Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H in Alamosa

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1966 at 1105 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
N111Z
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Government
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
AF-594
YOM:
1953
Location:
Alamosa
Colorado
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2730
Captain / Total hours on type:
50.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Alamosa Airport, the pilot raised the landing gear prematurely, causing the aircraft to crash on runway. All six occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Improper level off and premature retraction of the landing gear on part of the pilot.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Taylorsville: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 14, 1966 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Renkenberger
Registration:
N9013K
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
AF-516
YOM:
1953
Location:
Taylorsville
North Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
12000
Captain / Total hours on type:
1500.00
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions on a cargo flight, the twin engine aircraft struck a hill and crashed near Taylorsville, North Carolina. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed. At the time of the accident, visibility was poor due to low ceiling and fog.
Probable cause:
It was determined the pilot was flying under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditoir in Nogales: 12 killed

Date & Time: Apr 10, 1966 at 1630 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Donald Aircraft
Registration:
N9572Z
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
AF-15
YOM:
1952
Location:
Nogales
Sonora
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Captain / Total flying hours:
14650
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Nogales Airport, while climbing, the pilot informed ground about an engine failure and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. Due to an insufficient speed, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames in an open field. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 12 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for undetermined reason. However, it is believed the aircraft was overweight at the time of the accident, which may contribute to the engine failure.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Greven

Date & Time: Apr 5, 1966
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
D-INKA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
AF-291
YOM:
1953
Location:
Münster-Osnabrück
North Rhine-Westphalia
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Greven, shortly after takeoff from Münster-Osnabrück Airport. The occupant's fate remains unknown. The airplane was owned by H. Borkenhagen.

Crash of a Beechcraft UC-45F Expeditor off Rio de Janeiro: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 10, 1966 at 0850 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
2842
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
AF-419
YOM:
1953
Location:
Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the Guanabara Bay. Two passengers were rescued while four other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor off Neskaupstađur: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 18, 1966
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
TF-AIS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Ambulance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Reykjavik - Neskaupstađur
MSN:
AF-731
YOM:
1954
Location:
Neskaupstaður
Eastern Region (Austurland)
Country:
Iceland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing an ambulance flight from Reykjavik to Neskaupstađur. While approaching Neskaupstađur by night and in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the sea few km offshore. The aircraft was lost and both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Kahului: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1965 at 1415 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Skyway Air Cargo
Registration:
N9915Z
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Honolulu – Kahului
MSN:
AF-684
YOM:
1954
Location:
Kahului
Hawaii
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
11272
Captain / Total hours on type:
500.00
Circumstances:
While approaching Kahului Airport in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located few miles from the airfield and was destroyed upon impact. The wreckage was found in a inaccessible area a day later and both occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot got disoriented in IFR conditions for undetermined reason. The airplane was under control at impact.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor in Bao Trái: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1965 at 1510 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
N9574Z
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
AF-45
YOM:
1952
Location:
Bao Trái
Long An Province
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
4348
Captain / Total hours on type:
1764.00
Circumstances:
En route, the airplane went into an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field located near Bao Trái. All three occupants were killed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft TC-45G Expeditor in Cambridge

Date & Time: Aug 17, 1965 at 1154 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
N159L
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
AF-64
YOM:
1952
Location:
Cambridge-Dorchester
Maryland
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
11000
Captain / Total hours on type:
400.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Cambridge Airport, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The pilot contacted ground and expected to return for an emergency landing but the airplane lost height, struck trees and crashed in flames. While the pilot was uninjured, the airplane was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Long Beach: 8 killed

Date & Time: Aug 7, 1965 at 0209 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Traceways
Registration:
N88Q
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
AF-710
YOM:
1954
Location:
Long Beach
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Captain / Total flying hours:
7000
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Long Beach Airport, while climbing by night and a limited visibility due to fog, one of the engine failed. Unable to maintain a safe altitude, the twin engine aircraft struck power cables, stalled and crashed in flames in Lakewood. The airplane was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all 8 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Investigations were unable to determined the exact cause of the engine failure.
Final Report:
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