Crash of a Dornier DO.28D Skyservant in Sønderborg: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1968 at 1944 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N7154
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Stornoway – Sønderborg
MSN:
4001
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
7600
Captain / Total hours on type:
214.00
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a ferry flight from Stornoway to Sønderborg. On final approach, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion. The pilot was killed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Grumman G-21A Goose off Avalon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 29, 1968 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N325
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
B127
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
14000
Captain / Total hours on type:
3000.00
Circumstances:
While flying at low height, the pilot lost control of the seaplane that crashed into the sea few dozen yards off Avalon. Few debris were found floating on water but the pilot's body was never found.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidences, the cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Delta

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1968 at 1540 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N303MW
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
A-587
YOM:
1951
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2360
Captain / Total hours on type:
265.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude, the pilot informed ATC about engine problems and was forced to shut down the right engine and to feather its propeller. He was cleared to divert to the nearest airport when few seconds later, the airplane stalled and crashed in a prairie located in Delta. The pilot was uninjured while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of the following factors:
- Powerplant failure due to piston rings improperly installed,
- Excessive temperature,
- Inadequate maintenance and inspection,
- Rough terrain.
Final Report:

Crash of a Dornier DO.28A-1 in Hamburg

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D-IBEM
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Helgoland – Hamburg
MSN:
3036
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On touchdown at Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport, the airplane went out of control and came to rest upside down. The pilot was uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Martin 404 in Oxford

Date & Time: Jan 1, 1968 at 2300 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N251S
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
14243
YOM:
1952
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
9500
Captain / Total hours on type:
1400.00
Circumstances:
During a night approach to Oxford-University Airport, the visibility was reduced and the copilot-in-command failed to realize his altitude was too low. The aircraft struck the ground short of runway threshold, lost its undercarriage and came to rest. All three crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The copilot misjudged distance and altitude on final approach. Inadequate supervision of flight on part of the captain. There were no runway approach lights at the time of the accident.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lisunov LI-2 in Krasnoyarsk: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 19, 1967 at 1656 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
CCCP-04227
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Yeniseysk - Krasnoyarsk
MSN:
184 299 09
YOM:
1948
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Aircraft flight hours:
19305
Aircraft flight cycles:
8764
Circumstances:
The crew completed a cargo flight from Krasnoyarsk to Yeniseysk and was now returning to Krasnoyarsk on a ferry flight. The approach to Krasnoyarsk Airport was started 20 minutes after sunset. In limited visibility, the crew failed to realize he was flying at an insufficient altitude. Some 55 meters before the middle marker, the airplane struck tree tops then sank and struck successively a telegraphic pole, a wooden fence and a hangar before crashing in flames 85 meters after the middle marker. Three crew members were killed while the radio navigator was seriously injured. Three days later, the only survivor died from his injuries.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. However, it was reported the crew apparently started the descent prematurely for unknown reason.

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon in Palm Springs

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1967 at 0712 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N7436C
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
15-1502
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
13000
Captain / Total hours on type:
600.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Palm Springs Airport, the right engine failed. The crew elected to make an emergency landing, reduced his altitude and was able to land in a prairie near the airport. While both occupants were uninjured, the airplane was considered as damaged beyond repair. Initially manufactured as a Lockheed PV-2D Harpoon for the US Navy, the airplane was later converted by Oakland Airmotive Corporation as an 'Oakland Centaurus' prototype.
Probable cause:
Failure of the piston n° 13 of the right engine, resulting in exhaust and intake valves remaining open.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 500 in Hazlehurst: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 27, 1967 at 1150 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N6231B
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
500-644
YOM:
1958
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
783
Captain / Total hours on type:
281.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude, the twin engine aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent until it crashed in an open field. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
The loss of control was the consequence of a structural failure in flight of the left wing outer panel, both engines and empennage due to exceeded designed stress limits of aircraft.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed 18-56-24 LodeStar in Aguila: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1967 at 1930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N699C
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
2354
YOM:
1943
Location:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck a hilly terrain and crashed in the region of Aguila, Arizona. The wreckage was found two days later and both crew members were killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was reduced due to low clouds, strong winds, heavy rain falls and thunderstorm activity. The airplane was owned by Edwin L. Byrd.
Probable cause:
The crew continued under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions. Inadequate preflight preparation.
Final Report:

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/A-H2 Turbo Porter in Ban Chanuman

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1967 at 0840 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N153L
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
576
YOM:
1965
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2190
Circumstances:
While descending to a local airstrip, the engine failed. The airplane lost height, struck tree tops and crashed in a wooded area. The pilot was slightly injured and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for undetermined reason.
Final Report: