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Crash of a Beechcraft C90 King Air in Grand Rapids: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 18, 1975 at 0033 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 90 King Air
Operator:
United Power Associates Company
Registration:
N4146S
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Blaine - Grand Rapids
MSN:
LJ-646
YOM:
1974
Location:
Grand Rapids-Itasca County
Minnesota
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
5411
Captain / Total hours on type:
195.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Grand Rapids-Itasca County by night, the pilot passed below the minimum descent altitude when the twin engine airplane struck tree tops and crashed in flames in a wooded area located about 1-1,5 mile short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed, the passenger was killed and the pilot was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Improper IFR operation from the pilot who failed to follow the approved procedures. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Weather below minimums,
- The pilot descended below MDA.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland CSR-123 Otter near Baudette

Date & Time: May 19, 1974
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Registration:
9411
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
384
YOM:
1960
Location:
Baudette
Minnesota
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 southeast of Baudette. Occupant's fate unknown.

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Minneapolis: 5 killed

Date & Time: May 25, 1973 at 1607 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Registration:
N4932T
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Minneapolis - Gwinner
MSN:
411-0132
YOM:
1965
Location:
Minneapolis-Saint Paul
Minnesota
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
3450
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine lost power. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in flames near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine malfunction during initial climb caused by an improper adjustment of the fuel injection system. The following factors were reported:
- Improper maintenance,
- The pilot failed to follow approved procedures,
- The pilot failed to maintain flying speed,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- The pilot failed to use all available runway,
- Partial loss of power on left engine because fuel mixt too rich,
- The pilot failed to feather the left propeller,
- Got below VMC,
- Near gross weight and aft CofG,
- The pilot took off from the intersection.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Sabreliner 40R in Blaine: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 7, 1973 at 0659 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Sabreliner 40
Operator:
Registration:
N9503Z
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Blaine - Hibbing
MSN:
282-10
YOM:
1964
Location:
Anoka County-Blaine (Janes Field)
Minnesota
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:
6402
Captain / Total hours on type:
288.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Blaine-Anoka County Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control, entered a dive and crashed in a huge explosion in an open field. The aircraft was totally destroyed and both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Investigations were unable to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Final Report:

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

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1972 at 2027 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
N717R
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Duluth - Minneapolis
MSN:
AF-363
YOM:
1953
Location:
Minneapolis-Saint Paul
Minnesota
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
Captain / Total flying hours:
1324
Captain / Total hours on type:
408.00
Circumstances:
On approach to Minneapolis-St Paul Airport by night, both engines failed simultaneously due to fuel exhaustion. The airplane stalled then crashed onto two houses located few miles short of runway. The aircraft and both houses were destroyed and both occupants on board the aircraft were killed while there was no casualties on the ground.
Probable cause:
Failure of both engines on final due to fuel exhaustion. The following factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- High obstructions,
- The pilot failed to refuel at Duluth Airport.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560 in Hibbing

Date & Time: May 19, 1971 at 1525 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 560
Operator:
Village Airways (USA)
Registration:
N445TK
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Chicago - International Falls
MSN:
560-209
YOM:
1955
Location:
Hibbing-Range (Chisholm)
Minnesota
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:
1983
Captain / Total hours on type:
100.00
Circumstances:
En route from Chicago to International Falls, while in cruising altitude, the crew encountered poor weather with icing conditions. The pilot-in-command was cleared to divert to the nearest airport and started to descend. On approach to Hibbing-Chisholm Airport, the crew did not land but initiated a go-around. After passing over the runway end, control was lost and the airplane crashed in a field. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the crew. The following factors were reported:
- Rain, snow and icing conditions including sleet and freezing rain,
- Airframe ice,
- Adverse/unfavorable weather conditions,
- Icing conditions forecasted,
- No de-icing equipment on aircraft,
- First approach missed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I near Le Center: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1967 at 1104 LT
Type of aircraft:
Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I
Operator:
Registration:
N861H
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Minneapolis - Minneapolis
MSN:
147
YOM:
1964
Location:
Le Center
Minnesota
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:
9388
Captain / Total hours on type:
639.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
9125
Copilot / Total hours on type:
67
Aircraft flight hours:
1937
Circumstances:
The crew departed Minneapolis-St Paul Airport for a local training mission. En route, while in cruising altitude, the airplane went into an uncontrolled descent until it crashed in an open field located 5 miles southeast of Le Center. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the electric pitch control mechanism. Excessive temperature in relays and wiring, causing fire in engine, brakes and wheel assembly.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 680E in Minneapolis: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 9, 1966 at 1543 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 680
Operator:
R.D. Marcotte & Associates
Registration:
N8496C
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
680E-846-71
YOM:
1960
Location:
Minneapolis-Saint Paul
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:
4826
Captain / Total hours on type:
117.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Minneapolis-World Chamberlain Airport, while climbing, the pilot informed ATC about fire on board and that smoke spread in the cabin and cockpit. He elected to make an emergency landing when control was lost and the airplane crashed in flames on Interstate highway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that a fire broke out in the baggage compartment for unknown reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C18S in International Falls

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1965 at 1045 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C18S
Operator:
Riverside Business Flight Service
Registration:
N59550
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
8070
YOM:
1944
Location:
International Falls
Minnesota
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
6000
Captain / Total hours on type:
355.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to International Falls Airport, one of the engine failed. The aircraft lost speed and height then struck trees and crash landed short of runway. All eight occupants were evacuated while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion. Improper in-flight decision and improper IFR operation on part of the crew.
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:
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