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Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 Marquise at Edwards AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 18, 1992 at 1226 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N742FN
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
China Lake - Edwards AFB
MSN:
670
YOM:
1975
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was completing a liaison flight from China Lake on behalf of the US Navy, carrying seven US Navy personnels and two pilots. On final approach in good weather conditions, the aircraft struck the ground in a relative flat attitude about 800 metres short of runway 22, slid for about 200 metres and came to rest. All seven passengers were seriously injured and both crew members (Lt David W. Garnett and Aean Lorenzo Rodriguez) were killed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Learjet 35 in McClellan-Palomar

Date & Time: Apr 2, 1990 at 1245 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N51FN
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
McClellan-Palomar - McClellan-Palomar
MSN:
35-059
YOM:
1976
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll on runway 24 at McClellan-Palomar Airport, one of the engine failed between V1 and VR. After both wings struck the runway surface, the crew lost control of the airplane that crash near the runway end. Both pilots were slightly injured and the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during takeoff roll for unknown reasons.
Final Report:

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-20F Marquise off San Diego: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 28, 1989 at 1103 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N701DM
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Carlsbad - Carlsbad
MSN:
149
YOM:
1969
Flight number:
FNT701
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
7262
Captain / Total hours on type:
1010.00
Circumstances:
The purpose of the flight was to provide airborne intercept training for the US Navy. The mission had just been completed and the accident aircraft, FNT701, and another aircraft, FNT492, were returning home when the accident occurred. Radar data showed FNT701 was at 22,700 feet when it descended slightly to 22,500 feet. FNT701 remained at this altitude for approximately 2 minutes 37 seconds, then began a descent which resulted in impact with the ocean. This final descent rate initially was about 5,000 fpm and increased to 19,000 fpm. No distress calls were made; however, two transmissions were recorded which totaled approximately 30 seconds. There was no voice communication during these transmissions, only an open mike and the sound of prop(s). During the 1st transmission, the word 'oh' could be heard. FNT492 observed FNT701 descend below the clouds and did not detect any distress signals. Little wreckage was recovered during search and rescue operations. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Pilot incapacitation for an unknown reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Learjet 24D off San Clemente Island: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 5, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N97DM
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
24-253
YOM:
1972
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a military exercise consisting of an aerial attack of a US Navy vessel. In unknown circumstances, the aircraft collided with a second Flight International Learjet 35 registered N39DM. Both aircraft crashed in the sea about 27 miles southeast of San Clemente Island and all four crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
In-flight collision for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Learjet 35 off San Clemente Island: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 5, 1986
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N39DM
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
35-040
YOM:
1975
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a military exercise consisting of an aerial attack of a US Navy vessel. In unknown circumstances, the aircraft collided with a second Flight International Learjet 24D registered N97DM. Both aircraft crashed in the sea about 27 miles southeast of San Clemente Island and all four crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
In-flight collision for unknown reasons.