Private American

Site:

MSN:

AF-306

YOM:

1953

Location:

Farmington

New Mexico

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

15184

Captain / Total hours on type:

450.00

Circumstances:

After liftoff, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. The pilot increased engine power but the airplane stalled and crashed near the runway end. Three passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

At the time of the accident, the total weight of the aircraft was 220 lbs above the MTOW. The pilot failed to prepare the flight properly and did not take into consideration the high density altitude of 7,100 feet.

Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Marinilla: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1967

Type of aircraft:

Douglas DC-3

Operator:

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Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Miami - Quito

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Circumstances:

While completing an illegal flight, the airplane suffered an engine failure. The crew elected to make an emergency landing when control was lost and the airplane crashed. All six occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Magnolia

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1967 at 0425 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

Operator:

Registration:

N111Y

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Magnolia - Magnolia

MSN:

1008

YOM:

1942

Location:

Magnolia-Johnson

Delaware

Country:

Region:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2381

Captain / Total hours on type:

52.00

Circumstances:

The pilot was involved in a local spraying mission on behalf of Joseph R. Hudson, aircraft's owner. During the takeoff roll, an engine failed. For unknown reason, the pilot delayed action in aborting takeoff and failed to maintain directional control. The aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. While the pilot aged 28 was uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Powerplant failure during takeoff roll for undetermined reason.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Goshen

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1967 at 1420 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft D18

Operator:

Registration:

N35X

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

A-160

YOM:

1946

Location:

Goshen

Indiana

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1395

Captain / Total hours on type:

75.00

Circumstances:

The approach speed was too low and the airplane bounced on landing. The pilot decided to initiate a go around but the aircraft entered a steep climb with a high angle of attack. It stalled and crashed onto the runway and was destroyed. Both occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

Improper level off on part of the pilot-in-command who failed to obtain/maintain flying speed upon landing.

Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon into the Pacific Ocean: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1967

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed P-2 Harpoon

Operator:

Registration:

N7266C

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Landing (descent or approach)

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Bethel - Kodiak

MSN:

15-1191

YOM:

1944

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2640

Circumstances:

While on a flight from Bethel to Kodiak, the airplane disappeared in the North Pacific Ocean. SAR were conducted but no trace of the aircraft nor the pilot was ever found.

Probable cause:

Due to lack of evidences, it was not possible to determine the possible cause of the accident.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Millville

Date & Time: Jun 7, 1967 at 0030 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft E18

Operator:

Registration:

N157SC

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

BA-404

YOM:

1959

Location:

Millville

New Jersey

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

8000

Captain / Total hours on type:

3000.00

Circumstances:

The approach to Millville Airport was completed at a too high speed and with the flaps retracted. After touchdown, the pilot completed a heavy braking procedure. Control was lost and the airplane veered off runway and came to rest in flames in a grassy area. All three occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

The pilot misjudged distance, speed and altitude and failed to extend the landing flaps. Directional control lost after landing.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Johnson City: 5 killed

Date & Time: May 8, 1967 at 0714 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft E18

Operator:

Registration:

N501W

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

BA-285

YOM:

1957

Location:

Johnson City

New York

Country:

Region:

North American B-25 Mitchell

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

3527

Captain / Total hours on type:

127.00

Circumstances:

While in cruising altitude, one of the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that entered a dive, spiralled into the ground and crashed in an open field located near Johnson City. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed. The airplane was owned by S. J. Groves.

Probable cause:

Mismanagement of fuel on part of the pilot who was inattentive to fuel supply during flight, causing a fuel starvation. His attention was diverted from operation.

Final Report:

Crash of a North American B-25N Mitchell in Red Bluff

Date & Time: May 6, 1967 at 1639 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N3521G

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

108-47507

YOM:

1944

Location:

Red Bluff

California

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Region:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

8000

Circumstances:

While in cruising altitude, one of the engine caught fire. The crew was cleared to divert to Red Bluff-Bidwell Field Airport for an emergency landing. On final approach, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames in an open field short of runway. While both occupants escaped uninjured, the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Engine fire for undetermined reason. The crew misjudged distance and speed on final.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Acworth: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 28, 1967 at 1205 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft E18

Operator:

Registration:

N918X

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

BA-99

YOM:

1955

Location:

Acworth

Georgia

Country:

Region: