Date & Time:
Sep 15, 1976 at 0410 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Open Air International
Registration:
N3505G
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
MSN:
AF-370
YOM:
1953
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
1
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
1
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While taking off from an unlighted grass strip by night, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees during initial climb after the pilot failed to maintain directional control.
Final Report:
N3505G.pdf70.82 KB
