Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Chicago

Date & Time: May 19, 1965 at 1033 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Hansen Air Activities
Registration:
N107RS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
3290
YOM:
1942
Location:
Chicago-Midway
Illinois
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
1392
Captain / Total hours on type:
158.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Chicago-Midway Airport, the pilot inadvertently retracted the landing gear while the aircraft was still rolling. It sank on the ground and slid for several yards before coming to rest. While the pilot was uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Premature retraction of the undercarriage during takeoff.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas DC-3A in Chicago: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 8, 1964 at 2356 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Hansen Air Activities
Registration:
N410D
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Pellston – Chicago
MSN:
4970
YOM:
1942
Location:
Chicago-O'Hare
Illinois
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
28
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
5232
Captain / Total hours on type:
923.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
550
Copilot / Total hours on type:
15
Aircraft flight hours:
37744
Circumstances:
A Douglas DC-3A, N410D, operated by and registered to Hansen Air Activities, crashed into an occupied house 7-1/2 miles west-northwest of the Chicago O'Hare International Airport at 2356 c.s.t., March 8, 1964. The copilot sustained fatal injuries and three of the 28 passengers received minor injuries. None of the six persons in the house were injured. The aircraft was damaged substantially. The crew was attempting an ILS approach to runway 14R in instrument flight conditions when turbulence was encountered, accompanied by a rapid accretion of airframe icing. The crew was unable to maintain directional stability or altitude, and abandoned the approach. After leaving the approach course, the aircraft continued to descend in an uncontrolled condition until it crashed.
Probable cause:
The Board determines the probable cause of this accident was the failure of the crew to utilize available de-icing equipment and engine power to maintain positive control of the aircraft under conditions of rapid airframe ice accretion and vortex induced turbulence.
Final Report:
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