Georgia

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Houston - New Orleans

MSN:

680-1605-44

YOM:

1966

Location:

Alapaha

Country:

Region:

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2850

Captain / Total hours on type:

40.00

Circumstances:

After passing New Orleans (the destination Airport) by night, the airplane continued to the southeast for 375 miles when both engines stopped. The airplane entered a dive and crashed near Alapaha. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Failure of both engines in flight following a fuel exhaustion and uncontrolled descent. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Pilot incapacitation,
- Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment,
- Pilot fatigue,
- Pilot overflew destination by 375 miles,
- Blood alcohol level 1,5‰,
- Drops of fuel only in dividers.

Final Report:

Crash of a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress in Rochelle

Date & Time: Aug 5, 1976 at 0815 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Dothan Aviation Corporation

Registration:

N4710C

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Cordele - Cordele

MSN:

8721

YOM:

1942

Location:

Rochelle

Country:

Region:

Landing (descent or approach)

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

8205

Captain / Total hours on type:

245.00

Circumstances:

The crew departed Cordele-Crisp County Airport on a local crop control mission consisting of spraying forests. En route, one of the engine caught fire. The crew reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing. The airplane crash landed and came to rest in flames. While both occupants escaped uninjured, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Probable cause:

Fire in engine for undetermined reasons. The following findings were reported:
- Suspected or known aircraft damage,
- Fire started at or near carburetor.

Final Report:

Crash of a Stinson V-77 in Jonesboro

Date & Time: May 17, 1976 at 0750 LT

Type of aircraft:

Stinson SR-10 Reliant

Operator:

Arthur E. Dean Jr.

Registration:

N9195H

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Jonesboro-South Expressway

Schedule:

Jonesboro - Jonesboro

MSN:

77-383

Location:

Country:

Region:

Rockwell Aero Commander 500

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

Captain / Total hours on type:

0.00

Circumstances:

The pilot was performing local flight when, on final approach, the engine failed. The aircraft lost height, struck power cables and crashed, bursting into flames. The pilot escaped with minor injuries.

Probable cause:

Powerplant failure caused by inadequate maintenance and inspection. The fuel system (carburetor) failed, causing fuel starvation. Forced landing off airport on land. Carburetor float pivot shaft separation from float housing.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 500B in Red Hill: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 22, 1975 at 1018 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N181Z

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Atlanta - Atlanta

MSN:

500-1310-122

YOM:

1963

Location:

Red Hill

Country:

Region:

North American B-25 Mitchell

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

9535

Captain / Total hours on type:

1446.00

Circumstances:

The crew departed Atlanta for a local training mission. En route, while in normal cruise, the airplane was observed to pitch up and entered a spin. It crashed near Red Hill, killing both pilots.

Probable cause:

Engine failure or malfunction after a failure of the fuel injection system. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Miscellaneous acts, conditions: loose, part/fitting,
- Improper operation of flight controls on part of the student pilot,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Inadequate supervision of flight on part of the pilot-in-command,
- Rough or surging engine heard,
- Not equipped with flight Bob-WT system.

Final Report:

Crash of a North American B-25H Mitchell in Dawsonville: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 3, 1975 at 0200 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N96GC

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Illegal (smuggling)

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

100-21337

YOM:

1942

Location:

Dawsonville

Country:

Region:

Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

6700

Circumstances:

The crew was completing a drug smuggling flight on this aircraft that was carrying 49 bales of marijuana. While flying at low height by night, the crew misjudged the distance with ground when the airplane hit the side of a high bluff and crashed about half a mile from an open field. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and both crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain after the crew misjudged altitude and clearance with ground. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Diverted attention from operation of aircraft,
- Unwarranted low flying.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I in Atlanta: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 28, 1975 at 0820 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Dobbs-Leventhal

Registration:

N4006L

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Atlanta - Swainsboro

MSN:

421A-0106

YOM:

1968

Location:

Atlanta-DeKalb-Peachtree

Country:

Region:

Topps Factory Outlet of Nashville

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

741

Captain / Total hours on type:

66.00

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Atlanta-DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, while climbing, an engine failed. The crew lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed by the airport. A pilot was killed while the second occupant was seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Powerplant failure during initial climb for undetermined reason. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to follow approved procedures,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Gear and flaps down.

Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo near Chatsworth: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 5, 1974

Type of aircraft:

Piper PA-31-310 Navajo

Operator:

Registration:

N11HW

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Knoxville - Rome

MSN:

31-362

YOM:

1968

Location:

Chatsworth

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2000

Circumstances:

En route from Knosville to Rome, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity, clouds and heavy rain falls. While flying in clouds at an altitude of 4,000 feet, the airplane struck tree tops and crashed on the slope of a mountain. The wreckage was found five days later and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

The pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- High obstructions,
- Rain,
- Thunderstorm activity with heavy rain falls,
- Mountain peaks shrouded in clouds,
- Aircraft hit the mountain at about 4,000 feet.

Final Report:

Ground fire of a Beechcraft 99 in Brunswick

Date & Time: Mar 31, 1974 at 1710 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft 99 Airliner

Operator:

Registration:

N848NS

Flight Phase:

Taxiing

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

Brunswick-Malcolm McKinnon

Schedule:

Brunswick - Atlanta

MSN:

U-077

YOM:

1969

Location:

Country:

Region:

Landing (descent or approach)

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

8900

Captain / Total hours on type:

130.00

Circumstances:

While taxiing at Brunswick-Malcolm McKinnon Airport, a fie erupted on board and the crew immediately stopped the airplane. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Probable cause:

The cause of fire could not be determined. However, heavy deposit of black soot was found in area adjacent to the power distribution panel.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 414 Chancellor in Perry

Date & Time: Sep 26, 1973 at 1820 LT

Type of aircraft:

Cessna 414 Chancellor

Operator:

Brent W. Jensen

Registration:

N816TP

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Miami - Winter Haven - Atlanta

MSN:

414-0002

YOM:

1969

Location:

Perry-Houston County

Country:

Region: