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Crash of a Lockheed 18-56-24 LodeStar in Aguila: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1967 at 1930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 18 LodeStar
Operator:
Registration:
N699C
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
2354
YOM:
1943
Location:
Aguila
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck a hilly terrain and crashed in the region of Aguila, Arizona. The wreckage was found two days later and both crew members were killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was reduced due to low clouds, strong winds, heavy rain falls and thunderstorm activity. The airplane was owned by Edwin L. Byrd.
Probable cause:
The crew continued under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions. Inadequate preflight preparation.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed 18-56-23 LodeStar in La Para

Date & Time: Apr 7, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 18 LodeStar
Operator:
Registration:
N66549
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
2577
YOM:
1943
Location:
La Para
Córdoba
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing an illegal cargo flight. En route, the left engine caught fire and the pilot attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crash landed in a field and came to rest in flames. While all three occupants were able to evacuate, the airplane and its load were destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine fire in flight.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor in Saint Marteen

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1967 at 1028 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
N213X
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
AF-345
YOM:
1953
Location:
Sint Maarten-Princess Juliana
Dutch Antilles
Country:
Dutch Antilles
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
15000
Captain / Total hours on type:
2765.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. The pilot, sole on board, was uninjured while the airplane owned by Robert von Grimm was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the loss of control could not be determined with certainty.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor off Arecibo

Date & Time: Mar 19, 1967 at 1315 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
N9470Z
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
AF-229
YOM:
1952
Location:
Arecibo
All Puerto Rico
Country:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
12200
Captain / Total hours on type:
165.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Arecibo Airport, the crew informed ATC about an engine failure and elected to return for an emergency landing. The pilot-in-command realized he could not make it so he decided to ditch the airplane off Arecibo. All three occupants were quickly rescued while the airplane owned by Luis Pagan sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560A in Stinson

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1967 at 1408 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 560
Operator:
Registration:
N2648B
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
560-330
YOM:
1956
Location:
Stinson (San Antonio)
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
826
Captain / Total hours on type:
257.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Stinson Municipal Airport, south of San Antonio, the pilot informed ATC about an engine failure and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. Following a wrong approach configuration, he landed too far down the runway. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and came to a halt. The airplane was destroyed and both occupants were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after takeoff due the the failure of the cylinder #5. Improper emergency procedures and poorly planned approach. The pilot landed long and used improper procedures for emergency steering and brakes.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 680F in Elkhart

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1966 at 1636 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 680
Operator:
Registration:
N342WS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
680-1236-121
YOM:
1962
Location:
Elkhart
Indiana
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:
7336
Captain / Total hours on type:
1670.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Elkhart Airport, after passing the VOR, the pilot cancelled his IFR flight plan and continued under VFR mode despite poor weather conditions (low ceiling and snow falls). While circling to land, he failed to locate the runway that was covered with snow and the aircraft was not properly aligned with runway. The airplane overshot and then collided with a building before crashing on the ground. The pilot was seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The pilot misjudged distance, speed and altitude and failed to align the aircraft on the intended landing area. Poorly planned approach. Poor weather conditions and local conditions were considered as contributing factors.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-88 Queen Air in Woods Cross: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1966 at 1517 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 88 Queen Air
Operator:
Registration:
N886E
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City
MSN:
LP-10
YOM:
1966
Location:
Salt Lake City
Utah
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
13000
Captain / Total hours on type:
100.00
Circumstances:
The crew departed Salt Lake City Airport for a local training flight. Three minutes after passing 9,000 feet, still climbing to reach FL130, the crew informed ATC about smoke in the cockpit. Shortly later, the aircraft entered an emergency descent until il crashed in Woods Cross, about 6 miles northeast of the airport. The aircraft owned by Thomas J. Carter was destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C18S in Beef Island

Date & Time: Nov 24, 1966 at 1455 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C18S
Operator:
Registration:
N6402C
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4354
YOM:
1943
Location:
Beef Island (Tortola)
All British Virgin Islands
Country:
British Virgin Islands
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4200
Captain / Total hours on type:
308.00
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Beef Island Airport, the twin engine airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to a halt. While both occupants were slightly injured, the airplane was damaged beyond repair. It was owned by Jose F. Jimenez.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas A-26B Invader in Homer

Date & Time: Oct 29, 1966 at 1251 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
N4824E
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
28004
YOM:
1944
Location:
Homer
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4227
Captain / Total hours on type:
142.00
Circumstances:
The pilot completed a VFR approach to Homer in poor weather conditions. After touchdown on a contaminated runway, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest into soft ground. All five occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was written off. At the time of the accident, the runway was contaminated with ice, slush and snow.
Probable cause:
The pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions despite the fact he was rated in aircraft for VFR flights only. He misjudged distance, speed and altitude and failed to initiate a go-around.
Final Report:

Crash of a Grumman G-44 Widgeon in Fort William

Date & Time: Oct 14, 1966 at 1211 LT
Type of aircraft:
Grumman G-44 Widgeon
Operator:
Registration:
N1173V
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1345
YOM:
1943
Location:
Thunder Bay
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
6000
Captain / Total hours on type:
800.00
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Fort William-Lakehead Airport, Ontario. Both passengers were injured while the pilote was unhurt.
Probable cause:
Poor flight preparation on part of the crew.
Final Report:
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