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Crash of a Beechcraft C18S in Houston

Date & Time: Jul 18, 1965 at 0845 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C18S
Operator:
Registration:
N445N
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
7858
YOM:
1944
Location:
Houston
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4500
Captain / Total hours on type:
3000.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The pilot reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing. The airplane belly landed in a field and came to rest in flames. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the airplane owned by George J. Darneille was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of an Aero Commander 520 on Annette Island: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1965 at 1235 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 520
Operator:
Registration:
N487
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
520-104
YOM:
1953
Location:
Annette Island
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
10000
Circumstances:
Enroute, weather conditions worsened and the pilot lost hos orientation then the control of the aircraft that crashed on Annette Island. The wreckage was found a day later and all three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Collision with ground controlled. Improper IFR operations on part of the pilot.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL off Andros Town

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1965 at 1934 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
N150A
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
6178
YOM:
1942
Location:
Andros Town
North Andros
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Haiti to Florida and while cruising along the Andros Island, the crew encountered engine problems and was forced to ditch the aircraft off Andros Town. The airplane came to rest in shallow waters and all seven occupants were evacuated safely.
Probable cause:
Forced landing off airport on water following engine failure/flameout on both engines.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C18S near Sonora: 6 killed

Date & Time: Feb 28, 1965 at 2145 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C18S
Operator:
Registration:
N5974V
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
8076
YOM:
1944
Location:
Sonora
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Captain / Total flying hours:
2326
Captain / Total hours on type:
13.00
Circumstances:
While cruising by night, the crew apparently lost his sens of orientation. Following a mismanagement of fuel, the airplane went out of control and crashed in an uninhabited area located near Sonora. The wreckage was found on March 3, 1965 and all six occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Disorientation over dark sparcely lighted terrain. Uncontrolled descent apparently caused by a mismanagement of fuel.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Freeport: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 2, 1965 at 1225 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
N52933
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Freeport - Freeport
MSN:
968
YOM:
1942
Location:
Freeport
West Grand Bahama
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total hours on type:
200.00
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was completing a local training flight at Freeport Airport. On final approach, he decided to make a go around when one of the engine failed. The airplane lost speed, stalled and crashed in flames short of runway threshold. The pilot was killed. The airplane was owned by Harold L. Knowles.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on final approach for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S near Elko: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 24, 1965 at 1225 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Registration:
N5970C
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
A-845
YOM:
1952
Location:
Elko
Nevada
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
4900
Circumstances:
En route, weather conditions worsened with snow falls, thunderstorm activity and turbulences. In low visibility, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Elko. Due to poor weather conditions, SAR operations were hampered and eventually suspended few days later. The wreckage was found on 13 May 1965 in an isolated area. The pilot was killed. The aircraft was owned by David E. Gast.
Probable cause:
Loss of control following a powerplant failure for undetermined rasons. The pilot in command continued under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions (turbulences associated with clouds and thunderstorm, downdrafts and updrafts).
Final Report:

Crash of an Aero Commander 520 off Miami Beach

Date & Time: Dec 30, 1964 at 1700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 520
Operator:
Registration:
N4120B
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Miami - Miami
MSN:
520-99
YOM:
1953
Location:
Miami-Intl
Florida
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:
9535
Captain / Total hours on type:
50.00
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole occupant, was completing a local test flight out from Miami. Following an uneventful flight, the pilot was returning to Miami when both engines stopped simultaneously. Unable to maintain the requested altitude, he attempted to ditch the aircraft off Miami Beach. The airplane crashed into the sea at 1700LT and sank by a depth of few dozen feet. The pilot was rescued.
Probable cause:
As the airplane was not recovered, investigations were unable to determine with certainty the cause of the double engine failure.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed 18-50 LodeStar in Freeport: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1964 at 1545 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 18 LodeStar
Operator:
Registration:
N171Q
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2381
YOM:
1943
Location:
Freeport
West Grand Bahama
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
7870
Captain / Total hours on type:
50.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Freeport Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in a huge explosion. All four occupants were killed. The airplane was owned by George C. McAlpine.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Deer River: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 8, 1964 at 0950 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Registration:
N800UA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
A-218
YOM:
1946
Location:
Deer River
Minnesota
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
10000
Circumstances:
While landing at Deer River on soft ground, the pilot decided to attempt a go around. During initial climb, the twin engine aircraft struck trees located at the end of the airstrip, stalled and crashed in a wooded area. The wreckage was found a day later and the pilot was killed. The airplane was owned by Leonard C. Piet.
Probable cause:
Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who delayed in initiating a go around. The runway braking effectiveness was reduced by wet and soft surface.
Final Report:

Crash of an Aero Commander 560 in Norcross: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 6, 1964 at 1620 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 560
Operator:
Registration:
N2680B
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
560-180
YOM:
1954
Location:
Atlanta-DeKalb-Peachtree
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
9500
Captain / Total hours on type:
150.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Atlanta-DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, both engines failed simultaneously. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in Norcross, about 6 miles northeast of the airfield. Two passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion. Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the crew who improperly installed the fuel tank filler cap during refueling.
Final Report:
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