Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560F in Moss Town

Date & Time: Apr 5, 1977 at 1930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Aero Commander 560
Operator:
International Air Freight
Registration:
N6217X
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Acklins Island - Moss Town
MSN:
560-1051-18
YOM:
1961
Location:
Moss Town
Exuma
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2800
Captain / Total hours on type:
30.00
Circumstances:
On approach to Moss Town, one of the engine failed. The airplane lost height and crashed in flames short of runway. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on final approach. Undershoot.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-65-DL in Palm Beach

Date & Time: Apr 4, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
International Air Freight
Registration:
N52710
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
19095
YOM:
1943
Location:
Palm Beach County Park-Lantana
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Just after rotation, the right engine failed. As the crew failed to feather the propeller, the aircraft stalled and crashed into a lake near the airport. Both occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30-DK in Harrington: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
International Air Freight
Registration:
NC54451
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
New York – Raleigh
MSN:
13873
YOM:
1944
Location:
Harrington
Delaware
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Enroute from New York to Raleigh, the crew contacted ATC and requested to divert to the nearest airport after the right engine lost power. The crew was rerouted to Harrington. On final approach, the aircraft was not properly aligned with the runway centreline and the captain decided to go around. The aircraft flew over the airport at low height and then hit tree tops before crashing in a wooded area. Two crew members were injured while the third occupant was killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that fuel lines and the carburetor on the right engine were contaminated with water, causing the engine to malfunction.
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