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Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 5A in Sebring
Date & Time:
May 1, 1981 at 0830 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N630H
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
04378
YOM:
1952
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Sebring Airport, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crash landed in a swampy area located on the north shore of Lake Istokpoga, about 2,5 miles south of Sebring airport. The pilot was not recovered and the airplane was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons.
Final Report:
Crash of a Beechcraft 65-80 Queen Air in Sebring
Date & Time:
Apr 6, 1980 at 2200 LT
Registration:
N717Q
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
LD-66
YOM:
1963
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While flying at low height by night on an illegal flight, both engines failed. The airplane descend, collided with trees and crash landed in a swamp. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure or malfunction for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- 16 bales of marijuana found aboard the aircraft.
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- 16 bales of marijuana found aboard the aircraft.
Final Report:
