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Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Millville

Date & Time: Jun 7, 1967 at 0030 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Registration:
N157SC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
BA-404
YOM:
1959
Location:
Millville
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
8000
Captain / Total hours on type:
3000.00
Circumstances:
The approach to Millville Airport was completed at a too high speed and with the flaps retracted. After touchdown, the pilot completed a heavy braking procedure. Control was lost and the airplane veered off runway and came to rest in flames in a grassy area. All three occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The pilot misjudged distance, speed and altitude and failed to extend the landing flaps. Directional control lost after landing.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Red Bank: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1967 at 0655 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Registration:
N2045D
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Red Bank – New York
MSN:
A-933
YOM:
1952
Location:
Red Bank
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Captain / Total flying hours:
7960
Captain / Total hours on type:
371.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Red Bank-Schrewsbury Airport, while climbing in foggy conditions, the left engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in a field. All nine occupants were killed. They were on their way to New York-John Fitzgerald Kennedy Airport in this early morning flight.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine during initial climb for undetermined reason. However, weather conditions were conducive to carburetor icing. The pilot failed to maintain flying speed and to follow emergency procedures. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was near max gross weight and after CofG limit.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed 14-N3 Super Electra in Medford

Date & Time: Sep 17, 1966 at 1456 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 14 Super Electra
Operator:
Thunderbird Airways
Registration:
N18138
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Medford - Medford
MSN:
1416
YOM:
1938
Location:
Medford
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
6360
Captain / Total hours on type:
224.00
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a local test flight and the twin engine airplane was used for an electronic test project mission. For such program, a special authorisation was granted to use the aircraft in an overweight configuration. After liftoff, during initial climb, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height and its speed was too low. It stalled, struck the ground and crashed in flames. All four occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Premature liftoff on part of the pilot-in-command and failure to maintain flying speed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in Newark

Date & Time: Jul 28, 1966 at 0850 LT
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
N9905F
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
30316
YOM:
1944
Flight number:
VK7990
Location:
Newark
New Jersey
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:
17491
Captain / Total hours on type:
6191.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from runway 22 at Newark Airport, while climbing to a height of 200 feet, the left engine failed. The crew immediately reduced his altitude and completed an emergency belly landing in a field. The airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. Both pilots were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine during initial climb after the master and connecting rods and piston rings failed. At the time of the accident, the total weight of the airplane was 9,114 pounds above the MTOW. Poor supervision on part of the operational personnel of the company who dispatched an overloaded aircraft.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560E in Parsippany: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1966 at 1252 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 560
Operator:
Chatham Aviation
Registration:
N3804C
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Morristown - Morristown
MSN:
560-732
YOM:
1959
Location:
Parsippany
New Jersey
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:
2500
Captain / Total hours on type:
500.00
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight from Morristown Airport when, while in cruising altitude, control was lost. The airplane went into a dive and eventually crashed in an open field located near Parsippany. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control in flight after the right wing spar failed because the pilot was doing steep, low altitude maneuvers. Forces exceeded the designed stress limits of the aircraft. Overload failure.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C18S in Fairfield: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 15, 1964 at 1339 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C18S
Operator:
Jersey State Airline
Registration:
N39Q
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Demonstration
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fairfield - Fairfield
MSN:
6951
YOM:
1944
Location:
Fairfield-Caldwell Wright-Essex County
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local demo flight at Fairfield-Caldwell Wright-Essex County Airport. On final approach, the captain decided to make a go around for unknown reason. Doing so, the twin engine airplane lost height, struck power cables and crashed in flames short of runway threshold. A pilot was seriously injured while four other occupants were killed.

Ground accident of a Martin 202 in Newark

Date & Time: Nov 2, 1963
Type of aircraft:
Martin 202
Operator:
Registration:
N177A
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
9147
YOM:
1948
Location:
Newark
New Jersey
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:
Suffered a ground accident while taxiing at Newark Airport. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Convair R4Y-1Z at Bader Field AFB

Date & Time: Feb 23, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-340
Operator:
Registration:
140378
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
New York - Andrews
MSN:
140
YOM:
1954
Location:
Bader Field AFB
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was performing a flight from New York to Andrews AFB, carrying a crew of four and four passengers, among them Paul B. Fay Jr. who should be appointed under-secretary of the US Navy. While descending to Andrews, the crew was informed about poor weather conditions at destination and the captain decided to divert to Bader Field. Few minutes later, the electric system failed. The pilot-in-command was able to land on runway 04 at Bader Field but after touchdown, he was unable to activate the reverse thrust due to the electric failure. Unable to stop withing the remaining distance, the aircraft overran and eventually plunged into the Bay of Thorofare. All eight occupants were quickly rescued while the aircraft was lost.
Probable cause:
Failure of the electric system in flight.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-30-CU Commando at McGuire AFB

Date & Time: Feb 13, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Associated Air Transport
Registration:
N46Q
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Louisville – McGuire
MSN:
26684
YOM:
1943
Location:
McGuire AFB (Fort Dix)
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
54
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The Curtiss was being used for a civil air movement of military personnel from Louisville to McGuire AFB. En route, in the Elkins-Charleston area light to moderate icing occurred. This required the use of wing deicers and propeller anti-icers. Shortly after passing Baltimore the same weather conditions were encountered which required a power setting of 2400 rpm and 38" manifold pressure. The plane lost altitude, which forced the crew to apply METO power setting of 2600 rpm and 45" manifold pressure. During the final (GCA) approach to McGuire AFB the plane stalled and crash-landed 1200 feet short of the runway threshold. Both engines were sheared off on impact.
Probable cause:
Crew failed to maintain an accurate log of the flight as pertains to flight planning/fuel consumption/fuel requirements.

Crash of a Douglas C-118A Liftmaster at McGuire AFB: 46 killed

Date & Time: Jul 13, 1956 at 1537 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-118 Liftmaster
Operator:
Registration:
53-3301
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
McGuire – Stephenville – Lakenheath
MSN:
44672
YOM:
1955
Flight number:
A441/13
Location:
McGuire AFB (Fort Dix)
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
56
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
46
Captain / Total flying hours:
4183
Captain / Total hours on type:
1137.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
1454
Copilot / Total hours on type:
642
Circumstances:
The Liftmaster was engaged in a transatlantic flight from McGuire (Fort Dix) Airbase to Lakenheath, UK, with an intermediate stop at Stephenville. Less than two minutes after takeoff from McGuire AFB runway 24, while climbing, the four engine aircraft encountered poor weather conditions, stalled and crashed in a dense wooded area located 1,4 mile from the airfield. Eight crew members and 38 passengers, among them civilians, were killed while 20 other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
It was reported that weather conditions were poor at the time of the accident with thunderstorm activity around the McGuire Airbase, a horizontal visibility of 1,500 meters, clouds from 600 to 1,800 feet and wind gusting up to 30 knots with turbulences. The assumption that the aircraft encountered strong downdraft caused by a micro-burst was not ruled out.
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