tahoe to Denver, carrying customers of the Sahara Tahoe Hotel. The takeoff was initiated in bad weather conditions with low clouds, visibility limited to 200 meters, heavy snow falls and an obscured sky. During the takeoff roll, after a course of 1,610 meters, the left main gear struck a snow berm. Directional control was lost and the airplane veered off runway to the left. The nose gear collapsed and the right wing was partially torn off before the airplane came to rest 66 meters to the left of the runway. All 44 occupants were evacuated, two passengers were slightly injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during initial takeoff after the pilot-in-command initiated flight in adverse weather conditions and failed to maintain directional control. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Misused or failed to use flaps,
- Inadequate snow removal from airport personnel,
- Snow on runway,
- Low ceiling,
- Snow falls,
- Blowing snow,
- Attempted takeoff from partially cleared runway in low visibility due to heavy snow,
- Hit snow berm and lost control.
Final Report:
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