Date & Time:
Feb 15, 1975 at 1450 LT
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
Schedule:
Peoria - Chicago - Joliet
MSN:
LJ-462
YOM:
1970
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
1
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
3
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total hours on type:
415
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.
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Icing conditions.
Final Report:
N2GG.pdf104.96 KB
