Zone
New York

Crash of an Aero Commander 560 in Pleasant Valley: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1964 at 0810 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 560
Operator:
Registration:
N2683B
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
560-183
YOM:
1954
Location:
Pleasant Valley
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
3500
Circumstances:
En route, control was lost. The twin engine aircraft went into a dive and crashed in a pasture. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The crew failed to obtain/maintain flying speed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna C-78 Bobcat in Pleasant Valley

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Cessna T-50 Bobcat (AT-8/AT-17/UC-78 & Crane)
Operator:
Registration:
42-58237
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
3728
YOM:
1942
Location:
Pleasant Valley
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the airplane ran out of fuel. The crew bailed out and parachuted to safety. Out of control, the airplane crashed in Pleasant Valley and was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.
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