Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Farmington: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 8, 1967 at 0923 LT
Registration:
N9507Z
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
AF-306
YOM:
1953
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total hours on type:
450.00
Circumstances:
After liftoff, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. The pilot increased engine power but the airplane stalled and crashed near the runway end. Three passengers were killed while five other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
At the time of the accident, the total weight of the aircraft was 220 lbs above the MTOW. The pilot failed to prepare the flight properly and did not take into consideration the high density altitude of 7,100 feet.
Final Report: