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Crash of a Beechcraft 350 Super King Air in Ampatuan: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 6, 2025 at 1400 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N349CA
Survivors:
No
MSN:
FL-349
YOM:
2002
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was engaged in a special mission on a subcontracting operation for the US Department of Defense. It crashed in unknown circumstances in a pasture in Ampatuan. All four occupants were killed.
Crash of a Beechcraft CT145D Super King Air in Thunder Bay
Date & Time:
Jan 31, 2022 at 1222 LT
Operator:
Registration:
C-GEAS
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Trenton - Thunder Bay
MSN:
FL-17
YOM:
1990
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Owned by Air Tindi, the airplane (coded as CT145D by the RCAF) was operated by the 8 Wing Multi Engine Utility Flight (MEUF). The mission consisted of a multi-day cross country training and familiarization trip with three military aircrew members onboard. The accident happened on the first segment of the mission. The aircraft departed 8 Wing Trenton on an Instrument Flight Rule flight plan, with a destination of Thunder Bay Airport, ON. Following a routine climb out and cruise, the aircraft was cleared for the RNAV Z 25 instrument approach into Thunder Bay. The aircraft was configured for the approach and flown utilizing automation. Approximately two miles back from the runway and with the airport visual, the pilot elected to continue the remainder of the approach manually and disconnected the autopilot. As the aircraft crossed over the runway threshold with a height above ground of approximately 50 feet, the pilot flying moved both power levers to idle with the intent of landing. A left yaw quickly developed followed by a rapid drop of the left wing. The pilot monitoring the approach took control and initiated an overshoot, however the left wing tip contacted the runway surface and the aircraft progressed uncontrolled into the snow-covered infield. Once the aircraft came to rest, the three crew members egressed the aircraft. The aircraft sustained very serious damage and the pilot flying suffered a minor injury, while the other crew members were not injured.
Probable cause:
The investigation determined that the aircraft was documented serviceable prior to the flight and that no issues were evident to the crew before the power levers were brought to idle. Post-accident analysis of the recovered aircraft flight data and componentry determined that a part within the propeller speed governing system failed to function nominally, specifically the beta valve or the beta solenoid. This led to the left-hand propeller windmilling, which was the most likely cause of the accident. Since the beta valve was damaged and internal parts lost during the accident sequence, a definitive determination of its serviceability could not be conducted.
Final Report:
Crash of a Beechcraft 350 Super King Air in Kaduna: 11 killed
Date & Time:
May 21, 2021 at 1800 LT
Operator:
Registration:
NAF203
Survivors:
No
MSN:
FL-891
YOM:
2013
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
On final approach to Kaduna Airport in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft crashed, bursting into flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. All 11 occupants were killed, among them General Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Staff of the Nigerian Army. He was returning to Kaduna with a delegation of six other Army officers, among them three Brigadier General.
Crew:
F/Lt T. Asaniyi,
F/Lt A. Olufade,
Sgt Adesina,
Acm Oyedepo.
Passengers:
Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru,
Br/Gen M. Abdulkadir,
Br/Gen Olayinka,
Br/Gen Kuliya,
Maj Lawal Hayat,
Maj Hamza,
Sgt Umar.
Crew:
F/Lt T. Asaniyi,
F/Lt A. Olufade,
Sgt Adesina,
Acm Oyedepo.
Passengers:
Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru,
Br/Gen M. Abdulkadir,
Br/Gen Olayinka,
Br/Gen Kuliya,
Maj Lawal Hayat,
Maj Hamza,
Sgt Umar.
Crash of a Beechcraft 350ER Super King Air in Ji'an: 5 killed
Date & Time:
Mar 1, 2021 at 1519 LT
Registration:
B-10GD
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Ganzhou - Ganzhou
MSN:
FL-1014
YOM:
2015
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Aircraft flight hours:
672
Aircraft flight cycles:
398
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Ganzhou Airport at 1440LT on a cloud seeding mission over the Jiangxi Region. While flying in clouds, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent, entered a spin and eventually crashed in a residential area. All five occupants were killed and one people on the ground was slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Loss of control due to icing conditions. It was determined that the aircraft was flying in icy conditions for a long period of time during an artificial rainfall operation and the wings and propellers became seriously iced up. The aircraft was unable to effectively control the risk of icing, which resulted in the aircraft losing speed and entering a spin, eventually crashing to the ground and catching fire. Based on the casualties and damage to the aircraft, the incident constituted a major general aviation accident of aircraft crew origin. The investigation also found that the aircraft had been modified in such a way that the relevant data was not available and that the crew did not handle the spin properly.
Final Report:
Crash of a Beechcraft 350 Super King Air in Abuja: 7 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 21, 2021 at 1148 LT
Operator:
Registration:
NAF201
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Abuja - Minna
MSN:
FL-585
YOM:
2008
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Abuja-Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, while climbing, the crew informed ATC about an engine failure and was cleared for an immediate return. On final approach to runway 22, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in an open field, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and all 7 occupants were killed, among them two pilots, four ATOS specialists (Airborne Tactical Observation System) and one technician.
