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Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver near Anaktuvuk: 4 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Merric Aviation
Registration:
N7620
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Dietrich - Chandalar - Happy Valley
MSN:
1574
YOM:
1964
Location:
Anaktuvuk Pass
Alaska
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:
1862
Captain / Total hours on type:
235.00
Circumstances:
En route from Dietrich to Chandalar, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with low clouds and fog. While flying over mountainous terrain, the pilot initiated a turn when the single engine airplane struck a mountain and crashed. The wreckage was found few hours later and all four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain following improper in-flight decisions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions,
- High obstructions,
- Low ceiling and fog,
- Company dispatch,
- Tried to fly thru obscured mountain pass.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Detroit

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Registration:
N35CB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Detroit - Saint Louis
MSN:
A-206
YOM:
1946
Location:
Detroit-City (Coleman A. Young)
Michigan
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:
9440
Captain / Total hours on type:
3140.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Detroit-City-Coleman A. Young Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control, slid on the ground, overran and came to rest in flames. The pilot escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who apparently raised the landing gear prematurely before rotation. The gear selector was found in up position.
Final Report:

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

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
N91354
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Fire fighting
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Boise - Boise
MSN:
7181
YOM:
1941
Location:
Boise
Idaho
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:
16549
Captain / Total hours on type:
729.00
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was preparing for a local fire fighting mission. While taxiing on the apron, the Invader collided with a private Beechcraft M24R registered N2529W with one pilot on board. Following the collision, both aircraft caught fire and were destroyed. The pilot on board the Beechcraft was killed instantly while the pilot on board the Invader was seriously injured. He died three days later from his injuries.
Probable cause:
Diverted attention from operation of aircraft. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to see and avoid other aircraft,
- ATC failed to advise crew about other traffic,
- Invader taxiing east and Beechcraft taxiing north.
Final Report:

Crash of a Grumman E-2A Hawkeye in Elizabeth City

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
Operator:
Registration:
150530
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
A010
Location:
Elizabeth City
North Carolina
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:
Veered off runway and collided with a building. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Cessna 414 Chancellor in Cordova: 4 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 414 Chancellor
Operator:
Registration:
N1171L
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Kenai - Cordova
MSN:
414-0062
YOM:
1970
Location:
Cordova
Alaska
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:
3792
Captain / Total hours on type:
90.00
Circumstances:
While descending to Cordova Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions when the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain shrouded in clouds and located few miles from the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Descended into mountain on approach after the pilot failed to follow the approved procedures. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper IFR operation,
- Low ceiling,
- High obstructions,
- Failed to execute published instrument approach.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-90 King Air in Knoxville: 1 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 90 King Air
Operator:
West Coal Corporation
Registration:
N113TC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Oneida - Haleyville
MSN:
LJ-22
YOM:
1965
Location:
Knoxville-Downtown Island
Tennessee
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:
5397
Captain / Total hours on type:
36.00
Circumstances:
En route from Oneida to Haileyville, the pilot informed ATC about the failure of the right engine and was cleared to divert to Knoxville-Downtown Island Airport for an emergency landing. On short final, the pilot realized he was not properly aligned with the runway centerline and decided to initiate a go-around when he lost control of the airplane that crashed in flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on approach due to inadequate maintenance and inspection. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failure of the lubricating system: lines, hoses, fitting,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Incorrect trim setting,
- Right engine oil line to cooler fitting disconnected,
- Full right trim.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Hillsboro

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Wyman Pilot Services
Registration:
N193CP
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Hillsboro - Pontiac
MSN:
A-830
YOM:
1952
Location:
Hillsboro-Highland County
Ohio
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:
10500
Captain / Total hours on type:
3500.00
Circumstances:
While rotating at Hillsboro-Highland County Airport, the pilot decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the twin engine airplane overran, collided with trees and came to rest in flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was injured.
Probable cause:
Engine malfunction during takeoff run due to inadequate maintenance and inspection. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Trees,
- Failure of the ignition system: magnetos,
- Improper alignment,
- Delayed action in aborting takeoff,
- Improper operation of flight controls,
- Rough terrain,
- High obstructions,
- Became airborne during abort.
Final Report:

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter in Mt Baldy

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Intermountain Aviation
Registration:
N351FH
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Fire fighting
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Mt Baldy - Mt Baldy
MSN:
2012
YOM:
1967
Location:
Mt Baldy
Arizona
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:
9199
Captain / Total hours on type:
4950.00
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff from a short airstrip at Mt Baldy, the single engine airplane struck trees and crashed. All three occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The crew was engaged in a survey flight against forest fire.
Probable cause:
Failed to maintain flying speed at takeoff. The following contributing factors were reported:
- High density altitude, about 12,000 feet,
- Airport conditions,
- High altitude short runway takeoff,
- Wind 12-15 then died, causing the aircraft to settle down slope into trees.
Final Report:

Crash of an Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy 101 in Point Hope

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy
Operator:
Registration:
N894U
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Galena - Point Hope
MSN:
6658
YOM:
1961
Location:
Point Hope
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:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
14000
Captain / Total hours on type:
477.00
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Point Hope Airport, one of the main landing gear collapsed. The airplane slid on the ground, veered off runway and came to rest. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Gear collapsed upon landing due to fatigue fracture and stress corrosion cracking.
Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo near Chatsworth: 1 killed

Date & Time:
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo
Operator:
Topps Factory Outlet of Nashville
Registration:
N11HW
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Knoxville - Rome
MSN:
31-362
YOM:
1968
Location:
Chatsworth
Georgia
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:
2000
Circumstances:
En route from Knosville to Rome, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity, clouds and heavy rain falls. While flying in clouds at an altitude of 4,000 feet, the airplane struck tree tops and crashed on the slope of a mountain. The wreckage was found five days later and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- High obstructions,
- Rain,
- Thunderstorm activity with heavy rain falls,
- Mountain peaks shrouded in clouds,
- Aircraft hit the mountain at about 4,000 feet.
Final Report:
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