Zone
Oregon

Crash of a Cessna 402B in Baker: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1990 at 1130 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
Sports Air Travel
Registration:
N50GP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Pendleton - Baker
MSN:
402B-1088
YOM:
1976
Location:
Baker
Oregon
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:
3800
Captain / Total hours on type:
51.00
Aircraft flight hours:
9672
Circumstances:
During a scheduled cargo flight, the pilot diverted from the normal route and travelled through mountainous terrain. The radar plot indicated that the airplane was in a gradual climbing left turn when the collision occurred. The weather in the area at the time of the accident reported snow showers in the mountainous area. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Pilot displayed poor inflight planning by selecting to fly into known adverse weather conditions. The pilot did not maintain an adequate visual lookout when operating in snow shower conditions and collided into the terrain.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S near Baker: 7 killed

Date & Time: May 15, 1970 at 1233 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Winchester Development Company
Registration:
N3621B
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
San Jose - Baker - Oxbow
MSN:
BA-17
YOM:
1954
Location:
Baker
Oregon
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Captain / Total flying hours:
12500
Circumstances:
While approaching Baker on a flight from San jose, both engines stopped simultaneously. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled, struck trees and crashed few miles from Baker. The wreckage was found four days later, on May 19. The aircraft was destroyed and all seven occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following findings were reported:
- High density altitude (8,100 feet),
- Complete failure of both engines,
- Heavy aircraft.
Final Report:

Crash of a Boeing 40 in Baker

Date & Time: Aug 22, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 40
Operator:
Registration:
NC835M
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1159
YOM:
1929
Location:
Baker
Oregon
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
Circumstances:
En route, technical problems forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. Upon impact, the aircraft flipped over and came to rest, bursting into flames. The pilot escaped unhurt while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
Forced landing due to unknown technical failure.
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