Skydiving / Paratroopers

Survivors:

Site:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Schedule:

Davis - Beatty

MSN:

AF-206

YOM:

1952

Location:

Beatty

Nevada

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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Captain / Total flying hours:

2952

Captain / Total hours on type:

548.00

Circumstances:

On approach to Beatty, one of the engine failed. The pilot elected to make a go-around when the airplane lost height, struck power cables and crashed. All four occupants were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine malfunction on go-around due to blower, impeller assembly failure. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Material failure,
- High obstructions,
- Forced landing off airport on land.

Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-35-DK in Buffalo Range: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 7, 1977

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Registration:

R7034

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Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Schedule:

Buffalo Range - Buffalo Range

MSN:

16662/33410

YOM:

1945

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Circumstances:

The aircraft was engaged in a paratroopers mission in the region of Buffalo Range. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing at low height, the twin engine airplane struck power cables, stalled and crashed. Both pilots and a paratrooper were killed while five other occupants were injured.
Those killed were:
- S/L Peter Arthur Barnett,
- F/Lt David Edwin Mallett,
- Cpl Anthony Bradley.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B1-H2 Turbo Porter in Sion

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1976 at 1058 LT

Type of aircraft:

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Registration:

HB-FFY

Flight Phase:

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Survivors:

Site:

Landing (descent or approach)

Schedule:

Sion - Sion

MSN:

679

YOM:

1968

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Captain / Total flying hours:

470

Captain / Total hours on type:

39.00

Aircraft flight hours:

1613

Circumstances:

The single engine airplane was engaged in a local skydiving flight in Sion area. Flaps were selected at 28° for takeoff that was completed from runway 08. After rotation, while climbing to a height of about 100 feet, the tail stalled and the airplane crashed back onto the runway. On impact, the undercarriage were torn off and the airplane came to rest few dozen metres further. All nine occupants were evacuated, one passenger was slightly injured. The aircraft was written off.

Probable cause:

The accident was the consequence of a loss of speed due to abnormal use of flight controls and landing flaps. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Stall during initial climb after the pilot prematurely retracted the flaps from 28° to 14°,
- At the time of the accident, the total weight of the aircraft was 2,600 kilos, 185 kilos above the MTOW for existing flying conditions,
- There were eight passengers on board while the aircraft was certified for seven passengers maximum,
- The relative limited experience of the pilot.

Crash of a Beechcraft C18S in Cleveland

Date & Time: Apr 28, 1973 at 1730 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft C18S

Operator:

Gary D. Lewis

Registration:

N6417C

Flight Phase:

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Survivors:

Site:

Max Holste M.H.1521M Broussard

Schedule:

Cleveland - Cleveland

MSN:

5549

YOM:

1943

Location:

Cleveland

Texas

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1676

Captain / Total hours on type:

103.00

Circumstances:

Following a local skydiving mission, the pilot was returning to Cleveland Airport. On final approach, both engines failed due to fuel exhaustion. The airplane lost height and while avoiding power cables, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in an open field. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot was injured.

Probable cause:

Failure of both engines due to fuel exhaustion. The following factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Evasive manoeuvre to avoid collision,
- High obstructions,
- Complete engine failure on both engines,
- Pilot had to maneuver to avoid power lines on final approach.

Final Report:

Crash of a Max Holste M.H.1521C Broussard in Kooigem

Date & Time: Oct 28, 1972

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Centre de Parachutisme de Lille

Registration:

F-BEHE

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

07C

YOM:

1957

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Crashed in unknown circumstances in Kooigem while completing a local skydiving mission. The aircraft was destroyed and there were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-45-DL in Dulikhel: 31 killed

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1972 at 1200 LT

Type of aircraft:

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Registration:

9N-RF10

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Panchkhal - Katmandu

MSN:

9950

YOM:

1943

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Circumstances:

Few minutes after takeoff from Panchkhal Army Reserve, the crew encountered limited visibility. While cruising at low height, the airplane struck power cables, stalled and crashed in a field located in Dulikhel, about 20 km southeast of Katmandu-Tribhuvan Airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all 31 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor in Paola

Date & Time: May 20, 1972 at 1700 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

RCR Development Company

Registration:

N8643E

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Site:

Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

Schedule:

Paola - Paola

MSN:

AF-556

YOM:

1953

Location:

Paola

Kansas

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll at Paola Airport, the pilot decided to abandon the procedure and attempted an emergency braking manoeuvre. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the twin engine airplane overran and came to rest in flames into a ravine. All 10 occupants, the pilot and nine skydivers, escaped uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Probable cause:

Premature liftoff on part of the pilot who failed to obtain sufficient flying speed on takeoff. The following factors were reported:
- Improper operation of powerplant & powerplant controls,
- Aircraft settled back onto runway, pilot retarded only one engine,
- Aircraft slid down runway and was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Final Report:

Crash of a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar on Mt Guanyin: 39 killed

Date & Time: Mar 14, 1972

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

3117

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Hsinchu - Hsinchu

Location:

Mt Guanyin

New Taipei City (新北市)

Country:

Taiwan

Region:

Asia

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Circumstances:

Two Fairchild C-119 of the Republic of China Air Force departed Hsinchu Airport, taking part to the exercise called 'Qinghe 7', with a total of 70 people including paratroopers. Few minutes after takeoff, while cruising over Linkou, both aircraft separated when 3117 crashed in unknown circumstances on Mt Guanyin, New Taipei District. The aircraft was destroyed and all 39 occupants were killed, most of them members of the special forces.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130K Hercules off Pisa: 52 killed

Date & Time: Nov 9, 1971 at 0540 LT

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Operator:

Registration:

XV216

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