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Crash of a Dassault Falcon 20D-5 in Lorain

Date & Time: Sep 1, 2005 at 1950 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N821AA
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lorain - Saint Louis
MSN:
203
YOM:
1970
Flight number:
JUS821
Location:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4444
Captain / Total hours on type:
639.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
2172
Copilot / Total hours on type:
193
Aircraft flight hours:
16970
Circumstances:
The small, twin-engine business jet was about 15 feet above the runway on takeoff, when a flock of birds from both sides of the runway flew up in front of the airplane. The number two engine "surged," and "loud reports" were heard before the copilot noted a complete loss of power on the number two engine instruments. The airplane climbed for about 10 seconds, before the copilot observed the gas producer (N1) gauge on the number one engine decay through 50 percent. The stall warning horn sounded, and the pilot adjusted the flight controls for landing. The airplane contacted the runway with the landing gear retracted, overran the runway, struck a fence, crossed a road, and came to rest in a cornfield about 1,000 feet beyond the initial point of ground contact. Post accident examination of both engines revealed evidence and damage consistent with multiple bird ingestion.
Probable cause:
The ingestion of multiple birds in each engine at takeoff, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster in Lorain

Date & Time: May 15, 2003 at 1710 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N208AD
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lorain - Anderson
MSN:
208B-0063
YOM:
1987
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3500
Captain / Total hours on type:
1500.00
Aircraft flight hours:
12059
Circumstances:
The pilot departed in a Cessna 208B, and shortly after takeoff, he experienced a power loss. He set up for a forced landing and during the ground roll, the nose wheel sunk into the soft terrain and the airplane nosed over. Fuel was found in both wings; however, the fuel line between the fuel selector and the engine contained only trace amounts of fuel. One fuel selector was found in the OFF position, and the other fuel selector was mid-range between the OFF and ON positions. The airplane was equipped with an annunciator warning light and horn to warn if either fuel selector was turned off. The annunciator was popped out and did not make contact with the annunciator panel. The warning horn was checked and found to be inoperative, and the electrical circuitry leading to the horn was checked and found to be operative. The engine was test run with no problems noted. According to the Pilot's Operating Handbook, the position of the fuel selectors are to be checked three times before takeoff: including cabin preflight, before engine start, and before takeoff. The pilot reported that he departed with both fuel selectors on and had not touched them when the power loss occurred. A representative of Cessna Aircraft Company reported that there was sufficient fuel forward of the fuel selector valves to takeoff and fly for a few miles prior to experiencing fuel exhaustion.
Probable cause:
The pilot's failure to verify the position of the fuel selectors prior to takeoff, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation. A factor was the failure of the fuel selector warning horn.
Final Report:

Crash of a Rockwell Grand Commander 690A in Liberty

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1984 at 2350 LT
Registration:
N83MC
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Lorain - Kansas City
MSN:
690-11124
YOM:
1973
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
6460
Captain / Total hours on type:
510.00
Aircraft flight hours:
39582
Circumstances:
The pilot stated that approximately 15 minutes from his destination the low fuel light illuminated in the cockpit. The aircraft was flown for approximately 10 minutes when the engines sputtered and quit. The pilot stated he 'came in too hot' and bounced off the runway, pulled the gear up looked for a field or road finally coming to rest on a frozen pond. Post accident investigation revealed less than 2 gallons of fuel aboard the aircraft.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical
Phase of operation: cruise - normal
Findings
1. (f) fluid,fuel - exhaustion
2. (c) preflight planning/preparation - improper - pilot in command
3. (c) fuel supply - inadequate - pilot in command
4. (c) fuel consumption calculations - inaccurate - pilot in command
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Occurrence #2: forced landing
Phase of operation: landing - flare/touchdown
Findings
5. (f) object - tree(s)
Final Report: