Crash of a Beechcraft King Air A90 in Cleveland: 7 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 18, 1968 at 1621 LT
Registration:
N703WC
Survivors:
No
MSN:
LJ-188
YOM:
1967
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Captain / Total hours on type:
100.00
Circumstances:
During the final approach to Cleveland-Hopkins Airport, while in marginal weather conditions (low ceiling and fog), the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed few miles short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all seven occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine for undetermined reason.
Final Report:
