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Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon off Hilo

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1964 at 0200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
Operator:
Registration:
N375TM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
15-1409
YOM:
1944
Location:
Hilo
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3000
Captain / Total hours on type:
80.00
Circumstances:
While approaching Hilo by night on a ferry flight, both engines stopped. The crew attempted to ditch the airplane few km off shore and was later rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Fuel starvation caused by the malfunction of the external auxiliary fuel system for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor in Benghazi: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 28, 1964 at 1930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
N178L
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
AF-463
YOM:
1953
Location:
Benghazi-Benina
Benghazi (بنغازي)
Country:
Libya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
3875
Captain / Total hours on type:
200.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Benghazi, the pilot encountered marginal weather conditions. Due to a sand storm, he attempted a go-around when control was lost. The airplane stalled and crashed near the runway threshold, killing both occupants.
Final Report:

Crash of a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress in Santiago de los Caballeros

Date & Time: Mar 6, 1964 at 1705 LT
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
N5225V
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
77138
YOM:
1942
Location:
Santiago de Los Caballeros
Santiago
Country:
Dominican Republic
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
13000
Captain / Total hours on type:
576.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Santiago de los Caballeros-Cibao Airport, the captain decided to abandon the departure for unknown reason. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and came to rest into a ditch. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was written off. The reason that forced the crew to abandon the takeoff procedure remains unclear.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18 in Delta: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 5, 1964 at 1900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Registration:
N5645D
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
BA-358
YOM:
1958
Location:
Delta
Utah
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
8634
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude, the pilot informed ATC that both engines failed and elected to divert to the nearest airport. While losing speed and height, the airplane crash landed in a field located in Delta. All three passengers were injured while the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure caused by icing. Improper operation or failed to use the anti-icing and/or de-icing equipment on part of the pilot.
Final Report:

Crash of an Aero Commander 560E in Michigan: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 560
Operator:
Registration:
N3823C
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Detroit – Akron
MSN:
560-746
YOM:
1959
Location:
Michigan
Michigan
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
3100
Captain / Total hours on type:
500.00
Circumstances:
En route from Detroit to Akron, Ohio, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere between both cities, maybe in Michigan. SAR operations were suspended after few days as no trace of the aircraft nor the 4 occupants was found.
Probable cause:
Undetermined. Aircraft damage and injury index presumed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Sint Maarten

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1964 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
N8045H
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4508
YOM:
1943
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:
800
Captain / Total hours on type:
400.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Sint Maarten-Princess Juliana Airport, while climbing, one of the engine failed. The pilot reduced his altitude and completed a belly landing in a grassy area. The airplane slid for several yards and came to rest in flames. The pilot escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Forced landing off airport on land following a partial loss of power on one engine.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C18 Expeditor in Oakdale

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1964 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C18S
Operator:
Registration:
N5046N
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
8175
YOM:
1945
Location:
Oakdale
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
1000
Captain / Total hours on type:
1000.00
Circumstances:
While flying at a relative low altitude in the vicinity of the Oakdale Airport, the crew informed ATC that the aircraft suffered a double engine failure and requested the permission for an emergency landing. Due to low speed, the airplane stalled and crashed in a field located near the airport. Both pilots were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Dual engine failure caused by a fuel starvation. Due to a mismanagement of fuel, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing.
Final Report:

Crash of an Aero Commander 560 in Bruceton Mills: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 3, 1964 at 0600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 560
Operator:
Registration:
N8239D
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Bruceton Mills
West Virginia
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:
8879
Captain / Total hours on type:
1650.00
Circumstances:
In flight, the twin engine aircraft started and uncontrolled descent and crashed in flames in a prairie located in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot lost control of the aircraft after he suffered a heart attack.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed 12A Electra Junior near Fort Irwin: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 16, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 12 Electra Junior
Operator:
Registration:
N16020
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1243
YOM:
1938
Location:
Fort Irwin
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft crashed in the Tierfort mountains, about 7,5 miles east of Fort Irwin. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina in Walterboro

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
N10019
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Walterboro – Charleston
MSN:
1697
YOM:
1944
Location:
Walterboro
South Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was to be ferried from Walterboro to Charleston, South Carolina, after a period of non-use, except one flight, of about two years. Following takeoff and two circles in the vicinity of the airport, course was set for Charleston at an altitude of about 1,000 feet. Shortly thereafter the left engine followed by the right began to surge and lose power. In the attempt to reach an open field beyond trees the aircraft stalled and crashed. All three crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Source:
https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19610814-1
Probable cause:
Examination of the wreckage revealed water contamination of the fuel system of the aircraft. Evidence of water was found in the left main fuel feed line and cylinders of the left engine. The right carburetor screen was excessively corroded and a fuel sample showed pronounced evidence of water. Cylinders of the right engine revealed water. The left and right fuel selector valve screen showed no evidence of having been pulled and cleaned and there was water present in both screens. The refueling facility from which the aircraft had been refueled was examined for water but none was found. From the above evidence it was obvious that water contamination caused the power failure and that preparation of the aircraft for the flight after a prolonged period of non-use was inadequate.
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