Crash of a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III off Savannah: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 13, 1992 at 1606 LT
Registration:
N40JK
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Milville - Sebastian
MSN:
421C-0441
YOM:
1973
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
3064
Captain / Total hours on type:
500.00
Circumstances:
At 0716, the pilot received a weather brief for a proposed takeoff of 1130. The FSS briefer provided info on thunderstorms forecast in GA and FL. No info was provided about forecast lines and clusters of thunderstorms in SC coastal plains and sern GA. En route, the pilot was given info about level III thunderstorms across the projected flight path by Beaufort and Savannah approach control. ATC radar data revealed that the aircraft flew the route contained in the flight plan clearance. Radio transmissions from the aircraft indicated that onboard weather radar was being used. ATC radar data and radio communications indicated that the aircraft entered a thunderstorm, then made a 180° turn to exit the storm. Examination of the wreckage revealed plastic deformation of the wings inboard of the engines in an upward direction. Also, both wings broke off outboard of the engines in a downward direction. The horizontal stab and elevator were not recovered. There was fuselage damage which indicated that the horizontal stab separated aft and down. All five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were: the improper weather briefing by a flight service station specialist, and level iii thunderstorms.
Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-46-310P Malibu in West Mifflin: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1986 at 2247 LT
Registration:
N27EE
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Pittsburgh – Philadelphia
MSN:
46-8608036
YOM:
1986
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
1166
Captain / Total hours on type:
127.00
Aircraft flight hours:
349
Circumstances:
At 2232 edt, the aircraft was climbing to 15,000 feet when the pilot reported a low oil pressure light. ATC advised Jimmy Stewart Field is about eleven thirty and 15 miles. After the pilot asked, 'is that a Tower Field?', ATC advised he did not know, Westmoreland County is at two o'clock and about 15 miles, turn right 180°, descend and maintain 4,000 feet. At 2233 edt, ATC said that they believe Westmoreland County Tower is closed down. The pilot said that he was thinking of where he should go and ATC advised Pittsburgh's 35 miles away if you can make that. At 2234:35 edt, the aircraft was returning to Pittsburgh when the pilot reported zero oil pressure and an oil light. At 2237:27 edt, the pilot reported an emergency. Flight was cleared to Allegheny County Airport and advised Monroeville Airport 230 heading and 5 miles. The aircraft crashed at 2247 edt. The investigation showed a loose flange nut on left turbocharger feed line finger tight. Test produced a steady leak. At site oil covered bottom of fuselage and empennage. Two passengers were killed while two other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: loss of engine power (partial) - mech failure/malf
Phase of operation: climb - to cruise
Findings
1. (c) lubricating system, oil tubing - loose
2. (c) maintenance - inadequate - other maintenance personnel
3. (c) fluid, oil - exhaustion
4. (c) engine assembly - failure, partial
5. (f) emergency procedure - delayed - pilot in command
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Occurrence #2: forced landing
Phase of operation: maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
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Occurrence #3: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)
Findings
6. (c) in-flight planning/decision - poor - pilot in command
Final Report: