Kentucky

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Landing (descent or approach)

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

9154

Captain / Total hours on type:

1395.00

Circumstances:

En route, the crew encountered engine problems and was cleared to divert to Ashland Airport. While descending in marginal weather conditions (low ceiling, fog and icing conditions), the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field located in Greenup, west of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were below minimums.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled collision with ground on final approach following a powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to follow approved procedures,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Icing conditions including sleet, freezing rain,
- Partial loss of power on one engine,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Visibility half a mile or less,
- Weather conditions below minimums.

Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-30 Marquise in Hawesville

Date & Time: Jan 19, 1978 at 0935 LT

Type of aircraft:

Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise

Operator:

Registration:

N115S

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Hawesville-Hancock County-Ron Lewis Field

Schedule:

Carrollton - Hawesville

MSN:

518

YOM:

1970

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

5600

Captain / Total hours on type:

598.00

Circumstances:

On final approach, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed short of runway. All seven occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Stall on final approach after the crew misjudged distance and altitude and failed to maintain flying speed.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Covington

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1977 at 2326 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft D18

Operator:

Johnston Airways

Registration:

N321D

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Covington - Columbus

MSN:

A-413

YOM:

1948

Location:

Covington

Country:

Region:

Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600)

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

14136

Captain / Total hours on type:

6233.00

Circumstances:

On a slush covered runway, the pilot completed a premature liftoff. After rotation, the airplane stalled during initial climb and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Stall during initial climb after the pilot completed a premature liftoff and failed to maintain flying speed. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Physical impairment,
- Ice/slush on runway,
- Cargo net found underneath mail,
- Pilot no feeling well.

Final Report:

Piper PA-60 Aerostar (Ted Smith 600) in Morganfield: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 8, 1976 at 1326 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Bill Hames Shows

Registration:

N7549S

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Test

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Morganfield - Morganfield

MSN:

60-0180-079

Location:

Morganfield

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

17000

Captain / Total hours on type:

50.00

Circumstances:

Just after takeoff from Morganfield, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed in a field. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants have been killed. The crew was completing a local test flight after a paraplegic rudder control device was installed on the left rudder pedal.

Probable cause:

Stall after the pilot failed to follow approved procedures. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Simulated conditions,
- Unapproved modification,
- Interference with flight controls,
- Right engine magneto switch in OFF position.

Final Report:

Crash of a Stinson V-77 Reliant in Cave City

Date & Time: Aug 2, 1975 at 1530 LT

Type of aircraft:

Stinson SR-10 Reliant

Operator:

William B. Archer

Registration:

N9360H

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Schedule:

Bowling Green – Chicago

MSN:

77-350

Location:

Cave City

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Region:

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

23880

Captain / Total hours on type:

26.00

Circumstances:

En route to Chicago, the pilot encountered engine problems. He elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft struck a 20 feet deep gully, got airborne again, hit trees and crashed. Both occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine failure in flight after the propeller seal loosened. Oil exhaustion - engine lubrication system. Poor, inadequate design.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500S off South Portsmouth: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 21, 1975 at 1508 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Aero Aviation

Registration:

N9179N

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Columbus - Huntington

MSN:

500-3126

YOM:

1972

Location:

South Portsmouth

Country:

Region:

Rockwell Grand Commander 680

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2089

Circumstances:

En route from Columbus to Huntington, the pilot informed ATC about an engine failure and attempted to divert to the nearest airport. Control was lost and the airplane crashed in the Ohio River off South Portsmouth, Kentucky. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot's body was not recovered.

Probable cause:

Powerplant failure for undetermined reason. The pilot was observed to exit the aircraft and to swim toward shore. He disappeared and his body was never recovered.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680FP in Cynthiana: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1974 at 0705 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Court Insurance Company

Registration:

N46832

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Cincinnati - Fort Lauderdale

MSN:

680-3177-142

YOM:

1964

Location:

Cynthiana

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Region:

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1400

Circumstances:

While cruising by night at an altitude of 16,000 feet, the twin engine airplane went out of control, entered a dive and crashed in a near vertical attitude in a field located in Cynthiana. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all three occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, it was reported that control was lost shortly after the pilot informed ATC he was climbing from FL150 to FL170.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Elkton: 11 killed

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1972 at 2320 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft G18S

Operator:

Metro Air System

Registration:

N2700S

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Hopkinsville - Lexington

MSN:

BA-567

YOM:

1960

Location:

Elkton

Country:

Region:

Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander

Crew on board:

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Pax on board:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

22145

Captain / Total hours on type:

476.00

Circumstances:

While cruising by night in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, spiraled to the ground and crashed in an open field located near Elkton. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 11 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled descent following an inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot. The following factors were reported:
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Failure to provide adequate directives, manual and equipment on part of the personnel,
- Icing conditions, including sleet and freezing rain,
- Approximately 798 pounds over gross weight,
- CofG was 2,72 inches aft rear limit.

Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander in Lexington: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 14, 1970 at 1917 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N100RC

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Positioning

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Columbus – Lexington

MSN:

1121-060

YOM:

1966

Location:

Lexington-Blue Grass

Country:

Region: