Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor in Kankakee

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1964 at 1045 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Rusk Aviation
Registration:
N12068
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kankakee - Kankakee
MSN:
6608
YOM:
1944
Location:
Kankakee-Greater Kankakee
Illinois
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:
7000
Captain / Total hours on type:
100.00
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was involved in a local test flight. Shortly after takeoff from Kankakee-Greater Kankakee Airport, while climbing, both engines failed simultaneously. The pilot reduced his altitude and was able to complete an emergency belly landing in a field. The airplane slid for several yards and came to rest. The pilot was unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of both engines due to a fuel starvation.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor on Mt Cameroon: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 21, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
9Q-CXA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Delivery
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Monrovia – Douala
MSN:
AF-778
YOM:
1954
Location:
Mt Cameroun
Southwest
Country:
Cameroon
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing a flight from the US to Zaïre with intermediate stops in Prestwick, Monrovia and Douala, and was supposed to deliver the airplane to Air Congo. While approaching Douala Airport, seven minutes before the ETA, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Cameroon located 64 km west of the airport. As the airplane failed to arrive at Douala Airport, SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the airplane was found. The wreckage was found two years later in an isolated area. The pilot Lord Malcolm A. Douglas-Hume was accompanied with his son and wife. All three were killed in the accident.

Crash of a Beechcraft TC-45T Expeditor at Parnamirim AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1964 at 0030 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
2881
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Belém – Parnamirim
Location:
Parnamirim AFB (Natal)
Rio Grande do Norte
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On final approach to Parnamirim AFB by night, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances few km short of runway. A passenger was killed while four other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor in Benghazi: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 28, 1964 at 1930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
N178L
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
AF-463
YOM:
1953
Location:
Benghazi-Benina
Benghazi (بنغازي)
Country:
Libya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
3875
Captain / Total hours on type:
200.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Benghazi, the pilot encountered marginal weather conditions. Due to a sand storm, he attempted a go-around when control was lost. The airplane stalled and crashed near the runway threshold, killing both occupants.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor near Velletri: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1963
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Luqa – Guidonia
Location:
Velletri
Lazio
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While approaching Velletri in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Artemisio. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
Lt Col Francesco Mingolla,
Maj Mario Allegri,
Maj Vincenzo Marino.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor in Colle San Magno: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1962 at 1205 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Guidonia – Naples
Location:
Colle San Magno
Lazio
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Guidonia AFB at 1120LT bound for Naples-Capodichino Airport with a crew of two on board. While cruising in low visibility due to fog, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Colle Noce located in Colle San Magno. The wreckage was found 400 meters below the summit and both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Mar Alberto Antellini, pilot,
Sgt Giuseppe Lenza, copilot.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor at Travis AFB: 7 killed

Date & Time: Oct 18, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Golden Gate Airways
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Travis – San Francisco
Location:
Travis AFB
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was performing a flight from Travis AFB to San Francisco, carrying a crew of two and five passengers, among them four US Army Officers who should be transferred to San Francisco. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane banked left, stalled and crashed in flames. All seven occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor off Aden: 8 killed

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Berbera – Aden
Location:
Aden-Khormaksar
'Adan (عدن)
Country:
Yemen
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was on its way from Berbera, Somalia, to Aden-Khormaksar, carrying six officers and two crew members. While approaching Aden, it is believed the airplane crashed into the Gulf of Aden. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the eight occupants was found.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor near Monteflavio: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
MM61684
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Vigna di Valle – Guidonia
MSN:
8023
YOM:
1944
Location:
Monteflavio
Lazio
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While approaching Guidonia Airbase from the northeast, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of Mt Pellecchia located near Monteflavio, about 15 km northeast of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Lt Lorio Barbisan, pilot,
Mar Elio Pizzari,
M/Sgt Alfio Lorenzi,
Sgt Luciano Locatelli.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor in Latina

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
MM61749
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
6955
YOM:
1944
Location:
Latina-Enrico Comani AFB
Lazio
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. The pilot, sole on board, was injured.
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