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Crash of a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 in Wooster: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 31, 1984 at 1835 LT
Registration:
N2937A
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Erie - Wooster
MSN:
690-11670
YOM:
1981
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
9715
Captain / Total hours on type:
2665.00
Aircraft flight hours:
1157
Circumstances:
While on final approach to runway 09 the aircraft struck a 42 feet power pole with the right wing. The wing was torn from the aircraft. The aircraft landed inverted 400 feet east of the pole. The runway threshold lights are displaced 165 feet from the runway end for night operations. Reil lights are located at the runway end. A power line crosses the extended centerline 825 feet west of the runway end. Red obstruction lights mark the tops of the poles. On the night of the accident the obstruction lights were inoperative. Witnesses reported that the aircraft appeared to be flying lower than normal in the traffic pattern. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: in flight collision with object
Phase of operation: approach - vfr pattern - final approach
Findings
1. (c) proper glidepath - not maintained - pilot in command
2. (c) proper altitude - not maintained - pilot in command
3. (f) light condition - dark night
4. (f) object - utility pole
5. (f) wing - separation
6. (f) airport facilities, obstruction marking - not operating
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Occurrence #2: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: descent - uncontrolled
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Wooster: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 3, 1964 at 1450 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N9921
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
BA-2
YOM:
1954
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
2403
Captain / Total hours on type:
320.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Wooster-Wayne County Airport, the twin engine aircraft was too low, struck power cables and crashed in flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot misjudged the distance and altitude during the final approach, causing the airplane to struck power cables and to crash.
Final Report: