Crash of a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air in Jacksonville: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1974 at 1658 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N671T
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Jacksonville – Freeport
MSN:
LC-1
YOM:
1960
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
877
Captain / Total hours on type:
30.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Jacksonville-Intl Airport, while in initial climb, the right engine failed. The crew failed to feather the propeller and the airplane went out of control and crashed. A passenger was seriously injured while all five other occupants were killed. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent during initial climb following an engine failure. The following factors were reported:
- Inadequate inspection of aircraft,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Failed to follow the approved procedures,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Failure of the ignition system: spark plugs,
- Carbon deposit,
- Engine structure: blower and impeller assembly,
- Material failure,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft and CofG,
- Complete failure of the right engine,
- Poor general maintenance,
- Plugs fouled,
- Propeller not feathered,
- Right engine incapable full power,
- Aircraft 798 lbs over gross weight,
- CofG 2.9 inches after rear limit.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft A65-8200 Queen Air in Puerto Iguazú: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 30, 1973 at 2032 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
LV-JIY
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Buenos Aires – Puerto Iguazú
MSN:
LC-315
YOM:
1969
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While approaching Puerto Iguazú, the pilot informed ground about fire in the cabin and elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in flames about 10 km south of the airport. A passenger was seriously injured while five other occupants were killed, including the pilot. The Governor Irrazábal and vice-Governor Ayrault were flying back to Ciudad del Este following a meeting in Buenos Aires with the President of the Argentine Republic Juan Domingo Perón. 67 days after the accident, Mrs. María Susana Irrazábal, the only survivor, died in unclear circumstances (a septicemia was suspected).
Passengers:
Mr. Juan Manuel Irrazábal, Governor of the Province of Misiones, †
Mrs. Irrazábal, spouse of the Governor, †
Mrs. María Susana Irrazábal, daughter of the Governor,
Mr. César Napoleón Ayrault, vice-Governor of the Province of Misiones, †
Mrs. Ayrault, spouse of the vice-Governor. †
Probable cause:
The cause of the accident was not determined with certainty.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air in Narsarsuaq

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N6PC
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
LC-94
YOM:
1961
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Narsarsuaq on a flight from the US, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. The aircraft crash landed and came to rest in a fjord located few km from the airport. Both occupants were rescued few hours later and were injured by negative temperatures. The aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Beechcraft A65 Queen Air off Buenos Aires: 10 killed

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
LV-JOC
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Buenos Aires - Bahia Blanca - Trelew
MSN:
LC-331
YOM:
1969
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbury Airport, while climbing by night at a height of 500 feet, one of the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed into the Rio de la Plata, few km offshore. The aircraft sank and was destroyed and all 10 occupants were killed, among them several famous Argentinian ballet dancers, members of the Colón Theater.
Crew:
Orlando Galotine.
Passengers:
Norma Fontenla,
Jose Neglia,
Antonio Zambrana,
Carlos Santamarina,
Carlos Schiaffino,
Margarita Fernández,
Martha Raspanti,
Rubén Estanga,
Sara Bochkovsky.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air in Dublin

Date & Time: Jun 30, 1970 at 1215 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N447S
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Dublin – Winston-Salem
MSN:
LC-8
YOM:
1960
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
10598
Captain / Total hours on type:
130.00
Circumstances:
When the pilot proceeded to the engine start-up at Dublin-New River Valley Airport, the left engine could not start for unknown reason. The pilot decided to takeoff with the right engine only. After liftoff, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, struck power cables and crashed in flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors:
- The pilot exercised poor judgement,
- The pilot attempted operation with known deficiencies in equipment,
- The pilot failed to obtain flying speed,
- The pilot failed to maintain directional control,
- Un start left engine on ground,
- Takeoff with right engine only.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air in Bethany: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1970 at 0039 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N988Q
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Dallas - Bethany
MSN:
LC-124
YOM:
1962
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
10000
Captain / Total hours on type:
1374.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Bethany Airport by night, the pilot completed a last turn to join the approach path when he lost control of the airplane that crashed in flames few miles from the airfield. A passenger was seriously injured while four other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled collision with ground during a traffic pattern-circling caused by a spatial disorientation on part of the pilot. The following factors were considered as contributing:
- Fog,
- IFR conditions,
- Disorientation while transitioning from VFR to IFR conditions while in a left turn at low altitude.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft Queen Air 65 in Mobile: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1969 at 0053 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N3333M
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Albany - Mobile
MSN:
LC-065
YOM:
1961
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
14000
Captain / Total hours on type:
587.00
Circumstances:
The pilot started a night approach to Mobile Airport when he encountered severe turbulences. He lost control of the airplane that crashed few hundred yards short of runway threshold. A passenger was injured while three other occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the airport was closed (closing times are 0000LT till 0600LT) and there was no ATC employee at tower.
Probable cause:
Loss of control on final approach due to wake turbulences caused by a DC-9 preceding the Queen Air. It was reported that the crew of the DC-9 was practicing landings and ILS low approaches.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft Queen Air 65 in Albany: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 18, 1968 at 1745 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N1401M
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
LC-73
YOM:
1961
Location:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
8100
Captain / Total hours on type:
350.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to runway 19 at Albany Airport, the crew encountered poor visibility due to low ceiling, rain and fog. On short final, the airplane was too low and crashed into the Mohawk River located about 1,2 mile short of runway threshold. Two passengers were killed while four other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
The accident was the result of an improper IFR operation on part of the flying crew who descended below the published approach minimums. Limited visibility due to low clouds, rain and fog was considered as a contributing factor.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft Queen Air A65-8200 in Wichita: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 7, 1968 at 1631 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
F-BRAR
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Wichita - Wichita
MSN:
LC-313
YOM:
1968
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
6700
Captain / Total hours on type:
150.00
Circumstances:
At liftoff, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in flames by the runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was engaged in a local test flight at Wichita-Beechcraft Field before the aircraft should be delivered to the French operator Flo Air.
Probable cause:
The loss of control on takeoff was probably the consequence of an insufficient speed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft Queen Air 65 in Beaumont: 7 killed

Date & Time: Apr 28, 1968 at 0015 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N968Q
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
LC-120
YOM:
1962
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Captain / Total flying hours:
4900
Captain / Total hours on type:
40.00
Circumstances:
While on a night approach to Beaumont-Jack Brooks Airport, the twin engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed few miles short of runway. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all seven occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Investigations were unable to determine the cause of the accident.
Final Report: