Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Colombia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 19, 1982
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Orlando - Algarrobo
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew departed Orlando, Florida, on an illegal flight to Algarrobo, Magdalena. In unknown circumstances, the aircraft crashed in the department of Cesar. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants (two US citizens) were killed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3A in West Palm Beach

Date & Time: Dec 27, 1973 at 1147 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N19428
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Orlando - West Palm Beach
MSN:
11648
YOM:
1943
Flight number:
SHW103
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
30
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
6464
Captain / Total hours on type:
509.00
Circumstances:
While approaching West Palm Beach on a flight from Orlando, both engines failed simultaneously. The captain reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing on a highway when he saw the presence of a truck. To avoid a collision, he made a sharp maneuver when the airplane crashed. All 33 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure on approach caused by a fuel exhaustion. The following factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Inattentive to fuel supply,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- Failure of both engines,
- Diverted attention from operation of aircraft,
- Failed to see and avoid objects or obstructions,
- Evasive maneuver to avoid collision,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Aircraft flown about seven hours since last recorded refueling.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S off Treasure Cay: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 26, 1973 at 1240 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N5000J
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Orlando - Treasure Cay
MSN:
BA-256
YOM:
1957
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
11384
Captain / Total hours on type:
19.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Treasure Cay Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea few miles offshore. The aircraft was lost and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in Alma: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1959 at 2346 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N7840B
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Miami – Orlando – Atlanta – Chicago
MSN:
30242
YOM:
1944
Flight number:
RDD402
Location:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
13496
Captain / Total hours on type:
5950.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
6304
Copilot / Total hours on type:
6043
Aircraft flight hours:
3278
Circumstances:
En route from Orlando to Atlanta, while cruising by night, the crew reported to ATC that a fire erupted in the cabin and requested the permission to divert to the nearest airport. Shortly later, the airplane went out of control and crashed in flames in a prairie located in Alma, Georgia. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and both crew members were killed. Prior to the crash the fire was observed by ground witnesses when it burned through the fuselage, allowing burning cargo and debris to be scattered over a large area. After making several left circles, the burning aircraft plunged to the ground.
Probable cause:
The Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the ignition of cargo in the aft belly compartment caused by contact with an unguarded light bulb. It is believed the fire then breached the compartment wall, and damaged a hydraulic unit or line in the wing center section area at the rear spar., igniting the flammable hydraulic fluid.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas OA-4C Dolphin in Orlando

Date & Time: Jul 23, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
32-397
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1084
YOM:
1932
Location:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on take off. No casualties.