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Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 700 in Palacios

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1981 at 1640 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N703SA
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Palacios - Houston
MSN:
700-31
YOM:
1980
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3034
Captain / Total hours on type:
410.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Palacios Airport, while climbing, both engines lost power. The pilot was cleared to return for an emergency landing and initiated a turn. While flying at low height, the twin engine airplane struck power cables and crashed in a field. All four occupants were slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Partial loss of power on both engines due to inadequate preflight preparation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improperly serviced aircraft by ground crew,
- Improper fuel-grade,
- High obstructions (power cables),
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Aircraft serviced with Jet A fuel.
Final Report:

Crash of a Martin B-10B in Palacios

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1941
Operator:
Registration:
35-236
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
651
YOM:
1935
Location:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was forced to make an emergency landing near Palacios following an engine failure. The airplane was damaged beyond repair and there were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.