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Crash of a De Havilland CC-123 Otter on Slide Mountain: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1980
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Registration:
9407
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Norfolk - Newburgh - Ottawa
MSN:
367
YOM:
1960
Location:
Slide Mountain
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
En route from Newburgh-Stewart to Ottawa, the single engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances on Slide Mountain, State of New York. The wreckage was found two days later and all four occupants were killed. The crew was returning to Ottawa following an exchange course at Norfolk NAS, Virginia.
Occupants:
Maj Eugene Ross,
Cpt Gilles Dessureault,
Cpt Jean Petit,
Lt Col D. R. Lawrence.

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 500B in Buffalo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Oct 17, 1980 at 2335 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 500
Operator:
James B. Urban
Registration:
N6395U
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Buffalo - §Huron
MSN:
500-1472-168
YOM:
1964
Location:
Buffalo
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
1045
Captain / Total hours on type:
451.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Buffalo Airport in blowing snow, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to maintain a positive rate of climb. It collided with ground and subsequently crashed. All four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled collision with ground during initial climb due to inadequate preflight preparation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot failed to maintain a positive rate of climb,
- Low ceiling,
- High density altitude,
- Visibility one mile or less,
- Blowing snow,
- Mixtures found full rich,
- Airport elevation 4,951 feet.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680 in Newburgh: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 16, 1980 at 1411 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Grand Commander 680
Operator:
Registration:
N1520K
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Newburgh - Hudson
MSN:
680-0730-32
YOM:
1959
Location:
Newburgh-Stewart
New York
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:
182
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Newburgh-Stewart Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane banked right then stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Complete engine failure during initial climb due to improper maintenance. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper maintenance on part of the owner personnel,
- The pilot failed to maintain flying speed,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Champion RHB32E plugs installed, not approved,
- Cowl fasteners missing.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E90 King Air off New York: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 10, 1980 at 2303 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 90 King Air
Operator:
Joseph L. Gallagher
Registration:
N4GN
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Fort Lauderdale - New York
MSN:
LW-38
YOM:
1973
Location:
New York-LaGuardia
New York
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:
1750
Captain / Total hours on type:
225.00
Circumstances:
The pilot started the approach to New York-LaGuardia Airport by night and poor weather conditions due to a low ceiling, rain falls and thunderstorm activity. He initiated a go-around and started a second approach few minutes later. On final, the twin engine airplane crashed in the East River few hundred yards offshore. The aircraft was lost and both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Control collision with water during a missed approach due to improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Airways facilities personnel: inadequately maintained approach facilities,
- Airport facilities: instrument landing system,
- Low ceiling,
- Rain,
- Thunderstorm activity,
- Hail,
- LOC alignment out of tolerance.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 680FL in Rexville: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1979 at 0931 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Grand Commander 680
Operator:
IFG Leasing Company
Registration:
N5003E
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Geographical / Geophysical / Scientific
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Albany - Lancaster
MSN:
680-1737-144
YOM:
1968
Location:
Rexville
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
3100
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Albany on an air pollution monitoring program flight to Lancaster, carrying two passengers and one pilot. En route, while cruising in marginal weather conditions, the pilot encountered severe turbulences when control was lost. The airplane crashed in Rexville, killing all three occupants.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled collision with ground during normal cruise due to inadequate preflight preparation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot continued flight into known areas of severe turbulences,
- Turbulences associated with clouds and thunderstorms.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560A in Pavilion: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1979 at 0905 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 560
Operator:
Registration:
N2748B
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Demonstration
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Pavilion - Pavilion
MSN:
560-0248
YOM:
1955
Location:
Pavilion
New York
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:
4405
Captain / Total hours on type:
217.00
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was taking part to a local air show when, flying at low height, the airplane banked right and crashed following the failure of the right engine. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure and subsequent stall after the left engine failed due to valve assemblies failure. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Material failure,
- The pilot failed to maintain flying speed,
- High vegetation,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Exhaust valve, second cylinder on right engine failed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Newburgh

Date & Time: Apr 4, 1979 at 2315 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Providence Air Charter
Registration:
N149PA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Boston - Newburgh
MSN:
BA-412
YOM:
1959
Location:
Newburgh-Stewart
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3897
Captain / Total hours on type:
99.00
Circumstances:
While descending to Newburgh-Stewart Airport by night and marginal weather conditions, the pilot informed ATC about icing conditions but was vectored for a holding pattern due to heavy traffic. On short final, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed about 1,600 feet short of runway threshold. The pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Stall on approach due to improper in-flight decisions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Airframe ice,
- Icing conditions including sleet, freezing rain,
- Visibility three miles or less,
- Fog,
- Pilot informed of icing at holding altitude prior to his entering holding.
Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain near Lake Placid: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 25, 1978 at 1918 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
Operator:
Richard N. Smith
Registration:
N114TA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Detroit - Saranac Lake
MSN:
31-7405461
YOM:
1974
Location:
Lake Placid
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
2741
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Detroit-Wayne County Airport at the end of the afternoon on a flight to Saranac Lake-Adirondack Airport, NY. While descending by night and limited visibility due to snow falls, at an altitude of 3,100 feet, the airplane struck tree tops and crashed in a wooded area located on Mt Nye, in The Adirondack Mountain Range, about six miles south of Lake Placid. As the airplane failed to arrive, SAR operations were initiated but eventually abandoned after few days as no trace of the aircraft nor the three occupant was found. Walkers found the wreckage on 29 April 1979, about 16 miles southeast of Saranac Lake Airport.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain following improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Snow,
- Visibility one mile or less,
- Fog.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500S in Hammondsport: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 11, 1978 at 1925 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Shrike Commander 500
Operator:
Mercury Aircraft
Registration:
N40MA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Raleigh - Hammondsport
MSN:
500-3234
YOM:
1975
Location:
Hammondsport
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
6300
Circumstances:
While on approach to Hammondsport-Taylor-Van Gelder Airstrip in excellent weather conditions, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was too low when the airplane struck a mountain and crashed few miles from Hammondsport. Two passengers were rescued while three other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Stall on final approach after the pilot misjudged distance and altitude and failed to maintain flying speed. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Obstructions to vision,
- Sunglare,
- Haze,
- Aircraft was approaching toward rising terrain.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Albany

Date & Time: Sep 1, 1978 at 2046 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Brennan Air
Registration:
N58H
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Albany – Windsor Locks
MSN:
BA-250
YOM:
1957
Location:
Albany
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4618
Captain / Total hours on type:
214.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Albany Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The airplane lost height then struck the ground and crashed near the airport. The pilot, sole on board, was slightly injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to follow approved procedures,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Failed engine not feathered.
Final Report:
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