Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in Rosario: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1968 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
LV-GHX
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
1274
YOM:
1959
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was engaged in a local post maintenance test flight with one technician and one pilot on board. Shortly after takeoff, the airplane went out of control and crashed near the runway end, killing both occupants.

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo in Nederland: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 20, 1968 at 1702 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N9174Y
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Nederland - Nederland
MSN:
31-231
YOM:
1968
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
932
Captain / Total hours on type:
232.00
Circumstances:
The pilot and his four passengers were engaged in a local post maintenance test flight. Following a local circuit, the pilot initiated an approach to Nederland-Jefferson County Airport when on final, the airplane stalled and crashed in a huge explosion. All five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The aircraft stalled on final approach during a steep bank at low altitude probably due to an error on part of the pilot who failed to maintain flying speed. A mechanical discrepancy is also suspected.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft Queen Air A65-8200 in Wichita: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 7, 1968 at 1631 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
F-BRAR
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Wichita - Wichita
MSN:
LC-313
YOM:
1968
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
6700
Captain / Total hours on type:
150.00
Circumstances:
At liftoff, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in flames by the runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was engaged in a local test flight at Wichita-Beechcraft Field before the aircraft should be delivered to the French operator Flo Air.
Probable cause:
The loss of control on takeoff was probably the consequence of an insufficient speed.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter in India: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 11, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in India while completing a test flight. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed P-3B-95-LO Orion at Moffett AFB

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
A9-296
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Moffett - Moffett
MSN:
5406
YOM:
1968
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local test flight on this new aircraft which should be delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force. Upon landing, one of the main landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest in flames. While all four crew members escaped uninjured, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Undercarriage collapsed upon landing.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Assis: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
1553
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Assis - Assis
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew departed Assis Airport for a local test flight. En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation. The aircraft caught fire, went out of control and crashed onto a building. Both pilots were killed while there were no injuries on the ground.

Crash of an Antonov AN-12 near Kirzhach: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jun 30, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The crew (four testers and five crew members) was engaged in a series of test flights on behalf of the Ministry of Aeronautical Industry (MAP – Ministerstvo Aviatsionnoi Promyshlennosti – Minaviaprom). While cruising at a relative low height at a speed of 400 km/h, the crew opened the cargo hatch when the lock of the fastening system fitting the rail jammed. The 'cargo' got stuck in the cargo hold and the four parachutes opened. This caused severe damages to the fuselage and the separation of the tail. Out of control, the airplane plunged into the earth and crashed in a huge explosion at the edge of a wooded area located one km north of the village. All nine occupants were killed.

Crash of a Vickers 812 Viscount in Southend: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 3, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
G-AVJZ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Southend - Southend
MSN:
360
YOM:
1958
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a local test flight out from Southend Airport in the goal to renew the Airworthiness certificate. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, a technical failure occurred on the engine number four. The crew was forced to shut down the engine and to feather its propeller when control was lost. The airplane lost height and crashed in an open field located near the airport, broke in two and came to rest. While all three crew members were injured, two people on the ground were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during takeoff after feathering of No.4 propeller had been initiated.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK in Caravelas

Date & Time: Mar 1, 1967
Operator:
Registration:
PP-ASS
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Caravelas - Caravelas
MSN:
12985
YOM:
1944
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local test flight following a maintenance control. While flying in the vicinity of the airport, the crew encountered technical difficulties and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane crash landed in a field and was damaged beyond repair. All three crew members escaped uninjured.
Probable cause:
Unknown technical failure in flight.

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

Date & Time: Feb 16, 1967 at 1355 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
D-ILNU
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bremen - Bremen
MSN:
LJ-178
YOM:
1966
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Bremen-Neuenland Airport, while climbing to a height of about 150 feet, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed. All four occupants were killed, one Canadian and three German citizens. They were engaged in a local test flight when the accident occurred for undetermined reason.