Crash of a Beechcraft Queen Air 65 near Greenville: 1 killed
Date & Time:
May 30, 1965 at 0520 LT
Registration:
N196BG
Survivors:
No
MSN:
LC-166
YOM:
1965
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total hours on type:
45.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude by night, the twin engine aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and eventually crashed in a huge explosion in a wooded area located near Greenville. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot fell asleep during flight due to intense fatigue.
Final Report:
