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Crash of a Fairchild C-119C Flying Boxcar in Deer Valley

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1966
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Operator:
Flight Type:
Test
Site:
Desert
Location:
Deer Valley
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was involved in a ground crash test on behalf of the Flight Safety Foundation and assistance of North American Aviation. With no one on board, the aircraft was crashed at a speed of 130 knots against a concrete wall and was completely destroyed. The weapon cylinder in the cargo bay remained intact.
Thanks to Chris Baird - www.arizonawrecks.com
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas TC-47K at Litchfield Park

Date & Time: Apr 1, 1966 at 1445 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
C. D. Stoltzfus & Associates
Registration:
N91375
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Goodyear - Litchfield Park
MSN:
16432/33180
YOM:
1945
Location:
Litchfield Park
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:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
13470
Captain / Total hours on type:
2854.00
Circumstances:
The crew obtained a special ferry permit and departed Goodyear-Litchfield Airport (five miles away) bound for Litchfield Park. On approach, smoke spread in the cockpit and after a normal touchdown, the crew vacated the runway via a taxiway and stopped the aircraft. While the crew evacuated safely, the airplane was totally destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Powerplant-fuel fed engine fire for undetermined reason. Fire pattern indicated started in accessory section.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon in Phoenix: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 3, 1966 at 1504 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Harpoon
Operator:
Registration:
N7258C
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Phoenix - Phoenix
MSN:
15-1103
YOM:
1944
Location:
Phoenix-Sky Harbor
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
Captain / Total flying hours:
7000
Captain / Total hours on type:
250.00
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Phoenix-Sky Harbor Airport. While cruising in the vicinity of the airfield, the pilot informed ATC about an engine fire and elected to return for an emergency landing when control was lost. The airplane crash in flames into a residential area located near the airport. The airplane and three houses were destroyed. Both pilots were killed while no one on the ground was injured.
Probable cause:
Engine fire in flight for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Fairchild C-123A Provider in Gila Bend: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 28, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild C-123 Provider
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Luke - Gila Bend
Location:
Gila Bend
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed on final approach to Gila Bend Airport, killing all four crew members.

Crash of a Lockheed L-1649 Starliner in Deer Valley

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-1649 Starliner
Operator:
Registration:
LV-GLI
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Test
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1008
YOM:
1957
Location:
Deer Valley
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was deliberately crashed on takeoff at Deer Valley Airport for a FAA experimental program. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft hit several obstacles and eventually crashed onto a hill, broken in three. Both wings and all four engine were sheared off at impact.
Special thanks to Chris Baird - www.arizonawrecks.com

Crash of a Douglas B-26C Invader in Roosevelt: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1964 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Moseley Aviation
Registration:
N8037E
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Fire fighting
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Deer Valley - Deer Valley
Location:
Roosevelt
Arizona
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
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, departed Deer Valley to take part to a firefighting mission near Roosevelt. While flying at low height and starting a swath run, the airplane struck the ground and crashed. The pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas DC-7 in Deer Valley

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-7
Operator:
Registration:
N68N
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Test
Site:
Desert
MSN:
44275/496
YOM:
1954
Location:
Deer Valley
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was voluntarily crashed by FAA for experimental purposes. The 'accident' occurred on takeoff from Deer Valley, at a speed of 140 knots, when the aircraft hit a hill and disintegrated. There were no occupants on board.
Thanks to Chris Baird - www.arizonawrecks.com

Crash of a Consolidated P4Y-2 Privateer in Prescott

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer
Operator:
International Air Applicators
Registration:
N6884C
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Fire fighting
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
66284
YOM:
1944
Location:
Prescott
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of a Lockheed C-121G Super Constellation in Prescott: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 28, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation
Operator:
Registration:
54-4069
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Litchfield Park - Prescott - Litchfield Park
MSN:
4149
YOM:
1954
Location:
Prescott-Ernest A. Love
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The crew left Litchfield Park NAS near Phoenix to conduct a local training mission at Prescott Airport. After completing several touch and go manoeuvres, the crew was flying at an altitude of about 300 feet east of the airfield when control was lost. The aircraft entered a dive and crashed in flames in a near vertical attitude in a wooded area located along Highway 89. The aircraft burst into flames and all five crew members were killed. It was reported that one of the propeller was feathered when control was lost.
Crew:
Cdr Lukas Victor Dachs, pilot,
Lt Theodore L. Rivenburg Jr.,
Lt Edward Francis Souza,
Calvin Coolodge Coon, flight engineer,
James Stephan Miller, engineer.

Crash of a De Havilland L-20A Beaver in Phoenix: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 19, 1958
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Phoenix-Papago Park
Arizona
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
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Phoenix-Papago Park Airfield, the single engine aircraft hit power cables and crashed in flames, killing all four occupants.
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