Private American

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Honolulu - Honolulu

MSN:

04340

Location:

Honolulu

Hawaii

Country:

Region:

Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2493

Captain / Total hours on type:

7.00

Circumstances:

Few minutes after takeoff from Honolulu Airport, while flying along the coast, both engines failed simultaneously. The pilot reduced his altitude and ditched the aircraft few dozen yards offshore. While the aircraft sank and was lost, both occupants were rescued.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure during normal cruise. As the aircraft was not recovered, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Cockburn Town: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 4, 1972 at 1640 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N1607U

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Cockburn Town (San Salvador Island)

Schedule:

Cockburn Town – Stella Maris

MSN:

207-0207

YOM:

1971

Location:

San Salvador

Country:

Bahamas

Region:

Central America

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1528

Captain / Total hours on type:

159.00

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Cockburn Town Airfield (San Salvador Island), the single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. The pilot and a passenger were killed while four other occupants were seriously injured. The airplane was enroute to Stella Maris, Long Island, Bahamas.

Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra in Corpus Christi

Date & Time: Feb 7, 1972 at 1130 LT

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed 10 Electra

Operator:

Registration:

N3485

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Corpus Christi - Matamoros

MSN:

1013

Location:

Corpus Christi

Texas

Country:

Region:

Lockheed 12 Electra Junior

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

5000

Captain / Total hours on type:

50.00

Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll at Corpus Christi Airport, the pilot decided to abandon the procedure and started an emergency braking procedure. In unclear circumstances, the twin engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. All nine occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The pilot exercised poor judgment and lost control of the airplane in unfavorable wind conditions. The following factors were reported:
- Overload failure,
- Right cross wind 068 to 112°,
- 070° right crosswind gusting up to 24 knots.

Final Report:

Crash of Lockheed 12A Electra Junior in Sky Bryce

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1972 at 0830 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N10PB

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Sky Bryce - Richmond

MSN:

1247

YOM:

1938

Location:

Sky Bryce

Virginia

Country:

Region:

Rockwell Aero Commander 500

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

18272

Captain / Total hours on type:

262.00

Circumstances:

At liftoff, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed. The pilot was slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who failed to deice the airplane that was contaminated by frost on wings.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 500A in San Diego: 5 killed

Date & Time: Oct 21, 1971 at 1757 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N11MK

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

San Diego-Montgomery-Gibbs

Schedule:

San Diego - San Diego

MSN:

500-894-3

YOM:

1960

Location:

California

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2000

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from San Diego-Montgomery Field, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It flew into a 136 feet electrical tower located about 4,200 feet from the runway end. Then it hit power lines, trees and crashed into a house. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The pilot misjudged altitude and clearance after takeoff.

Final Report:

Crash of a Grumman G-21A Goose in Greenville: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 30, 1971 at 1600 LT

Type of aircraft:

Grumman G-21A Goose

Operator:

Registration:

N101LH

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Greenville - Greenville

MSN:

1136

YOM:

1942

Location:

Greenville

Maine

Country:

Region:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1759

Captain / Total hours on type:

6.00

Circumstances:

45 minutes after takeoff from Greenville Airport, while conducting local practice, both engines failed simultaneously. The aircraft lost height and crashed in an uninhabited area. The passenger was killed and the pilot was seriously injured. The pilot recently purchased the aircraft and was not familiar with.

Probable cause:

Both engines stopped in flight due to fuel starvation. The following factors were reported:
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Inattentive to fuel supply,
- Fuel starvation,
- Failure of both engines,
- The aircraft was not refueled since purchase,
- Both engines operated from the right main tank.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Plain Dealing

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1971 at 0640 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 411

Operator:

Registration:

N944SP

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Dallas - Haleyville

Location:

Plain Dealing

Louisiana

Country:

Region:

Landing (descent or approach)

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

9000

Circumstances:

While flying over Louisiana on a flight from Dallas to Haleyville, the right engine failed. Unable to maintain the prescribed altitude, the pilot attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a rough terrain and came to rest. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Failure of the right engine in flight. The following factors were reported:
- Engine structure, valve assemblies, material failure,
- The pilot was unable to maintain flying speed,
- Overload failure,
- Partial loss of power on one engine,
- N° 1 cylinder exhaust valve, right engine failed,
- Pilot unable to maintain single engine flight.

Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 Marquise in Alief

Date & Time: Apr 28, 1971 at 2000 LT

Type of aircraft:

Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise

Operator:

Registration:

N780Q

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Alief-Andrau Airpark (Houston)

Schedule:

Dallas - Alief

Location:

Texas

Country:

Region:

North American B-25 Mitchell

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2440

Captain / Total hours on type:

51.00

Circumstances:

On touchdown at Alief-Andrau Airpark, the right main gear collapsed. The airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. The pilot was seriously injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The right main gear collapsed on landing due to overload failure caused by an improper level off/touchdown on part of the pilot.

Final Report:

Crash of a North American B-25 Mitchell in Paxton: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1971

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N8630H

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Fremont - Torrington

MSN:

4-595

Location:

Paxton

Nebraska

Country:

Region: