Crash of a Morane-Saulnier M.S.760A Paris II in Evadale: 4 killed
Date & Time:
May 3, 1969 at 2130 LT
Registration:
N760M
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Evadale - Slidell
MSN:
49
YOM:
1959
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total hours on type:
79.00
Circumstances:
After rotation at Evadale Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane struck 50 feet tall trees and crashed 1,000 feet past the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and all four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the crew who misjudged clearance.
Final Report:
