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Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Claxton

Date & Time: Mar 2, 1981 at 2100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
T. T. Hughes
Registration:
N80162
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fort Lauderdale - Claxton
MSN:
A-123
YOM:
1946
Location:
Claxton-Evans County (Clayton)
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
6024
Captain / Total hours on type:
638.00
Circumstances:
On a night approach to Claxton-Evans County (Clayton) Airport, both engines flamed out due to fuel exhaustion. The aircraft lost height and while the pilot was attempting an emergency landing, the airplane struck trees and crashed. Both occupants were seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure on final approach and subsequent collision with trees and crash due to inadequate preflight preparation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Fuel exhaustion,
- Failure of both engines,
- Forced landing off airport on land.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Atlanta

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1980 at 0601 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft G18S
Operator:
Deral D. Browning
Registration:
N9684R
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
BA-500
YOM:
1960
Location:
Atlanta-Fulton County-Brown Field
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2270
Captain / Total hours on type:
262.00
Circumstances:
During a night takeoff from Atlanta-Fulton County- Brown Field Airport, the decision of the pilot to abort the takeoff procedure was taken too late. The airplane overran, struck trees and crashed, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by fire and the pilot was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Overrun and subsequent collision with trees on takeoff after the pilot delayed action in aborting takeoff. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- Windshield dirty, vision restricted,
- The aircraft was at least 1,701 lbs over max gross weight,
- CofG 7,6 inches after the CG limits,
- The pilot accumulated 22 flying hours since 35 years layoff,
- Frost on window.
Final Report:

Crash of a Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601P) near Summerville: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1980 at 1954 LT
Type of aircraft:
Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601)
Operator:
Registration:
N90463
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Chattanooga – Birmingham
MSN:
61P-0260-050
YOM:
1976
Location:
Summerville
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
1362
Captain / Total hours on type:
56.00
Circumstances:
En route from Chattanooga to Birmingham, while in cruising altitude, the twin engine entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in an open field. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the loss of control could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft C18S Expeditor on Wassaw Island: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 4, 1980 at 0930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C18S
Operator:
Marian Air Service
Registration:
N35MS
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Charleston - Kings Bay
MSN:
6947
YOM:
1944
Location:
Wassaw Island
Georgia
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:
8000
Circumstances:
The crew departed Charleston-Executive Airport (Johns Island) in the morning on a flight to Kings Bay, Georgia, taking part to a mosquito control mission. En route, the twin engine airplane went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in a wooded area located on Wassaw Island. The aircraft caught fire on impact and both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent due to crew incapacitation. The aircraft was observed in shallow descent til impact. Dibrom 14 on board produces blinding fumes if atomized. Liquid chemical toxic.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air in Kennesaw

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1980 at 0839 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 65 Queen Air
Operator:
Sports Air
Registration:
N22PC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kennesaw – Atlanta – Fort Lauderdale
MSN:
LC-69
YOM:
1961
Location:
Kennesaw-Cobb County (McCollum)
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
803
Captain / Total hours on type:
20.00
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Kennesaw-McCollum Airport, the pilot encountered technical problems and elected to return. On final approach, he decided to initiate a go-around when the airplane stalled, crashed and burst into flames. The pilot was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Engine malfunction during climb to cruise and subsequent stall and crash on go-around due to improper operation of powerplant and powerplant controls on part of the pilot. The following contributing factors were reported :
- Detonation in powerplant,
- Cooling system: cowling, deteriorated,
- The pilot failed to maintain flying speed,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- Complete engine failure of the right engine,
- Right side of right engine cowling seals destroyed,
- Battery not installed in aircraft.
Final Report:

Crash of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-R in Atlanta

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1980 at 0456 LT
Type of aircraft:
Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle
Operator:
Registration:
N905MW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
San Jose - Wilmington - Atlanta
MSN:
95
YOM:
1961
Location:
Atlanta-Hartsfield-Jackson
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
9941
Captain / Total hours on type:
1239.00
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a night cargo flight from San Jose, California, to Atlanta with intermediate stop in Wilmington, Ohio. On approach, the airplane became unstable and rolled left and right. Despite the situation, the crew decided to continue the approach to runway 26 when the airplane landed hard. Upon touchdown, the left main gear collapsed. The airplane rolled for about 4,526 feet then veered off runway to the left and came to rest 250 feet further in a grassy area. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Hard landing and subsequent failure of the left main gear after the crew failed to follow approved procedures. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Poorly planned approach,
- Vortex turbulences,
- Fast from LOM to airport,
- Closed gap behind a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar that just landed on same runway.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed 18-56-23 LodeStar in Brunswick

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1979 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 18 LodeStar
Operator:
Wiregrass Aviation
Registration:
N33LM
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Rockmart - Brunswick
MSN:
2341
YOM:
1943
Location:
Brunswick-Golden Isles (Glynco Jetport)
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
11500
Captain / Total hours on type:
85.00
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Brunswick-Glynco Jetport Airport, the twin engine airplane bounced. The gear collapsed and the airplane went out of control and came to rest on its belly. All three occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Ground loop/swerve and subsequent gear collapsed upon landing due to improper recovery from bounced landing and improper operation of brakes and flight controls. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Overload failure,
- Pilot-in-command previously held commercial mel and agricultural operator certificates.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air near Preston: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1979 at 2000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 65 Queen Air
Operator:
Thomas J. Rose
Registration:
N111WP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
LC-132
YOM:
1962
Location:
Preston
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
333
Circumstances:
While in normal cruise, one of the engine failed due to low compression. The pilot reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed near Preston. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. A load of marijuana and drugs was found on board the aircraft that was stolen.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate maintenance and inspection on part of the maintenance personnel,
- Low compression,
- Stolen aircraft,
- Illegal flight,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Complete engine failure.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed 18 LodeStar in Lincolnton

Date & Time: Apr 12, 1979 at 0645 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 18 LodeStar
Operator:
McCollum Aviation
Registration:
N250W
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2025
YOM:
1940
Location:
Lincolnton-Prater Ranch
Georgia
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:
During the takeoff roll, the crew decided to abandon the takeoff procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the twin engine airplane overran, struck trees and crashed in flames. Both occupants were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. A load of 2,000 lbs of marijuana was found on board.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees after an aborted takeoff because the crew delayed action in aborting takeoff.
Final Report:

Crash of a Percival P.66 Pembroke in Sylvester

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Percival P.66 Pembroke
Operator:
Registration:
N51951
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
20
YOM:
1955
Location:
Sylvester
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Sole on board, the pilot was completing a drug smuggling flight from Colombia, originally to Valdosta, Georgia. The aircraft was carrying a load of 2,000 lbs of marijuana and supposed to land at Valdosta Airport. For unknown reasons, the runway lights could not be activated so the pilot diverted to Sylvester Airport where the visibility was about half a mile in fog. After landing, the twin engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. The pilot deliberately burnt the aircraft after accident.
Final Report:
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