Crash of a Cessna T207 Skywagon in Casper: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 21, 1981 at 1930 LT
Registration:
N17464
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Casper - Erie
MSN:
207-0346
YOM:
1976
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
6939
Captain / Total hours on type:
4673.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Casper-Natrona County Airport, while climbing, the single engine airplane struck trees and crash landed in a field. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb due to fuel starvation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poor/inadequate design,
- Powerplant, fuel system,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Cargo shifted,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Vapor lock,
- Approximately 310 lbs over MTOW,
- Cargo shifted at impact, crushing the pilot.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Cedar Rapids: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 16, 1980 at 0135 LT
Registration:
N91026
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Cedar Rapids - Chicago
MSN:
207-0017
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
2910
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Cedar Rapids, while cruising by night in marginal weather conditions, the single engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent and subsequent crash after the pilot suffered a spatial disorientation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Physical impairment,
- Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment,
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Visibility half a mile or less,
- Pilot's blood alcohol level 1,06‰.
Final Report: