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For sale by U.S. Department of Commerce, CLEARINGHOUSE for Federal Scientific and Technical Information, Springfield, Va., 22151. Annual subscription price $20.00 Domestic; $25.00 Foreign;
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FOREWORD
The National Transportation Safety Board, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5 (b) (1) of the Department of Transportation Act of October 15, 1966, has determined the probable causes of the accidents reported herein.
The publication, containing reports of U. S. Civil aircraft accidents, in brief format, is issued monthly and includes those accidents analyzed and processed during the preceding month.
The reports are reproduced directly from the coded record on magnetic tape by electronic data processing equipment. Due to .spacing limitations a number of abbreviations are used. For the benefit of those readers not familiar with these abbreviations an interpretation of their meaning is included along with explanatory notes on the following pages.
The cause factor, accident types, operational phases, and kinds of flying, contained in this report have been tabulated for your convenience.
Collisions between aircraft are treated as one accident. A complete analysis and coding is done on each aircraft involved in collisions. This produces two aircraft accident records, one for each aircraft involved in the collision. Consequently, when compiling information on accidents involving collisions between aircraft, the number of accident records will exceed the number of accidents. The injury and cause/related factor tables show the number of accidents. All other analytic tables show both records and accidents.
The Briefs of accidents contain the essential items of information which fulfill the requirements of the majority of persons using these reports. However, for those having a need for more detailed information, the original factual reports on each accident are on file in the Washington Office of the National Transportation Safety Board. Upon request, these reports will be reproduced commercially at an average cost of 15¢ per page for printed matter and 75¢ per page for photographs, plus postage. (Minimum Charge $1.00).
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NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD Office of Executive Director
Accident Inquiry Section Washington, D. C. 20591
December, 1968
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Foreword...................................................... i·
Table of Contents............................................. ii
Explanatory Notes............................................. ·iii
Abbreviations................................................. iv
U. S. General Aviation
Statistical Tables
Type of Aircraft vs Conditions of Light ................. .
Kind of Flying by Pilot Certificate ..................... .
Kind of Flying by Injury Index ........ · .....•..............
Type of Accident (First) by Injury Index ................ .
Type of Accident (First) by Aircraft Damage ............. .
Type of Accident (First) by Pilot Certificate ........... .
Phase of Operation (First) by Injury Index .............. .
Injuries - All Accidents ...............•.................
Injuries - Small Fixed Wing Aircraft .................... .
Injuries - Rotorcraft ................................... .
Injuries - Large Fixed Wing Aircraft:··· ................ .
Injuries --Instructional Flying ......................... .
Injuries - Pleasure Flying .............................. .
Injuries - Business Flying .............................. .
Injuries - Corporate/Executive Flying ................... .
Injuries - Aerial Application ........................... .
Injuries - Air Taxi-Passenger/Cargo ..................... .
Injuries - Overshoot .................................... .
Injuries - Undershoot ................................... .
Injuries - Collision with Objects ....................... .
Injuries - Stall/Spin/Spira_l ...... .- ..................... .
Cause and Related Factors ............................... .
I
II
IV
VI
VIII
x XII
XIV
xv
XVI
XVII
XVIII
XIX
xx XXI
XXII
XXIII
1.'XIV
xxv XXVI
XX VII
XXVIII
Briefs of Accidents ...................................... 1367-1573
U. S. Air Carriers
. Statistical Tables
Injuries - All Accidents ................................ .
Cause and Related Factors ............................... .
Briefs of Accidents ..................................... .
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I
II
17-21
EXPLANATORY NOTES
Type of Accident:
The type of accident relates to the circumstances involved in the accident. Briefly, it indicates what happened.
Phase of Qperation:
The phase of operation relates to the particular segment of the flight or operation during which the circumstances of the accident occur. In other words, where in the flight the circumstances took place.
First and Second T;ype of Accident:
Two separate types may be coded in any one accident. The selection of first and second type is made in relation to the sequence of occurrence.
In those occurrences wherein more than two types or circumstances are involved, the selection of types is made considering the circumstances which may be of the greatest value from the standpoint of safety study. In such cases the two types selected are coded as first and second according to .sequence of occurrence.
A secondary type is not normally used when the occurrence is the inevitable result of a prior occurrence resulting in the loss of control. Generally this pertains to collisions with ground or objects.
First and Second Phase of Operation:
The phase of operation is directly related to the type of accident. When more than one tYIJe is coded for an accident, each type will have a corresponding phase. In other words, the first phase of operation will be that phase of flight in which the first tyiJe or circumstance occurred. In the event that the first and second type both occur -in one operational phase, the same phas~ is coded twice.
Cause and Related Factors
In determining the probable cause of an accident, all facts, conditions and circumstances are considered. For statistical purposes, where two or more causes exist in an accident, each is recorded and no attempt is made to establish a primary cause. Therefore, in the Cause and Related Factor Table, the figures shown in the columns dealing with Cause will exceed the total number of accidents. The term Factor iSll'S'ed, in general, to reflect those elements of an accident which further explain or supplement the probable Qause(s). This provision was incorporated in the coding system to increase its flexibility and to provide a means for collecting essential items of information which could not be readily categorized elsewhere in.the system.
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ABBREVIATIONS
AERIAL ADVERTISE AERIAL APPLIC AIR SHOW/RACING AIR TAXI - CARGO AIR TAXI - PASSG ASSOC FIRE CTL CARGO NS-D CARGO NS-I CARGO S-D CARGO S-I CONSTRUCTION CORP/EXEC CR-CTR CARGO - D CTR CARGO - I CTR PASSG - D CTR PASSG - I MAPPING/PHOTO MIL/CTR CARGO . MIL/CTR CARGO D MIL/ CTR CARGO I MIL/CTR PASSG MIL/CTR PASSG D MIL/CTR PASSG I NS CTR CARGO NS CTR PASSG OT-OTHER PUBLIC PARAJUMP PASSG NS-D PASSG NS-I PASSG S-D PASSG S-I PX-SCHED CARGO SRV SCHED PASSG SRV TIME WBP FSP
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED IN BRIEFS
MEANING
AERIAL ADVERTISING AERIAL APPLICATION AIR SHOW I AIR RAC ING . AIR TAXI- CARGO OPERATIONS AIR TAXI - PASSENGER OPERATIONS ASSOCIATED FIRE CCNTROL ACTIVITIES NONSCHEDULED/CHARTER REVENUE CARGO - DOMESTIC NONSCHEDULED/CHARTER REVENUE CARGO - INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULED DOMESTIC CARGO SERVICE SCHEDULED INTERNATIONAL CARGO SERVICE CONSTRUCTION.WORK CORPORATE/EXECUTIVE CREW CONTRACT CHARTER - CARGO - DOMESTIC CONTRACT CHARTER - CARGO - INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT CHARTER - PASSENGER - DOMESTIC CONTRACT CHARTER - PASSENGER - INTERNATIONAL AERIAL MAPPING PHOTOGRAPHY MILITARY CONTRACT - CARGO MILITARY CONTRACT - CARGO - DOMESTIC MILITARY CONTRACT - CARGO - INTERNATIONAL MILITARY CONTRACT - PASSENGER MILITARY CONTRACT - PASSENGER - DOMESTIC MILITARY CONTRACT - PASSENGER - INTERNATIONAL NONSCHEDULED/CHARTER REVENUE CARGO - INTRA-STATE CARRIER NONSCHEDULED/CHARTER REVENUE PASSENGER-INTRA-STATE CARRIER OTHER AIRCRAFT AND GROUND ALL OTHER PUBLIC FLYING PARACHUTE JUMP NONSCHEDULED/CHARTER REVENUE PASSENGER - DOMESTIC NONSCHEDULED/CHARTER REVENUE PASSENGER - INTERNATIONAL SCHEDULED DOMESTIC PASSENGER SERVICE SCHEDULED INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER SERVICE PASSENGER SCHEDULED CARGO SERVICE SCHEDULED PASSENGER SERVICE LOCAL STANTIARD TIME OF ACCIDENT WEATHER BUREAU PERSONNEL FLIGHT SERVICE PERSONNEL
- iv -
u. s.
GENERAL AVIATION
SECTION
TYPE OF AIRCRAFT
FIXED-IHNG
ROTORCRAFT
GLIDER
BALLOON
BLIMP
DIRIGIBLE
ROCKET
CO.NV ERTi PLANE
GYROPLANE
OTHER
RECORDS
ACCIDENTS
ANALYTIC TABLE
TYPE OF AIRCRAFT AND CONDITIONS OF LIGHT CONDITIONS OF LIGHT
RECORDS ACCIDENTS
2 556 51 94 3 707 701
18 21 21
2
2 577 52 96 731
2 573 50 96 725
PAGE
KIND OF FLYING
INSTRUCTIONAL
DUAL
SOLO
CHECK
TRAINING
NONCOMMERCIAL
PLEASURE
PRACTICE
BUSINESS
CORPORATE/EXECUTIVE
AERIAL- SURVEY
COMPANY FLIGHT
OTHER
COMMERCIAL
AERIAL APPLICATION
ASSOCIATED CROP CONTROL ACTIV
FIRE CONTROL
ASSOCIATED FIRE CONTROL ACTIV
AERIAL MAPPING/PHOTOGRAPHY
AERIAL ADVERTISING
POWER AND PIPELINE PATROL
FISH SPOTTING
AIR TAXI-PASSENGER OPERATIONS
AIR TAXI-CARGO OPERATIONS
CONSTRUCTION WORK
SCHEDULED PASSENGER SERVICE
SCHEDULED CARGO SERVICE
NONSCHEDULED/CHARTER REVENUE
NONSCHEDULED/CHARTER REVENUE
MILITARY CONTRACT-PASSENGER
MILITARY CONTRACT-CARGO
CONTRACT/CHARTER-CARGO-OOMEST
CONTRACT/CHAAtER-PASSENGER-00
CONTRACT/CHARTER-CARGO-INTERN
CONTRACT/CHARTER-PASSENGER-IN
OTHER
UNK/NR
ANALYTIC TABLE
KIND OF FLYING BY PILOT CERTIFICATE
PILOT CERTIFICATE
4 29
37
81 3
16 234 51 16
4 52 32 13 3
6 4
13
13 4 15 4
PAGE 11
RECORDS
37
37
85
329
11
105
15
4
18
2
36
ACCIDENTS
37
37
84
328
11
105
15
4
18
36
KIND OF FLYING
MISCELLANEOUS
EXPERIHENTATI ON
TEST
DEMONSTRATION
FERRY
SEARCH AND RESCUE
AIR SHOW/AIR RACING
PARACHUTE JUMP
PARACHUTE JUHP IN CONNECtlON
TOWING GLIDERS
SEEDING CLOUDS
HUNTING
POLICE PATROL
All OTHER PUBLIC FLYING
OTHER
UNK/NR
RECORDS
ACCIDENTS
ANALYTIC TABLE
KIND OF FLYING BY PILOT CERTIFICATE
PILOT CERTIFICATE
RECORDS ACCIDE.NTS
3
3 4
8 12 12
139 306 146 16 100 16 6 2 731
138 304 146 16 100 16 6 725
PAGE 111
ANALYTIC TABLE
KIND OF FLYING BY INJURY INDEX INJURY INDEX
c, " o.;::, o~ «-..._,. ~' ~ o~
KIND OF FLYING «,. c,«- ~' ~ RECORDS ACCIDENTS
INSTRUCTIONAL
DUAL 4 4 6 23 37 37
SOLO 34 37 37
CHECK
TRAINING 74 85 84
NONCOMMERCIAL
PLEASURE 46 56 220 329 328
PRACTICE 9 11 11
BUSINESS 13 4 10 78 105 105
CORPORATE/EXECUTIVE 10 15 15
AERIAL SURVEY
COMPANY FLIGHT
OTHER
COMMERCIAL
AERIAL APPLICATION 4 4
ASSOCIATED CROP CONTROL ACTIV 4 12 18 18
FIRE CONTROL
ASSOCIATED fl RE CONTROL ACTIV
AERIAL MAPPING/PHOTOGRAPHY
AERIAL ADVERTISING
POWER AND PIPELINE PATROL
FISH SPOTTING
AIR TAXI-PASSENGER OPERATIONS 4 5 22 36 36
AIR TAXI-CARGO OPERATIONS
CONSTRUCTION ~ORK
SCHEDULED PAS'SENGER SERVICE
SCHEDULED CARGO SERVICE
NONSCHEDULED/CHARTER REVENUE
NONSCHEDULED/CHARTER REVENUE
MILITARY CONTRACT-PASSENGER
KIL IT ARY CONTRACT-CARGO
CONTRACT/CHARTER-CARGO-DOMEST
CONTRACT/CHARTER-PASSENGER-DO 2
CONTRACT/CHARTER-CARGO-INTERN
CONTRACT/CHARTER-PASSENGER-IN
OTHER
UNK/NR
PAGE IV
ANALYTIC TABLE
KIND OF FLYING BY INJURY INDEX
INJURY INDEX
KIND OF FLYING RECORDS ACCIDENTS
Ml SCELLANEOUS
EXPERIMENTATION
TEST
DEMONSTRATION
FERRY 10 12 12
SEARCH AND RESCUc
AIR SHOW/AIR RACING
PARACHUTE JUMP
PARACHUTE JUMP IN CONNECTION
TOWING GLIDERS
SEEDING CLOUDS
HUNTING
POLICE PATROL
ALL OTHER PUBLIC FLYING
OTHER
UNKINR
RECORDS 82 29 99 521 731
ACCIDENTS 78 29 99 519 725
PAGE V
ANALYTIC TABLE
FIRST TYPE OF ACCIDENT BY INJURY INDEX INJURY INDEX
c, " o..:;;, ~ ~
FIRST A..~ ~' ~o ~ TYPE OF ACCIDENT '<.~ c,~ ~' ~o RECORDS ACCIDENTS
GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE 4 B2 B6 B6
DRAGGED WINGTIP, POD, OR FLOA
WHEELS-UP LANDING 57 57 57
WHEELS-DOWN LANDING IN WATER
GEAR COLLAPSED 27 2B 2B
GEAR RETRACTED 19 19 19
HARD LANDING 3 56 60 60
NOSE OVER/DOWN 3 16 19 19
ROLL OVER
OVERSHOOT 3 4 30 37 37
UNDERSHOOT 1 20 29 29
COLLISION BETWEEN AIRCRAFT
BOTH IN FLIGHT 6 4 10
ONE AIRBORNE
BOTH ON GROUND 2
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER
CONTROLLED 3 22 22
l)NCONTROLLED 12 3 16 16
COLLIDED WITH
WIRES/POLES 10 17 17
TREES 6 1 20 20
RESIDENCE IS
BUILDING/S
FENCE, FENCEPOSTS 9 9
ELECTRONIC TOWERS
RUNWAY OR APPROACH LIGHTS
AIRPORT HALAR D 4 4 4
ANIMALS
CROP
FLAGMAN LOADER
DITCHES 1
SNOWBANK
PARKED AIRCRAFT 15 16 16
AUTOMOBILE 4 4 4
DIRT BANK 3 4 4
OBJECT 4 24 28 28
BIRD STRIKE
PAGE VI
ANALYTIC TABLE
FIRST TY·PE OF ACCIDENT BY INJURY INDEX INJURY INDEX
FIRST TYPE OF ACCIDENT
STALL
SPIN
SPIRAL
MUSH
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
IN FLIGHT
ON GROUND
AIRFRAME FAILURE
IN FLIGHT
ON GROUND
ENGINE TEARAWAY
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION
PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE
PROPELLER
TAIL ROTOR
HAIN ROTOR
PROPELLER/ ROTOR ·Ace 1 DENT TO P
JET INTAKE/EXHAUST ACCIDENT T
PROPELLER/JEY/ROTOR BLAST
TURBULENCE
HAIL DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT
LIGHTNING STRIKE
EVASIVE MANEUVER
UNCONTROLLED ALTITUDE DEVIATI
DITCHING
MISSING AIRCRAFT, NOT RECOVER
MISCELLANEOUS/OTHER
UNDETERMINED
RECORDS
ACCIDENTS
.::, c, 'I"" o o'+- ((,..
" ((,..<+-" ,~ o~ (c,'l" c, ~ ~
6 3 4
4
10 13
14 10 35 81
4
82 29 99 521
18 29 99 519
PAGE VII
RECORDS ACCIDENTS
14 14
6
26 26
10 10
140 140
4 4
4 4
731
725
ANALYTIC TABLE
FIRST TYPE OF ACCIDENT BY AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
Fl RST TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE
DRAGGED WINGTIP, POD, OR FLOA
WHEELS-UP LANDING
WHEELS-DOWN LANDING IN WATER
GEAR COLLAPSED
GEAR RETRACTED
HARO LANDING
NOSE OVER/DOWN
ROLL OVER
OVERSHOOT
UNDERSHOOT
COLLISION BETWEEN AIRCRAFT
BOTH IN FLIGHT
ONE AIRBORNE
BOTH ON GROUND
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER
CONTROLLED
UNCONTROLLED
COLLIDED WITH
WIRES/POLES
TREES
RESIOENCE/S
BUILDING/S
FENCE, FENCEPOSTS
ELECTRONIC TOWERS
RUNWAY OR APPROACH LIGHTS
AIRPORT HAZARD
ANIMALS
CROP
FLAGMAN LOADER
DITCHES
SNOWBANK
PARKED AIRCRAFT
AUTOMOBILE
DIRT BANK
OBJECT
BIRD STRIKE
AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
65
56
27
19
60
19
4 33
24
4
12 10
14
1 10
12
7
4
15
4
4
27
PAGE VI II
RECORDS ACCIDENTS
66 66
57 57
26 28
19 19
60 60
19 19
37 37
29 29
10
22 22
16 16
17 17
20 20
9 9
4 4
16 16
4 4
4 4
26 26
ANALYTIC TABLE
FIRST TYPE OF ACCIDENT BY AIRCRAFT DAMAGE AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
"' ~ ,,'I-~ ~
Fl RST ,'+-o ~'I- o'+- ~ ~'> "~. # o~
TYPE OF ACCIDENT <) c; ~ ~ RECORDS ACCIDENTS
STALL 10 4 14 14
SPIN 4
SPIRAL
HUSH 6 20 26 26
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
IN FLIGHT 3
ON GROUND
AIRFRAME FAILURE
IN FLIGHT 2 10 10
ON GROUND
ENGINE TEARAWAY
ENGINE FAILUR.E OR MALFUNCTION 27 113 140 140
PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE
PROPELLER 6 7
TAIL ROTOR 4
HAIN ROTOR 2
PROPELLER/ROTOR ACCIDENT TO P
JET INTAKE/EXHAUST ACCIDENT T
PROPELLER/JET/ROTOR BLAST
TURBULENCE 4 4 4
HAIL DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT
LIGHTNING STRIKE
EVASIVE MANEUVER
UNCONTROLLED ALTITUDE DEViAT I
DITCHING
HISSING AIRCRAFT, NOT RECOVER
MISCELLANEOUS/OTHER 4 4
UNDETERMINED
RECORDS 130 599 731
ACCIDENTS 128 598 725
PAGE IX
Fl RST TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE
DRAGGED WINGTIP, POD, OR FLOA
WHEELS-UP LANDING
WHEELS-DOWN LANDING IN WATER
GEAR COLLAPSED
GEAR ~ETRACTED
HARO LANDING
NOSE OVER/DOWN
ROLL OVER
OVERSHOOT
UNDERSHOOT
COLLISION BETWEEN AIRCRAFT
BOTH IN FLIGHT
ONE AIRBORNE
BOTH ON GROUND
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER
CONTROLLED
UNCONTROLLED
COLLIDED WITH
WIRES/POLES
TREES
RESIDENCE/S
BUILDING/S
FENCE, FENCEPOSTS
ELECTRONIC TOWERS
RUNWAY OR APPROACH LIGHTS
AIRPORT HAZARD
ANIMALS
CROP
FLAGMAN LOADE.R
DITCHES
SNOWBANK
PARKED AIRCRAFT
AUTOMOBILE
DIRT BANK
OBJECT
BIRD STRIKE
ANALYTIC TABLE
FIRST TYPE OF ACCIDENT BY PILOT CERTIFICATE
PILOT CERTIFICATE
36 32
26 17 10
12 6
4 6
24 24
9 5
11 20 4
7 10 7 3
5
8 4
11
10 4
4 4
4
6
16
PAGE X
RECORDS
86
57
28
19
60
19
37
29
10
22
16
17
20
9
4
16
4
4
28
ACCIDENTS
86
57
28
19
6Q
19
37
29
22
16
17
20
4
16
4
4
28
FIRST T Y P E 0 F A CC I DE NT
STALL
SPIN
SPIRAL
MUSH
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
IN FLIGHT
ON GROUND
AIRFRAME FA(LURE
IN FLIGHT
ON GROUND
!=NGINE TEARAWAY
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION
PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE
PROPELLER
TAIL ROTOR
MAIN ROTOR
PROPELLER/ROTOR ACCIDENT to P
JET INTAKE/EXHAUST ACCIDENT T
PROPELLER/JET/ROTOR BLAST
TURBULENCE
HAIL DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT
LIGHTNING STRIKE
EVASIVE MANE~VER
UNCONTROLLED ALTITUDE DE~IATI
DITCHING
MISSING AIRCRAFT, NOT RECOVER
MISCELLANEOUS/OTHER
UNDETERMINED
RECORDS
ACCIDENTS
ANALYTIC TABLE
F I R ST T Y P·E 0 F AC CI D E N T B Y P IL 0 T C E RT I F I CA TE
PILOT CERTIFICATE
RECORDS ACCIDENTS
14 14
4 6
3 12 26 26
3
3 10 10
19 62 27 4 24 140 140
4
3
3 3
4 4
3 4 4
139 306 146 16 100 16 6 731
138 304 146 16 100 16 6 725
PAGE XI
ANALYTIC TABLE
FIRST PHASE OF OPERATION BY INJURY INDEX
FIRST OPERATIONAL PHASE
.ill.!.!£. STARTING ENGINE/S
IDLING ENGINE/S
ENGINE RUNUP
IDLING ROTORS
PARKED-ENGINES NOT OPERAT!NG
OTHER
~ TO TAKEOFF
FROH LANDI NG
OTHER
GROUND TAXI TO TAKEOFF
GROUND TAXI FROM LANDING
GROUND TAXI, OTHER
AERIAL TAXI TO TAKEOFF
AERIAL TAXI TO/FROH LANDING
AERIAL TAXI, OTHER
~ RUN
INITIAL CLIMB
VERTICAL
RUNNING
ABORTED
ABORTED
ABORTED
OTHER
INF LIGHT
CLIMB TO CRUISE
NORMAL CRUISE
DESCENDING
HOLDING
HOVERING
POWER-ON DESCENT
AUTOROTATIVE DESCENT
ACROBATICS
BUZZING
UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
6
27
2
11
INJURY INDEX
3 16
2 21
13
4 24
7 16 46
3
5
17 4B
4
3
3
PAGE XII
RECORDS ACCIDENTS
19 19
23 23
14 14
2B 2B
75 75
11 11
97 97
6 6
4 4
4 4
15 15
ANALYTIC TABLE
FIRST PHASE OF OPERATION BY INJURY INDEX
FIRST OPERATIONAL PHASE
EMERGENCY DESCENT
LOW PASS
OTHER
EN ROUTE TO TREAT CROP
EN ROUTE TO RELOADINS AREA
SURVEY FIELD/AREA
STARTING SWATH RUN
SWATH RUN
FLAREOUT FOR SWATH RUN
PULLUP FROM SWATH RUN
PROCEDURE TURNAROUND
CLEANUP SWATH
MANEUVER TO AVOID OBSTRUCTION
RETURN TO STRIP
~
TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING
FINAL APPROACH
INITIAL APPROACH
FINAL APPROACH
LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
ROLL
ROLL-ON/RUN-ON
POWER-ON LANDING
POWER-OFF AUTOROTATIVE LANDIN
GO-AROUND
HISSED APPROACH
OTHER
UNK/NR
RECORDS
ACCIDENTS
INJURY INDEX
3
6
3
11 10 26
11 162
3 117
3 ll
B2 29 99 521
76 29 99 519
PAGE XI II
RECORDS ACCIDENTS
lO 10
14 14
51 47
175 175
122 121
21 21
731
725
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS All ACCIDENTS COVERED BY THIS REPORT
U. S. GENERAL AVIATION
1967
DOCKET NOS. 2-0951 THRU 2-1075 AND 3-4101 THRU 3-4700
FATAL -------
PILOT 78 COPILOT 4 DUAL STUDENT 2 CHECK PILOT FUGHT ENGINEER NAVIGATOR CABIN ATTENDANT EXIRA CREW PASSENGERS 93
TOTAL 177
OTHER-AIRCRAFT OTHER-GROUND
GRAND TOTAL 177
INVOLVES INVOLVES
725 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 78 FATAL ACCIDENTS
SERIOUS MINOR NONE UNKNOWN
--------- ------- ---------26 83 544
] 14 4 3 30
1 3 28 74 546
60 160 1137 ABOARD
4
60 160 1141
PAGE XIV
TOTAL
---------731
19 39
4 741
1534
4
1538
FATAL ------
PILOT 74 COPILOT 4 DUAL STUDENT 2 CHECK PILOT FLIGHT ENGINEER NAVIGATOR CABIN ATTENDANT EXTRA CREW PASSENGER5 BB
TOTAL 168
OTHER-AIRCRAFT OTHER-GROUND
GRANO TOTAL 168
INVOLVES INVOLVES
701 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 74 FATAL ACCIDENTS
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS SMALL FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT
U. S. GENERAL AVIATION
1967
SERIOUS MINOR NONE UNKNOWN -------- ------- --------
21 BO 5l2 l 13 4 3 29
1 2 25 73 540
52 156 1116
4
52 156 1120
PAGE XV
TOTAL ----~---
707 18 38
3 726
ABOARD 1492
4
1496
FATAL ------
PILOlr 4 COPILOT DUAL STUDENT CHECK PILOT FLIGHT ENGINEER NAVIGATOR CABIN ATTENDANT EXTRt1 CREW PASSENGERS 5
TOTAL 9
OTHER-AIRCRAFT OTHER-GROUND
GRAND TOTAL 9
INVOLVES INVOLVES
22 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 4 FATAL ACCIDENTS
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS ROTORCRAFT
U. S. GENERAL AVIATION
1967
SERIOUS MINOR NONE ----- -------
5 3 10
3 l 4
8 4 14
8 4 14
PAGE XVI
UNKNOWN TOTAL ----- -------
22
13
ABOARD 35
35
PILOT COPILOT DUAL STUDENT CHECK P !LOT FLIGHT E~GINEER NAVIGATOR CABIN ATTENDANT EXTRA CREW PASSENGERS
TOTAL
OTHER-Al RCR AFT OTHER-GROUND
GRANO TOTAL
FATAL
INVOLVES INVOLVES
2 TOTAL ACCIDENTS NO FATAL ACCIDENTS
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS LARGE FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT
U. S. GENERAL AVIATION
SERIOUS
1967
MINOR NONE
PAGE XVII
2 l l
l 2
1
1
UNKNOWN
ABOARD
TOTAL
2 l 1
1 2
1
1
FATAL ------
PILOT b
COPILOT DUAL STUDENT 2 CHECK PILOT FLIGHT ENGINEER NAVIGATOR CABIN UTENDANT EXTRA CREW PASSENGERS
TOTAL 8
* OTHER-AIRCRAFT 3 OTHER-GROUND
GRAND TOTAL 11
INVOLVES INVOLVES
157 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 6 FATAL ACCIDENTS
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS KIND OF FL YING
INSTRUCTIONAL U. S. GENERAL AVIATION
1967
SERIOUS MINOR NONE --------- -------
4 15 134
4 3 28
l 11
9 18 173
l 2
10 18 175
UNKNOWN ---------
* INJURIES CARRIED OPPOSITE 'OTHER-AIRCRAFT' ARE INJURIES OCCURRING IN AIRCRAFT THAT ARE NOT PART OF THIS SUBJECT TABULATION, BUT WERE PART Of THE TOTAL INJURIES INVOLVED IN COLLISIONS BETWEEN AIRCRAFT.
PAGE XVIII
TOTAL ---------
159
37
12
ABOARD 208
6
214
FATAL -------.
PILOT H COPILOT 3 DUAL STUDENT CHECK PILOT FLIGHT ENGfNEER NAVIGATOR CABIN ATTENDANT EXTRA CREW PASSENGERS 64
TOT Al 111
* OTHER-AIRCRAFT 2 OTHER-GROUND
GRAND TOTAL 113
INVOLVES INVOLVES
328 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 46 FATAL ACCIDENTS
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS KIND OF Fl YING·
NON-COMMERCIAL - PLEASURE U. S. GENERAL AVIATION
1967
SERIOUS MINOR NONE UNKNOWN --------- ------- ---------
1 46 232 3
18 51 319
25 97 554
1 4
26 91 558
* INJURIES CARRIED OPPOSITE 'OTHER-AIRCRAFT' ARE INJURIES OCCURRING IN AIRCRAFT THAT ARE NOT PART Of THIS SUBJECT TABULATION, BUT WERE PART OF THE TDTAl INJURIES INVOLVED IN COLLISIONS BETWEEN AIRCRAFT.
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TOTAL ---------
329 6
452
ABOARD 181
3 4
794
FATAL -------
PILOl 13 COPILOT DUAL STUDENT CHECK PI LOI FLIGHT ENGINEER NAVIGATOR CABIN ATTENDANT EXTRA CRE"9 PASSENGERS 15
TOTAL 28
* OTHER-AIRCRAFT OTHER-GROUND
GRAND TOTAL 28
INVOLVES INVOLVES
105 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 13 FATAL ACCIDENTS
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS KIND OF FLYING
NON-COMMERCIAL - BUSINESS U. S. GENERAL AVIATION
1967
SERIOUS MINOR NONE UNKNOWN --------- ------- ---------
3 10 79 2
3 5 74
6 15 155
2 2 7
8 17 162
* INJURIES CARRIED OPPOSITE 'OTHER-AIRCRAFT• ARE INJURIES OCCURRING IN AIRCRAFT THAT ARE NOT PART BF THIS SUBJECT TABULATION, BUT WERE PART OF THE TOTAL INJURIE~ INVOLVED IN COLLISIONS BETWEEN AIRCRAFT.
PAGE XX
TOTAL ---------
105 2
97
ABOARD 204
11
215
FATAL -------
PILOT 3 C.OPILOT DUAL STUDENT CHECK PILOT FLIGHT ENGINEER NAVIGATOR CABIN ATTENDANT EXTRA CREW PASSENGERS 1
TOTAL 10
OTHER-AIRCRAFT OTHER-GROUND
GRANO TOTAL 10
INVOLVES INVOLVES
15 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 3 FATAL ACCIDENTS
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS KIND OF Fl YING
NON-COMMERCIAL - CORPORATE/EXECUTIVE U. S. GENERAL AVIATION
1961
SERIOUS MINOR NONE UNKNOWN --------- ------- ---------
12 2
2 26
2 40
2 40
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TOTAL ---------
15 2
35
4BOARO 52
52
FATAL -------
PILOT 4 COPILOT DUAL STUDENT CHECK PILOT FLIGHT ENGINEER NAVIGATOR CABIN ATTENDANT EXTRA CREW PASSENGERS
TOTAL 4
OTHER-AIRCRAFT OTHER-GROUND
GRAND TOTAL 4
INVOLVES INVOLVES
22 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 4 FATAL ACCIDENTS
SERIOUS
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS KIND Of fl YING
AERIAL APPLICATION U. S. GENERAL AVIATION
1967
MINOR NONE ------- -------
2 4 12
3
2 4 15
2 4 15
PAGE :XXII
UNKNOWN TOTAL -------- ---------
22
3
ABOARD 25
25
FATAL ------
PILOT 4 COPILOT l DUAL STUDENT CHECK PILOT FLIGHT ENGINEER NAVIGATOR CABIN ATTENDANT EXTRA CREW PASSENGERS 4
TOTAL 9
* OTHER-AIRCRAFT 3 OTHER-GROUND
GRAND TOTAL 12
INVOLVES INVOLVES
41 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 5 FATAL ACCIDENTS
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS KIND OF FLYING
AIR TAXI - PASSENGER/CARGO U. S. GENERAL AVIATION
1967
SERIOUS MINOR NONE UNKNOWN ------ ------ ---------
4 3 30 1 6
2 2 12 93
1 15 131
1 15 131
* INJURIES CARRIED OPPOSITE 'OTHER-AIRCRAFT' ARE INJURIES OCCURRING IN AIRCRAFT THAT ARE NOT PART OF THIS SUBJECT TABULATION. BUT WERE PART Of THE TOTAL INJURIES INVOLVED IN COLLISIONS BETWEEN AIRCRAFT.
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TOTAL ---------
41 8
2 111
ABOARD 162
3
165
FATAL -------
PILOT 3 COPILOT DUAL STUDENT CHECK PILOT FLIGHT ENGINEER NAVIGATOR CABIN ATTENDANT EXTRA CREW PASSENGERS 6
TOTAL 9
OTHER-AIRCRAFT OTHER-GROUND
GRAND TOTAL 9
INVOLVES INVOLVES
38 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 3 FATAL ACCIDENTS
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS TYPE OF ACC IO ENT
OVERSHOOT U. S. GENERAL AVIATION
1967
SERIOUS MINOR NONE --------- -------
3 32
1
3 31
6 64
6 64
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UNKNOWN TOTAL --------- ---------
38
1
40
ABO ARO 79
79
FATAL ------
PILOT COPILOT DUAL STUDENT CHECK PILOT FLIGHT ENGINEER NAVIGATOR CABIN ATTENDANT EXTRA CREW PASSENGERS
TOTAL
OTHER-AIRCRAFT OTHER-GROUND
GRANO TOTAL
INVOLVES INVOLVES
31 TOTAL ACCIDENTS NO FATAL ACCIDENTS
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS TYPE OF ACCIDENT
UNDERSHOOT U. S. GENERAL AVIATION
1967
SERIOUS MINOR NONE --------- -------
2 6 23
2
l 1 19
3 13 44
3 13 4.4
PAGE xrJ'
UNKNOWN TOTAL --------- ---------
31
2
21
ABOARD 60
60
FATAL -------
PILOT 22 COPILOT DUAL STUDENT 2 CHECK PILOT FLIGHT ENGINEER NAVIGATOR CABIN ATTENDANT EXTRA CREW PASSENGERS 28
TOTAL 52
OTHER-AIRCRAFT OTHER-GROUND
GRAND TOTAL 52
INVOLVES INVOLVES
249 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 22 FATAL ACCIDENTS
SERIOUS
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLISION WITH OBJECTS U. S. GENERAL AVIATION
1967
MINOR NONE --------- -------
10 30 187 3
3 7
2 5 28 191
18 58 390
4
18 58 394
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UNKNOWN TOTAL --------- ---------
249 3
12
2 252
ABOARD 518
4
522
FATAL -------
PILOT 19 COPILOT 3 DUAL STUDENT CHECK PILOT FLIGHT ENGINEER NAVIGATOR CABIN ATTENDANT EXTRA CREW PASSENGERS 23
TOTAL 45
OTHER-AIRCRAFT OTHER-GROUND
GRAND TOTAL 45
INVOLVES INV9LVES
69 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 20 FATAL ACCIDENTS
SER mus
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS TYPE OF ACCIDENT
STAll-SPIN,SPIRAL,MUSH U~ S. GENERAL AVIATION
1967
MINOR NONE --------- -------
6 19 25 l
1 l
1 9 14 26
16 34 53
16 34 53
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UNKNOWN TOTAL --------- ---------
69 4 2
l 12
ABOARD 148
148
CAUSE/FACTOR TABLE
DOCKET NOS. 2-0951 THRU 2-1075 ANO 3-4101 THRU 3-4700 COVERED BY THIS REPORT~ISSUE NO. 10
U. S. GENERAL AVIATION
INVOLVES 725 TOTAL ACCIDENTS INVOLVES 7B FATAL ACCIDENTS
DETAILED CAUSE/FACTOR
•• PILOT ••
PILOT IN COMMAND ATTEMPTED OPERATION W/KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUED INTO KNOWN AREA OF SEVERE TURBULENCE DELAYED ACTION IN ABORTING TAKEOFF DELAYED IN INITIATING GO-AROUND DIVERTED ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT EXCEEDED DESIGN STRESS LIMITS OF AIRCRAFT FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR RETRACTED GEAR PREMATURELY INADVERTENTLY RETRACJED GEAR FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OTHER AIRCRAFT FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED MISJUDGED, SPEED, ALTITUDE OR CLEARANCE FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR RPM FAILED TO USE OR INCORRECTLY USED MISC EQUIPMENT FAILED TO FOLLOW APPROVED PROCEDURES, DIRECTIVES ETC IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT ~ POWERPLANT CONTROLS IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS PREMATURE LIFT OFF IMPROPER LEVEL OFF IMPROPER IFR OPERATION IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURES STARTED ENGINE WITHOUT PROPER ASSISTANCE/EQUIPMENT TAXIED/PARKED WITHOUT PROPER ASSISTANCE FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED SPONTANEOUS-IMPROPER ACTION MISJUDGED DISTANCE, SPEED, AND ALTITUDE MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED MISJUDGED DISTANCE MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE Ml SJUDGED SPEED MISJUDGED SPEED AND CLEARANCE MISJUDGED ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE MISJUDGED ALTITUDE MISJUDGED CLEARANCE IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT SPATIAL DISORIENTATION MISUSED OR FAILED TO USE FLAPS LEFT AIRCRAFT UNATTENDED ENGINE RUNNING FAILED TO MAINTAI~ DIRECTIONAL CONTROL SELECTED wRONG RUNWAY RELATIVE TO EXISTIN~ WIND FAILED TO ABORT TAKEOFF FAILED TO INITIATE GO-AROUND DIRECT ENTRIES
SUBTOTAL
1967
FATAL ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
12 3
17
4
4 5
19
10
122
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12 4
17
2 1 4
4 5
19
1 4
1 6
10
3 6 1 2
9 9
131
NONFATAL ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
3 13
5 15
2 9 7 9
21 2
10 1
25 39
1 1 4 1
21 47 14
B 49
4 7 B
66 23
3 lB lB 42
1 B 3
17 4 6
36 1
19 1 1 2 3
11 22
1 4 2 3
30 5 5
17 1
699
1 3 3
4
4
31
4 16
B 15
2 9 7
13
21 2
10 1
25 39
1 1 5 1
21 47 14
B 49
4 B B
70 23 11 lB lB 43
1 B 3
17 4 6
36 1
19 2 1 2 3
11 22
1 4 5 3
30 5 5
lB 1
730
ALL ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
3 25
B 32
2 9 9 9 4
21 2
10 5
30 5B
1 1 5 3
21 47 17
B 49
5 13
B 76 23
3 24 lB 44
1 B 3
17 4 7
3B 1
19 1 1 3 5
12 22 10 13
2 3
30 5 5
17 1
B21
1 3 4
4
11
3
40
4 2B 12 32
2 9 9
14 4
21 2
10 5
30 5B
1 1 6 5
21 47 17
B 49
5 14
B BO 23 14 24 19 45
1 B 3
17 4 7
39 1
19 2 1 3 5
12 22 10 13
5 3
30 5 5
lB 1
B61
COPILOT (CONTINUED)
COPILOT INAllEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE FAILED TO INITIATE GO-AROUND
SUBTOTAL
DUAL STUDENT CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDIT IONS INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR FAILED TO SEE OTHER AIRCRAFT FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CO~TROLS IMPROPER LEVEL OFF IMPROPER !FR OPERATION INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING SPONTANEOUS-IMPROPER ACTION MISJUDGED DISTANCE, SPEED, AND ALTITUDE MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED MISJUOGEO DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
SUBTOTAL
** PERSONNEL ** FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT INADEQUATE TRAIN ING OF STUDENT
MAINTENANCE, SERVICING, INSPECTION IMPROPER MAINTENANCEIMAINTENANCE PERSONNEL) IMPROPEK MAINTENANCE(OWNER PERSONNEL) IMPROPERLY SERVICED AIRCRAFTIGROUND CREW) INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OTHER
OPERATIONAL SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL WEATHER PERSONNEL
INCORRECT WEATHER FORECAST TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSONNEL
INADEQUATE SPACING OF AIRCRAFT AIRPORT SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE-AIRPORT FACILITIES FAILURE TO NOTIFY OF UNSAFE CONDITION IMPROPER/INAllEQUATE SNOW REMOVAL IMPROPER OPERATION OF FACILITIES
AIRWAYS FACILITIES PERSONNEL FAILURE TO ISSUE NOTAM
PRODUCT ION-DES I GN SUBSTANDARD QUALITY CONTROL INCORRECT FACTORY INSTALLATION PuOR/INADEQUATE DESIGN
MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL PILOT OF OTHER AIRCRAFT GROUND SIGNALMAN PASSENGER DRIVER OF VEHICLE
THIRD PILOT FLIGHT ENGINEER DISPATCHING
SUBTOTAL
** AIRFRAME ** WINGS
SPARS WING ATTACHMENT FITTINGS, BOLTS
FUSELAGE DOORS, DOOR FRAMES WINDSHIELDS, WINDOWS, CANOPIES SEATS
CAUSE/FACTOR TABLE
FATAL ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
10 15
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NONFATAL ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
4 l 2 3 6 l l
25
5 4
29 l
62 13
3
4 l 2 3 6 l l 3 l l l l
25
5 4
4 2 l
34 l
3 6 1 l
3 l
75
ALL Ace !DENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
l 4 l 2 3 6 l l 3 l l l l
26
5 4
4 2
31 l
72 lB
l 4 l 2 3 6 l l 3 l l l l
26
5 4
4 2 l
37 l
90
CAUSE/FACTOR TABLE
AIRFRAME (CONTINUED)
LANDING GEAR MAIN GEM-SHOCK ABSORBING ASSY, STRUTS, ATTACHMENTS, ETC NORMAL RETRACT ION/ EX TENS ION ASSEMBLY EMERGENCY I EX TENS ION ASSEMBLY TAI LWHE EL ASSEMBLIES NOSEWHEEL ASSEMBLIES WHEELS, TIRES, AXLES BRAKING SYSTEM (NORMAL) LANDING GEAR WARNING AND INDICATING COMPONENTS GEAR LOCKING MECHANISM SWITCHES, LEVERS, CRANKING MECHANISM, ETC NOSEWHEEL STEERING
FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES ELEVATOR, ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENTS HORilONTAL STABILllER, ATTACHMENTS
SUBTOTAL
** POWERPLANT ** ENGINE STRUCTURE
CRANKS HAFT MASTER AND CONNECTING RODS CYLINDER ASSEMBLY PISTON, PISTON RINGS VALVE ASSEMBLIES BLUf/ER, IMPELLER ASSEMBLY
IGNITION SYSTEM MAGNETOES SPARK PLUG JG,\JITION HARNESS, SHIELDING
FUEL SYSTEM TANKS LINES AND FITTINGS SELECTOR VALVES PRIMING SYSTEM CARBURETOR PUMPS FUEL INJECTION SYSH:M VENTS, DRAINS, TANK CAPS RAM AIR ASSEMBLY OTHER
LUBRICATING SYSTEM COOLING SYSTEM PROPELLER AND ACCESSOR !ES
!:\LADES HUBS HYD1<.AU LI C PITCH CONTROL ME CHAN I SM OTHER
EXHAUST SYSTEM MUFFLERS GASKETS CLAMPS EXTERNAL SUPERCHARGER
ENGINE ACCESSORIES ENGINE CONTROLS-COCKPIT
THROTTLt:-POWER LEVER ASSEMBLIES PROPELLER GOVERNOR CONTROLS
POWER.PLANT-! NS TRUM ENTS MISCELLANEOUS
POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS REDUCT !UN GEAR ASSEMBLY
GEARS, ACCESSORY DRIVE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY COMBUSTION ASSEMBLY TURBINE ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY DRIVE ASSEMBLY LUllRICAT ING SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM SAFETY SYSTEM IGNITION SYSTEM TORQUEMETER
FATAL ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
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NONFATAL ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
1 21 14
1 11
5 5 1 5
69
2 1 3 3 4 1
1 2 1 1 1 2 1 4
4 2 1 1
21
15
1 25 14
1 13
5 6 7 5 1 3
84
2 1 3 3 4 1
1 3 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 2
4 2 1 1
21
ALL ACC !DENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
1 21 14
1 11
5 5 1 5
73
2 1 3 3 4 1
1 2 2 1 2 3 1 4
22
17
1 25 14
1 13
5 6 7 5 1 3
90
2 1 3 3 4 1
1 3 2 1 2 3 1 4 1 2
5 2 1 1
22
CAUSE/FACTOR TABLE
POWERPLANT (CONTINUED) FAT AL ACCIDENTS NONFATAL ACCIDENTS ALL ACC IOENTS
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
AIR BLEED EXHAUST SYSTEM THRUST REVERSER PROPELLER SYSTEM CONSTANT SPEED DRIVE POWER LEVER PROPELLER LEVER REVERSE THRUST LEVER ENGINE INDICATING EQUIPMENT ENGINE INSTALLATION
SUBTOTAL 68 70 74 76
** SYSTEMS ** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BATTERIES GENERA TORS/ ALT ERNA TORS MOTORS OTHER
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMPS
FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS RUDDER AND RUDDER TAB CONTROL SYSTEM
ANTI-ICING, DE-ICING SYSTEMS CARBURETOR DE-IC ING SYSTEM
AIR CONDITION, HEATING AND PRESSURIZATION OTHER
AUTO PILOT FIRE WARNING SYSTEM FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM OXYGEN SYSTEM OTHER SYSTEMS
SUBTOTAL 12 12
** ROTORCRAFT ** ROTOR ASSEMBLIES
TAIL ROTOR BLADES 4 OTHER 1
TRANSMISSION ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM FREE WHEEL UNIT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS MISCELLANEOUS UNITS AND ASSEMBLIES
DIRECT ENTRIES
SUB TOT AL 11 11
** AIRPORTS/ A I RWAYS/FAC I LIT I ES ** AIRPORT FACILITIES AIRPORT CONDITIONS
WET RUNWAY 6 ICE/SLUSH ON RUNWAY ·l B 1 B 9 SNOW ON RUNWAY 2 6 B 2 6 B UNMARKED OBSTRUCTIONS 4 4 4 ·4 SOFT SHOULDERS (RUNWAY I 3 3 HIGH VEGETATION 3 3 H IODEN HAZARD l 2 POORLY MAINTAINED RUNWAY SURFACE 1 1 SOFT RUNWAY 5 5 ICE/SLUSH ON RAMP/TAXIWAY 2 3 3 SNOW ON RAMP/TAXIWAY 1 1 1 SOFT SHOULDERS (RAMP/TAXIWAY! 1 1 1 POORLY MAINTAINED RAMP/TAXIWAY SURFACE 1 2 2 OTHER 11 12 11 12
AIRWAYS FAC !LIT IES
SUBTOTAL 11 49 60 11 49 60
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CAUSE/FACTOR TABLE
WEATHER (CONTINUED I FATAL ACCIDENTS NONFATAL ACCIDENTS ALL ACC IOENTS
--------------------- --------------------- ---------------------CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
** WEATHER ** LOW CEILING 20 20 15 15 35 35 RAIN 7 7 3 3 10 10 FOG 12 12 13 13 25 25 SNOW 5 5 7 7 12 12 ICING CONDITIONS-INCLUDES SLEET, FREEZING RAIN, ETC 4 4 2 3 6 7 CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO GARB/INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING 9 2 11 9 2 11 UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS 27 32 59 27 33 60 SUDDEN WINDSHIFT l l 2 l l 2 TURBULENCE IN FLIGHT, CLEAR AIR 2 2 2 TURBULENCE, ASSOCIATED W/CLOUDS, THUNDERSTORMS 3 3 4 l 6 7 DOWNDRAFTS, UPDRAFTS 1 6 7 l 7 B LOCAL WHIRLWIND 2 2 2 HIGH TEMPERATURE 3 5 5 OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION l l 1 HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE 3 3 4 THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY 2 4 5
SUB TOTAL 59 61 44 91 135 46 150 196
** TERRAIN ** WET, SOFT GROUND 20 22 20 22 SNOW-COVERED 2 3 2 3 ICY 2 3 2 3 HIGH VEGETATION 3 3 3 3 HIDDEN OBSTRUCTIONS 4 4 4 4 ROUGH/ UNEVEN 4 lB 22 4 lB 22 GLASSY WATER l 1 l l HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS B 11 12 SANDY l l 3 OTHER 2 2 3
SUBTOTAL 16 57 73 16 60 76
** MISCELLANEOUS ** BIRD COLLISION l 1 1 l VORTEX TURBULENCE 2 2 2 2 PROP/JET llLAST l l l l EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID COLLISION 6 6 6 6 UNWUALIFIED PERSON OPERATED AIRCRAFT 3 4 3 4 FOKEIGN MATERIAL AFFECTING NORMAL OPERATIONS 4 4 5 5 UNLJETERMINED 4 4 7 7 DIRECT ENTRIES 4 4 4 4
SUBTOTAL 4 4 25 26 29 30
GRAND TOTAL 151 78 229 1037 265 1302 llBB 343 1531
** MISCELLANEOUS ACTS, CONDITIONS ** IMPROPER OPER/FAILED TO USE CARB HEAT/DE-ICING EQUIP 15 15 15 15 CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE 2 19 21 2 20 22 DISREGARD OF GOOD OPERATING PRACTICE 3 3 3 3 IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 4 6 7 9 GUST LUCKS ENGAGED l l INSTRUMENTS-MISREAD OR FAILED TO READ 1 l 1 l SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED l 1 l 1 NOT ALLIGNEO WITH RUNWAY/INTENDED LANDING AREA 4 4 B 4 4 B UNWARRANTED LOW FLYING 4 3 4 7 7 5 12 INATTENTIVE TO FUEL SUPPLY l 6 l 7 7 l B FLEW INTO BLIND CANYON l l 2 3 2 2 4 POORLY PLANNED APPROACH 1 3 4 l 5 6 MISCALCULATED FUEL CONSUMPTION 3 l 4 3 1 4 STOLEN OR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF AIRCRAFT l 2 3 l 4 5 LANDED ON FOAMED RUNWAY 4 4 4 4 IMPROPERLY SECURED l B l B BOGUS PART l 1 ELECTRICAL FAILURE 8 B
PAGE XXXI I
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS, CONDITIONS ICONTINUEDI
ENG I NE LOADED UP EXPLOSIVE DECOMPRESSION FATIGUE fRACTURE HYDRAULIC FAILURE RPH-UNCONTROLLABL E-OV ERSPE ED WINDSHIELD, DIRTY, FOGGY, ETC-RESTRICTED VISION IMPROPER ALIGNMENT/ADJUSTMENT
CAUSE/FACTOR TABLE
FATAL ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
FAILURE OF TWO OR HORE ENGINES l SEPARATION IN Fl IGHT 9 FIRE IN CABIN/ COCKPIT/ BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT l FIRE IN ENGINE FIRE IN BRAKES/ WHEEL ASSEMBLY/ WHEEL WELL CORRODED/CORROSION INCORRECT TRIM SETTING CONGESTED TRAFFIC-PATTERN OR RAMP 4 4 PI LOT FATIGUE l l FUEL EXHAUST ION 2 FUEL CONTAMINATION-EXCLUSIVE OF WATER IN FUEL ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFIC !ENCY AND JUDGMENT HYPOXIA CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING ICE-CARBURETOR AIRFRAME ICE IMPROPERLY LOADED AIRCRAFT-WEIGHT-AND/OR CG 4 WHITEOUT SUNGLAR E LACK OF LUBRICATION-SPECIFIC PART, NOT SYSTEM OIL EXHAUSTION-ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM Oil CONTAMINATION SIMULATED CONDIT lONS WATER IN FUEL AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER HISSING OVERLOAD FAILURE 4 5 MATERIAL FAILURE 1 FUEL STARVATION 6 IMPROPER CLEARANCE-TOLERANCE FUEL SELECTOR POSITIONED BETWEEN TANKS UNAPPROVED MODIFICATION POOR WELD PREVIOUS DAMAGE LEAK/LEAKAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED RUNWAY CLOSED DOWNWIND CARBON DEPOSITS LANDED IN CONSTRUCTION AREA LOOSE, PART/FITTING BENT BINDING BURNED CHAFFED DETERIORATED IMPROPERLY INSTALLED JAMMED OBSTRUCTED OUT OF BALANCE OVERHEATED PRESSURE TOO LOH PRESSURE, NONE STICKING VIBRATION, EXCESSIVE
DIRECT ENTRY CAUSES
ROTORCFT-TAILROTOR ASSY FAILURE.UNDETERMINED CAUSE ROTURCFT-CLUTCH SL lPPAGE DUE GLAZED FRICTION SHOES MISC-PARACHUTE OPENED IN ACFT,PULLED CHUTIST OUT. MISC-DEER RAN IN PATH OF ACFT.
PAGE XXXI I I
NONFATAL ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
l 1 5 1 l l 5
1 1 9 9 l l l 3 1 l 2 3 1 l 2 2
24 24 3 3
19 19 5 3 8 1 4 5 l l
6 4 5 l l 1 l 4 9
11 11 10 10
1 l 7 169 176
32 3 35 24 24
5 5 3 3 1 1
13 8 21 4 2 6
6 6 1 l 9 9
2 2 2 2
l 2 2 l
1 l 1 l 1 1 9 9 1 2
l l l
1 1 1 l 3 B
ALL ACC !DENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
1 1
10 10 l 1
1 l 5
2 2 18 18
l 2 l 3 l 1 2 4 l 1 6 6 l 1
26 26 3 3 9 9 1 1
1 19 19
5 8 2 10 1 1
7 7 4 l 5 2 2 l 1 4 9
12 12 15 15
1 l B 173 181
33 3 36 30 30
5 5 5 5 l 2 1 l
13 B 21 4 2 6
6 6 1 l
11 11 2 2 2 2 l 2 2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1 1 l 1 9 9 l 2
1 l l
l 1 1 1 3 8
CAUSE/FACTOR TABLE
DIRECT ENTRY CAUSES ICONTINUEDI
PILOT-DID NOT USE LOG LIGHT FOR NIGHT TAXI. Ml SC-UPPER ENG COWL CAME LOOSE, SE PARA TED. MISC-CONTROL LOSS DUE TO SEAT SLIDING BACK.
DIRECT ENTRY CAUSES ARE CARRIED UNDER THEIR APPROPRIATE CAUSAL CATEGORIES AND ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOTALS
PAGE XXXIV
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
.NATIONAL. U.Al\ISPORTAHON SAFETY BOARD
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WASHINGTON D. Cd 20591
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
1967
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S HIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
2-0951 5/1/67 FLUSHING1NV PIPER PA-26 CR- l 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 31, UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE. TIME - 1620 N-5636111
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT BOTH ON GROUND
PROBABL ~ CAUSE
PX- 2· 0 0 BUSINESS OT- 0 2 9
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAJLED TO FOLLl]W.. A,PROVEP PROCEDUR~.S.DIRECTIVES,ETC TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSONNEL - INADEi;Jil(Te. S·PACING' OF A'r~t·RAFT
FACTOR MIS~ELLANEOU_S ACT~1CONDITIONS - CONGltSTED1 TRAf'FIC.~PAT1TERI~ OR RAMP
FIRE AFTER. IMPACT REMARKS- PLT DID NOT FOLLOW RADIO/LITE INSTRUCTIONS FROM CTL TlllR,LNDED W/O CLEARANCE.COMM.FAILURE INDICATED
2-0951 5/1/67 FLUSHING,NY DEHAVILAND DH-104 TIME - 1620 N-60013
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT BOTH ON GROUND
PROBABLE CAUSE
CR- 0 2 0 COMMERCIAL ATR,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 38, PX- 0 0 9 AIR TAXI - PASSG 10000 TOTAL HOURS, 3000 IN OT- 3 0 0 TYPE.
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL - PILQt OF OTHER AIRCRAFT TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSONNEL - INADEQUATE. SPACING· OF A'IIU:RAFT
FACTd-~." ~ISCELLANEOUS AtTSeCONDlTIONS - CONGESTED TRAFFIC-PATTERN OR RAMP
FIRE AFTER iMPACT REMARKS- PLT N5B36W DiD NOT REPLY TO TlllR INSTR.DURING APP TO RH.LNDEO 111/0 CLR. N60013 WAS CLRD TO LND R22.
PAGE 1367
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
Al RC RAFT DAT A INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
2-0952 6/10/67 NR.WEST P°LAINS1MO TIME - 0545
BELL 47G-2 CR- 0 1 0 COMMERCIAL N-2813B PX- 0 0 0 AERIAL APPLIC
COMMERCIAL, AGE 29, 1675 TOTAL HOURS, 1100 IN TYPE.
2-0953
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE MAIN ROTOR COLLIDED WITH TREES
PRO BABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT STARTING SWATH RUN INFLIGHT STARTING SWATH RUN
TRANSMISSION ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE,SERVICINGtlNSPECTION - IMPROPER MAINTENANCE
EMERG~Em··'cIRCl.iHSJA'freES :.. FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- FAILURE bF' ROTOR BLADE ROTATION1RPM1DUE TO EXTREME SLIPPAGE-CLUTCH SHOES/DRUM.103HRS SINCE ANNUAL.
6/15/67 NR.THEDFORD,NEBR TIME - 1613
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA TU-206 N-3447l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION NOSE OVER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
CR- 0 0 2 COMMERCIAL COHMERCIAL 9 FL.INSTR., AGE 49 9
PX- 0 1 2 AIR TAXI - PASSG 7600 TOTAL HOURS, 45 IN TYPE.
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
P.OWER~LANT - ~I~ttE.OVS.. - .,.P.JJ)il,E~l~..U.U.UllE."~~ WIDETERMINED .REASONS TERRAIN - SA~D~Ce
EME'iW~tfi:~:cuMS A S' ·- FORCED LANDING oF·F AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- PLT LANDED ON SLOPE OF SANDY HILL,FAILED NOSE WHEEL.
2-0954 7/2/27 BETHALTO,ILL BRANTLY B-2 CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 32, 11500 TOTAL HOURS, 350 IN TYPE. TIME - 1428 N-ll20K PX- 0 0 l MAPPING/PHOTO
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PROBABLE: CAUSE POWERPLANT - ENGINE STRUCTURE ~. VALVE ASSEJ•\BllES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - CARB6N UEPOSIJS
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT HOVERING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
MArN'l'ENANCE,S.ERVi"fiti(G, INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION FACTOR
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON WATER REMARKS- BREAK UP OF CARBON DEPOSITS/TEMPORARY LODGEMENT ON VALVE SEATS-IMPROPER SEATING.ACFT SKID EQUIPPED
PAGE 1368
DOCKET
2-0955
DATE LOtATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
115161 COMO,TENN ERCO ~15-C CR- l 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL TIME - 1600 N-9U5Z PX- 0 0 0 BUSINESS
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE Of OPERATION
AIRFRAME FAILURE IN FLIGHT INF LIGHT NORMAL CR.UIS~ COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -11n:nr1N-·tD101i-Nir'=
CONTINUED V.fR FLIGHT IfH.ll .ADl(ERSE l/f,EATHER CONPJTIOl\IS SPATIAL DISilRrENTll'UON EXCEEDED DESIGNED STRESS LIMITS OF AIRCRAFT
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - RAI~ -WEATHER - FOG
OVERLOAD FAILURE SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
CORRECT
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 35, HOURS, 6 IN TYPE.
DESCENT
WEATHER - THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER PORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY REMARKS- PLT-NOT QUALIFIED INSTRUMENTS OR CROSS CIJJNTRY.NO DUAL INSTRUCTION AFTER ·INITIAL SOLO.
9 TOTAL
2-0956 1111161 PALISADES,WASH TIME - 0415
BELL 47G-2 CR- D D l N-37946 PX- 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 27, 2700 TOTAL HOURS, 200 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT ROLL OVER
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREf,LIGHT PREPARATION Af\ID/OR PLANNING TERRAIN - HIDDEN OBSTRUCTIONS . -
REMA1ti{S---SPRAY"-ai1wlf-STRUCK if(iffGATION PIPE~lO IN HIGH,HIDDEN IN WEEDS.
2-0957 8/3/67 WATTS,CALIF THIE - 2103
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
LUSCOMBE.BE N-1687K DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 l
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 49, 1161 TOTAL HOURS, 325 IN TYPE.
AIRFRAME FAILURE IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH ~OUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE WINGS - WING ATTACHMENT FITTINGS~BOLTS 14.IAl;J;~J,ANEOUS ACUeCONDIIL_ONS. - OIJ'ERt:[l~D~ FAILURE
FACTO'R Mls'cELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
REMARKS- RT WING FAILED DURING FLT IN AREA BEING USED BY LARGE JET ACFT LANDING AT LOS ANGELES INTL ARPT.
PAGE 1369
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS Of ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DAYA 11'4JUIUES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
-----~---------------------------------------------~---------------------------------------------------------~----------2-0958 8/Z2/61 GUSTINEvCALIF
TIME '- 1105 PIPER PA~25 CR- 1 0 0 COMMERCIAL N-71221 PX- 0 0 0 AERIAL APPLIC DAMAGE -DESTROYED
TYPE CliF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
PRO BA.ell IE'-CAUS E
·PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE .P~EFLIGHT PR~PAAATION AND/OR PLA.NNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -~ IHl>R'OPf:Rl\' LOADED iURC,RAFT-WEIG:iT-AND/OR t~G;.
FACT"OR WEATHER - HIGH TEMPERATURE
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED FIRE AFTER !MPACT '
COMMERCIAL, AGE 36, 1000 TOTAL HOURS, 300 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT'S DEATH DUE EXPOSURE TO POISON CHEMICALS AT TIME OF CRASH. SPRAYING WATERMELONS, TEPP PHOSDRIN
2-0959 8/15/67 NR.MORGAN CITYeLA TIME - 1440
BELL 206A CR- 1 0 0 COMMERCIAl. COMMERCIAL, AGE 33 9 6400 N-7846S PX- 3 0 0 AIR TAXI - PASSG TOTAL HOURS, 49 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -DESTROYED
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION PROPELLER/ROTOR 'FAILURE TAIL ROTOR COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE ROTORCFT-UILROTOll ASSY ... .FA!LURE.UNDETEA,MINED,, CAUSE
FACTOR . 1.ffsmIANEOUs'"itrs;ctiND!TIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
REMARKS~ FLOAT EQUIPPED.LOSS OF CONTROL OVER GULF OF MEX.
2-0960 8/21/67 GREENWOOD,SC TIME - 0919
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 N-86121111 PX- 0 DAMAGE -DESTROYED
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABlE 'CAUSE
0 NONCOMMERCIAL 1 PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PRE.f.UGHLPREPARATION AND/OR PLANN.ING M_IJCHLANEOUS ACTSeCOND!TIONS - FOfl.;~ E,)CHAUSTIDN
FACTOR PILOT IN COMMAND - BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED WEATHER - LO~ CEILING POWERPLA!"T - FUEL SYSTEM - LINES ANO FHTINGS HAiNTENANCE ,SERVICING, INSP.ECT ION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
WEATHER ~RIEFING ~·BRIEFED BY FSP, BY RADIO WEATHER FORECAST - WEATHER SLIGHTLY WORSE THAN FORECAST EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING.OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
PRIVATE, AGE 39, 121 TOTAL HOURS, 116 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- SERVICE BULLETIN NOT CO~PLIEO WlTHr.~UEL KITcNOT INSTALLED.TIP TANK FUEL LINE NOT MODIFIED.
PAGE 1370
DOCKET
2-0961
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION
8/27167 ENOCHeW.YA TIME. - l445
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL SPIN
PROBAB('i:-CAUSE
AIRCRAFT DATA
AERONCA llCC N-2094A DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S MIN
CR- l l 0 PX- 0 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PRACTICE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT .. IN COMld!AND - FAILED TO OBTAlN/flllAINTAIN FLYING SPEED PILOT 'IN COMMANi>' - PHYSICAL JMPAIR'14E'rn . Mi1C!LLANEOUS~""ID'!-,'co11101r'ioiils ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY ANO JUDGEMENT
FACTOR WEATHER - LO!d .. CEILING WEATHER - FOG MISCELLANEOUS Atts.coNDITIONS - DOWNWIND
WEATHER BRIEFING --i~IEFEO BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIAt.U CORRECT
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 37e 190 TOTAL HOURS, 120 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT BLOOD' ALCOHOL LEVEL 0.07 PCI. OWNHILL,OWNWINO,TAKEOFF,SHORT FLO,GRASS 10-12 INS HIGH,TEMP 80 F
2-0962 1129161 NR.WEST GLACIERoMONT BELL 47G3Bl CR- 0 0 l COJllMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 29, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 400 IN TYPE. TIME - 1015 N-73916 PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL ASSOC FIRE CTL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION PROPELLER/ROTOR., FAILURE TAIL ROTOR HARO LANDING
INFLIGHT AUTOROTATIVE DESCENT LANDING POWER-OFF AUTOROTATIVE LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMHANO - INADEQUATL~REFJ,..J.GHT PR~ARATIOH ANO/OR PUNN,1.NG ROTOR ASSEMBLIES - TAIL ROTOR BLA'o'E~'" P!HffiLAN~ous-At'ff;''cbNoJffi)p;f.s - OVERLOAD .FAILURE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO PROP/ENGINE VIBRATION
REMARKS-· PLT FAlLED TO CHECK SECURITY OF SIDE RACK CARGO.LOOSE WATERBAGS STRUCK TAIL ROTOR.
2-0963 8/!8/67 POMPANO SEACH1FLA TIME - 1750
TYPE OF ACCIDENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION IN FLIGHT
PIPER PA-22 N-72140 DAMAGE -DESTROYED
COLLISION _WJTH GROlJ_ND/JlllATER UNCONTROLLED
PROBABLE CAUSE
CR- l 0 0 PX- 3 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION JNFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPR.OACli
POldERPL4NT - FUEL SYSTIEJI - . Sf.U&lD!l.-~ALlfE.S:: 1'4ISCEl-LANEOUS ACTSvCONDHIONS - CoRRllDflt/tORR(}SiON M'.i:'ITTl(ANEous··xcft-;'cdNOITIONS - FIRE IN CABJN,COCKPIT,BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAINTENANCEeSERVICINGelNSPECTJOlll - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECllON
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO SMOKE IN COCKPIT FUMES IN CABIN
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 49 9
21217 TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
REMARKS- CORROSIONePITTING AND CRACKS FOUND ON THE 2 VALVE_ASSE14BLY LFT WING FUEL TANK INLET TUBING FLARES.
PAGE 1371
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
2-0964 11/5/67 PLAINVILLE,CONN TIME ·- 0835
CESSNA 150F CR- 0 1 0 N-6694F PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
TYPE dF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR 'cOLLAPSED
PRO BABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF ABORTED TAKEOFF ABORTED
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OP,eJUiJIOfil Of f.UGHT CONTROLS PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL .. Off
FACTbR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS~ ACFT SWERVED AFTER LIFT OFF. PLT ABORTED.
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 51, 19 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
2-0965 10/29/67 OTAY,CALIF CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 2 INSTRUCTIONAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 44 1
TIME - 1400 N-6661F PX- 0 0 0 DUAL 1550 TOTAL HOURS, 400 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -MINOR
TYPE OF ACCIDENT or.. o o 1
PHASE OF OPERATION COLllSION WITH AIRCRAFT BOTH IN FLIGHT
PROBABlCE-CAUSE DUAJL STUDENT - FAILED TO SEE OTHER AIRCRAFT PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE SUPEllVUION iJF FL.IGHI
EMERGE)~CY CJRCUMS'flNCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING· ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
LANDING FINAL APPROACH
REMARKS~ N6661F COLLIDED WITH N7192F AFTER TURNING FINAL FROM SHORT BASE LEG.N7192F ON FINAL AT LOWER ALT.
2-0965 10/29/67 OTAYeCALIF TIME - 1400
CESSNA .150 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL STUDENT, AGE 34, 13 TOTAL N-7192F PX- 0 0 0 TRAINING HOURS, All IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL OT- 0 0 2
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION COLLISION WIT~ AIRCRAFT BOTH IN FLIGHT LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROBAB[~ 'c:AUSE MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL - PILOT.OF OTHER AIRCRAFT
EHERGEitCY CIRCUNStANCES - PRECAUTIONARY l.'Al\IDING ON AIRPOllT SUSPECTED OR UWWN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
2-0966 11/10/67 CAIRO, W VA TIME ~ 0346
TYPE OF .ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH tREES
PROBABUtAUSE
STINSON 108 CR.- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL ."4-91702. PX., 2 0 0 PLEASUM: . DAMAGE -DESTROYED
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PILOT IN COMMAND - fUSJOOGED ,\LJ;lTUQf PU.OT IN COl"IMAND. - PHYS'ICAL lMPAIR'HEMt iH~'itLANEOusAC;TS';cof'llofffifN's - ALCOHOLIC. JlllPAUlMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT
FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMAR~S- PLT BLO~O-ALCOHOL 0.11 PCT.
PAGE 1312
STUDENT, AGE 32, UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TY~E •
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
--------------------~-~------------------------------------------------------------------------~--------------------------2-0967 ll/lB/67 CONOWINGOvMD
TIME - 1250 PIPER PA-,18 N-3l93Z DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- l 0 0 PX- 2 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 27, 59 TOTAL HOURS, 49 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT STAl:._l,
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
FACTO~- - -FAILEQ _TO OBTAINIMA_INTAIN FLYING SPEED
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - DOWNWIND WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- RIGHT QUARTERING TAIL WIND 45 DEGREES 20
2-0968 ll/25/67 GLENWOOD SPG,COLO TIME - 1110
MOONEY M20E N-3392X DAMAGE -DESTROYED
KNOTS GUSTING TO 35 KNOTS.
CR- l 0 .ff NONCOMMERCIAL PX- 0 0 0 PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 46, 250 TOTAL HOURS, 75 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING
PROBABCE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYIN~ SPEED WEATHER - TURBULENCE IN FLIGHT ,CLEAR AIR
WEATHEiCFORECAST =-F-ORECAST 'sl.JBSTANTIALLY CORRECT FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- PILOT THAT LANDED SAME AIRCRAFT 30 MIN PRIOR, REPORTED SEVERE GUSTS FROM 300 FT AGL UP.
2-0969 ll/21/67 DAVISBURG,MICH TIME - 1833
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBA'Bi..E CAUSE
PIPER PA-24 N-7l65P DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- l 0 0 PX- 2 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND
PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTO-R
CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIO~S IMP~OP~R IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING
WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - FOG WEATHER PERSONNEL - INCORRECT WEATHER FORECAST
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - WEATHER CONSIDERABLY WORSE THAN FIRE AFTER IMPACT
FORECAST
PRIVATE, AGE 461 411 TOTAL HOURS, 137 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT NOT INSTR RTD.WX-CLG M300 OVCST,VIS MI 1 SMK FOG.PLT DCLNO STR TO VFR ARPT AFTR MISSD lST APPR
PAGE 1373
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
2-0970 11/27/67 ALPINE,TEX TIME - . 1637
CESSNA 310H N-1118Q
CR- 1 0 0 p x- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED LANDING INITIAL APPROACH
PROBABU::: CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
FACTOR WE'A'fHER - LOWTEILING WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - UNKNOWN WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN MISSING AIRCRAFT-LATER RECOVERED
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 42, 3259 TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
REMARKS- RECOVERY DATE-11-28-67. ACFT STRUCK GROUND AT 5000 FT ELEV.MINIMUM ALT AT LOW STATION IS 6200 FT.
2-0971 11/28/67 SANTA PAULA,CALIF TIME - 1445
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBA.BLE CAUSE
LOCKHEED 286 CR- 0 0 1 N-286L PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS DEMONSTRATION
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT LOW PASS
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS REMARKS- RETURNED TO ARPT WITH NO FURTHER DAMAGE.
2-0972 12/8/67 OKLAHOMA CTY,OKLA TIME - 1535
DOUGLAS B-26 CR- 0 0 3 N-6840D PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS FERRY
PHASE OF OPERATION
COHMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 49, 23500 TOTAL HOURS, 25 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 47 1 4583 TOTAL HOURS, 1278 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
FACTOR LAND.ING GEAR - LANDING GEAR WARNING AND INDICATING COMPONENTS MAINTENANCE,SERVICING 9 INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
REMARKS- NOSE LNDG GR WARNING SYSTM SWITCH IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED
2-0973 12/12/67 WAHAIWA,HAWAII TIME - 0833
CESSNA 150F N-6285R
CR- 0 1 1 p x- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH DITCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - ENGINE STRUCTURE - CYLINDER ASSEMBLY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING ROLL
EMERG~in:·v·· CIRCUMsmc·Es - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- FAILURE N02 CYL ROCKER ARM SHAFT BOSS.LNDED ON GOLF COURSE.
PAGE 1374
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 26 9
4620 TOTAL HOURS, 1830 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
2-0974 12/20/67 SUNFLOWERvARIZ TIME - 1300
BELL 47J-2 CR- 0 0 l N-922NA PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 41, 11162 TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE.
2-0975
2-0976
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE TAIL ROTOR HARD LANDING
STATIC IDLING ROTORS LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT 1N COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING ROTOR ASSEMBLIES - TAIL ROTOR BLADES Mis·c-ELLANEOUS-ACfs',coNOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT TERRAIN - SNOW-COVERED
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND PROP/ENGINE VIBRATION DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PROBLEM
REMARKS- SKIDS RESTING ON 2 GAS CANS.DUE DEEP SNOW.ACFT VIBRATED OFF CANS,TAIL ROTOR STRUCK SNOW.ATTEMP FLT
B/15/67 CRESWELL,OREG TIME - 1645
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PIPER PA-22 N-7153D DAMAGE -NONE
PROPELLER/ROTOR ACCIDENT TO PERSON
PRO BABLE CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL - PASSENGER
CR- 0 0 2 PX- 0 l 0
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
PHASE OF OPERATION STATIC IDLING ENGINE/S
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT EHERGEi'fCY' CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT
PHYSICAL CONDITION OF PASSG REMARKS- INSTR LEFT ACFT TO UNLOAD PAX. PAX WALKED INTO PROPELLER.
12/4/67 CHICAGO,ILL TIME - 1622
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BEECH J35 N-B240D DAMAGE -DESTROYED
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH RESIDENCE/S
PRO BABLE CAUSE
CR- l l 0 PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN. COMMAND - FAILED TO USE OR---INCORRECTLV l>se.9-··~ISC. EQU.J.PMNT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES POWEA-PLANT -··•;:tr~r·svSTEH . .:- - -PUMPS ~
MISCELLANEOUS - FOREIGN MATERIAL AFFECTING NORMAL OPERATIONS HAINTENANCE,SERVICING1INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 55, 3000 TOTAL HOURS, 200 IN TYPE.
COHMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 61, UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
REMARKS- RUBBER PARTICLES LODGED UNDER VALVE SEAT OF ENG PUHP.PLT FAILED TO SWITCH TO ELEC BOOST PUMP.
PAGE 1375
DOCKET
2-0977
DATE LOCATION
12/6/67 LOWELL,MICH TIME - 1830
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
PIPER PA-30 N-8071Y DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S M/N
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL COHHERCIAL 9 FL.INSTR., AGE 45, AIR TAXI - PASSG 2486 TOTAL HOURS, 121 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED LANDING INITIAL APPROACH
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS PILOT IN COMMAND - SPATIAL DISORIENTATION
FACTOR-HISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PILOT FATIGUE
REMARKS- ACFT CRASH NEAR ILS OUTER MARKER.PLT HAD FLOWN OVER TWO HRS BEFORE ACCIDENT IN ACTUAL IFR WEATHER.
2-0978 12/17/67 CORONA,CALIF TIME - 1422
BEECH A45 N-6978C
CR- 0 1 0 PX- 0 0 1
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
STUDENT, AGE 26, 367 TOTAL HOURS, 9 IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
colLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED ALTITUDE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT ACROBATICS
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - UNWARR.ENTED LOW FLYING REMARl<S:=-PLT HAD. ttlslfi=FICIENT .ALTITUDE TO RECOVER FROM INVERTED FLIGHT POSITION.
2-0979 12/21/67 KERRVILLE,TEX TIME - 1445
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
MOONEY M-22 N-7710M DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 1 0 PX- 0 0 0
MISCELLANEOUS TEST
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 45 9 9000 TOTAL HOURS, 7000 IN TYPE.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION IN FLIGHT WHEELS-UP LANDING
INFLIGHT CLIMB TO CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE MAINTENANCE, SERVICING, INSPECTION .. "-. .IMPROP.ER. HAI NTENANC:E POWERPLANT - FUEL SYSTEM - OTHER :HlScEtiANEOUS-·m'"s·~cONDITiOFfs IMPROP.ERLY SECURED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FIRE IN ENGINE
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS1CONDITIONS - BURNED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LEAK/LEAKAGE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPORT SMOKE IN COCKPIT
REMARKS- OIL LEAKED FROM FUEL DRAIN CHECK VALVE HOUSING ASSY ON CROSS-OVER MANIFOLD.INTENTL WHEELS UP LNDG.
PAGE 1376
DOCKET
2-0980
2-09<!1
2-0982
DATE LOCATION
7/13/67 PEMBROKE,MASS TIME - 1743
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AI RC RAFT DA TA
AERONCA 7AC N-84425 DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S M/N
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 1 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT OTHER LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION MISCELLANEOUS.ACl'S~CONDITIONS - FUEL SELECTOR POSITIONED BETWEEN TANKS PILOT IN COMMAND - PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY LOADED AIRCRAFT-WEIGHT-AND/OR C.G.
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AlRPORT ON LAND FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- PLT BLOOD ALCOHOL 0.32 PCT.ACFT MORE THAN 80 LBS OVER GROSS WT.
7/23/67 GLENVILLE,W VA TIME - 1515
REARWIN 185 CR- 0 0 1 N-92931 PX- 0 1 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDI NG ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - INATTENTIVE TO FUEL SUPPLY MISCELLANEOUs"'A"C'fs',coNDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- ACFT RAN INTO CREEK.
8/27/67 CITY ISLAND,NY TIME - 1522
PIPER PA-32 N-3381W DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- l 0 0 PX- 5 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH ELECTRONIC TOWERS
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PROBABLE CAUSE p !LOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT .INTO ADVERSE WEATHER co~m.IT IONS PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AN~ AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
FACTOk WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - RAIN WEATHER - FOG WEATHER - THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - STOLEN OR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF AIRCRAFT
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY WBP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
PILOT DA TA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 46 9 8700 TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 37, 90 TOTAL HOURS, 9 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 22, 60 TOTAL HOURS, 6 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- ACFT STRUCK GUY CABLE FOR RADIO TOWER. TOWER LOCATION SHOWN ON AIRNAV CHARTS.
PAGE 1377
DOCKET
2-09B3
2-09B4
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
9/11/67 NR.PILOT POINT,ALAS CESSNA 175 CR- 0 TIME - 1120 N•7317M PX- 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
MISCELLANEOUS HUNTING
TYPE ClJF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBA8L"E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
FACTOR WEAffH:-R :.. c:i6'WNDRAFTS, UPDRAFTS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY RADIO WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB OVER AN UPSLOPE WITH A DOWN SLOPE WIND CONDITION.
9/16/67 S.LAK TAHOE,CALIF TIME - 1445
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BELL 47G3Bl CR- 0 0 l N-7829S PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
COMMERCIAL OTHER
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 30, 174 TOTAL HOURS, 65 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 45, 545 TOTAL HOURS, 203 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EXTERNAL SUPERCHARGER POWERPLANT - EXHAUST SYSTEM - GASKETS POWE.RPLANT - . EXHAUST SYSTE'4°. ::: CLAMPS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY INSTALLED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LEAK/LEAKAGE MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - IMPROPER MAINTENANCE
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON WATER REMARKS- SKID EQUIP ACFT,ON PAX HOP CRASHED IN LK, DUE TO AIR LEAKS IN SUPERCHARGER-EXHAUST SYSTEM.
2-0985 11/14/67 MOBILE,ALA TIME - 1242
BOEING E75 CR- 0 l 0 N-4890N PX- 0 0 0
MISCELLANEOUS TEST
ATR,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 45, 15000 TOTAL HOURS, 2000 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBABLE. CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED CLEARANCE FACTOR
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT LOW PASS
MiSCELLANEOUS. ACTS,C-ONDI"fIDNS - UNWARRENTED LOW FLYING REMARKS- ATTEMPTING TO TEST HOPPER MECHANISM AT LOW ALT. ENG TYPE NOT REPORTED.
PAGE 1378
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
2-0986 11/19/67 LANCASTER,TEX TIME - '1430
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
BOEING E75 CR- 0 N-16716 PX- 0 DAHAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 53, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 700 IN TYPE.
STALL SPIN LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
2-0987 12/20/67 MIAMI,FLA TIHE - 1045
BELL.47G CR- 0 0 l N-2867B PX- 0 0 0
PU SC ELLANEOUS OTHER
COHHERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 48 9
10000 TOTAL HOURS, 4500 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE TAI~ ROTOR
PRO BABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI AERIAL TAXI TAXI AERIAL -TAXI
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO S.ei:; AffO •. AVOlO OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS ROTOR ASSEMBLIES - TAIL ROTOR BLAC)E~ idsffi'[ANEoiJs''AnS~tciNDHIIThi's - OVERLOAD FAILURE
fACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PROBLEM SUSPECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
REMARKS- AIR TAXIING TO GAS PUMP-WIRE STRUCK,ENTANGLED IN TAILROTOR CAUSED BLADE TO COME OFF.
2-0988 12/31/67 MANISTEE1HICH Till•E - 0053
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 1 0 N-7636P PX- 0 3 0
NONCOMHERCI AL PLEASURE
COMMERCIAL, AGE 28, 2534 TOTAL HOURS, 261 IN TYPE.
2-0989
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE,SPEED,AND ALTITUDE
FACTOR WEATHER - SNOW
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - WEATHER SLIGHTLY BETTER THAN FORECAST REMARKS- STARTING TURN TO FINAL APPROACH.
12/9/67 SALT LAKE CITY,UT TIHE - 1515
BEECH 65-80 N-814B DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 2 PX- 0 1 2
NONC OHl'tE RC I Al BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
ATR,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 329
4356 TOTAL HOURS, 109 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WHEELS-UP LANDING
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING POWERPLANT - E'NGINE STRUCTURE - BLOWER, IMPELLER ASSEMBLY Mi'S°"CELLANEOUS-Affi~CONDitii:fNS MATERIAL FAILURE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LACK OF LUBRICATION-SPECIFIC PART,NOT SYSTEH
FACTOR . MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FAILURE OF TWO OR MORE ENGINES
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- INTENTL GR UP LNDG.THICK,COLD Oil NOT PRE-HEATED.IMPELLER SHAFT BEARING FAILED.SUPERCHARGER FAILED
PAGE 1379
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
2-0990 11/17/67 CHAGRIN FLLS,OHIO TIME - 1810
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
PIPER PA-30 N-7704Y DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES FLIGHT PURPOSE F S 14/N
CR- 0 1 0 NONCOl414ERCIAL PX- 0 0 0 BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 44, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 250 IN TYPE.
COLLIS ION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED LANDI NG LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IFR OPERATION
FACTOR w f,1fITfER - Lo'w"-CEI LI NG WE.UHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARJ<S- DESCENDED BELOW PUBLISHED LNDG MINIMA.
2-0991 11/26/67 ASKOV.MINN TIME - 0920
BEECH A23 CR- 0 1 0 N-4726J PX- 0 2 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL MUSH
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - ENGINE STRUCTURE - ,VALVE ASSEMBLIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IHPRDPER"CLEARANCE-TOLERANCE MA1N°fE.NANCE,SERvrc1NG, INSPE.CTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
FACTOR PILOT IN COMMAND -
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT
SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY REMARKS- NO COMPRESSION ON NO 3 CYL,DUE TO DEFORMED VALVE NOT SEATING PROPERLY.
2-0992 12/27/67 VASHTI,TEX TIME - 1837
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PIPER PA-24 N-7097P DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 2 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 38 9 154 TOTAL HOURS, 1 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 31 9 221 TOTAL HOURS, 33 IN TYPE.
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR
CONTLNUED ".VFR .f.b.-1.GHT .. INTO ADVERSS. W.EATHER•GQNOITIONSSPATIAL DISORIENTAT~ON
WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - SNOW WEATHER - ICING CONDITIONS-INCLUDES SLEET1FREEZING
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT FIRE AFTER IMPACT MISSING AIRCRAFT-LATER RECOVERED REMARKS- RECOVERY DATE-12-28-67
PAGE 1380
RAIN, ETC.
DOCKET
2-0993
DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S "1/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
5/16/67 AURORA,IND THIE - 0930
CESSNA 320 N-3324Q
CR- l 0 0 PX- 5 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COf'IHAND - MISMANAGEMENT.OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILO'f.IN COMMAOO.;. FAILEO .. fo OBTAIN/MA.INTAIN FLYING SPEED FACTOR
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FAILURE OF TWO OR HORE ENGINES
FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- ACFT NEAR MAX GROSS WT AND NEAR AFT C.G.LIHITS.
2-0994 6/21/67 NR.KETCHUH,ID TIME - 1400
NAVION L-l 7A N-9645C
CRPX-
0 0 1 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PROBABLi: CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -P n:at 1 N ·to MM°Mfo::
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISJUDGED ALTitUDc AND CLEARANCE CONTINUED VFR FLIGHl INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
FACTOR WEATHER - LOW 'CEILING WEATHER - RAIN
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 43, 1095 TOTAL HOURS, 116 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 261 339 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT 9 NOT EXPERIENCED IN MNTN FLT ATTEMPTED TO FLYTHROUGH MOUNTAIN PASS SHROUDED BY CLOUDS.
2-0995 7/27/67 ANCHORAGE,ALAS TIME - 1808
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL HUSH
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PllOT IN.COMMAND -
FACTOk
BEECH 35 N-3161V DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- l 0 0 PX- 2 l 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
FAlLEO Hl-.OBTAIN/.MAil!UIN FL'fING .. SPEED IMPROPER OPERATION 9F FLIGHT CONTROLS
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS 9 CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY LOADED AIRCRAFT-WEIGHT-AND/OR C.G.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 47, 7000 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT OVER-ROTATED AT LIFTOFF. ACFT WAS 42 LBS OVER GROSS WT. CRASHED IN AIRPORT PARKING LOT.
PAGE 1381
DOCKET
2-0996
2-0997
2-0998
2-0999
DATE LOCATION
8/3/67 NR.SISTERS,OREG TIME - 1800
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
PIPER PA-28 N-9154W DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S M/N
CR- l 0 0 PX- 3 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT
PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH TREES LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBABLE 'CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DJSJANCE,SPEED,AND ALTITUDE PILOT IN COMMAND - DELAYED IN INITiAH~G· GO-AROUND
FACTOR. -MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - POORLY PLANNED APPROACH TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTibNS
FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS~ ATTEMPTED GO AROUND INTO RISING TERRAIN. STRUCK TREE 75 FT HIGH.
B/4/67 ERIE,COLO TIH.E - !BOO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STi~LL
PROBAiBU: CAUSE
AERONA llAC N-9563E DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 2 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED ALTITUDE
REHARi<s.:. STALL mCSi>IN. INSUFFICIENT ALT FOR SAFE RECOVERY.
8/19/67 NENANA,ALAS TIME - 1850
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBABL e·· CAUSE
PIPER PA-2B N-7011R DAMAGE -DESTROYED
PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED CLEARANCE FIRE AFTER IMPACT
CR- 2 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
PHASE OF OPERATION UNK/NR
REMARks~·INSTRUMENf-TRNG FLT.CRASHED ON MOUNTAINSIDE.
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 36 9 75 TOTAL HOURS, 6 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 35 9 UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
CDMMERCIAL1FL.INSTR. 1 AGE 43, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 800 IN TYPE.
9/2/67 SANTIAM JCT ,OREG TIME - 1610
ENSTROM F-28 N-l92E
CR- 0 l 0 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL CDMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 49 1
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PROBABLE CAUSE
WILD LIFE SURVEY 20200 TOTAL HOURS, 115 IN TYPE.
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/DR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - IHPR£!P.~}.l OPERATION· ,llF FLIGHT CONTROLS PJ'lcff"'IN.COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ROTOR R.P.M. WEATHER - HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED REMARKS- FAILED TO FOLLOW FLT MANUAL DENSITY ALT.LIMIT OF 5000FT FOR T/O,EXCEEDED MAX.BY 1240FT.
PAGE 13B2
DOCKET
2-1000
2-1001
DATE LOCATION
9/27/67 DALLAS.TEX THIE - 1536
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
AERO COMDR 560E N-3831C DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S MIN
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 6 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL CORP/EXEC
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 45, 13247 TOTAL HOURS, 2010 IN TYPE.
AIRFRAME FAILURE IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED
LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE WINGS - SPARS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FATIGUE FRACTURE PRffim'CT ION-OES4fGN-:.:: SUBS.TANDARD QUALITY CONTROL
FACTOR MIStELLANEOUS ACTS, CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- LEFT WING. TWO OVERLAPPING RIVET HOLES FOUND IN AFT LEG OF SPAR CAP. STRUCK CAR AND SCHOOL BLDG.
11/4/67 CALHOUN,GA TIME - 0815
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL SPIN
PROBABLE CAUSE
AERO COMDR 560 N-26716 DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 2 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 31, AIR TAXI - PASSG 4169 TOTAL HOURS, !293 IN TYPE.
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT OTHER
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED REMARKS- LANDING GEAR ANO FLAPS WERE IN FULL DOWN POSITION.
2-1002 11/5/67 TIGARD,OREG TIME - ._1238
STINSON 108-2 CR- 1 0 0 N-963D PX- 1 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 50, 75 TOTAL HOURS, 6 IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
OVERSHOOT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED .DISTANCE AND SPEED PILOT IN COMMAND - DELAYED IN INITIATING. GO-AROUNO
FACTOR TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - POORLY PLANNED APPROACH PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT
REMARKS- ATTEMPTED GO AROUND INTO RISING TERRAIN.
PAGE 1383
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING GO-AROUND
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
2-1003 11/5/67 GREELEY,COLO CESSNA 172 CR- 1 0 0 INSTRUCTIONAL PRIVATE, AGE 30, 102 TOTAL TIME - 1700 N-1754F PX- 0 0 0 TRAINING HOURS, 1 IN TYPE.
OAMAGE.-OESTROYEO TYPE OF ACCIDENT
OT- 3 1 0 PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT BOTH IN FLIGHT LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE ANO AVOID OTHER AIRCRAFT
FACTOR l'liSCEtlANEOUS ACTS,CONOll !ONS - CONGESTED TRAFFIC-PATTERN OR RAMP MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL - PILOT OF OTHER AIRCRAFT
REMARKS- Nl754F STRUCK BY PIPER NS525W.UNCONTROLLED ARPT
2-1003 11/5/67 GREELEY,COLO PIPER PA-28 CR- 1 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, AGE 42, 650 TOTAL TIME - 1700 N-8525W PX- 2 1 0 PLEASURE HOURS, 2 IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT BOTH IN FLIGHT
PROBABLE CAUSE
OT- 1 0 0 PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OTHER AIRCRAFT PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO FOLLOW APPROVED PROCEDURES,OIRECTIVES,ETC
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - CONGESTED TRAFFIC-PATTERN OR RAMP MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL - PILOT OF OTHER AIRCRAFT
REMARKS- PLT FAILED TO CONFORM TO EXISTING TRAFFIC.N8525W STRUCK Nl754F. AIRPORT UNCONTROLLED.
2-1004 11/16/67 BIRMINGHAM,ALA TIME - 0940
BEECH C35 N-8985A DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 2 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 28, 179 TOTAL HOURS, 3 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL SPIRAL LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING
PROBABLE CAUSE PllOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
FACTOR PllOT IN COMMAND - DIVERTED ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT PllOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS·- STOLEN OR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF AIRCRAFT
REMARKS- PLT INTENT ON TRYING TO LOCATE ASSIGNED RNWY. OWNER STATED FLT WAS NOT AUTHORIZED.
2-1005 11/22/67 TAYLORSVILLE,NC TIME - 1850
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PIPER PA-2B N-6102W DAMAGE -DESTROYED
COlLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PROBABLE CAUSE
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 2 1 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -PTC-O"'f-iN ·coHHAND ...:
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION ANO/OR PLANNING CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL
FACTOR WEATHER - THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN FIRE AFTER IMPACT
PRIVATE, AGE 20, 54 TOTAL. HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
REMARKS- NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PLT ATTEMPTED NITE FLIGHT OVER UNFAMILIAR MTN TERRAIN IN IFR CONDITIONS.
PAGF 1 ~R4
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
2-1006 11/15/67 NR.OATELANO,ARIZ TIME - 1022
SNOW S2A N-9406R
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC
COMMERCIAL, AGE 42, 5050 TOTAL HOURS, 1250 IN TYPE.
2-1007
2-1008
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE PROPELLER CO_':_p_~ ION Ill ITH __ §~i;JUNO/WATER UNCONTROLLED
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT -.PROPELLER ANO ACCESSORIES - BLADES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FA~IGUE FRACTURE
FAcTOR____ . ·-. --·--·· MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
REMARKS- FATIGUE ~~ILURE Of ONE BLADE CAUSED BOTH THE PROPELLER ANO ENGINE TO SEPARATE IN FLT.
12/9/67 FAYETTEVILLE,ARK TIME - 1645
HUGHES 300 N-9335F
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 1 0
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 47, AERIAL ADVERTISE 5600 TOTAL HOURS, 600 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -DESTROYED PHASE OF OPERATION
INFLIGHT HOVERING
PILOT IN COMMAND-· CONTINUED VFR. FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED MfSC!"E[i.ANEOUS·-ms,coNDITiONS - IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FACTOR WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- FAILED TO DESCEND FOR BETTER VISIBILITY,ANO TO ATTEMPT TO STOP SETTLING-~ITH-POWER CONDITION.
12/5/67 NORFOLK,VA TIME - 2203
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL
PROBABLE CAUSE
CESSNA 310F N-6704X DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CRPX-
0 0 1 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED FACTOR
pf[of-iN'coMM"ANB-- FAILED TO FOLLOW APPROVED PROCEDURES,OIRECTIVES,ETC MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - IMPROPERLY LOADED AIRCRAFT-WEIGHT-AND/OR C.G.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 44, 2100 TOTAL HOURS, 180 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- IMPROPER GO AROUND PROCEDURE FROM ILS APPROACH. ACFT 119 LBX OVER MAX LNDG WT •.
PAGE 1385
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
2-1009 12/11/67 SEVEN SPRINGS,PA TIME - 2003
AERO COMDR 560E N-62310
CRPX-
0 0 c 0
NONC OHME RCI AL CORP/EXEC
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 27, 2082 TOTAL HOURS, 932 IN TYPE.
2-1010
2-1011
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH TREES PHASE OF OPERATION
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
FACTOR WEATHER PERSONNEL - INCORRECT WEATHER FORECAST WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - FOG WEATHER - TURBULENCE, ASSOCIATED W/ CLOUDS, THUNDERSTORMS WEATHER - DOWNDRAFTS 9 UPDRAFTS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY WBP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - WEATHER CONSIDERABLY WORSE THAN FORECAST FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- WX BRIEFING DID NOT INCLUDE AIRMET ALFA 32.
9/3/67 OLYMPIA,WASH TIME - 1805
LUSCOMBE BA N-71865 DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT BUZZING
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS 7 CONDITIONS - UNWARRENTED LOW FLYING
FIRE .AFTER IMPACT··-- - .. -
NONE, AGE 40, 97 TOT AL HOU.RS, 73 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- WITNESSES REPORTED ACFT MAKING STEEP TURNS AT SLOW AIRSPEED AND LOW ALTITUDE.
9/26/67 BEDFORD,OHIO TIME - 1530
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BELL 47G-2 CR- 0 0 1 N-46R PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS DEMONSTRATION
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT HOVERING
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 44, 2749 TOTAL HOURS, 201 IN TYPE.
PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE TAIL ROTOR COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE ROTOR ASSEMBLIES - OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE Htl.IN.TENANCE,SERVICING 7 INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
REMARKS- TORSIONAL OVERLOAD FAILURE OF T-R DRIVESHAFT.ATTEHPTED FLT WITH KNOWN VIBRATIONS.DIDNOT AUTOROTATE
PAGE 138b
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
2-1012 10/24/67 COLLINSVILLE.ILL TIME - 1735
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
CESSNA 182H N-1824X DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES FLIGHT PURPOSE
CRPX-
F S M/N
0-0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 49, 7500 TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
MfSCEI°LANEOUS ~AcfS,CONDITIOl,fS - ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY ANO JUDGEMENT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS1CONDITIONS - GUST LOCKS ENGAGED
2-1013
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - BOGUS PART
REMARKS- PLT BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL 0.247 PCT.IMPROPER BOLT IN CONTROL LOCK.
11/4/67 ELGIN,OKLA TIME - 1855
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL
PROBABLE CAUSE
CESSNA 150F N-8683S DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 1 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED PILOT IN COMMAND - PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT M°fSCELLANEOUS ACfs,CONDITI·a·Ns - ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY ANO JUDGEMENT
REMARKS- PLT BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL 67 MG PCT.
2-1014 12/9/67 KNIGHTOALE,NC TIME - 1515
CESSNA 150 N-7946Z
CR- 0 2 0 PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCT! ONAL DUAL
2-1015
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH ~IRES/POLES.
PROBABLE CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS -. SIMULATED CONDITIONS DUAL STUDENT - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE P l'to'f .. IN COMM.AND·:: INAO EQUATE SUP ER \I IS ION OF FLIGHT
REMARKS- UNDERSHOT PRACTICE FORCED LNOG.
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
4/23/67 WALBRIDGE,OHIO TIME - 0822
CESSNA 170 N-9096A
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 1 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
~!~i~N~g~~~1-~·· co.~~~~ ~g~~o SEE A~~g~~~ i DI~:~~~~~ N~R o~B~ ~~~g ~~~~ AND JUDGEMENT
FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- PLT BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL 207 MG/lOOCC.
PAGE 1387
PRIVATE, AGE 29, 395 TOTAL HOURS, 200 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 35, 1643 TOTAL HOURS, 650 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 47, UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
DOCKET
2-1016
DATE LOCATION
9/8/67 ILWACO,WASH TIME - 1640
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
CESSNA lBOH N-2787X DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S M/N
CRPX-
0 0 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 49 9 UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBAIBLE PllLOT PllOT PILOT
FACTOR
CAUSE IN COMMAND -IN COMMAND -IN tOl4HANO -
ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL SPATIAL DISORIENTATION CONTINUfo VFR FLIGH-T INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDIT IONS
WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - FOG MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PRIVATE PLT ATTEMPTED FLT THROUGH FOG.ACFT 9 WHEEL EQUIPPED,CRASHED IN BAY.
2-1017 9/17/67 NR.CHITINA,ALAS TIME - 1015
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL SPIN
PROBABLE CAUSE
PIPER PA-lBA N-6772B DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CRPX-
0 0 0 0
MISCELLANEOUS HUNTING
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT OTHER
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED FIRE AFTER IMPACT HISSING AIRCRAFT-LATER RECOVERED REMARKS- RECOVERY DATE 9/21/67
2-1018 10/21/67 COLTON,OREG TIME - 1700
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA 182B N-7118E DAMAGE -DESTROYED
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
CAUSE
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PROBABLE PILOT PILOT PILOT
IN COMMAND -IN COMMAND -IN COMMAND -
ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
FACTOR WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - RAIN WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP9 IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT HISSING AIRCRAFT-LATER RECOVERED
COMMERCIAL, AGE 49, 2088 TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 36, 74 TOTAL HOURS, 15 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- RECOVERY DATE 102267. PLT NOT INSTRUMENT RATED,ON NON AUTH SOLO X-C,FLEW INTO KNOWN !FR CONDITIONS
PAGE 1388
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
2-1019 10/22/67 LEXINGTON,NEBR TIME - 1500
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
AIRCRAFT DATA
CESSNA 172 N-8727B DAMAGE -DESTROYED
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL
PROBABLE CAUSE
INJURIES f S M/N
CR- 0 l 0 PX- l 0 l
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT LOW PASS INFLIGHT LOW PASS
POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
2-1020 10/16/67 NR.MONROE,LA TIME - 1210
TYPE Of ACCIDENT
BEECH V35 N-506SW DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CRP X-
0 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 29, 670 TOTAL HOURS, 664 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 51, 1500 TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -P fLOT~· IN COMMANif -
FACTOR
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING ATTEMPTED O~ERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL CONTiNUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
WEATHER - TURBULENCE, ASSOCIATED ~/ CLOUDS, THUNDERSTORMS WEATHER - ICING CONDITIONS-INCLUDES SLEETrFREEZING RAIN,ETC.
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- INEXPERIENCED INSTR-RATED PLT,IMPROPERLY EQUIPPED ACFT,ATTEMPTED FLT THROUGH SEVERE FRONTAL AREA.
2-1021 10/30/67 ROSEBURG,OREG TIME - 1930
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA lBO N-2478C DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCI Al BUSINESS
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED PHASE Of OPERATION
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR
BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED IMPRO~~~ IN-FLtGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING
STUDENT, AGE 34, 76 TOTAL HOURS, 63 IN TYPE.
TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS MISSING AIRCRAFT-LATER RECOVERED REMARKS- UNAUTH NIGHT FLT. PLT TURNED INTO RAPIDLY RISING TERRAIN. ACFT RECOVERY DATE 110167.
PAGE 1389
DOCKET UATE LOCATION
2-1022 11/5/67 FT.ANN NY TIME - 1705
TYPE OF ACCIDENT AIRFRAME FAILURE IN FLIGHT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
Al RCRAFT DA TA
BEECH A35 N-601H DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES FLIGHT PURPOSE F S M/N
CR- l 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PX- 3 0 0 PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION INF LIGHT OTHER
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 39 7 135 TOTAL HOURS, 80 IN TYPE.
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED IN FLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
CAUSE PROBABLE PILOT PILOT P ID:lf'
IN COMMAND -IN COMMAND -IN COMMAND -
EXCEEDED DESIGNED STRESS LIMITS OF AIRCRAFT CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -WEATHER - LOW CEILING
OVERLOAD FAILURE
WEATHER - SNOW WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- NON-INST RATED PLT. RT WING AND EMPENNAGE
2-1023 11/26/67 TALLAHASSEE,FLA TIME - UNKNOWN
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
MOONEY M20E N-9253M DAMAGE -DESTROYED
SEPARATED.
CR- l 0 0 PX- 3 C 0
NONC OMMERCI Al PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 18, 114 TOTAL HOURS, 8 IN TYPE.
COllISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR
SPATIAL DISORIENTATION ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL
PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT MISSING AIRCRAFT-LATER RECOVERED REMARKS- RECOVERY DATE 120267. NON INSTRUMENT RATED PLT FLEW IN MARGINAL VFR. FSS RECOMMENDED PLT NOT FLY.
2-1024 12/17/67 STOWE,PA TIME - 1700
PIPER PA-28 N-8883W DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 1 0 0 PX- l 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION ENGXNE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS ~ FUEL STARVATION
INFLIGHT CLIMB .TO CRUISE INFLIGHT CLIMB TO CRUISE
PIL(fi·--IN COMMAND-:_ FAILED to OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- FUEL SELECTOR IN OFF POSITION.
PAGE 1390
PRIVATE, AGE 45, 100 TOTAL HOURS, 92 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
2-1025 12/20/67 MAYAGUEZ,PR TIME - 0730
DEHAVILLAND114 CR- 0 0 2 N-13663 PX- 0 0 9
COMMERCIAL AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 43, AIR TAXI - PASSG 6664 TOTAL HOURS, 816 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COLLIDED WITH CROP
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS REMARKS- RT MAIN GR TIRE BLOW OUT FROM EXCESSIVE BRAKING.
2-1026 12/22/67 BElOIT1ILl TIME - 0230
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BEECH DlBS CR- 0 1 0 N-120R PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL.Fl.INSTR., AGE 50, 8363 TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - ENGINE STRUCTURE - CYLINDER ASSEMBLY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE Piilll-IN COMMAND--~ SPONTANEOUS:-1-MPROPER ACTION MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - VIBRATION,EXCESSIVE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND PROP/ENGINE VIBRATION
REMARKS- NOS.l,819 CYL LEFT ENG FAILED. PLT MISTAKENLY CUT POWER ON RT ENG TO STOP VIBRATION.
2-1027 12/23/67 RIALTO,CALIF TIME - 1501
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BENSEN BBM CR- 0 0 1 N-1659 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 31, NO TOTAL HOURS, NONE IN TYPE.
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS PiIO'T IN COMMAND-:. ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- PlT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED,ALT,DURING DOWNWIND TURN TOO CLOSE TO THE GROUND.WIND 25K,GUSTS 35
PAGE 1391
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA I NJ URI ES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
2-102B 12/25/67 MILLERSBURG,OHIO TIME - 1800
CESSNA 172 N-8160X
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 45, 238 TOTAL HOURS, 136 IN TYPE.
2-1029
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
FACTOR WEATHER - LOW-CEILING WEATHER - RAIN WEATHER - FOG WEATHER - SNOW WEATHER - ICING CONDITIONS-INCLUDES SLEET,FREEZING RAIN,ETC. WEATHER - TURBULENCE, ASSOCIATED W/ CLOUDS, THUNDERSTORMS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN
6/28/67 SO.ST-PAUL,MINN TIME - 1907
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT
PROBABLE CAUSE
BEECH D35 CR-N-2930B PX-DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL OT-
BOTH IN FLIGHT
0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL 0 0 1 PLEASURE 1 1 0
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OTHER AIRCRAFT FACTOR
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED .TO FOLLOW APPROVED PROCEOURES,DIRECTIVES,ETC EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON L4ND
SUSPECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
PRIVATE, AGE 29, 199 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- N2930B MADE LONG STRAIGHT-IN APPROACH,OVERTOOK AND STRUCK N3160X. N2930B LANDED OFF RNWY.
2-1029 6/28/67 SO.ST-PAUL,MINN CESSNA lSOG CR- 1 1 0 INSTRUCTIONAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 48, TIME - 1907 N-3160X
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT BOTH IN FLIGHT
PROBABLE CAUSE
PX- 0 0 0 DUAL 2538 TOTAL HOURS, 510 IN TYPE. OT- 0 0 2
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH
MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL - PILOT OF OTHER 4IRCRAFT REMARKS- N2930B MADE LONG STRAIGHT-IN APPROACH,OVERTOOK 4ND STRUCK N3160X. N3160X CRASHED ON RNWY.
PAGE 1392
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DA TA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
2-1030 12/24/67 CORONA,CALIF TIME - 1115
GLENDENING STITS N-6050C
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 42, 631 TOTAL HOURS, 243 IN TYPE.
2-1031
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
AIRFRAME FAILURE IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE PRODUCTION-DESIGN - SUBSTANDARD QUALITY CONTROL FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES - HORIZONTAL STABILIZER,ATTACHMENTS 1'4TSCiliANEOUS. -AtTs,coNDITfONS - FATIGUE FRACTURE WEATHER - TURBULENCE IN FLIGHT,CLEAR AIR
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATlON IN FLIGHT
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACH FITTING FAILED.
9/1/67 CHITINA,ALAS TIME - 1100
PIPER PA-16 N-2285Z DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 1 0 PX- 0 1 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO. OBTAIN/MAINTA[N FLYING SPEED
FACTOR WEATHER - fl.Ju
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- PLT MADE STEEP CLIMBING TURN TO AVOID FOG BANK.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 31, 700 TOTAL HOURS, 60 IN TYPE.
2-1032 11/24/67 SANDSTON,VA TIME - 2124
PIPER PA-23 N-6106Y
CR- 0 PX- 0
0 2
COMMERCIAL ATR,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 45, AIR TAXI - PASSG 4382 TOTAL HOURS, 103 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -DESTROYED
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IFR OPERATION
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING FINAL APPROACH
FlC~A-~OT IN COIOMNO - MISJUDGED DISUNCE~SPEED, AND ALTITUDE
WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- PLT BROKE MINIMUMS BY ATTEMPTING FLT VFR,UNDER 300 FT CEILING-FOG-VIS.2 MILES,ON ILS APPROACH.
PAGE 1393
DOCKET
2-1033
DATE LOCATION
4/13/67 NR.TYONEK,ALAS TIME - 1430
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
BELL 47J-2A CR- 0 1 0 N-3070G PX- 0 2 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
COMMERCIAL CTR PASSG - D
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 26, 2575 TOTAL HOURS, 1095 IN TYPE.
PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE MAIN ROTOR ~IARD LANDING
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE TRANSMISSION ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM.- CLUTCH ASSEMBLY TRANSMISSION ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM - FREE WHEEL UNIT
EMERGEN'C'f"c1RCUM.STANCES - FORC-E'o LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON WATER REMARKS- LOSS OF POWER COUPLING TO MAIN ROTOR DUE TO SLIPPAGE OF FREE WHEELING UNIT.CAUSE NOT DETERMINED.
2-1034 5/17/67 LANDER,WYO TIME - 0850
KAMAN H43-A CR- 0 0 N-2856J PX- 0 0
COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 40, 6698 TOTAL HOURS, 30 IN TYPE.
2-1035
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE uF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION HARD LANDING
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - FUEL SYSTEM - PRil:'l,NG. SYSTEM POWERPLANT - FUEL SYSTEM - PUMPS Mi"stRLArilEous· ·m-s,CONOITfillfs - FUEL STARVATION
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LEAK/LEAKAGE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PRESSURE TOO LOW MAINTENANCE 1 SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- PRIMER SOLENOID LEAKED ALLOWED AIR TO RETURN TO FUEL SYSTEM,AIR LOCKED ENGINE-DRIVEN PUMP.
7/29/67 NR.MUROO,S OAK TIME - 1810
PIPER PA-18 N-2896P
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT OTHER
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ALCOHOLlC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT Ml SC ELLANEOUS Atf S. CONDIT IONS - UNWARRENTED LOW FL YING
MISSING AIRCRAFT-LATER RECOVERED REMARKS- RECOVERY DATE 7/30/6l.PLT BLOOD ALCOHOL LEI/EL 210 MG PCT.
PAGE 1394
AGE 61, UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
DOCKET
2-1036
DATE LOCATION
9/13/67 LA PLACEvLA TIME - 1630
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES
BELL 47G-4 CR-N-1350X PX-DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
F S M/N
0 0 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
COMMERCIAL CTR PASSG - 0
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE .35, 3250 TOTAL HOURS, 2028 IN TYPE.
PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE TAIL ROTOR COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
_INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE INFLIGHT AUTOROTATIVE DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE ROTOR ASSEMBLIES - TAIL ROTOR BLADES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS ~ FATIGUE FRACTURE Ml SCELLANEOUS 'itets. CONDIT IONS - IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON WATER OIRECTIONAL CONTROL PROBLEM LATERAL CONTROL PROBLEM
REMARKS- COMPLETE FAILURE IN SHELL OF BLADE,A3-28285 AT 300-400 FT ALT.FLOAT EQUIPPED.
2-1037 10/13/67 DETROIT,MICH TIME - 1019
BEECH B95 N-2045C
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PRIVATE, AGE 38 7 402 TOTAL HOURS, 74 IN TYPE.
2-1038
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH RESIDENCE/$
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION MISCELlANEOUS_ A_(TS,CONDITiONS - IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- FAILED TO SWITCH TANKS.IMPROPER SINGLE-ENG PROCEDURE.FAILED TO EXECUTE ST-IN APPRCH TO LAND ON APT
12/7/67 ATHENS,LA TIME - 0945
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BEECH V-35 N-348E DAMAGE -DESTROYED
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLL~DED WITH TREES
PROBABLE CAUSE
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL CORP/EXEC
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING OTHER
PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL SELECTOR POSITIONED BETWEEN TANKS MISCELLANEOUS -ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION
FACTOR WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY RADIO WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND FIRE AFTER IMPACT
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 31, 3857 TOTAL HOURS, 3010 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT SAID LOST FUEL PRESSURE.SELECTOR VALVE FOUND NOT PROPERLY POSITIONED FOR ADEQUATE FUEL FLOW.
PAGE 1395
DOCKET
2-1039
DATE LOCATION
12/8/67 WAUWATOSA,WIS TIME- 1705
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DA TA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-32 CR- 0 2 0 N-3437W PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 21, 462 TOTAL HOURS, 37 IN TYPE.
COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING
PROBABL.E CAUSE DUAL STUDENT - IMPROPER IFR OPERATION PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- STUDENT WEARING HOOD DESCENDED BELOW AUTHORIZED MINIMA AFTER PASSING VOR.LOCAL WEATHER 1000 AND 4.
2-1040 12/26/67 HOUSTON,TEX TIME - 1650
AERO COMDR 1121 CR- 0 0 2 N-650M PX- 0 O 2
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
ATR,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 42, 16200 TOTAL HOURS, 1065 IN TYPE.
2-1041
2-1042
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT
UNDERSHOOT HARD LANDING
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE DUAL STUDENT - MISJUDGED DISTANCE,SPEED,AND ALTITUDE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
REMARKS:.: STRUCK .RNWY LIP WITH TAIL SECTION.INSTR INCORRECTLY COMPUTED APPROACH SPEED.ACFT TAXIED TO RAMP.
7/1/67 VIBURNUM,MO TIME - 0825
BELLANCA 14-13 N-74333 DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 1 G 0 PX- 3 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH TREES
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND LANDING OTHER
PROBABLE CAUSE PI LOT IN COMMAND - M ISMANAGEM~tff OF .FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS ~ FUEL STARVATION
FACTOR PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT LOW ON FUEL
REMARKS- FUEL SELECTOR ON EMPTY LT TK.3-5 GALS IN RT TK.
PRIVATE, AGE 30, 117 TOTAL HOURS, 17 IN TYPE.
7/3/67 TOPEKA 9 KANS TIME - 2028
CESSNA 206 N-2138F
CR- 0 1 0 PX- 0 0 5
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 25 9
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - ENGINE. STRUCTURE - ~RANKSHAFT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS ~ MAT~RJAl FAILURE
FACTO~ MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - VIBRATION,EXCESSIVE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OUT OF BALANCE TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
AIR TAXI - PASSG 645 TOTAL HOURS, 56 IN TYPE.
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND rROP/ENGINE VIBRATION
REMARKS- FAILURE OF A COUNTERWEIGHT ASSY DUE TO WASHER 9 P/N629105 SPINNING LOOSE,ALLOWED PIN TO DROP OUT.
PAGE 1396
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S 111/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
2-1043 8/1/67 LE MARS,IOWA TAYLORCRAFTBC12-D CR- l 0 0 INSTRUCTIONAL STUDENT, AGE 44, 82 TOTAL
2-1043
2-1044
TIME - 1920 ~-43350 PX- 0 0 0 TRAINING HOURS, 4 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -DESTROYED
TYPE OF .ACCIDENT COLLISION WITH ~'~CRAFT BOTH IN FLIGHT
PROBABL't CAUSE
OT- 0 0 l PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING FINAL APPROACH
MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL - PllOT..QF OTHER AIRCRAFT REMARKS- N7589R.ABOVE ANO .BEHIND N43350 PRIJlll TO COLLISION. UNICOM TRiED TO WARN PLTS OF SITUATION.
8/l/67 LE MARS,JOWA TIME - 1920
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT
PROBABLE CAUSE
PIPER PA-28 CR-N-7589R PX-DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL OT-
ROTH IN .FLIGHT
0 0 l INSTRUCTIONAL 0 0 0 TRAINING l 0 0
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO S~ ANQ.AVOID OTHER AIRCRAFT FACTOR
M1IDtTA'Ni:ous A'crs·. CONDIT IONS - SUNGLARE
STUDENT, AGE 16, 14 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
REMARKS·- N7589R,ABOVE AND BEHIND N43350 PRIOR TO COLLISION. UNICOM TRIED TO WARN PLTS OF SITUATION.
8/11/67 COWETA,OKLA TIME - 0745
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PIPER PA-25 N-6135Z DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 38, 4000 TOTAL HOURS, 3000 IN TYPE.
AIRFRAME FAILURE IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED
INFLIGHT PULLUP FROM SWATH RUN INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBAB.LE CAUSE WINGS - WING ATTACHMENT FITTl.NGSJBOLTS MISCELLANEOUS AtTS,CONDITIONS :..· FATIGUE .'FRACTURE
•MmtLLANEOUs·ms,cciNDITiONS - POOR who PRODUCTION-DESIGN - SUBSTANDARD QUALITY CONTROL
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- RT WING SPAR LUGS FAILED.IMPROPER WELD DURING ACFT ASSEMBLY.
2-1045 11/19/67 JAMESTOWN,KY TIME - 1735
CESSNA 172E N-5460T
CR- l 0 0 PX- 2 1 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 30, 97 TOTAL HOURS, 15 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBABLE'. CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAN6 -PILOT IN COMl'IANC) -
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES
DAMAGE -DESTROYED PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING FINAL APPROACH
ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT
APPROACHING DARKNESS REMARKS- PLT,ON lST SOLO NITE FLT,ATTEMPTED LNDG IN WOODED AREA.
PAGE 1397
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
2-1046 11/23/67 CABLE,WIS TI ME - .2_030
MOONEY .M20C N-1383W
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 2 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 51 9 2821 TOTAL HOURS, 98 IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL DUAL STUDENT - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS i>·1m--iN' toMMANo:.: SPATiAi-·DISORIENTATION
FACTOR WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - SNO~ WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - .BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- PLT WAS NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
2-1047 11/23/67 AURORA,HO TIME - 2321
PIPER PA-24 N-6275P
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 1 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 37, 3100 TOTAL HOURS, 100 IN TYPE.
2-1048
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBA-BlE-.. CAUS E PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -PiCO'f'-'iN' COMMAND::
ATTEMPTED Oe.ERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS SPATIAL-DISORIENTATION
FACTOR WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PLT ATTEMPTED FLT IN IFR CONDITIONS AT NITE.
2/15/67 YOUNGSTOWN,OHIO TIME - 1213
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA 182 N-3796U DAMAGE -DESTROYED
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL SPIN
PRO BABLE CAUSE
CRPX-
0 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL COHMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 54, AIR TAXI - PASSG 1985 TOTAL HOURS, 2 IN TYPE.
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE,.PREFLIGHT. PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIOli!S -- WATER IN. FUEL pf(O'TIN'coM·M·ANiJ:: IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING PILOT .IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
FACTOR PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPORT REMARKS- ATTEMPTE6 180 DEG TURN BACK TO RNWY WITH INSUFFICIENT ALT.TIME IN LAST 90 DAYS,2 HRS TOTAL.
PAGE 1398
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
2-1049 6/13/67 HUDSONVILLE1MICH TIME - 1628
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
BELL 47G N-208B DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S M/N
CR- 0 1 0 PX- 0 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
COMMERCIAL AER UL APPLIC
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIALoFL.INSTR., AGE 22, 312 TOTAL HOURS, 56 IN TYPE.
COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES INFLIGHT STARTING SWATH RUN
2-1050
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
REMARKS- WIRE ENTANGLED ON ACFT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. PLT WAS SPRAYING CELERY.
10/6/67 NR.CORDOVA,ALAS THIE - 1800
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BELL .47J-2A N-3073G DAMAGE -DESTROYED
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PROBABLE CAUSE
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL CTR PASSG - D
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION ~ND/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING
FIRE .. AFfER IMPACT
COMMERCIAL.FL.INSTR., AGE 24, 2203 TOTAL HOURS, 1000 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- FLEW OVER MTS WHEN FLT PATH TO DESTINATION COULD HAVE BEEN FLOWN OVER WATER.STRUCK MT,AT NITE.
2-1051 11/26/67 CADILLAC 1 HICH TIME - 2020
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BEECH G35 N-4445D DAMAGE -DESTROYED
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PROBABLE .CAUSE
CR- 1 0 0 p x- 1 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTi::m- .
ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL CONTI.NU.ED. VFR FLIGHJ .INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - RAIN WEATHER - ICING CONDITIONS-INCLUDES SLEET.FREEZING RAIN,ETC.
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY .FSP, SY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT FIRE AFTER IMPACT
PRIVATE, AGE 43, UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
REMARKS- lllON-:INSTRUMENT RATED PLT,FLEW INTO RISING UNLIGHTED TERRAIN.IFR FLT CONDITIONS.
2-1052 10/13/67 LEOPOLD1MO TIME - 1510
CESSNA l82F N-3591U DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- l 0 0 PX- 2 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGfNE .FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH OIRT BANK
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPU.NT - FUEL SYSTEM - CA.~UREJOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS.CONDITIONS '~ . LOOSE-;PARTIFHTING P~iilrrIN-fOMNAN'O-::" e.SELECfED UNSUITABLE' TERRAIN
E14ERGENC'Y CIRCUMStlNCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND FIRE AFTER IMPACT
C01414ERCIAL 9 FL.INSTR., AGE 25, 400 TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
REMARKS..: FLOAT BRACKET-BOWL COVER ASSY. SCREWS BACKED OUT ~GAVE RICH MIXTURE.OVERFLEW SUITABLE LNDG SITES.
PAGE 1399
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
2-1053 11/19/67 LITTLE LAKE,CALIF TIME "".' 1215
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-28 CR- 1 0 0 N-9222J PX- 1 2 0 tiAHAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 36, 80 TOTAL HOURS, 74 IN TYPE.
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE.CAUSE PXLOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -pflar·rn· coHHAr:rrr:.
FACTOR
ATTEMPTED 011ERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL CONTrn.!!s.D· ilFR FLI'GH,T INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS SPATIAL DISORIENTATION
WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - RAIN WEATHER - SNOW
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFING RECEIVED - METHOD UNKNOWN WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN HISSING AIRCRAFT-LATER RECOVERED REMARKS- RECOVERY DATE-11/20/67.NON-INSTRUHENT RATED PLT ATTEMPTED FLT INTO IFR CONDITIONS,STRUCK HT SIDE.
2-1054 12/1/67 CASTAIC,CALIF TIME - 0805
PIPER PA-28 N-149VP
CR- 2 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
2-1055
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE. CAUSE
DAMAGE -DESTROYED PHASE OF OPERATION
INFLIGHT LOW PASS
PHOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO .S.EE. AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUC.TIO.NS FACTOR
MlrSffiLANEOUS,_im,coNDITiONS - UNWARR.ENTED LOW FLYING FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- WIRES 30 FT ABOVE RIVER.
12/1/67 PORUH,OKLA TIME - 1920
PIPER PA-22 N-7007B DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COHHERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 22, 535 TOTAL HOURS, 248 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 45, 179 TOTAL HOURS, 23 IN TYPE.
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE 'CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PXLOT IN COMMAND -PXLOT IN COMMAND -
CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL SPATIAL DISORIENTATION
FACTOR WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PLT ATTEMPTED FLT DURING
PAGE 1400
IFR WEATHER AT NITE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
2-1056 12/29/67 MURPHYSBOR01ILL TI14E - 1355
NAVION F N-91461
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 1 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 33, 102 TOTAL HOURS, 27 IN TYPE.
2-1057
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE Of ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - IGNITION SYSTEM - .MAGNETOES
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS, CONDITIONS -. MATE1UAL FAI LURf EHER~~TI"cTRCUl4STANGES - FORfED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- LEFT MAGNETO FAILED,CAUSING BACK PRESSURE. INTAKE MANIFOLD CONNECTOR1N0.6 CYL FAILED.
9/16/67 BRONX 9 NY TIME - 1130
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA 320 N-5709X DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 2 0 0 PX- 4 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 28, 1497 TOTAL HOURS, 25 IN TYPE.
AIRFRAME FAILURE IN FLIGHT COLLI.~_ION WITH -~ROUNDJ'WATER UNCONTROLLED
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER lfi!. OPERATION PILOT IN COMMAND - EXC;§Q..sl! 'DESI&N
1Eti ·s_ntESS LIMITS OF AIRCRAFT FACTOR""'""""·-- .. ~--·
PILOT IN COMMAND - BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY LOADED AIRCRAFT-WEIGHT-ANO/OR C.G. FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES - ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY 1ATTACHMENTS FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES - HORIZONTAL STABILIZER 1 ATTACHMENTS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- APPROX 295 LBS OVERWEIGHT
2-1058 6/5/67 FARRAGUT1IOWA PIPER PA-11 ~4704H
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC
COMMERCIAL, AGE 48, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 500 IN TYPE. THIE - 1915
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL
PROBABCE CAUSE
DAMAGE -DESTROYED PHASE OF OPERATION
INFLIGHT SURVEY .FIELD/AREA
.PILOT IN. COMMAND - FUUY).J'~-08.TA~AUffiY.N Fl:·\q-HG...,.&PEED FACTOR . ·-·Mi~UNl:tiu~'A"ft's;-coNOI:fiotis - CARBON- MONOXIDE POISONING
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS 9 CON01JIONS ~- UNAPPROVED MODIFICATION REMARKS~ EXHAUST STACKS HAD 6 INCH EXTENSIONS WELDED ON. NO SIDE OR BOTTOM COWLING INSTALLED.
PAGE lltOl
DOCKET
2-1059
2-1060
2-1061
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION
7/l/67 PORT CLINTON,OHIO TIH~ ~ 1210 .
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL SPIN
PROB,lBLlt-CAUSE
AIRCRAFT DATA
CESSNA 195B N-,"64C DAMAGE -DESTROYED
MISCELLANEOUS - UNDEJERM.INED FACTOR
INJURIES F S HIN
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 4 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NOl\ICOll'IMERCI Al PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
~flSCELLANEOUS-AClS,CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CANE TO REST IN WATER REMARKS- IMPACTED 2 HILES OFF SHORE IN LAKE ERIE.
7/27/67 BAILEYS CRSRDS,VA TIME - 1555
CESSNA 140 CR- 0 1 0 N-76124 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS FERRY
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PROB1~Bl E CAUSE POWERPLANJ .:- IGNITION SYSTEM !':",,-.,,,, . .i;~ruoN HARNESS,SHIELPING POWERPLANT - li~lllON SYSTEM ..... "' SPARJ<'.P~f;IG" ' HI~ANEOus S~CONDITTONS - IMPROPER CLEARANCE-TOLERANCE HAI~TENANCE 9 SERVICING1INSPECJION.- IMPROPER MAINTENANCE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED JO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
FACTOR . PILOt IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 38, 1800 TOTAL HOURS, 200 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 25, 64 TOTAL HOURS, 35 IN TYPE.
REMARKS~ ACF.1 IN NOSE HIGH ATJiTUDE AFTER T/O. ENG CUT OUT MOMENTARILY. HARNESS AND PLUGS NOT SERVICEABLE.
7/30/67 ALLENTOWN,PA TIME - 2000
HILLER UH-12l CR- 0 1 0 N-90458 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
COMMERCIAL AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 32 9
AIR TAXI - PASSG 7388 TOTAL HOURS, 73 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF.ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE HAIN ROTOR HARD LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
TRANSMISSION ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEM · CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ROTORCFT-CLUJCH. SLIPPAGE DUE GLAZED FRICTION SHOES
EHER1GENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT 0111 LAND REMARKS- CLUTCH SLIPPAGE CAUSED.LOSS OF PlilR TO HAIN RTR.
PAGE 1402
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S H/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
2-1062 8/3/67 BELLE FORCH,S OAK PIPER PA-24 N-8064P
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 2 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
2-1063
TIME - 1948 DAMAGE -DESTROYED
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE-CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - PHYSICAL IMP.AIRMENT
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT BUZZING
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE ANO AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS Mf~nfANEolis-A'Cfi, coNoiiloos - UNlllARR.ENTED LOW FLYING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - ALCOHOLIC IMPAIRMENT OF EFFICIENCY ANO JUDGEMENT
REMARKS- PLT BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL 233 MG PERCENT.
8/28/67 SHAFTER• CALIF TIMi.. N2T-l CR- l 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL TIME - 1630 N-56517 PX- 1 0 0 PLEASURE
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
AIRFRAME FAILURE IN FLIGHT INF LIGHT ACROBATICS
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 43, 2123 TOTAL HOURS; UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 36, 795 TOTAL HOURS, 5 IN TYPE.
COi t IS ION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INF LIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COl1MANO - EXCEEDED O.E,5.lGNEO STRESS LIMITS OF AIRCRAFT PILOT IN COMMAND - PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT · iUsffiLANEOUs· ms.CONOITHiNs - ALCOHOLIC HIPAIRHENT OF EFFICIENCY AND JUDGEMENT
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
REMARKS- ENTIRE ACFT DISINTEGRATED.POOR AIRWORTHY CONO.PLT BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL 104 MG PCT.
2-1064 9/23/67 DAGGETT,CALIF TIME - 1835
CESSNA 210 CR- 0 0 1 N-7491E PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIALoFL.INSTR., AGE 37, 750 TOTAL HOURS, 22 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE' CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY LANDING GEAR - EMERGENCY/EXTENSIO~ ASSEMBLY l'IISCELlANEOUS ACTS,CONDITiiJNS - LACK OF LUBRICATION-SPECIFIC PART,NOT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- NOSE WHEEL ROD ASSY FAILED NEAR JAM NUT. MECHANISM STIFF.
PAGE 1403
DOCKET
2-1065
2-1066
2-1067
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION
12/8/67 SHAWNEE,OKLA TI1'4E - 2155
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
AIRCRAFT DATA
PIPER PA-24 N-6519P DAMAGE -DESTROYED
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH T.REES
PROBABLE CAUSE
INJURIES FLIGHT. PURPOSE
CRPX-
F S M/N
0 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE ~REFLIGHT PREPARATION ANO/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTSvCONOITIONS - INATTENTIVE TO FUEL SUPPLY MISCELi.ANEous"/ic'fs,coNOITICJNS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO MISSING AIRCRAFT-LATER RECOVERED
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 49, 685 TOTAL HOURS, 401 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- RECOVERY DATE-12/13/67.20 PCT CARBON MONOXIDE SATURATION NOT CONTRIBUTORY TO CAUSE.
12/9/67 EVANSVILLE1INO TIME - 1359
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE
HUGHES 269B N-9454F DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CRPX-
0 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION ANO/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE ANO AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 54, 3861 TOTAL HOURS, 174 IN TYPE.
REMARK·s- ATTEMPTED LNDG AT PARKING LOT FOR SANTA CLAUS APPEARANCE.FAILED TO GROUND-CHECK AREA BEFORE FLT.
9/30/67 NASHVILLE,TENN TIME - 1401
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PIPER PA-12 N-4386M DAMAGE -DESTROYED
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL
PROBABLE CAUSE
CR- 2 0 0 PX- 1 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION ANO/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS1CONOITIONS - OIL EXHAUSTION-ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM Piii'ff-iN COMMAN·o·..:: FAILED-To OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
FACTOR MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE ANO INSPECTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO FIRE AFTER IMPACT
PRIVATE, AGE 41, 405 TOTAL HOURS, 25 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- .ENG HAD RECENT HISTORY OF HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION.NO RECORD OF SERVICING AFTER 3 HR FLIGHT ON 9/29/67
PAGE 1404
DOCKET
2-1068
DATE LOCATION
8/31/67 BERLIN HTS,OHIO TIME - 1320
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
CASSUTT II IR N-619S DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S M/N
CR- 1 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STAL,L SPIN
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE INFLIGHT OTHER
PROBABLE CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
EMERGENCY.CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 41, UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, 26 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- CAUSE OF FUEL EXHAUSTION UNOETERMINEO.ACFT WAS OBSERVED TO DIVE,PULL UP AND STALL AFTER POWER LOSS
2-1069 9/27/67 NR.PRIEST RIVER 1 10 HILLER UH-12E CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 31 9 5200 TOTAL HOURS, 550 IN TYPE. TIME - 1615 N-90465 PX- 0 0 1
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL CTR PASSG - D
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROB ASL E CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT HOVERING
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE.AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS FACTOR .
Hl~~LANEOUSA°!fS,CONDITiONS - SUNGLARE REMARKS- HOVERING TURN,MADE INTO SETTING SUN.TAIL-ROTOR STRUCK 4 FT TREE.
2-1070 10/11/67 SNOQUALMIE PoWASH TIME - 0930
BELL 47G3Bl CR- 0 0 l N-1321X PX- 0 0 0
COP04ERCIAL CTR PASSG - D
COMMERCIAL, AGE 45 1 2894 TOTAL HOURS, 423 IN TYPE.
2-1071
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH OBJECT LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE- CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED CLEARANCE
EMERG~NCY CIRCUMST,\NCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
REMARKS- MINOR T/R STRIKE ON LIFT-OFF.ATTEMPTED IMMEDIATE LNDG TO CHECK DAMAGE,M.ROTOR STRUCK TOP OF ROCKS.
10/28/67 TITUSVILLE,FLA THIE - 1323
TYPE OF .ACCIDENT COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER
GLOBE GC-18 N-33371<. DAMAGE -DESTROYED
UNCONTROLLED
CRPX-
PROBABCE CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS - UNDETERMINED
PAGE 1405
1 1
0 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 38, 829 TOTAL HOURS, 489 IN TYPE.
INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
DOCKET
2-1072
DATE LOCATION
11/1/67 PUEBLO,COLO TIME'..: UNKNOWN
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
CESSNA 172 N-5753R
.DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S H/N
CRPX-
0 0 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 42, UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCDNTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE' CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS - UNDETERMINED
HISSING AIRCRAFT-LATER RECOVERED REHARKS=-'-RECOVER YDATE-ll/ 16/67: TOXICOLOGY FINDINGS CONSIDERED UNRELIABLI::.
2-1073 3/14/67 SIHI,CALIF TIME - 1435
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT
PROBABLE. CAUSE
CESSNA 150F CR-N-7911F PX-DAHAGE .-SUBSTANTIAL OT-
BOTH IN FLIGHT
0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL 0 0 0 PLEASURE 0 0 2
PHASE OF OPERATION I NFLI GHT OTHER
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OTHER AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT
SUSPECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
PRIVATE, AGE 35, 326 TOTAL HOURS, 11 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLf. OF N7911F SAW N8560G 40 FT BELOW AT RT.EVASIVE MANEUVER UNSUCCESSFUL.N7911F STRUCK N8560G.
2-1073 3/14/67 SIHI,CALIF CESSNA 150 CR-TIME - 1410 N-8560G PX-
DAHAGE -SUBSTANTIAL OTTYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLISION WITH AIRCRAFT BOTH IN FLIGHT
PRO BA BLT° CAUSE
0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL 0 0 1 PLEASURE 0 0 1
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL - PILOT OF OTHER AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
SUSPECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
PRIVATE, AGE 22, 155 TOTAL HOURS, 86 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT OF N7911F SAW N8560G 40 FT BELOW AND RT.EVASIVE MANEUVER UNSUCCESSFUL.N7911F STRUCK N8560G.
2-1074 9/11/67 ORCHARDS,WASH TIME - 1845
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBABl E <.;AUSE
CESSNA 180 N-l 793C DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 1 0 PX- 0 1 1
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED JO .SEE AND AVOID.OBJECTS OR Q.BSTRUCJ~Q~S FACTOR
MIScEilArilEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SUNGLARt: MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - POORLY PLANNED APPROACH
PAGE 1406
PRIVATE, AGE 30, 509 TOTAL HOURS, 250 IN TYPE.
DOCKET
2-1075
DATE LOCATION
7/1/67 CECILVILLE,CALIF TIME - 1544
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
PIPER PA-24 N-5716P DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S MIN
CR- l 0 0 PX- l 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT OTHER
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FLEW INTO BLIND CANYON lffSCELLANEOUS-ACTS,CONDITfo·N·S - UNWARRENTED LOW FLYING
FACTOR . WEATHER - HIGH TEMPERATURE WEATHER - HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE
FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- SURVEYING MT AREA FOR PROPOSED CAMP.DENSITY ALT 9800FT,TEMP lOOF.
3-4101 10/23/67 -NR.WACO,TEX TIME - 1615
CESSNA 172F CR- 0 0 l N-7877U PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERC !Al PLEASURE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR_ COLLAPSEf'
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE.PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MISCALCULATED FUEL CONSUMPTION MISc-ElLANEOUs""iius.coNDITiONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
3-4102 10/23/67 GREENWOOD,DEL TIME - 1800
CESSNA 1B2F CR- 0 0 l N-3364F PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 35, UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 39 1 340 TOTAL HOURS, 163 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 44, 440 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COL_L IOFO WITH W~ RES/ POLES.
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
FACTOR . . ... . . ·:ffRPil1rr--CON Di f ibN·s
PAGE 1407
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4103 10/23/67 INDIANAPOLIS,IND CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
STUDENT, AGE 51, 16 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE. TIME - 1645 .
TYPE OF ACCIDENT H'11RD LANDI NG GEAR COLLAPSED
PROB ti BL E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PJlnT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR
N-3764J PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
IMPRq~_i::~ RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
MISC~LLANEOUS ACTSvCONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4104 10/26/67 SPRINGERVILE1ARIZ TIME - 1655
BELLANCA 14-19 CR- 0 0 1 N-8838R PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PRIVATE, AGE 41, 414 TOTAL HOURS, 307 IN TYPE.
3-4105
3-4106
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE Of OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT
Wt-lEEtS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE-· CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
FACTOR . HI1CITIAt·.iEOUS-··ms~CONDITfbNS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE
11/5/67 ALLIANCE,NEBR TIME - 1750
CESSNA 310 CR- 0 0 1 N-310S PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 46, 1200 TOTAL HOURS, 500 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROB.lllBLE -CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTFNO LANDING GEAR
FACTOR' . MiSt-rrCANEous·--1cn~cONDITlONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE
11/5/67 PRT ST.JAMES,MICH TIME_."'." _ _..?020
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT COLLID~D WITH TRE~S
PROB,1BL E CAUSE
BEECH 95-55 N-8637Q DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 52, AIR TAXI - PASSG 19142 TOTAL HOURS, 254 IN TYPE.
PHASE Of OPERATION LANDING f ll\IAL ,.AP-IR-OACHLANDING FINAL<APPRDACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND. ALTITUDE
PAGE 1408
DOCKET
3-4107
3-4108
3-4109
3-4110
DATE LOCATION
11/5/67 ROSENBERG,TEX TIME.::- 0915
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES FLIGHT F S 1"1/N . PURPOSE
CESSNA 150G CR- 0 0 N-3340J PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOIOIERCIAL PLEASURE
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION PHASE OF OPERATION
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL COL!-)OEO WITH . .O!TCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - ENGINE STRUCTURE - PISTON,P!STON RINGS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
El'IER·G~N'"t°V·c1RCUHST'l1iJfEs - FORCE·o LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO REMARKS- PISTON/RINGS IN NO.TWO CYLINDER FAILED.
11/5/67 WATERVILLE,ME TIME - 1600
TAYLORCRAFTBC1201 CR- 0 0 N-44444 PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 30 9 55 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 36 9 170 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH DIRT BANK
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWfRPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS
EHERGEN~Y CIRCUMSTANCES - FOR~~Q LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO
11/5/67 PENN YAN,NY TIME - 1600
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR RETRACTED
PROBABLE .CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -
11/8/67 KALAMAZOO,MICH TIME - 1145
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BEECH 95-B55 CR- 0 0 1 N-727SG PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL CORP/EXEC
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 1 N-2147A PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI FROM LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -p I rnr1 N c 0 MH ANIS--:: FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR -
FACTOR
IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES ANO/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS MJSj~~G~O SPEED ANO CLEARANCE
INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
SNOW ON RAMP/TAXIWAY
COMMERCIAL, AGE 51, 9196 TOTAL HOURS, 1485 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 27, 13 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
AIRPORT CONDITIONS -REMARKS- INSTR DEPLANED TO DIRECT PARKING BY HAND SIGNALS.STRUCK STINSON N3957,SUBST DAMAGE.
PAGE 1409
DOCKET
3-4111
DATE LOCATION
11/8/67 FT WAYNE,IND TIME - 0830
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
AERO COMDR 500 CR- 0 0 1 N-135M PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI TO TAKEOFF
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - BRAKING SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - HYDRAULIC FAILURE Mf~EILANEOUS ·AcfS,cONDHiiJNS - LEAK/LEAKAGE
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 23, 373 TOTAL HOURS, 105 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- STRUCK PIPER,N4524RvEXTENSIVE DAMAGE.FLUID LEAKAGE,BY-PASSED 0 RING SEALS,SHRUNK BY COLO TEMP.
3-4112 11/8/67 LEXINGTON,NEBR TIME - 1730
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-89080 PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COL~IDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PRO BABLE CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SIMULATED CONDITIONS
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PI,l:_q_~_IN COMM~!°'lQ.,.- FAILE~_,!0 SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
3-4113 11/15/67 MIODLETOWN,PA TIME - 2030
BEECH TC-45G CR- 0 0 1 N-7200C PX- 0 0 0
MISCELLANEOUS FERRY
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 53, 460 TOTAL HOURS, 123 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 25, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 1025 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR PILOT IN COMMAND -
PILOT IN COMMAND -FACTOR-·. - --- •. -
DIVER.TE~ ATTENTION fROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT
SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- PLT ATTENTION WAS ON CONTROL BUFFETING IN ACFT.
3-4114 11/15/67 CHEYENE WELL,COLO TIME - 1030
CHAMPION 7EC CR- 0 0 1 N-98728 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT NOSE OVER/DOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS
PAGE 1410
STUDENT, AGE 31, 92 TOTAL HOURS, 57 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DA TA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4115 11/16/67 EWING,NJ TIME - 1535
PIPER PA-23 CR- 0 0 2 N-4490P PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR RETRACTED
PRO BABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
DUAL STUDENT - INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR PILOT IN COMMAN~ - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
3-4116 11/17/67 SAN JOSE 9 CALIF T 1ME - 1500
PIPER PA-32 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS N-3223W PX- 0 0 4
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLqpED WITH . ()B_JECT
PROBABLE CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS 9 CONDITIONS - WATER IN FUEL
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING EMERGENCY-tfRcUMSTANCES - FORC'Eo LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- STRUCK LARGE HOLE IN FIELD.
3-4117 11/17/67 LACEYS SPRING,ALA TIME - 1645
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-8745S PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 32, 1850 TOTAL HOURS, 100 IN TYPE.
COHMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 28, 730 TOTAL HOURS, 11 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 27, 15 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR_f()LLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR MisffiT.ANEOUS -rcr.s·.coNDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4118 11/17/67 WHEELING,ILL TIME - 2115
MOONEY 1420A CR- 0 0 2 INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 25, 500 TOTAL HOURS, 30 IN TYPE. N-8390E PX- 0 0 1
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ~CCIDENT
HARD . .lANOING GEAR. ~,9L~APSED
PROBABLE CAUSE DUAL STUDENT - IMPROP.ER .LEVEL ,Of-f , . PI(OT IN COMMAND - INAD,E __ QU __ ATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
FACTO~R--- .. ,t. .. . ··---- .
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PAGE lHl
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4119 11/17/67 YUKON,OKLA PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO TIME_ -. 0920
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COL_l !DEO WITH . OBJECT
PROBABLE CAUSE
N-4483J PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS PILOT IN COMMAND - DIVERTED ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 31, 5 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
REHAR~S~ STRUCK Rfilwj MARKER.PLf DIRECTED ATTENTION TO PEOPLE OBSERVING HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT.
3-4120 11/17/67 MELBOURNE,FLA TI ME. - 1_817
CESSNA 210 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-6100B PX- 0 0 l
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT GEA_~_ .• COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELE.CTED .UN,SU!TABLE TERRAIN FACTOR .
ATR.P"QR'j" tbNCfi'rIONS - OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI FROM LANDING TAXI FROM LANDING
PRIVATE, AGE 64, 2459 TOTAL HOURS, 55 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- STRUCK RNWY EDGE 4 IN.HIGH,WHILE RETURNING TO RNWY FROM SOD AREA OFF RNWY.SHOULDERS LOWER THAN RWY
3-4121 11/17/67 WASHINGTON,IOWA TIME - 1010
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 l N-7799F PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 37, 106 TOTAL HOURS, 83 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GE~R -~OLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL. OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE P][LOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER .LE~L ~FF
FACTOR MT~UrilEous· ACTS,CONDiilONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4122 11/16/67 SMITHFIELD1UT TIME_ - .1"t35
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 1 MISCELLANEOUS PARAJUMP N-3872l PX- 0 0 2
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
MISCELLANEOUS
PROBA'fi(.'f' CAUSE MISC-PARACHUTE OPENED IN ACFT,PULLED CHUTIST OUT.
REMARK~- STRESS ON DOOR POST/S~IN CAUSED DAMAGE.
PAGE 1412
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
COMMERCIAL, AGE 27 9 513 TOTAL HOURS, 100 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4123 11/18/67 PRIOR LAKE,MINN TIME - 1815
TYPE OF ACCIDENT BIRD STRIKE
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 2 N-3453F PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
MISCELLANEOU~ - BIRD COLLISION REMAR_~S: __ GOOSE ST_Rl:J_CK RT IHNG._LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
3-4124 11/18/67 BLUE MOUND,TEX TIME - 1640
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
N.AMERICAN SNJ-6 CR- 0 0 l N-3671F PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 23, 1412 TOTAL HOURS, 30 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 48, 4500 TOTAL HOURS, 350 IN TYPE.
HARD LANDING GROUND-WATER L09P-SWERVE
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE IMPROPER LEVEL OFF PILOT IN COMMAND -
PILOT IN COMMAN[) - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
3-4125 11/18/67 WHITE BLUFF,lENN TIME - !215
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA 140 CR- 0 0 l N-4228N PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION NO~E OVER/DOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT DESCENDING LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE
PRIVATE, AGE 301 1180 TOTAL HOURS, 166 IN TYPE.
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT ~ POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER OPER./FAILED TO USE CARB.HEAT/DEICING EQUIP. ••fEATHER - CONDITIONS CONDUfIVE TO CARB./INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ICE-CARBURETOR TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED REMARKS- LANDED IN ALFALFA FIELD.
3-4126 11/18/67 PLYMOUTH,MICH TIME - 1000
ERCO 415-C CR- 0 0 N-94327 PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 43, 782 TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT GEAR_ ~OLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUNO
FACTOR ~ -MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PAGE 1413
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4127 11/18/67 SHERMAN1TEX TIME - 1000
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 2 N-755BR PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 29 9 1300 TOTAL HOURS, 900 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COLLIDED WITH fENCE,FENCEPOSTS
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDI NG ROLL
PROBABLE ·cAUS E DUAL STUDENT - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
3-4128 11/18/67 LAUREL,HD TIME.: 1500
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA 170 CR- 0 0 1 N-2541V PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND
PRIVATE, AGE 31 9 141 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COL~~q~D WITH TREES LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PRO BA Bl E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER lNcFLIGHT DECISIONS OR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,COND ITIDNS ..: FUEL' EXHAUSTION HiS'l:IT'i.ANEOUS"'"l\'Cfs,coNDITiONS - MISCALCULATEO FUEL
FACTOR WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED
PLANNING
CONSUMPTION
LAND EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON REMARKS- FAILED TO LAND AT AVAILABLE ARPT PRIOR TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.XWIND 15K GUSTING 25K.
3-4129 11/19/67 CURTIS,NEBR THIE - lnO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PIPER J3C-65 CR- 0 0 1 N-35210 PX- 0 0 0 bAHAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 28 9 316 TOTAL HOURS, 25 IN TYPE.
HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABL'E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OF~
FACTOR "41scei:t:A:NEous ·AcB,coNDnfoN"s - ovERLoAD FAILURE
3-4130 1112·0/67 SUTHERLAND,NEBR TIME - 1320
PIPER PA-24 N-6174P
CR- 0 0 PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLt. CAUSE
DAMAGE -DESTROYED
LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY MISCELLANEOUS ACTSvCONDITIONS - .. MATERIAl' FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
COHMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 30 9
100 TOTAL HOURS, 30 IN TYPE.
REHAR~~-LNDG GEAR1,.RANSMISSHJN -WORN.LUG BROKEN OUT OF BULKHEAD RE SUL TED IN GEAR NOT IN LOCKED POSITION.
PAGE 1414
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AI RCRAfl DAT A INJURIES F S f'l/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4131 11/25/67 DOTHAN,ALA TIME - 1150
PIPER PA-30 CR- 0 0 2 N-7026Y PX- 0 0 l
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR RETRACTED
PROBABCE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
DUAL STUDENT - INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR PILOJ IN COMHANQ - INADEIWATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN
3-4132 11/26/67 HOUGHTON LKE,HICH TIME - 1050
PIPER PA-32 CR- 0 0 l INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING N-493CA PX- 0 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEA_R COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAHAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COHHAND - IMPROPER OP.ER.,llTION OF. BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACT Oil
WEA'i'HER - UNFAVORABLE wYNcr·coNDITIONS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFING RECEIVED - HETHOD UNKNOWN WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- LEFT 45 DEG CROSSWIND lOK GUSTING TO 25K.
3-4133 11/26/67 URBANAoOHlO TIME - _1400
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 l N-3210P PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 27, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 60 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 32, 27 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 28, 34 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COLL~DED WITH DITCHES
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COHHAND -
MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED FAILED TO INITIATE GO-AROUND
3-4134 11/26/67 DES HOINES1IOWA TIME - 1849
CESSNA 310L CR- 0 0 l N-2233F PX- 0 0 2 OAHAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 42 9 4736 TOTAL HOURS, 4300 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PRO BifBLE CAUSE LAND ING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTlON/EXTENS ION ASSEMBLY LANDING GEAR - EMERGENCY/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY MiSCELLAi'iEOUSACTS ,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY UNUSUAL NOISE
REMARKS- NOSE GR TORQUE TUBE FAILED.WHEN PREVIOUS DAMAGE OCCURRED WAS NOT DETERMINED.
PAGE 1415
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4135 11/26/67 NASHVILLE,TENN TIME - 1030
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
MOONEY M20D CR- 0 0 1 N-6658U PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE .
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 35, 185 TOTAL HOURS, 58 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COL~~pED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
3-4136 11/26/67 ODENTON,MD TIME - 1355
MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED DELAYED IN INITIATING GO-AROUND
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 1 N-5974Z PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 42 9 27 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTIOR Mi°SCEI."i.ANEOUS--ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4137 11/26/67 SANDSTON,VA TIME - 1701
CESSNA 310 CR- 0 0 1 N-3762D PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 36, 1568 TOTAL HOURS, 9 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO A~SURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
FACTOR LA"r~IHN.G GEAR ~.--~NORMAL RE°TRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - MOTORS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED
REMARKS- LNDG GEAR MOTOR FAILED. EHERG SYSTEM AND WARNING COMPONENTS OPERATIVE.
3-4138 11/26/67 BENOIT,MISS TIME - 1000
PIPER J3C-65 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING N-6681H PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION NOSE OVER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATlON OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS PILOt IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL MlSCELLMi'Eou·s -Ac'fS.coNDITIONS - ICE-CA.RBURETOR
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
PAGE 1416
STUDENT, AGE 22 9 83 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F s MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4139 11/26/67 RALSTONvlOWA TIME - 1040
PIPER PA-22 N-947A
CR- 0 0 l PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH TREES PHASE OF OPERATION
INFLIGHT BUZZING
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED ALTITUDE PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT HfSCELiANEOUS- A'Crs·,coNDITIONS - UNlrlARRENTED LOW FLYING
~-4140 11/26/67 CHESTERFIELD,MASS TIME - 1230
PIPER PA-2B CR- 0 0 l N-3946K PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT STALL
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTcHr
MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED FAILEQ_!O OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
PILOT IN COMMAND - BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - DOWNWIND WEATHER - TURBULENCE, ASSOCIATED W/ CLOUDS, THUNDERSTORMS WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFING RECEIVED - METHOD UNKNOWN WEATHE~ FORECAST - UNKNOWN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT
ADVERSE/UNFAVORABLE WEATHER REMARKS- LEFT QUARTERING TAILWIND 27K,GUSTING.
3-4141 11/27/67 OKLA.CITY,OKLA THIE - 1Bl5
PIPER PA-30 CR- 0 0 N-7519Y PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH AIRPORT HAZARD
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI FROM LANDING
PROBABL.E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO USE OR INCORRECTLY USED MISC.EQUIPMENT AIRPORT SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL - FAILURE TO NOTIFY Of UNSAFE CONDITION
REMARKS- STRUCK 2 UNLIGHTED SAW .. HORSES.PU FAILED TO USE LNOG LTS CORRECTLY.
PAGE 1411
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 32, 2BB TOTAL HOURS, 30 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 23, 36 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
ATR,fLIGHT INSTR., AGE 50, 6500 TOTAL HOURS, 63 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4142 11/27/67 CINCINNATI,OHlO TIME - 1017
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 N-6575W PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWER~E GEA~ _COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
FACTUR ··---- ····-·· MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED REMARKS- 60 DEG RT CROSSWIND lOK GUSTING TO 2ZK.
3-4143 11/28/67 BLYTHE,CALIF TIME - 2357
BEECH S35 CR- 0 0 l N-5B33K PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 20, 17 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 39, 1740 TOTAL HOURS, 40 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE-· CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
REMARKS- INSUFFICIE_NT TIME FOR NOSE GEAR TO LOCK DOWN.
3-4144 11/28/67 LIVERHORE,CALlF TIME - 1130
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABl E CAUSE
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO N-4516R PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF ABORTED
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MA1NTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL FACTOR
1ffscftLAt1IEOlfS "Tci'S. COND ITI!fNS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4145 11/28/67 LOMBARD,ILL TIME - 2045
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BEECH H35 N-5557D DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 19, 40 TOTAL HOURS, 15 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 26, 332 TOTAL HOURS, 33 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION HAR_D __ LAND I NG
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM 1.ffSCITLANEOUS-ACfS,CONDITfoNS FUEL STARVATION
FACTOR TERRAIN - HIGH VEGETATION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- T/O WITH FUEL SELECTOR ON EMPTY TAHK. OTHER TANKS FULL. LANDED IN CORNFIELD.
PAGE 1418
DOCKET
3-4146
3-4147
3-414B
DATE LOCATION
3/5/67 CARSON CITY,NEV TIME - 1315
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
BEECH B35 CR- 0 0 1 N-885BA PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
8/11/67 ATLANTA,GA TIME - 1543
PREMATURE LIFT-OFF FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
BEECH J50 CR- 0 0 l N-9390Y PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL CORP/EXEC
TYPE OF ACCIDENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION ON GROUND
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FIRE IN ENGINE POWERPLANT - FUEL SYSTEM - LINES AND FITTINGS MISCELLANEOUS -ACTS, CONDITIONS - MA TERI.AL FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 50, 755 TOTAL HOURS, 300 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIALrFL.INSTR., AGE 43, 7025 TOTAL HOURS, 1425 I~ TYPE.
REMARKS- BROKEN FITTING OFF OF FUEL PUMP,P/NAN-B26-4D TEE CAUSED FLOW OF RAW FUEL TO ENGINE AND FIRE.
11/B/67 SANDWICH,ILL TIME - 0930
CESSNA 195 N-3452V DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MAINTENANCE,SERVICINGrINSPECTION - IMPROPER MAINTENANCE 14fscaLANEous-AcTs,coND IiiON·s - WATER ·IN FUEL POWERPLANT - FUEL SYSTEM - VENTS,DRAINS 1 TANK CAPS MiSCELLANEOUS ACTS 1 CONDITIONS - UNAPPROVED MODIFICATION
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS AtTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
PRIVATE, AGE 29, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 75 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- FUEL STRAINER DRAIN VALVE HAD BEEN REMOVED 1 MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRAIN FUEL STRAINER.
PAGE 1419
DOCKET
3-4149
3-4150
3-4151
DATE LOCATION
11/9/67 CIRCLE PINES,MINN TIME - 1l20
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
LUSCOMBE BA CR- 0 0 1 N-71922 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 37, 15 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
HARD LANDING GRql:J_~-WATER L9_9P-SWERVE
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
IMPROPER LEVEL OFF IMPROPE~ RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
11/9/67 EASTON,PA TIME - 1530
PIPER PA-32 CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 26, N-4019W PX- 0 0 6 AIR TAXI - PASSG 830 TOTAL HOURS, 26 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT GEAR_ COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
.DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI FROM LANDING TAXI FROM LANDING
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO S,EF.. ltND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS FACTOR
AiRPOR'T'toNDIT10Ns· OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- LOCAL 9 PASSENGER SIGHT-SEEING FLIGHT.RT MAIN GEAR STRUCK A SINK HOLE.
11/9/67 HOUGHTON LK,MICH TJMI= - 1000
BEECH H35 CR- 0 0 1 N-9746R PX- 0 0 0 .DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 57, 987 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT GEAR COLI APSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED ~J.SJA~CE,SP~~9 AND ALTITUDE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAIL~Q._Tci INITIAT'E ,GO-AROUND
FACTOR~ .. - . ·-·-~- . MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4152 11/11/67 BLAIR,NEBR TI ME .-: 1.530
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 .N~6976A PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 53 9 399 TOTAL HOURS, 68 IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
CDil:LIDED WITH RUNWAY OR APPROAC.H LIGHTS LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROBABLE. CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS PILOT IN COMMAND. - IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS
REMARKS:. CROSS-WllifD OF 60 DEGREES AT 11 KTS.
PAGE 1420
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4153 11111/61 NR. LAHON'I, IOWA TIM~.".". ,_1700
BRIEFS Of ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
MOONEY .20F CR- 0 0 1 N-957314. PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
fllGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 39, 1500 TOTAL HOURS, 10 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF .. ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT NQ_~§__f!VER/ DOWN__ __ .
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHOOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE tAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -P~_!:OT IN COMMAND -
SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN Mls.JUDG~D DISTANCE AND SPEED
3-4154 11111/67 NR.OELWEIN,IOWA TIME - 151t5
ERCO 415-D CR- 0 0 N-94642 PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT COLJ;,!pED WITH W_IRES/POLES.
PROBABLE. CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUObED. DISTANCE ANO SPEE~ FACTO.R .
WEi'r"HER :... UNFAVORABLE wii'ib''CoNDlllONS REMARKS- CROSS-WINO COMPONENT OF 25 K WITH GUSTS.
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING FINAL APPROACH
3-4155 11/11/67 BISMARCK,N OAK TIME - 1013
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 2 N-3223Z PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTln!llAL DUAL
3-4156
TYPE OF ACCIDENT NOS( OVER/DOWN
PROBABL·E- CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHa'61fIEFING- ::-BRIEFED BY ___ WBP, BY PHONE. WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN . REMARKS~ WINO 25 K.~USTS TO 30.
11/11/67 TORREON,N MEX TIME - 0830
TYPE Of ACCtDENT
ALON A-2 N-6370V DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION NO~E __ OVER/DOWN_
PROBABLE CAUSE
CRP X-
0 0
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI TO TAKEOFF
0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL 0 0 TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE P.REFLIGHT PREPARATION ANO/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMHANO - . MISM~~~GEHfNT BF FUEL SYSTEM FLIGHT- INSTRUCTOR-- INADEQUATE TRAINING OF STUDENT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - FUEL STARVATION POWERPLANT - FUEL SYSTEH - OTHER
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO
PRIVATE, AGE 46, 160 TOTAL HOURS, 139 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 23, 455 TOTAL HOURS, 30 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 23, 32 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
REMARKS- WING TANKS SHUT OFF VALVES CLOSED PREVENTING FUEL FLOW TO CARB.PLT NOT FAMILIAR WITH FUEL CONTROL.
PAGE 1421
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4157 11/11/67 AMBLER,PA TIME - 1410
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GE,,R COLLAPSED
PROBABCE .. CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
Al RCRAFT DA TA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 172B CR- 0 0 l N-7764X PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDI NG ROLL
LANDING GEAR - NOSEWHEEL ASSEMBLIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 24, 229 TOTAL HOURS, 167 IN TYPE.
REMARt<s-='"'""ttiRQUE LINiCP/N054303·s::8 BROKEN.CRACKED IN RIGHT SIDE FLANGE.LINK BROKEN PRIOR TO LANDING.
3-4158 11/12/67 TRAVERSE CTY,MICH TIME - 137'>
PIPER PA-30 CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 63, N-8030Y PX- 0 0 0 AIR TAXI - PASSG 9500 TOTAL HOURS, 300 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABCE'CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR MfscEilANEOUS--ACTS,CONDITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE LANDING GEAR - LANDING GEAR WARNING AND INDICATING COMPONENTS
REMARKS- GR WARNING HORN INOP.
3-4159 11/12/67 TUCSON,ARIZ TIME - 0900
CESSNA 185 CR- 0 0 1 N-4548F PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LO.OP-SWERVE COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
PRIVATE, AGE 47, 1200 TOTAL HOURS, 240 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT SEAT NOT LOCKED,MOVED TO REAR.PLT COULD NOT REACH PEDALS OR THROTTLE.ACFT WENT THRU SAGE BRUSH
3-4160 11/12/67 NR.WHITMAN,NEBR TIME - 0900
TYPE OF ACCIDENT NOSE OVE_R/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
PIPER PA-18 CR- 0 0 1 N-5830Y PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDI NG ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS
REMiR~S- LANDED I~-~ASTURE,ROLLED OFF RISE IN THE GROUND.
PAGE 1422
PRIVATE, AGE 26, 65 TOTAL HOURS, 1 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4161 11/14/67 MUSCLE SHOALS,AlA THIE - 1053
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 l N-5203P PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOp1jfl4ERCI AL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 39, 350 TOTAL HOURS, 150 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION UNDERSHOOT 1 ANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABL'E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL 'EXHAUSTION
EMERGm'°C''f"'CIRCUHSllR°CES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- ACFT STRUCK FENCE 50 FT SHORT OF RNWY.
3-4162 11/17/67 CARLSTADT,NJ TIME - 1230
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA 310 CR- 0 0 1 MISCELLANEOUS N-193R PX- 0 0 2· DEMONSTRATION DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMHERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 20, 1150 TOTAL HOURS, 115 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WHEELS-UP LANDI~G
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN· COMMAND - INADEQUATE. f.REFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS, CONDITIONS - WATER IN .FUEL
. POWTRPiANT _;''j:'iifOi>Ei..LER ANifACCESSORIES _. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS - FOREIGN MATERIAL AFFECTING NORMAL OPERATIONS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - Oil CONTAMINATION
FACTOR ' . HAINTENANCEoSERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS_; INTENTIONAL WHEELS-UP LNDG.LANDED IN SWAMP.RT ENG QUIT.PROP WOULD NOT FEATHER DUE TO OIL SLUDGE.
3-4163 11/17167 HIAMl 9 FLA TIME - 1500
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
LAKE LA-4 CR- 0 0 1 N-1154L. PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 23, 929 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION Nag_. Q.VER/DOWN
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PRO BA Bi.. E CAUSE POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL -Off PfiQ)...-iN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFUGHT PREPARATION ANO/OR PLANNING l'HSCELLANEOUS ACTS,COf'4DIT1°0NS - IMPROPERLY LOADED AIRCRAFT-WEIGHT-AND/OR C.G.
FACTOR . MISCELLANEOUS ACTS1CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON lllATER REMAR!C)- CG FORWARD LIMIT EXCEEDED l INCH.LANDED IN BAY.
PAGE 1423
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4164 11/18/67 CAMPBELL1CALIF TIME ·- . 1245
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
BEECH 0-17S N-4B973 DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S M/N
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 2
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 40, 268 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLp_D~D. WITH TREES
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT_ IN COMMAND - IMPROP.ER .DE,ERATION Of ,POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS IUSCEllANEOUS ACTS 9 CONDITIONS".;.. IMPROP.!=R OPER./FAILED TO USE CARB.HEAT/DEIC ING EQUIP. pffft'Eri.Af..IE:i:Jus'AtT~;coNDITIONS - ICE-CARBURETOR
EMERG_E.NCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING Off AIRPORT ON LAND
3-4165 11/19/67 SHINGLE SPG,CALIF TIME - 1045
CESSNA 180 CR- 0 0 N-3117D PX- 0 0 i>'AMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ~CCIDENT NOSE OVER/OOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PROB·A-BTE"' CAUSE LANDING GEAR - WHEELS 9 TIRES,A~L£S MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDHIONS - MATERI.AL FAILURE
FACT OR"' . .. ·---MI SC E'LLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
REMARKS- RT TIRE FLAT PRIOR TO LNDG.
3-4166 11/19/67 ORLEANS 1 MASS TIME - 1530
PIPER PA-18 CR- 0 0 1 N-9075H PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDEN"I STALL SPIN
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PROBABCE' CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBIAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED PILOT IN COHHANil - MIS!J~.~J! .. OR FAILED '1;0 .IJSE FLAPS
FACfifR:. WEATHER - DOWNDRAFTS,UPDRAFTS MISC.ELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
WEATHER 'BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED
PRIVATE, AGE 441 3800 TOTAL HOURS, 1800 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 44, 4000 TOTAL HOURS, 1500· IN TYPE.
REMARKS- FLOAT EQUIPPED.PLY TK-OFF WITH FULL FLAPS.WINDS 20-30K WITH GUSTS OVER TREES.ACFT SUBMERGED.
3-4167 11/19/67 VISALIA,CALIF TIME - 1150
BEECH A35 CR- 0 0 1 N-560B PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 49, 700 TOTAL HOURS, 620 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LAND1NG LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PRO BA-BCE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTIQN/EXTENS ION ASSEMBLY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FAT-IGUE FRACTU.RE
EMERGENCYC'iRCUHSTANCES - PRECAT.iTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- INTENTIONAL GEAR UP LNDG.FAILURE OF NOSE GEAR ACTVATOR RETRACT ARM,PN35-825172-2,PREVIOUS CRACK.
PAGE 1424
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4168 11/19/67 NR.MASON,TEX TIME - 1500
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 l N-B2N PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR.COLLAPSED NOSE OVER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -AIRPnRT CONDITIONS -
FACTOR
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN Hll?fl.~N HAZARD
OVERLOAD FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -REMARKS- SOFT SPOT ON RNWY,COVERED WITH A HARDER CRUST OF MUD.
3-4169 11/19/67 COLUMBUS,OHIO TIME - 1209
MOONEY ZOC CR- 0 0 l NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-78912 PX- 0 0 2
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH DITCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING ROLL
PILOT DATA
ATR,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 45, 10500 TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
NONE, AGE 34, 3182 TOTAL HOURS, 355 IN TYPE.
PILOT )N COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF. PO~ERPLANT & POWERP[ANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER OPER./fAILED TO USE CARB.HEAT/DEICING EQUIP. ii!Bcf[i.AN.Eous'"AE'rs.coNDITICiN's - ICE-CARBURETOR WEATHER - CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARB./INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
3-4170 11/19/67 WINSTED,HINN TIME - 1610
MOONEY ZOE CR- 0 0 l N-5534Q PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE Of OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 43, 132 TOTAL HOURS, 36 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT GEA~ .. COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE
FACTOR .. HISCEiLANEOUS-ACTS,CONDITiONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4171 11/19/67 ROSELLE,Ill TIME - 0900
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 l N-6398R PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE CO~LIOED WITH fENCE,FENCEPOSTS
PHASE Of OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER Oi;'~RA.TION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED r_o· INITIATE GO"-AROUND
FACTOR.. .. MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - NOT ALLIGNED WITH RUNWAY/INTENDED LANDING AREA
REMARKS- ACFT CONTACTED RNWY WITH LT GEAR OFF RNWY.
PAGE 1425
STUDENT, AGE 27, 24 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4172 11/19/67 NR.OKAWVILLE,ILL TIME - 1758
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
BEECH A45 CR- 0 0 1 N-874Z PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIALvFL.INSTR., AGE 30, 2180 TOTAL HOURS, 105 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WH~_EL.§-:-UP LANDI NG
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEME~T OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS ~. FUEL STARVATION
FACfi)·R·-- .. - --·~--···· ...... MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - INATTENTIVE TO FUEL SUPPLY
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- INTENTIONAL WHEELS-UP LNDG IN CLOVER PASTURE.
3-4173 11/19/67 SANFORDvMISS TIME - 1645
AERONCA 7DC CR- 0 0 1 N-4651E PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION ENGlNE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL
PROBABLE CAUSE
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING FINAL APPROACH
POWERPLANT - FUEL .SYSTEM - FU4, ,µ1,~J;C:TlON ._SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS - FOREIGN MATERIAL ·AFFECTING NORMAL OPERATIONS r'ERRAIN ::::· 1U'GH'-68STRUCTii5NS . MISCELLANEOUS - EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID COLLISION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPORT
STUDENT, AGE 29, 250 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- INJECTOR LINE TO NO 1 CYL PARTIALLY PLUGGED BY UNIDENTIFIED SUBSTANCE.STALLED AVOIDING TREES.
3-4174 11/19/67 MARKVILLEvMINN TIME - __ 1530
AERONCA 15AC CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-1451H PX- 0 0 2
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COL~IDED WITH FENC:E,FENCE~OSTS
PROBABLE 'CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PIL01 IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE ,P,REFL~GHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS, CONDITIONS :.;.. . FUEl' CONTAIUNATION-EXCLUS IVE OF 'wATER IN 'FUEh 1415.tTCUNEOUSACTS,CONDITiifNS - WATER IN FUEL
EMERG.ENCY ClRCU~1°ANCES - FORCE? .LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- UHINDENTIFIED MATERIALS IN FUEL DRAINED FROM GASBOWL.LANDED IN SWAMP.
PAGE 1426
PRIVATE, AGE 38, 550 TOTAL HOURS, 15 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DAT A IN.JURIES F S 14/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4175 11/19/67 AYER,HASS TIME - 0910
PIPER PA-18 CR- 0 0 l N-10131 PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE co• I TOED WITH SNOWBANI<
PROBABl E CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI _OTHER TAXI OTHER
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
FACTO~-AIRPORT CONDITIONS - OTHER PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY WBP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 32, 20 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT TAXIING TO RAMP AFTER ABORTED TAKEOFF.60 DEGREE CROSSWIND OF 16K.SNOWBANK ALONG SIDE OF RNWY.
3-4176 11/22/67 BOULDER,COLO TIME - 1215
BEECH 35 CR- 0 0 N-3870N PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 24, 750 TOTAL HOURS, 600 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY LANDING GEAR - EMERGENCY/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY MiSCETlANEOUS. ;fcf'S, CONDITIONS - IMPROPER ALIGNMENT /ADJUSTMENT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - JAMMED MAINTENANCE,SERVICING1INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY UNUSUAL NOISE
REMARKS- DOG LEG FROM LNDG GEAR BOX TO NOSE GEAR ACTUATING ROD FAILED.
3-4177 11/23/67 CHAMA,N MEX TIME - 0920
CESSNA 1B2 CR- 0 0 l N-2263G PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT _IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR .
ATTEMPT-ig GPERAl'.-lBH S-EYOND EXP8UENCE/ABIUTY·-Uolla CONTINUED VFR FlIGH! INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -WEATHER - LOW CEILING
Al RF RAHE I CE
WEATHER - SNOW WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT
ADVERSE/UNFAVORABLE WEATHER REMARKS- PLT WAS NOT INSTRUMENT RATED. LANDED ON MOUNTAIN ROAD BORDERED WITH TREES.
PAGE H27
PRIVATE, AGE 22, 137 TOTAL HOURS, 12 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4178 11/24/67 PROVO,UT TIME - 1715
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GE~ COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO N-7411R PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL FACTOR
MiS'ClTLANEOUS._AC'fS,coNDIT'fifrrs - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4179 11/24/67 OPA LOCKA,FLA TIME ~ _1400
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA 210F CR- 0 0 1 N-l966S PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 21, 12 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 23 7 216 TOTAL HOURS, 5 IN TYPE.
HARD LANDING GEAR ~OlLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN •ANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR·-- - . ·-
IMPROPER LEVEL OFF IMPROf~R RECOVERY ~ROM BOUNCED LANDING
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4180 11/27/67 LANCASTER,TEX TIME - 0930
CESSNA 150G CR- 0 0 1 N-2880S PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
I NS TRUCT IONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 27, 49 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR MTsCTI.LANEOUS Acfs,c0Non1i:H·.fs - uvERLOAD FAILURE
3-4181 11/28/67 ROSWELL,N MEX TIME - 1733
BEECH M35 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS N-329Z PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED LANDING INITIAL APPROACH
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IFR OPERATION PILOT IN COMMAND - DIVERTED AlTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT MisCEILANEOUS .iicfS,coNOITidN's - INSTRUMENTS-MISREAD OR FAILED TO READ MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - DISREGARD OF GOOD OPERATING PRACTICE
FACTOR WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY RADIO WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
CO~MERCIAL, AGE 53, 6000 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT WAS CONCENTRATING SOLELY ON ILS LOCALIZER.ACFT NOT EQUIPPED WITH GLIDE SLOPE.PROCEDURE TURN.
PAGE 1428
UOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4182 11/28/67 CASPER,WYO TIME - 1030
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S ~IN
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 l N-3901R PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOM"1ERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION NOSE OVER/DOWN TAXI FROM LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - TAXIED/PARKED WITHOUT PROPER ASSISTANCE WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
FACTOR AIRPORT CONDITIONS - ICE/SLUSH ON RAMP/TAXIWAY
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFING RECEIVED - METHOD UNKNOWN WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- CROSSWIND 33K,GUSTING.
3-4183 11/29/67 EL PASO,TEX TIME - 1435
CESSNA 182A CR- 0 0. l N-2108G PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PROBAliCE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NOSEWHEEL ASSEMBLIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FATIGUE FRACTURE
REMARKS::--NOSE WHEELFORK FAILHf~
3-4184 11/29/67 TAMPA,FLA TIME - 2300
CESSNA 170A CR- 0 0 l N-llllF PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 32, 66 TOTAL HOURS, 6 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 49, 1742 TOTAL HOURS, 250 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 45, 615 TOTAL HOURS, 42 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION UNDE_RSHOOT
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - BECAME LOSl./DISORIENTED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS 9 CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
EMERG[NCY ·ciRCUHSTANC.ES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- LANDED ON RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY,DAMAGED LNG GEAR AND WINGS.
3-4185 11/29/67 W.PALM BEACH,FLA TIME - 2100
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 l N-6308P PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
lllONCOMMERCI AL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 37, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 40 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WHEELS-UP LANDING
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE .PILOT IN COMMAND - fUSHANAGEMEblT OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS 1 CONDIJIONS - . FUEL STARVATION
EMERGf'NC'v-·ciRCUMSfAifCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- INTENTIONAL WHEELS UP LNDG. LEFT TANK EMPTY, RT TANK CONTAINED ABOUT 10 GALS.
PAGE l't29
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4186 11/29/67 SALINAS,CALIF TIME - 1755
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 421 CR- 0 0 1 N-4005L PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL CORP/EXEC
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
ATR,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 34, 6000 TOTAL HOURS, 10 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT GEA~ _COLLAPSED
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DlSTANCE,SPEED,AND ALTITUDE
FACTOR MI~ElIANEOLis""'A'Cis',coNDITiONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND WEATHER - DOWNDRAFTS,UPDRAFTS WEATHER - RAIN
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY RADIO WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- HEADWIND 17K,GUSTING. HEAVY RAIN.
3-4187 11/29/67 SANTA PAULA,CALIF TIME - 0820
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 2 N-6180P PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 25, 2327 TOTAL HOURS, 11 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBAEiL"E CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY LANDING GEAR - EMERGENCY/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY ifiSCELLANEOUs"Tcfs,CONDITi'oN's - LACK OF LUBRICATION-SPECIFIC PART.NOT SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - JAMMED MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - CORRODED/CORROSION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- RT GEAR RETRACT ROD BEARING FROZEN PREVENTED GEAR FROM LOCKING.
3-4188 11/29/67 S.ROCKWOOD,MICH TIME - 1000
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 1 N-6998A PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 22 9 13 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COL~IDED WITH DITCHES
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
PAGE 1430
LJOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4189 11/30/67 HOBBS,N MEX TIME - 1821
CESSNA lBZ CR- 0 0 l N-5626B PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
FACTOR- -- . . MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
3-4190 11/30/67 COTULLA,TEX TIME - 1450
BELLANCA 17-30 CR- 0 0 1 N-666BV PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 34, 595 TOTAL HOURS, 308 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 45, 5000 TOTAL HOURS, 12 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN ANO LOCKED
FACTOR LAN'iITN-G GEAR - NORMAL RE.TRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC PUMPS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
REMARKS- HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILED.EMERG SYSTEM NOT USED BY PLT.
3-4191 11/30/67 KODIAK,ALAS TIME - 1300
BEECH DlBS CR- 0 0 1 N-234S PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS TEST
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 39, 8000 TOTAL HOURS, 1200 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY LANDING GEAR - EMERGENCY/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY MiscE:i.LAlliEous ACTs,coNDITiaN·s - JAMMED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- TEST HOP FOR PROP MAINT. ACFT INVOLVED IN PREVIOUS LNDG GEAR ACCDT.
PAGE 1431
DOCKET DATE: LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4192 11/30/67 SANTA MONIC,CALIF TIME - 1540
LUSCOMBE BF CR- 0 0 1 N-1867B PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS
3-4193 11/30/67 ANDREWS,TEX TIME - 7000
PIPER PA-23 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS N-5032Y PX- 0 0 2
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH AIRPORT HAZARD
PROBABLE.CAUSE AIRPORT CONDITIONS - UNMARKED OBSTRUCTIONS
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI FROM LANDING
AIRPORT SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL - FAILURE TO NOTIFY OF UNSAFE CONDITION REMARks-=-stRUCK "fRASH BARREL NEXT TO NARROW UNLIGHTED TAXIWAY.
3-4194 11/22/67 CONCANoTEX TIME - 1700
BEECH 65-ABO N-899Q
CR- 0 0 PX- 0 0 4
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE a·F ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROBABLt. CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
FACTOR il:itRl'IN- - HiGi:rossTRUCTiONS
FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARK_S- STRUCK UNMARKED TV CABLE.
3-4195 11/22/67 LITCHFIELD,ARIZ TIME - 1730
PIPER PA-25 CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC N-4483Y PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE ai=· ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED
PRDBABL E CAUSE POWE RP.LANT - FUEL SYSTEM - VENT.£ •. DRAINS, TANK CAPS
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT RETURN TD STRIP LANDING ROLL
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS ,CONDITIONS "'- .. I MPROP,ERLY SECURED i1-Y~LAtil'Ei:Jus·-xcrs·~CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION MAINTENANCE 1 SERVICING 9 INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
FACTOR TERRAIN - WET,SDFT GROUND MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- FUEL DRAIN COCK CAME LOOSE. 409 HRS SINCE LAST INSPECTION.
PAGE 1432
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 44 7 650 TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 25, 1158 TOTAL HOURS, 55 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 53, 3050 TOTAL HOURS, 380 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 24 9 1500 TOTAL HOURS, 900 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4196 11/22/67 CARLSBAD,CALIF TIME - 1200
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 N-6836P PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONC01414ERC I AL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 45, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 750 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE. CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR MISEElLANtOUS~s.cONDITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE
REMARKS- SUCCESSFUL GO AROUND AND LNDG.
3-4197 11/22/67 RIO GRANDE,NJ TIME - 1605
CESSNA 337 CR- 0 0 1 N-5312S PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 41, 429 TOTAL HOURS, 27 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBA.BLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR Hr5CHLANEOUs··-ACTS,CONDITiONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE
3-4198 11/22/67 MONTPELLIER,CALIF TIME - 1400
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BOEING A75 CR- 0 N-56416 PX- 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION C~LLIDED WITH _DIRT BANK
PRO BABLE CAUSE
1 0
COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
EMERGENCY .. CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
3-4199 11/23/67 MELBOURNE,FLA TIME - 2230
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-3581A PX- 0 0 3
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH DITCHES GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FACTOR
HiSCELCANEOUS. AcTS,CONDITi°ONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE REMARKS- LEFT TAXIWAY PRIOR TO TURNOFF TO RAMP.
PAGE 1433
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI FROM LANDING TAXI FROM LANDING
COMMERCIAL, AGE 37, 12500 TOTAL HOURS, 11000 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 28, 140 TOTAL HOURS, 18 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4200 11/23/67 INDIANAPOLIS,INO TIME - 1230
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 N-9600D PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MI5EtiLANEous Acfs,coNOITioN·s - AIRFRAME ICE WEATHER - ICING CONDITIONS-INCLUDES SLEET,FREEZING RAIN,ETC.
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 3B, 72 TOTAL HOURS, 2 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- ACFT AIRBORNE APPROX 30 MIN. l TO 1 1/2 INCHES OF ICE FOUND ON ACFT AFTER ACCIDENT.
3-4201 11/23/67 GRANDY,NC TIME - 1605
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE NOSE OVER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
MEYERS 200-C CR- 0 0 l NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-196M PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
AIRPORT CONDITTCiNS - SOFT SHOULDERS AIRPORT CONDITION£ - SOFT RUNWAY
3-4202 11/23/67 GWINNER,N DAK TIME - 1250
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 l N-Bl70L PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 50, 1222 TOTAL HOURS, 424 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 25, 73 TOTAL HOURS, 9 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR_ COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE IMPROP.ER LEVEL OFF PILOT IN COMMAND -
PILOT IN COMMAND -FACTOR
IMPRO~~R RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4203 11/23/67 ROSWELL,N MEX TIME - 1700
CESSNA 1B2 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-2938Y PX- 0 0 4
TYPE Of ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED NOSE OVER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
LANDING GEAR - NOSEWHE~L ASSEMBLIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
FACTOR-·· . . --·-- . MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - VIBRATION,EXCESSIVE
REMARKS- NOSE WHEEL FORK FAILED.
PAGE 1434
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
COMMERCIAL, AGE 46, 1400 TOTAL HOURS, 150 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4204 11/24/67 MENOMINEE,MICH TIME - 1015
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
TAYLORCRAFTBC12-D CR- 0 0 1 N-43273 PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MfITTi'LANEOUS -rrts,coNDITICfNS - AIRFRAME ICE
REMARKS- PLT MADE TWO ATTEMPTS TO T/O. ICE ON WINGS.
3-4205 11/24/67 GRAND RAPIDS,MINN TIME - 1900
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 N-507UM PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 39, 49 TOTAL HOURS, 28 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 25, 157 TOTAL HOURS, 12 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COLLIDED WITH nITCHES
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
FACTOR AIRPcfR.t CONDffTDNS - ICEiSLUSH ON RUNWAY WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT
ADVERSE/UNFAVORABLE WEATHER
3-4206 11/24/67 LANGLEY AFB,VA TIME - 1617
SIERRADYNE S-1 CR- 0 0 1 N-12K PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS DEMONSTRATION
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/DR FLIGHT CONTROLS
FACTOR PILOT.IN.COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PAGE 1435
COMMERCIAL, AGE 44 9 3300 TOTAL HOURS, 1 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4207 11/24/67 DENVER,COLO TIME - 1930
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 N-3749R PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED NO~~ _QVER/DOWN
PROB,l\Bl E CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF ABORTED TAKEOFF ABORTED
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
HiSCELLANEOUS---;\C'fs,coNDITIClNS - OVERLOAD FAILURE LANDING GEAR - NOSEWHEEL ASSEMBLIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - VIBRATION,EXCESSIVE
REMARKS- PLT FELT NOSE WHEEL VIBRATE,ABORTED T/O. ACFT PORPOISED DURING ABORT.
3-4208 11/24/67 ALBUQUERQUE,N HEX TIME - 1300
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAP SEO
PROBil1Bl E CAUSE
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING N-6626W PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
MISCELLANEOUS-ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4209 11/24/67 WAYNESVILLE,OHIO TIHE .- 1030
ERCO 415-C CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-99876 PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL
PROBABL.E CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT CLIMB TO CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 30, 250 TOTAL HOURS, 25 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 25, 19 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 32, 160 TOTAL HOURS, 30 IN TYPE.
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT ~ POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER OPER./FAILED TO USE CARS.HEAT/DEICING EQUIP. H'i'SCITLA·r:.IEous· ACT~i,coNonioili-s - ICE-CARBURETOR MISC~LLANEOUS - EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID COLLISION
FACTOR TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- PLT PULLED UP TO AVOID WIRES.
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DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4210 ll/24/o7 SAN FERNAND,CALIF THIE - _ lo50
PIPER PA-2B CR- 0 0 l N-7554R PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COll~DED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - BRAKING SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE FLIGHT INSTRUCffilC- INADEQUATE TRAINING OF STUDENT
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 24 9 12 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
REMARKS- RT BRAKE GRABBED. STUDENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY HAND BRAKES. SECOND SOLO FLT.
3-4211 ll/25/o7 RANDOLPH,WIS TIME - 0730
PIPER J-3 CR- 0 0 l N-127oV PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PROBABLE CAOS E PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS "AE'r-s,coNDITIONS - AIRFRAME ICE
REMARKS- HEAVY FROST ON ACFT.
3-4212 ll/25/b7 HORNBECK,LA THIE - 1045
CESSNA 172G CR- 0 0 l N-1309F PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT LOW PASS
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
FACTOR WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER.BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY RADIO WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- DRAGGING FLO. QUARTERING TAILWIND 24K,GUSTING.
3-4213 11125167 DECATUR,TEX TU.E - 1115
PIPER PA-2B CR- 0 0 N-94B2J PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 24, o7 TOTAL HOURS, 10 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 33, 200 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 34 9 105 TOTAL HOURS, 15 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVER.SHOOT COLLIDED WITH DITCHES
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
FACTOR . A IRniRT ·cmm'iflcfNs OTHER
REMARKS- LOOSE GRAVEL ON RNWY.
PAGE 1437
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT'OATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4214 11/25/67 HOLLIS,OKLA TIME - 0900
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 N-8378P PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
COMMERCIAL, AGE 34, 7500 TOTAL HOURS, 1200 IN TYPE.
3-4215
3-4216
3-4217
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT
WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR MiSCELLANEOUS .. ACTS, CONDITIONS - CHECKU ST-FAILED TO USE
12/1/67 BAT CAVE,NC TIME -:. 1600
PIPER PA-20 CR- 0 0 1 N-7620K PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL
FACTOR WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER ·BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
PRIVATE, AGE 32, 470 TOTAL HOURS, 305 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT DID NOT OBTAIN WEA BRIEF DUE TO PHONE OUT OF ORDER AT T/O POINT. PLT NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
12/1/67 GRAND JUNCT,COLO TIME - 1 756
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE
CESSNA 310 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-5266A PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE 9 SPEED 9 AND ALTITUDE PILOT IN COMMAND - PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT MISCECLANEOUS AcTs,CONDITIONS - HYPOXIA PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO USE OR INCORRECTLY USED MISC.EQUIPMENT
COMMERCIAL, AGE 44, 1811 TOTAL HOURS, 1686 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- LANDED SAFELY.FLT WAS 15 9 500 MSL ALTITUDE FOR ABOUT 1+4~ TIME ENROUTE.PLT MISUSED PORTABLE OXYGEN.
12/1/67 JOHANNESBRG1CALIF TIME - 1630
AERONCA L-3 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PRACTICE
PRIVATE, AGE 36 9 210 TOTAL N-48807 PX- 0 0 0 HOURS, 22 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARO LANDING GFAR COLLAPSED
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
FACT Di-- - ·- ------ .. MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- CROSSWIND 25K,GUSTING.
PAGE 1438
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
DOCKET
3-4216
DATE LOCATION
12/1/67 FAYETTEVILLE,ARK TH4E - D940
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
MOONEY M20D CR- 0 0 l N-6659U PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 34, 528 TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
3-4219 12/1/67 FOSTORIA,KANS TIME - 1700
LUSCOMBE SA CR- 0 0 l N-71362 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
3-4220
TYPE OF ACCIDENT NOSE OVER/DOWN
PROBABCE- CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -PITiiT-iN COMMANl'.r:.
CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
FACTOR TERRAIN - WET 9 SOFT GROUND WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT
ADVERSE/UNFAVORABLE WEATHER REMARKS- LANDED IN CLOVER FIELD.
5/19/67 BLOOMINGTON,ILL TIME - 1~45
CESSNA 172F CR- 0 0 l NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS N-5327R PX- 0 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COLLIDED WITH naJECT
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WEAT1i°ER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN
PRIVATE, AGE 24, 112 TOTAL HOURS, 65 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 40, 206 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
REMARKS- STRUCK STEEL BEAMS BEING USED FOR RNWY CONST OFF RNWY.CROSSWIND OF 20K,GUSTS TO 35K.
PAGE 1439
DOCKET
3-4221
3-4222
3-4223
DATE LOCATION
6/22/67 ST THOHAS,VI TIME - _1710
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S H/N
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 1 N-B624U PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI OTHER
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - STARTED ENGINE WITHOUT PROPER ASSISTANCE/EQUIPMENT
REMARKS_:: UNQUALIFIED PASSENGER AT CONTROLS.
7/16/67 HERIT,TEX TIME - 1800
CESSNA 175 CR- 0 0 l NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-7030E PX- 0 0 3
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION NOSE OVER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - ENGINE STRUCTURE - PISTON,PISTON RINGS POWERPLANT - ENGINE STRUCTURE - VALVE ASSEMBLIES MISCELLANEous·-·AC'f"s,coNon10-Ns - STICKING
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING ROLL
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - CARBON DEPOSITS HAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION W/KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 25, 60 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 38, 1400 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- T/O FROM FARM.FIELD AFTER PRECAUTIONARY LOG DUE TO LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. 7 QTS Oil ADDED.
8/8/67 LAS VEGAS,NEV TIME - 2100
ALON A-2 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
STUDENT, AGE 43, 47 TOTAL HOURS, 43 IN TYPE. N-5473E PX- 0 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
COL~!~ED WITH RUNWAY OR APPROACH LIGHTS
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE
REMARKS- STRUCK THRESHOLD LIGHT DURING NITE OPERATION.
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
3-4224 8/22/67 AIKEN,SC T IHE - 2035
PIPER PA-23 CR- 0 0 1 N-5766Y PX- 0 0 1
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PRIVATE, AGE 44, 1982 TOTAL HOURS, 152 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PJLOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILEO TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS FACTOR
AIRWAYS FACILITIES PERSONNE.l - FAILURE TO ISSUE NOTAH MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - RUNWAY CLOSED
FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON RNWY.FIRE-LEFT WING AND COMPONENTS.
PAGE 1440
DOCKET
3-4225
DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
8/27/67 SYLVANIA,GA THIE - 1830
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL N-9955W PX- 0 0 1 PLEASURE DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIQED WITH OBJECT
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN .COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT CLIMB TD CRUISE LANDING ROLL
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION MISCELlAN.EOUS- ACTs.cormHIOlii's - INATTENTIVE TO FUEL SUPPLY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- LANDED ON ROAD HIT ROAD SIGN.PLT FAILED TO SWITCH TANKS.
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 32, 70 TOTAL HOURS, 55 IN TYPE.
3-4226 9/23/67 GREENWOOD,IND TIME - 1500
PIPER PA•22 CR- 0 0 N-3656P PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 42, 130 TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE.
3-4227
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPRO~ER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR MfSC-ErtANEOUS .ACTS• CONDIT:i ONS - OVERLOAD FA I LURE
9/23/67 WINTER HAVEN,FLA PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 TIME - ___ lllO N-6579P PX- 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PRIVATE, AGE 36, 2050 TOTAL HOURS, BO IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PROBABCE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR lii'i5rnLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITfONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
3-4228 10/14/67 JACKSONVILLE,FLA T~~F, -_,11}9
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 1 111~6909A PX- 0 0 2
NONC OllOIERC I Al PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 30, 329 TOTAL HOURS, 29 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE.CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI TO TAKEOFF
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS AIRPORT CONDITIONS - POO~~-y MAINTAINED RAMP/TAXIWAY SURFACE AlRPIJRT.CONDITIONS. - UNMARKED OBSTRUCTIONS AIRPORT SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL - FAILURE TO NOTIFY OF UNSAFE CONDITION
FACTOR . PILOT IN COMMAND - DIVERTED ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- OCCURRED WHEN ACFT TAXIED OVER BUMP ON TAXIWAY.PLT WATCHING TOWER FOR LIGHT.
PAGE 1441
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4229 10/22/67 WOOSTER,OHIO TIME·- 1630
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
BEECH A23 CR- 0 0 1. INSTRUCTIONAL N-4768J PX- 0 0 0 TRAINING DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 44, 90 TOTAL HOURS, 22 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GE<~ COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABl E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPRq~~~ RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
FACiolr-- -· ·---- -MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4230 10/26/67 CLINTON,MD TI14F - 0002
CESSNA 182J CR- 0 0 2 NONCOMMERCIAL PRACTICE N-3512F PX- 0 0 1
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT colLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
COPILOT - MISJUDGED UISTANCE AND ALTITUDE PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCI~ED POOR JUDGMENT
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SIMULATED CONDITIONS
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING FINAL APPROACH
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 34, 1180 TOTAL HOURS, 65 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- INEXPERIE.NCED SAFETY PILOT USED BY CFI UNDER HOOD ON SIMULATED GCA. LANDED WITHOUT FURTHtK uAMAGE.
3-4231 10/26/67 NR.MONROE,NC TIME - l_Q45
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COLL!DED WITH TREES
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -
PIPER PA-12 N-3996"1 DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 26, 40 TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE.
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
3-4232 10/26/67 NR.AVENAL,CALIF TIME - 1545
CESSNA lBO N-5232D
CR- 0 0 PX- 0 0
NONC OMMERC I Al PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 25, 65 TOTAL HOURS, 20 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PROBABL.E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
DAMAGE -DESTROYED
PREMATURE LIFT-OFF
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
PAGE 1442
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4233 10/27/67 NORTH PLATTE,NEBR TIME - 1230
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DA TA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 210 CR- 0 0 1 N-37BOY PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 76, 700 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS .. ACTS,CONDITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE
3-4234 10/27/67 NR.SHIPROCK,N MEX TIME - 1215
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 l N-6524T PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
I NS TRUC TI ONAL SOLO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION NOSE QVER/DOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDI NG ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
EMElfGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
3-4235 10/27/67 BOULDER,COLO TIME - 1845
PIPER PA-2B CR- 0 0 N-8806W PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT. AGE 44, 89 TnTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 35, 77 TOTAL HOURS, 16 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARO LANDING GE~~ ~OLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS.ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4236 10/28/67 CRYSTAL,MINN TIME - 0937
CESSNA 310 CR- 0 0 N-659R PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 3B, 1181 TOTAL HOURS, 77 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NORMAL REJRACIION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY LANDING GEAR - EMERGENCY/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY LANDING .GEAR --·GEAR LOCKING MECHANISM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - IMPROPER ALIGNMENT/ADJUSTMENT HAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT . SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS-LNDG GEAR SYSTEM OUT OF RIG DUE TO DISTORTION OF NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY.PREVENTED LOCKING.
PAGE 1443
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4237 10/2B/67 LITHONIA,GA TIME.- .1330
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-8122S PX- 0 0 0
I NS T RUCTION Al TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
COL_':_IpEO WITH -~l,JNWAY OR APP_ROACH LIGHTS
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES ANO/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED WRONG RUNWAY RELATIVE TO EXISTING WINO
REMARiS~ LT QUARTERING TAIL-WIN0,15K WITH GUSTS.
3-4238 10/29/67 GLADWIN,MICH TIME - 0830
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 1 N-1641A PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION co~::!:)!>ED WITH. __ f.ENCE,fENCEPOSTS
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - INATTENTIVE TO FUEL SUPPLY rHS'CITCANEOUS.ACTS,CONDITii:iNS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
EHERG~NCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
3-4239 10/29/67 TOLEDO,OHIO TIME - __ 1631
NAVION A CR- 0 0 1 N-4457K PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSE:..
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PROBABTE- CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY MIStELLANEOUS ACTStCONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
RENi\"~·scrssoRs;PTN33107-33ICf8,IN LT GR FAILED.
3-4240 10/29/67 BOULDER,COLO TIME - 0945
CESSNA 172G CR- 0 0 2 N-5949R PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
TYPE OF ACCl.DENT PHASE OF OPERATION ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COh~}~ED WITH -~~RES/POLES
PROBA8l E CAUSE
INFLIGHT CLIMB TO CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
ANTI-ICING 9 DE-ICING SYSTEMS - CARBURETOR DE-ICING SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - BINDING Mf!CELLANEOUS -ACTS, CONDITiONS - ICE-CARBURETOR WEATHER - CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARB./INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE ANO INSPECTION
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 49, 3B TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 35, 51 TOTAL HOURS, 15 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 36, 3690 TOTAL HOURS, 900 IN TYPE.
COMHERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 57, 16542 TOTAL HOURS, BOO IN TYPE.
REMARKS- STRUCK POWER LINES. CARB HEAT CONTROL BINDING.LED PLT TO BELIEVE FULL HEAT WHEN PARTIALLY ON.
PAGE 1444
DOCKET
3-4241
3-4242
3-4243
DATE LOCATION
11/3/67 MCALLEN.TEX TIME ~ 2130
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
BEECH B50 CR- 0 0 N-3674B PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 43, 1800 TOTAL HOURS, 60 IN TYPE.
PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE PROPELLER LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - PROPELLER AND ACCESSORIES - BLADES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - FATIGUE FRACTURE
FACTOR-- . -----· . . .. MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPORT PROP/ENGINE VIBRATION
REMARKS- 6 1/2 IN BROKE OFF BLAOE,LT PROP.
11/5/67 NICOLAUS,CALIF TIME - 1000
CESSNA 1B2 CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-B763X PX- 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
INFLIGHT LOW PASS
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO.SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS FACTOR
WEATHER - OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED
PRIVATE, AGE 39 1 700 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
REMARKS- STRUCK STATIC LINES WHILE FLYING OVER KNOWN POWER LINE.RETURNED TO ARPT,NO FURTHER DAMAGE.
11/B/67 BUNNELL1FLA TIME - 1245
AERO COMDR 100 CR- 0 0 2 INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE'26, 1850 TOTAL HOURS, 2B IN TYPE. N-3B9BX PX- 0 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARO LANDING GE~~-- COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
DUAL STUDENT - IMPROPER LEVEL-OFF PILOT IN COMMAND - INAD~g~ATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
FACTOR~-- ·- . ---MISCELLANEOUS ACTS1CONOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
3-4244 11/9/67 NR.NEWPORT,NEBR TIME - OBOO
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 l N-8241B PX- 0 0 1
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 47, 127 TOTAL HOURS, 15 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT GEAR _COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TERRAIN - HIDDEN OBSTRUC!~ONS FACTOR __ . . -·-· MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL - GROUND SIGNALMAN MISCELLANEOUS ACTS1CONOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
REMARKS- HIT A SWAlE IN PASTURE USED AS LANDING STRIP.PLT FOLLOWING HANO SIGNALS.
PAGE 1445
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4245 11/12/67 TAHOKA,TEX Tl~IE - .1645
MOONEY M20E CR- 0 0 N-79819 PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION NqSE .9VER/DOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS
FACTOR TERRAiN - WET ,SOFT GROl.fND
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- NOSED UP IN MAIZE FIELD.
3-4246 11/12/67 SPRINGFIELDrILL TIME - 1357
BEECH V35 CR- 0 0 1 N-9486S PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 53, 192 TOTAL HOURS, B IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 43 9 350 TOTAL HOURS, 225 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION co~~!PED WITH DITCHES
LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT Of FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION MiSCETLANEOUS -ACTS .. CONDITiDNS - FUEL SELECTOR POSITIONED BETWEEN TANKS
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
3-4247 11/17/67 LUPTON,MICH TIME - 1530
PIPER PA-32 CR- 0 0 1 N-3444W PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 36, 44 TOTAL HOURS, 9 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GE:-\_~ __ COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR MISC'EL"LANEOUS ACTS', CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4248 11/18/67 ALBUQUERQUE,N MEX TIME - 1750
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-8694G PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION NO_S_E_ OVER/DOWN_
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL PILOT IN COMMAND - BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED MiSTIII.ANEOUS-ACTS,CONDITIDNS - FUEL EXHAUSTION FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - INADEQUATE TRAINING OF STUDENT TERRAIN - SANDY
EMERGENC-Y CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- PLT HAD TOTAL OF 4.9 HRS SOLO AND NO PREVIOUS NIGHT TIME.
PAGE 1446
STUDENT, AGE 24, 15 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4249 11/19/67 CYNTHIANA,KY TIME - 1530
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR RETRACTED
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
BEECH C-18 CR- 0 0 l N-75595 PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
MISCELLANEOUS PA RAJU MP
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDI NG ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR
3-4250 11/27/67 BAKERSFIEL0 9 CALIF TIME - 1530
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BEECH A23 CR- 0 0 l N-2319Z PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 24, 500 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 39, 840 TOTAL HOURS, 88 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR_ COLLAPSED LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
3-4251
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - WATER IN FUEL
FACTOR·--· -·-· --- -·--MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - S~MULATED CONDITIONS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO REMARKS- WATER IN CARB AND FUEL TANKS. GO AROUND FROM SIMULATED FORCED LNDG.
12/1/67 PLAINVIEW,TEX TIME -. 1215
BEECH B35 CR- 0 0 l N-8877A PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAlLURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR_ COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDI NG ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT Of. FUEL SYSTEM PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT M'ISCELLANEm.is/Xfs,cONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION MISCEL.LANEOUS ACTS 9 CONDITIONS - FUEL SELECToR POSITIONED BETWEEN TANKS
FACTOR . TERRAiN - WET1SOFT GROUND MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- PLT WAS NOT FAMILIAR WITH. FUEL SYSTEM. LANDED IN PLOWED FIELD.
PAGE 1447
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 22, 335 TOTAL HOURS, 10 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4252 12/1/67 SAN FRNANOO,CALIF TIME -:: 1730
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 1 N-40610 PX- 0 0 0
MISCELLANEOUS UNKNOWN
3-4253
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH AIRPORT HAZARD GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI TO TAKEOFF TAXI TO TAKEOFF
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAl.LEO TO SEE AND. AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS FACTOR .
ATiu>oR'f CONDiTIONS - POORLY MAINTAINED RAMP/TAXIWAY SURFACE AIRPORT SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL - IMPROPER MAINTENANCE-AIRPORT FACILITIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- NOSE WHEEL HIT LARGE WASHED OUT HOLE ON EDGE OF TAXIWAY.
12/2/67 CORONA,CALIF TIME - 1155
MOONEY H20F CR- 0 0 1 N-9613M PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COL_L.!_DED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PRO B.~aL e' CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
FACTOR A fiii>ciRT CONDIT IONS - OTHtR
REMARKS-: STRUCK FENCE .ROUGH AND UNEVEN RNWY.
3-4254 12/2/67 CORONA,CALIF TIME -: 1_415
CESSNA 172A CR- 0 0 1 N-7217T PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 40, 158 TOTAL HOURS, 129 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 42, 350 TOTAL HOURS, 30 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 45, 101 TOTAL HOURS, 29 IN TYPE.
HARD LANDING GEAR __ COLL AP SEO
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
3-4255
PR08A8L E. CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IHPROPfR LEVEL OFF
FACTOR M'f~CELLAN'eous-"ActS. COND ITIDi·iS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
12/2/67 WELLSTON,OHIO TIME - l050
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA 172 N-2685L DAMAGE -DESTROYED
COLLIDED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
PROB A Bi.. E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ABORT TAKEOFF
FACTOR. TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN
REMARKS- ATTEMPTED TK-OFF FROM PASTURE,AFTER SUCCESSFUL PRECAUTIONARY LNDG.
PAGE 1448
PRIVATE, AGE 31, 157 TOTAL HOURS, 23 IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4256
3-4257
3-4258
3-4259
DATE LOCATION
12/2/67 HLF MOON BY,CALIF TIME - 1000
BRIEFS DF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT .DATA INJURIES F S M/N
STEARMAN A75 CR- 0 0 2 N-62758 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL
PROBABLE CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SIMULATED CONDITIONS DUAL STUDENT - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DliALSTUDENT :..--SPONTANEOUS:..IMPROPER ACTION
INFLIGHT CLIMB TO CRUISE INFLIGHT CLIMB TO CRUISE
PILOT DATA
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 46, 7070 TOTAL HOURS, 900 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- ERROR IN ATTEMPTING TO RETURN TO RNWY.FROZE ON CONTROLS TO POSITION WHERE INSTR UNABLE TO RECOVER.
12/2/67 NR.PRENTISS,MISS TIME - 1640
TYPE OF ACCIOENT
PIPER J-3 CR- 0 0 1 N-3235N PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLL!qED WITH TREES
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS::- LANDED 1irPASTURE .
12/3/67 ROCKWALL,TEX TIME - 1645
SCHWEIZER 2-33 CR- 0 0 1 N-5704S PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 17, 64 TOTAL HOURS, 6 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 15, 16 TOTAL HOURS, 8 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COLL!QED WITH OBJECT
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
REMARKS- STRUCK KNOLL AND BRUSH IN FIELD.
12/3/67 CHAHBLEE,GA TIME - 1618
CESSNA 310 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
N-3684D PX- 0 0 4 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY LANDING GEAR - LANDING GEAR WARNING AND INDICATING COMPONENTS MfSCELLANEOUS-ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE MAINTENANCE,SERVICING1INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 28, 1273 TOTAL HOURS, 78 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- RT GEAR DRIVE TUBE BUCKLED,SHOW WEAR.TOGGLE SWITCHES STICKING INDICATED SAFE POSITION WHEN UNSAFE.
PAGE 1449
DOCKET
3-4260
3-4261
3-4262
3-4263
DATE LOCATION
12/3/67 ELIZABETHTOWN,NC TIME - 1630
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 170A CR- 0 0 l N-5459C PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 21, 400 TOTAL HOURS, 13 IN TYPE.
H.~RD LANDING GRqLIN()-WATER LOQP-SWERVE
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COHHAND -PITO'fIN COMMAND-:;.
FACTOR .
IMPROPER LEVEL OFF IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING FAILEo••to MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED REMARKS- HIT A HEDGE ROW AND TURNED OVER.CROSSWIND OF 15K GUSTS TO 25K.
12/4/67 WAUKESHA,WIS TIME - 1455
CESSNA 310F CR- 0 0 2 N-6720X PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
PHASE OF OPERATION
ATR,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 36, 3000 TOTAL HOURS, 250 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROB,~BLE. CAUSE DUAL STUDENT - INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR PILOT IN COMMAND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
REMARKS:..· GR RETRAC'TED PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.
12/4/67 NR.PIERCETON,IND TIMIE - 1945
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BEECH M35 N-9329Y DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 70, 5340 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION Wl-iEE~_S-UP LANDING
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO USE OR INCORRECTLY USED MISC.EQUIPMENT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION
EMER-GENl:Y-i:fRCUMSTANCES - FOl~:no LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND R~MAQKs~ INTENTIONAL WHEELS-UP LNDG AT NITE IN CORN FIELD.FAILED TO ACTIVATE BOOST PUMP DURING TANK SWITCH.
12/4/67 RENO,NEV TIMIE - 0923
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEA_R_ c .. OLLAPSED .
PROBABLE CAUSE
BEECH A23 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING N-6902Q PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
liiBCELiANEOUS-ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PAGE 1450
STUDENT, AGE 25, 12 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DOCKET, OAT~ LOCA.TION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT OA TA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4264 1214167 LANCASTER1CALIF VULTEE BT--13 CR- 0 0 l NONCOMHERC I Al PLEASURE
COHMERCIAL,FL.INSTR. 1 AGE 30 1
530 TOTAL HOURS, 100 IN TYPE.
3-4265
3-42.66
TIME - ~~15 . N-56360 PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE 6i= ~CCIOENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COLLIDED WITH plRT BANK
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PROBABLE CAUSE FUGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS .. ':". _RUDD.ER AND. RUDDER TAB CONTROL SYSTEP'I MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE Ml~ANEOusl\'Cfs,coNDitHiNs - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
REHARK.S- RT RUDDER. HORN BROKEN AT RUDDER TORQUE TUBE, PREVIOUSLY CRACKED.
12/7/67 SAYOYelLL TIME - 0950
CHAMPION 7FC CR- 0 0 l N-8570E PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT NOS~ .OYER/DOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI TO TAKEOFF
PROBABU. CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT WEATHER-~ ''utii=AVoRABLE wiifo CONDITIONS
WEATHER-BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMAR~S- INSTR SENT STUDENT ON SOLO X-C. KNOWN WINDS. 15K GUSTING TO 24K.
12./7/67 ST.FRANCIS,KANS TIME - 1930
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA 172G CR- 0 0 l N-3735L PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 20 1 22 TOTAL HOURS, 18 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 60, 20245 TOTAL HOURS, 600 IN TYPE.
COLLiDED WITH AUTOMOBILE GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE PILOT PILOT PILOT
FACTOR.
CAUSE IN COMMAND -lN COMMAND --IN COMMAN.LJ -
INADEQUATE ,P.REFLIGHT PREPARATlON AND/OR PLANNING MISJUDGED ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE REMARKS- PLT TRIED TO LAND BY AID OF CAR HEADLIGHTS.CAR AT END OF RN.WY.FLO LTS AVAILABLE ON PRIOR REQUEST.
PAGE 1451
DOCKET
3-4267
3-4268
3-4269
DAH LOCATION
12/8/67 OESOTO,ILL TIHE - .0840
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA IN.JURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-3545L PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GE~~--COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 19, 14 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
PILOT IN COMHAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER OPER./FAILED TO USE CARB.HEAT/DEICING EQUIP. ifiSc'ITLANEOUS-ACTS,CONDITiOiiis - ICE-CARBURETOR
FACTOR .. TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
12/8/67 ENGELHARD,NC TIME - 1.830
BEECH 95-C55 CR- 0 0 1 N-4868J PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOHHERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 35, 2792 TOTAL HOURS, 159 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT GE~~--~OLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBAIBLE CAUSE PILOT IN COHHAND - MISJUDGED. DlSIANC.E AND SPEED
FACTOR MfSCITLANEOUS~ACTS,CONDITiONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE AIRPORT CONDITIONS - WET RUNWAY
12/8/67 ALIEF,TEX TIHE - 1700
BEECH A23 CR- 0 0 1 N-3695Q PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOHHERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 35, 69 TOTAL HOURS, 3 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GE.~!!_- COLL AP SEO
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COHHAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR HiSCECTANEOUs-·Arrs·,coNDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EHERGE~CY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT . . SUS~ECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DAHAGE
REHARltS~ LEFT GEAR FAILED.SUCCESSFUL GO AROUND AND FLT TO ANDRAU ACCOMPLISHED.FURTHER DAMAGE ON LNDG.
PAGE 1452
DOCKET
3-4270
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES FLIGHT PURPOSE
12/8/67 OROVILLE,CALIF TIME - 1915 .
TYPE .OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -P11.0f"-YN-COMHANc>"'~
FACTOR. . .
F S H/N
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-3433U PX- 0 0 1
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISJUDGED .DISTANCE ANO ALTITUDE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROAC~ LANDING ROLL
DIVERTED ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT FAILED-·To INITIATE GO-AROUND
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - OTHER MISCELLANEOUS AtTS,CONOITIONS - CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 53, .800 TOTAL HOURS, 700 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- LNOG LIGHTS FAILED. PLT OIYERTEO ATTENTION TO RESETTING CIRCUIT BREAKER. FAILURE CAUSE UNKNOWN.
3-4271 12/9/67 ESCONOIOO,CALIF TIME - 1200
CASSNA 182 CR- 0 0 1 N-59668 PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 48, 1044 TOTAL HOURS, 530 IN TYPE.
3-4272
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE Of ACCIDENT
UNDERSHOOT GE.~ __ <;OLLAPSEO
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE ANO ALTITUDE
FACTOR 1•.fISCELLANEOU!f·Affi,c6NOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE WEATHER - UNF.AVORABLE lllINO CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING _:··No BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER. FORECAST - -·UNKNOlllN REMARKS~ RT GEAR STRUCK RNWY LIP. HEAOllllNO 15K GUSTING TO 25K.
12/9/67 RENO,NEV TIME - _0321
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 N-6478A PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOM14ERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF-· ACCIDENT GEAR_ COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PROSA.BLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NOSEiiHEEL ASSEfllBLIES
Flc;AfCE!,l,.AN~Q~.LACU .. c;_qNDl!.!~S..,.. IUTElll.l~l FAILURE
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS1CONOITIONS. ~ PREVIOUS DAMAGE REMARK:S~ NOSE WHEEL' FORK FAILED.
PAGE 1453
PRIVATE, AGE 24, 150 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DOCKET DUE LOCATION
3-4273 12/10167 FARMINGDALE,NY TIME ~ ... 1610 ..
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DA TA INJURIES F S HIN
CESSNA lSOF CR- 0 0 l N-3039X PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 42r 22 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF. ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE!?
LANDING LEVEL OFF/tOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PliLOT IN COMMAND -PXLOT IN COMMAND -
FACfoR .
l~PRDPER~LEVEL.OFF. IHPRQ.~~ RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
HESC~LLANEOUS A~TSeCONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4274 12/12/67 TORRANCE,CALIF TIME - 1602
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 l N-6466W PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GE_A_f_COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PROBABLE CAUSE PJ[LOT IN COMMAND - FAILED .. ID .. MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
FACTOR HISCELLANEous··ms;coNDITfO.NS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REHA.Rs~ TOUCH ANri.Go LNDG.
3-4275 12/12/67 DECATUR,ALA TH4E_ - 1400
AERO COMDR 680 CR- 0 0 1 N-8302 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE Of ACCIDENT GE~R RETRACTED
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PROBABi:. E C·AUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -
3-4276 12/12/67 ADDISONvTEX TIME - __ 1417
INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR
CESSNA 150G CR- 0 0 2 N-2731S PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR NALFUNCT.~ NbSE_ OVERiDciWN
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT .. NORMAi.. CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE DUAL STUDENT - INADEQUAIE .. 28.Ef.l.l.GHT . .PREP.ARATION AND/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COHHANO'- INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT i1iSCELtANE·ous·1rers,coNDHfii'NS - FUEL EXHAUSTION MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - INATTENTIVE TO FUEL SUPPLY
FACTOR . TERR.AIN - WET ~SOFT GROUND
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
STUDENT, AGE 23 9 43 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 22 1 1375 TOTAL HOURS, 31 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 27, 550 TOTAL HOURS, 300 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- INSTR FAILED TO SUPERVISE STUDENT PRE-FLT. TOOK OFF WITH LESS THAN 1/2 FUEL CAPACITY.
PAGE 1454
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT.DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4277 12/13/67 OAKLAND,CALIF CESSNA 210 CR- 0 0 l INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING TIME - 1456 . N-450A PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
NOSE.OVER/DOWN PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI TO TAKEOFF
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL WEATHER ...; UNFAVORABLE WIN'ti CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY RADIO WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS..; WINDS 30 DEG 22K,GUSTING TO 40K.
3-427B 12/13/67 VACAVILLE,CALIF TIME - 1305
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 l NONCOMMERCIAL N-6850X PX- 0 0 1 - PLEASURE DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE OF ACC.IDENT PHASE OF OPERATION NOSE OVER/DOWN TAXI FROM LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - TAXIED/PARKED WITHOUT PROPER ASSISTANCE WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER~BRIEFING-:.·-aRIEFED BY WBP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- WIND 360 DEG 25K,GUSTING TO 35K.
3-4279 12/13/67 GONZALES,LA TIME - 1030
PIPER PA-25 N-6519Z DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT I~ COMMAND -
FAcTcrif
FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED SELEC!E~ UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
FIRE AFTER IMPACT
DOWNWIND
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 51, 177 TOTAL HOURS, 66 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 47, 300 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 30, 1500 TOTAL HOURS, 150 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- FLO OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH FOR EXISTING CONDITIONS. TIO DOWNWIND,l2K DUE TO HIGH TREES.HEAVY LOAD.
PAGE 1455
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4280 12/13/67 YPSILANTl,MICH TIME - 1006
CESSNA 150G CR- 0 0 1 N-2776S PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
STUDENT, AGE 40 9 23 TOTAL HOURS, 5 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANflING GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMANO -
FACtOFl
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
IMP-ROPER LEVEL OFF FAIL~~-JO INITIATE GO-AROUND
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
MI SC EL LAN EOUS REMARKS- STUDENT
ACTS 9 CONDITIONS - NOT ALLIGNED WITH RUNWAY/INTENDED LANDING AREA LANDED ON PARKING RAMP.
3-4281 12/14/67 HOLLYWOOD,FLA TIME - 0940
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-8851G PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
STUDENT, AGE 21 9 15 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
3-4282
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF. ACCIDENT
MISCELLANEOUS COL_LISION WITH GROUND/WATER. CONTROLLED
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREfLIGHT. PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS 9 CONDITIONS - SEAT .BELT NOT FASTENED P11..0'f'1N"coMHAND-:. ·1MPRCJPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS PILOT IN COMMAND - SPONTANEOUS-IMPROPER ACTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT . . . UNUSUAL NOISE
REMARl<S-_ SEAT BELT_ STRIKING SIDE OF FUSELAGE SCARED PLT,CAUSED HIM TO LAND WITHOUT REGARD FOR PROPER RNWY.
8/7/67 BEAVER RIVER,NY TIME - 0730
TYPE OF . ACCIDENT
AERONCA 0-588 CR- 0 0 1 N-46238 PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONC OHME RC I Al PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT DESCENDING
COMMERCIAL, AGE 421 1460 TOTAL HOURS, 12 IN TYPE.
ENGfrifE FAILURE OR. MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPS~.D LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PRO BA Bi.. E .. CAUSE POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS
FACTOR. Mist(iJ . .:ANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENtv'ch.CUMSTANCES - FoRCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARltS..;. LANDED IN. SWAMP. .
PAGE 1456
DOCKET
3-4283
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION
9/17/67 NORWOOD,MASS TIME - 1340
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
AIRCRAFT DATA
PIPER PA-28 N-5670W DAMAGE -DESTROYED
COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT
PROBABLE CAUSE
INJURIES F S M/N
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 1
FLIGHT PURPOSE
MISCELLANEOUS DEMONSTRATION
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI OTHER
PILOT IN COMMAND - STARTED ENGINE WITHOUT PROPER ASSISTANCE/EQUIPMENT FACTOR
MISCELLANEOUS~PERSONNEL - PASSENGER
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 55, 1000 TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
REMARKS- INEXPERIENCED PX MISHANDLED CONTROLS,JUMPED OUT.N5670W COLLlDED WlTH BT-13,N64930,SUBST DAMAGE.
3-4284 10/14/67 MILLVILLE,NJ THI!= - 1610
AERONCA 7AC CR- 0 0 1 N-82415 PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
3-4285
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI OTHER
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - STARTED ENGINE WITHOUT PROPER ASSISTANCE/EQUIPMENT
REMARKS- N82415 COLLIDED WITH AERONCA L16,N94581,SUBST DAMAGE.
11/8/67 SENECA,PA TIME - 1030
BEECH A23 CR- 0 0 1 N-1458L PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 27, 85 TOTAL HOURS, 65 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 46, 320 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COLLIDED WITH TREES
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED COPILOT - FAILED TO INIT_I_ATE GO-AROUND
FACTOR- -AIRPORT CONDITIONS - WET RUNWAY
3-4286 11/11/67 CAMILLUS.NY TIME - 1315
AERONCA 7BCM CR- 0 C NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COLLIDED WITH DITCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE
N-241NY PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS
PAGE 1457
PRIVATE, AGE 33, 110 TOTAL HOURS, 3 IN TYPE./
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4287 11118/67 AMBER,PA TIME - 1700
BEECH G35 CR- 0 0 1 N-4632D PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH AIRPORT HAZARD GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE AIRPORT CONDITIONS - UNMARKED OBSTRUCTIONS
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI FROM LANDING TAXI FROM LANDING
AIRPORT SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL - IMPROPER MAINTENANCE-AIRPORT FACILITIES FACTd"R-·- - ·--· -·.
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE REMARKS- DEPRESSION 10 FT LONG 1 FT DEEP ALONGSIDE RNWY.
3-4288 11118/67 NR.KIMBERTON,PA TIME - 1545
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 1 N-5928B PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 44 9 1200 TOTAL HOURS, 124 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 32, 467 TOTAL HOURS, 6 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARO LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR Pll.bY ... IN .. COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- ATTEMPTED LNDG ON SHORT HILLSIDE RNWY.
3-4289 11118167 BERLIN,NJ TIME - 1030
RYAN ST-3KR CR- 0 0 1 N-48928 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
3-4290
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBABCE .CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING GO-AROUND
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED WRONG RUNWAY RELATIVE TO EXISTING WIND FACTOR
M'fS-cTI·LANEOUS 'iic'Ts,CONDITIONS - DOWNWIND REMARKS~ ACFT NOT ABLE TO GAIN ENOUGH ALTITUDE FOR CLEARANCE DUE TO TAILWIND.
1214/67 DETROIT,MICH TIME - 1730
CESSNA 337A CR- 0 0 1 N-5327S PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 41, 700 TOTAL HOURS, 10 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 52, 4400 TOTAL HOURS, 145 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR PILOT IN COMl•fAND--- OIVERTE.D ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE LANDING GEAR - LANDING GEAR WARNING ANO INDICATING COMPONENTS
REMARKS- PLT PREOCCUPIED WITH RADIO TROUBLE. GR WARNING HORN INOP.
PAGE 1458
DOCKET
3-4291
3-4292
3-4293
3-4294
DATE LOCATION
12/5/67 ANN ARBOR,MICH TIME - 1115
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AI RC RAFT DA TA INJURIES F S MIN
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 N-6459R PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBA8L E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS
REMARKS- STRUCK METAL YELLOW FLAG OFF RNWY.
12/5/67 SALIS8URY,MD TIME - 1832
BEECH D95A CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-5609S PX- 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH ANIMALS GEAR COLLAPSEfl
PROBABLE CAUSE MISC-DEER RAN IN PATH OF ACFT.
FACTOR MiSCELLANEOUS-ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FA IL URE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LA ND I NG ROLL
12/6/67 MARION,ILL THIE - _1830
BEECH P35 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS N-9651Y PX- 0 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR RETRACTED
PROBABL-E-·CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
12/6/67 SANTEE.CALIF TIME - 1254
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING N-1540P PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE LAND I NG. GE AR -. . WHiELS, TJB.E~rAXLES-M I SC El LANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - DETERIORATED
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- NOSE GR TIRE VALVE STEM FAILED.
PAGE 1459
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 19, 14 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 42, 900 TOTAL HOURS, 245 IN TYPE.
·PRIVATE, AGE 55, 6200 TOTAL HOURS, 700 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 26, 29 TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4295
3-4296
DATE LOCATION
12/6/67 TDRRANCE.,CALIF TIME - UNKNOWN
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-6757F PX- 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI TO TAKEOFF TAXI TO TAKEOFF
PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED .OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL MISCELLANEOUS - UNQUALIFIED PERSON OPERATED AIRCRAFT
FACT~· . ---·--MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - STOLEN OR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF AIRCRAFT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- TIME OF OCCURENCE BETWEEN 0600-2200 LOCATION,NEAR BOUNDARY FENCE.
12/6/67 NR.FILMORE,CALIF TIME - 1020
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE. CAUSE
PIPER J-3 CR- 0 0 1 N-21506 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS REMAR~S- ATTEMPTED CLIMB-OUT FROM SIMULATED FORCED LOG.
3-4297 12/14/67 PRAIRIE D SAC,WIS TIME _- 1130
CESSNA 310C N-l 796H
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION FIRE OR EXPLOSI_O~ IN FLIGHT
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
POWERPLANT - ENGINE STRUCTURE - MASTER AND CONNECTING RODS MISCE(LANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
FACT°O~- . ---·. -- . MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FIRE IN ENGINE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND . SUSPECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
PILOT DATA
NONE, AGE 13, NO TOTAL HOURS, NONE IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 47, 4510 TOTAL HOURS, 7 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 44, 2020 TOTAL HOURS, 20 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- N0.3 CONNECTING ROD,LEFT ENG,FAILED. RAW FUEL CAUGHT FIRE. FIRE UNCONTROLLABLE. CRASH LANDED.
3-4298 12/16/67 WHEELING,ILL TIME - 1435
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BEECH K35 CR- 0 0 1 N-BOlR PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND
PRIVATE, AGE 34, 262 TOTAL HOURS, 24 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WHEE_L,S-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMH~~D - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - FUEL STARVATION
FACTtfR·- . MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - NOT ALLIGNED WITH RUNWAY/INTENDED LANDING AREA PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPORT REMARKS- GO AROUND FOR SPACING. LANDED BETWEEN RNWYS. LNDG GEAR PARTIALLY EXTENDED. FUEL IN TANKS.
PAGE 1460
DOCKET
3-4299
3-4300
3-4301
3-4302
BR1EFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA
12117167 CRESCNT CTY,CALIF PIPER PA-22 TIME - 1405 N-3959P
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
NOSE OVER/DOWN
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WINO CONDITIONS
WEATHER.BR I El'! ING .. ::-a RI EFED BY._FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- WINO 160 DEG 30K GUSTING TO 40K.
12119/67 MIDLAND, MICH BEECH 65-80 TIME - 0950 N-883J
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
INJURIES F S HIN
CR- 0 0 PX- 0 0
PHASE OF TAXI
CR- 0 0 l PX- 0 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
OPERATION FROM LANDING
NON£0MMERCI AL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 53, 365 TOTAL HOURS, 334 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 53, 9162 TOTAL HOURS, 365 IN TYPE.
WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABL( CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR MIS-CELLANEOUS ATTS,CONOITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE
6/19/67 WARDELL,MO TIME - 0700
PIPER PA-25 CR- 0 N-6679Z PX- 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
l 0
COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STAI:!-
INFLIGHT RETURN TO STRIP LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - INATTENTIVE TO FUEL SUPPLY MfSCELLANEOUS ':Ac1s.cDNDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - POORLY PLANNED APPROACH
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
7/14/67 LITCHFIELDolLL TIME - 0930
ALON A-2 CR- 0 0 l N-5666F PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COLLlpED WITH qITCHES
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
FACTOR PiLDT-iN COMMAND-- BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- ATTEMPTED TIO FROM ROAD AFTER EARLIER PRECAUTIONARY LNDG.
PAGE 1461
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 47, 7500 TOTAL HOURS, 800 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 31, 34 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4303
DATE LOCATION
7/23/67 BEAVERTOWN,OREG TIME ~ 1330
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
MOONEY M20E N-9314H DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S M/N
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 3
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 26, 110 TOTAL HOURS, 8 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT STAI:~ .. MUSH
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -p IIITT iN"'coMHANO·-:.
FACTOR
MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED DELAYED IN INITIATING GO-AROUND FAIL~b-~O OBTAIN/MAiNTAIN FLYING SPEED
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -WEATHER - HIGH TEMPERATURE
IMPROPERLY LOADED AIRCRAFT-WEIGHT-AND/OR C.G.
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED REMARKS- GROSS WT EXCEEDED BY 34 LBS. TEMP 80 DEG.
3-4304 7/25/67 KANSAS CITY,HO TIME - 1800
PIPER PA-23 CR- 0 0 1 N-5979Y PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PRIVATE, AGE 40, 1014 TOTAL HOURS, 264 IN TYPE.
3-4305
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GE~R __ <;'.OLLAPSE!J.
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO .. J4AINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL FACTOR
MfSCELLANEOUS .. ACTs,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
8/14/67 COLUHBUS,MONT TIME.- 1500
PIPER PA-24 N-5384P DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 46, 2240 TOTAL HOURS, 21 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE- CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
FACTOR LA.NOfN"t;· GEAR ::--d·NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED
FIRE AFTER IMPACT
PAGE 1462
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4306 8/14/67 JOROAN,MONT TIME - 0830
FORNEY F-1 CR- 0 0 1 N-7551C PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
STUDENT, AGE 18, 10 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
3-4307
3-4308
3-4309
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT
HARD LANDING GE.AR COLLAPSED
LANDI N.G LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR -FACTOR _____ - . --·
IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING INAD_~_9.UATE TRAINING OF STUDENT
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS -REMARKS- FIRST SOLO LNOG. PORPOISED.
OVERLOAD FAILURE
8/25/67 BONNER SPRNGS,KAN TIME :-_1530
ERCO 415C CR- 0 0 1 N-99771 PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION NOSE __ OVER/DOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - WATER IN FUEL TERRAIN'.: ROUGH/UNEVEN ....
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO REMARKS- ACFT STORED OUTSIDErINACTIVE FOR CONSIDERABLE TIME.LANDED IN PLOWED FIELD.
8/27/67 BRANSON,MO TIME_- 1520
BEECH N35 CR- 0 0 1 N-9395Y PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 34, 70 TOTAL HOURS, 10 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 56, 8000 TOTAL HOURS, 3000 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE- CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR MI~~E~~AN~OUS_~!?rCONDITIQ~S - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE
8/27/67 SNOHOMISH,WASH TIME - 18/t5.
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 1 N-5674A PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED GEAR COLLAPSE!;>
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR .
IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS SPONTANEOUS-IMPROPER ACTION
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE REMARKS- PLT PULLED CONTROL WHEEL BACK WHILE REACHING FOR FLAP HANDLE.
PAGE 1463
STUDENT, AGE 56, 92 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4310
3-4311
3-4312
DATE LOCATION
9/8/67 MILWAUKEE,WIS TIME - 2223
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
BEECH T-34A CR- 0 0 l N-2969C PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PRACTICE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COHHERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 30 9
630 TOTAL HOURS, 29 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY LANDING GEAR - EMERGENCY/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY MISCETi..ANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - JAMMED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LANDED ON FOAMED RUNWAY
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- NOSE GEAR RETRACT ROD FAILED,TIME UNDETERMINED.
9/19/67 FORKS,WASH TIMIE - 1625
BEECH C35 CR- 0 0 N-773D PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 56, 2501 TOTAL HOURS, 2000 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COL1JSION WITH .~ROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - FUEL SYSTEM - PUMPS MISCELLANEOUS - FOREIGN MATERIAL AFFECTING NORMAL OPERATIONS MISCELLANEOUS--AcTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION MISCELLANEOUS - EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID COLLISION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- SHALL METAL CHIPS LODGED IN RELIEF VALVE.PLT HADE LOW ALTITUDE TURN TO AVOID HOUSE.
9/20/67 HARRISON,HONT THIE - 1130
TAYLORCRAFT8Cl2-D CR- 0 0 1 N-95731 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL HUSH
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL
FACTOR . WEATHER - OOWNDRAFTS,UPDRAFTS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN
STUDENT, AGE 27, 285 TOTAL HOURS, 280 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- NO DUAL I~STRUCTION FOR MORE THAN A YEAR. ATTEMPTED TIO FROM FARM FLO. DOWNDRAFTS FROM BLDGS.
PAGE 1464
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4313 9/23/67 MONTPELIER,ID TIME - 0900
CESSNA 170A CR- 0 0 l N-1351D PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH DIRT BANK PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF ABORTED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND PILOT IN COMMAND
FACTOR - -
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING DELAYEQ.ACTION IN ABORTING TAKEOFF
WEATHER - DOWNDRAFTS,UPDRAFTS WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- ACFT NEAR MAX GROSS WT. DENSITY ALTITUDE 7750 FT. WIND CALM.
3-4314 9/28/67 YAKIMA,WASH TIME - 1345
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 l N-4338J PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
3-4315
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COL·'=--~_D_ED WITH DITCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS REMARKS- STRUCK CONSTRUCTION DITCH OFF RNWY.
9/29/67 SEATTLE,WASH TIME - 1815
CESSNA 140 CR- 0 0 l N-76441 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
I NS TRUCTI ONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 42, 660 TOTAL HOURS, 650 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 19, 23 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 35, 21 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR - .
IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS T~PR9~R COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE WEATH.ER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFING RECEIVED - METHOD UNKNOWN WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- LANDED IN CRAB ATTITUDE. 40 DEG RT CROSSWIND 14K GUSTING.
PAGE 1465
DOCKET
3-4316
DATE LOCATION
10/6/67 KETCHUM1ID TIME _- 0_630
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS Of ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S 14/N
TAYLORCRAFTBC12-D CR- 0 0 l N-95561 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
I NS T RUCTION AL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED JiffScITI.ANEOUS ACTS~CONDITIDNS - AIRFRAME ICE
REMARKS- FROST ON WINGS.
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 16, 26 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
3-4317 10/10/67 REXBURG,ID TIME - 1635
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-B292F PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
STUDENT, AGE 21 9 12 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH DITCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER OPER./FAILED TO USE CARB.HEAT/DEICING EQUIP. MiSCELLANEOUS-ACT'S,CONDITiONS - ICE-CARBURETOR
FACTOR TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
3-431B 10/13/67 NR.BILLINGSrMONT TIME - 0830
PIPER PA-18 CR- 0 0 l N-l734A PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOl'IMERCI AL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 32, 56 TOTAL HOURS, 47 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT CO.LL IDED WITH .. E.ENCEr FENCEPOSTS
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PTIOT TN COMMAND -
FACTOR
MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED FAILE~.TO INITIATE GO-AROUND
LANDING GEAR - BRAKING SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
REMARKS- LANDED ON LAST 400 FT OF RNWY. LEFT BRAKE FAILED
PAGE 1466
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4319 10/13/67 BURLEY,ID TIME - 0700
NAVION A CR- 0 0 N-911BB PX- 0 0 4
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - PREMATURE LIFT-OFF
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING REMARKS~ TIO WITH FULL NOSE UP TRIM.
3-4320 10/14/67 BLYTHE.CALIF TIME - 1000
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR - ----
PIPER PA-25 CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC N-6776Z PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING SELE~TED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
Ml SCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN
OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- STRUCK CHUCK HOLES IN ROAD. PREVIOUS INSPECTION WAS NOT CONDUCTED.
3-4321 10/24/67 TOLEDO,OHIO TIME - 0930
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GE~~ COLLAPSED
PRO BABLE CAUSE
N-9584J PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
HfS'fi:LLAN.EOUS A'CtS,coNDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4322 10/27/67 RIPLEY,CALIF TIME - 1030
BOEING A75 CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC N-68116 PX- 0 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE NOSE. OVER/ DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED SPEED REMARKS- PRACTISING,WITH WATER IN SPRAY TANK.
PAGE 1't67
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 47, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 2B, 7B7 TOTAL HOURS, 312 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 41, 450 TOTAL HOURS, 20 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 27, 307 TOTAL HOURS, 31 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4323 10/29/67 CROSBYTON,TEX TIME - 2000
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 N-5946W PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 43, 106 TOTAL HOURS, 25 IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR_COLLAPSEC!_
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT ~ POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER OPER./FAILED TO USE CARS.HEAT/DEICING EQUIP. WEATHER~ CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARB./INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ICE-CARBURETOR
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- LANDED IN COTTON FIELD.
3-4324 10/29/67 GENEVA,OHIO TIME - 1530
FAIRCHILD 24 CR- 0 0 1 N-28645 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 39, 245 TOTAL HOURS, 21 IN TYPE.
3-4325
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION CO~!:_!.QED WITH WIRES/POLES.
PROBABLE.CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT. PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION FACfb_R_____ ---·. ---·.
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MISCALCULATED FUEL CONSUMPTION EMERGE~C~ CIRCUMSTA~CES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS~ STRUCK PHONE GUY WIRE.
11/4/67 CAIRO,ILL TIME_- !J'.J45
CESSNA 411A CR- 0 0 2 N-4934T PX- 0 0 4 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 46, 8700 TOTAL HOURS, 3 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBASfE CAUSE ~Al*)l.ffG. GEAR ... -,_,.NQMAl.-.. .8,EIU.C.U.oN/..f.X~ON ASSEMU~ · LANDING GEAR -· EMERGENCY/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY 'iffSCEtUN"eolfs-·;fcfS~CO'NDiiiC:iNS - BINDING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LACK OF LUBRICATION-SPECIFIC PART,NOT SYSTEM HAiNTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - IMPROPER MAINTENANCE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT . - SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- LEFT LNDG GEAR BRACE LINK CENTER JOINT FROZEN. ANNUAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED 8 HRS PREVIOUSLY.
PAGE 1468
DOCKET
3-4326
DATE LOCATION
11/B/67 MANSFIELD,OHIO TIMF - 1755
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-62095 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 39, 43 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEA~ '"OLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
FACTOR MiscELLANEOUS "AETI.coNDITiifllis - OVERLOAD FAILURE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- FIRST NIGHT LNDG. STUDENT MADE UNSCHEDULED STOP DURING X CNTRY,ARRIVING HOME LATE.Wll\ID 170 DEG 19K
3-4327 11/11/67 JACKSONVILLE.FLA TIME - 0730
MOONEY M20C CR- 0 0 l N-5951Q PX- 0 - 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 51, 737 TOTAL HOURS, 5 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE
FACTOR - -· PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING DIVERTED ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT
DOOR/PANEL OPEN REMARKS- DOOR CAME OPEN ON TAKEOFF,DISTRACTED PLT.
3-432B 11/lB/67 CHICAGO,lLL TIME - 1607
MAULE M-4 CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-4710T PX- 0 0
TYPE OF ACClDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND-- IMeROPER OPER1HJON OF ~AKES AND.Wa FLIGHT ·CONTROLSFACTOR
t<ffscITLANEOUS ACTS.CO-NDITI°ONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED REMARKS- RT 60 DEG CROSSWIND 16K,GUSTING.
PAGE 1469
PRIVATE, AGE 25, 144 TOTAL HOURS, 53 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DA TA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
T''-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------; /'3-4329 11/18/67 JUNCTION,TEX CESSNA 172H CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, AGE 35 9 108 TOTAL
3-4330
3-4331
3-4332
TIME.- 1100 N-3772R PX- 0 0 3 PLEASURE HOURS, 7 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -DESTROYED
PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE- CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS SPATIAL DISORIENTATION
12/2/67 HONOLULU,HAWAll TIME - 1713
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL
PROBABL.E CAUSE
N.AMERICAN SNJ-85 CR- 0 0 N-3163G PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
12/3/67 DOUGLASVILLE,GA TIME - 1600
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-4331U PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 33, 248 TOTAL HOURS, 23 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 37, 24 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER OPER./FAILED TO USE CARS.HEAT/DEICING EQUIP. MiSCE[LANEOUS-lfc'fs,coNDITICiNS - ICE-CARBURETOR
FACTOR WEATHER - CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARB./INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
12/4/67 JASPER,TEX TIME - 1700
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 1 N-81408 PX- C 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 37, 81 TOTAL HOURS, 11 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COLLIDED WITH TREES
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
PAGE 1470
DOCKET
3-4333
3-4334
3-4335
3-4336
DATE LOCATION
12/4/67 BOUNTIFUL,UT TIME - 1240
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 N-6274A PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING OTHER
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
EMERGENCY CiRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- STALLED WHILE TURNING TO AVOID WIRES.CAME TO REST IN SWAMP.
12/6/67 SAN MARCOS,TEX TIME - 1800
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-3607L PX- 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 51, 396 TOTAL HOURS, 358 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 24, 97 TOTAL HOURS, 20 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT SAID HE LANDED ON PARKING RAMP TO BE CLOSE TO HANGAR.OVERSHOT 300 FT RAMP,HIT CONCRETE SLAB.
12/7/67 SPANISH FORK,UT THIE - 1500
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH SNOWBANK
PROBABLE CAUSE
MGIT MUSTNGMMl CR- 0 0 l N-4ll5B PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
AIRPORT CONDITIONS - ICE/SLUSH ON RUNWAY AIRPORT SUPERVISORY PERSONN~L - IMPROPER/INADEQUATE SNOW REMOVAL
12/8/67 ALBUQUERQUE,N MEX TIME - 1130
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 l NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS N-2030G PX- 0 0 l
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI TO TAKEOFF
LANDING GEAR - NOSEWHEEL ASSEMBLIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE MtscE:n:.ANEOU.S-ms·,coNOITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE MAINTENANCEoSERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
COMMERCIAL. AGE 37, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 41 9 329 TOTAL HOURS, 220 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- OLD CRACKS IN NOSE WHEEL FORK.EXCESSIVE PLAY IN NOSE WHEEL SCISSORS AND SHIMMY DAMPER.
PAGE 1471
DOCKET
3-4337
DATE LOCATION
12/9/67 CASPER,WYO TIME - 1500
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 180 CR- 0 0 N-3178D PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT NOSE OVER/DOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AIRPORT CONDITIONS - SNOW DN RUNWAY
REMAR.Ks=-i>LT sAio sNow wAs DEEPER THAN n APPEARED FROM rnE AIR
3-4338 12/9/67 ALIQUIPPA,PA TIME - 1105
CESSNA 172H CR- 0 0 l N-8262L PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 30, 545 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 46, 82 TOTAL HOURS, 21 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -PiDJ'T iN-·COMMANO·=
FACTOR
IMPROPER LEVEL OFF IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING DELAj~~-IN INITIATING GO-AROUND
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -REMARKS~ AFTER PORPOISING PLT WENT
OVERLOAD FAILURE AROUND,LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER DAMAGE.
3-4339 12/10/67 IMPERIAL,CALIF TIME - 1530
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE
PROBABLE. CAUSE
PIPER PA-16 CR- 0 0 2 MISCELLANEOUS DEMONSTRATION N-5847H PX- 0 0 3
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL
DUAL STUDENT - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
REMARKS= PLT HAD. NOT FLOWN IN io YRS.NO BRAKES ON RT SIDE FDR INSTR.
3-4340 12/14/67 MERCEO,CALIF TIME - 1000
GRUMMAN G-164 CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC N-703Y PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGlNE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROB<~BL E CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING FINAL APPROACH
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 27, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 3 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 41, 10000 TOTAL HOURS, 3000 IN TYPE.
PILOT IN COMMAND - .IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT ~ POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER OPER./FAILED TO USE CARS.HEAT/DEICING EQUIP. w·EATHER.:: CONDff IONS CONDUCIVE TO CARB./INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING MISC~(LANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ICE-CARBURETOR
FACTOR TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
PAGE 1472
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4341 12/16/67 SITKA,ALAS TIME - 1655
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-18 CR- 0 0 1 N-4581A PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 22, 1534 TOTAL HOURS, 19 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT NOSE OVER/DOWN
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
FACT Uk TERRAIN - GLASSY WATER MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
REMARKS- PLT TRIED TO LAND ON SEAPLANE RAMP ABOUT 600 FT LONG. RISING TERRAIN PRECLUDED GO AROUND ATTEMPT.
3-4342 12/16/67 NR.BAKER,CALIF TIME - 1015
CESSNA 172A CR- 0 0 l N-7211T PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
FACT Ok MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRFRAME ICE WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - ICING CONDITIONS-INCLUDES SLEET,FREEZING RAIN,ETC.
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT
ADVERSE/UNFAVORABLE WEATHER REMARKS- LANDED ON ROAD.
3-4343 12/17/67 TAYLOR RIDGE,ILL TIME - 1545
PORTERFIELDLP-65 CR- 0 N-37853 PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONC OMME RC I AL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT BUZZING
PROBABLE CAUSE Pl~OT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING-SPEED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - UNWARRENTED LOW FLYING
FACTOk WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
REMARKS- STRUCK HOUSE CHIMNEY. WIND 180 DEG 14K GUSTING TO 22K.
PAGE 1473
PRIVATE, AGE 32, 700 TOTAL HOURS, 640 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 26, 92 TOTAL HOURS, 64 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4344 12/17/67 GROTON,CONN TIME - 1915
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COlLIOEO WITH DITCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 1 N-5329T PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI FROM LANDING
PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT PllOT-DID NOT USE LDG LIGHT FOR NIGHT TAXI.
REMARi<S=-DITCH APPROX 50 FT FROM MARKED AND LITED TAXIWAY
3-4345 12/17/67 SKANEATELES,NY TIME - 1450
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COlLIDED WITH SNOWBANK
PROBABLE CAUSE
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 V 1 INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO N-3921K PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL REMARKS~ TOUCH AND GO LOG PRACTICE.SNOW BANK ALONG RNWY.
3-4346 12/17/67 CARLSBAD,CALIF TIME - 1535
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 N-573BW PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 27, 230 TOTAL HOURS, 150 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 42 9 19 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 34, 31 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE~
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR MISCELLAN.Eous"-'Affs,coNDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4347 12/18/67 CLINES CRNS1N MEX TIME - 1640
BEECH V35A CR- 0 0 1 N-7087N PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS FERRY
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 25, 1400 TOTAL HOURS, 460 IN TYPE.
PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE PROPELLER WHEELS-UP LANDING
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PRO BABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT ~ PROPELLER AND ACCESSORIES -. HUBS POWERPLANT - PROPELLER AND ACCESSORIES - HYDRAULIC PlTCH CONTROL MECHANISM PRODUCTION-DESIGN - INCc:iRREcT FACTORY INSTALLATION
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - RPM-UNCONTROLLABLE-OVERSPEED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - WlNDSHIELD,DIRTY,FOGGY,ETC.-RESTRICTED VISION MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- ONLY 2 OF THE 8 REQUIRED SCREWS PNA-1635-43 WERE USED TO HOLD PROP CYL PNC-1904 IN HUB.BOTH FAILED
PAGE 1474
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4348 12/18/67 SMYRNA,DEL Tll'~E - 1615
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S Jllll/N
BEECH A23 CR- D D 2 N-5782V PX- D D 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
Il\ISTRUCTIONAL DUAL
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIALoFL.INSTR., AGE 31 1
872 TOTAL HOURS, 41 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR . HISTil.LANEOUS-ms.coNDIT-ii5NS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4349 12/18/67 ALEXANDRIA.LA TIME.-:. ~230
CESSNA 150F CR- 0 0 l N-8697S PX- 0 O 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 34, 53 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - WATER IN FUEL
FAcTrnr-- - --- ·-·· MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPORT REMARKS- ACFT CRASH LANDED ON ARPT PAST END OF RNWY.HEAVY RAIN THE PREVIOUS NIGHT,ACFT STORED OUTSIDE.
3-4350 12/20/67 LITTLE ROCK,ARK TIME :- 1700
PIPER PA-23 CR- 0 0 l N-5904Y PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 48, 3620 TOTAL HOURS, 500 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - GEAR LOCKING MECHANISM MISCELLANEOUS - FOREIGN MATERIAL AFFECTING NORMAL OPERATIONS
REMARKs:.:--PIECES o0AR COVERE'o -GRAVEL PREVENTED NOSE GEAR FROM LOCKING DOWN.
3-4351 12/20/67 GREENWOOD,IND TIME - 0_620
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 l N-4033F PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 33, 132 TOTAL HOURS, 21 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COLLIDED WITH ..QFCHES
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -Pl~OT IN COHMA~D -
MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED FAILED TO INITIATE GO-AROUND
PAGE 1475
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4352 12/19/67 RICHMOND,IND THIE - 1700
LUSCOMBE BE CR- 0 0 1 N-2632K PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
STUDENT, AGE 50, 96 TOTAL HOURS, 34 IN TYPE.
3-4353
3-4354
3-4355
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
FACTOR MfSCELLANEOUS-A'C'fs,coNDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
B/15/67 MARSHFIELD,MO TIME - 1915
MOONEY M-21 CR- 0 0 1 N-7BOOV PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
EMERG'ENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT
PRIVATE, AGE 33, 620 TOTAL HOURS, 55 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT SAID CYL HD TEMP CLIMBED OFF GAGE SCALE AND ENG RAN ROUGH INTERMITTENTLY SO HE DECIDED TD LAND
9/3/67 SALEM,OREG TIME - 1420
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCT ION AL TRAINING
STUDENT, AGE 32, 100 TOTAL N-6049W PX- 0 0 0 HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE GAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF FACTOR
14(S-CELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
9/11/67 OLATHE,KANS TIME - 1000
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 I NS TRUCT IONAL SOLO
STUDENT, AGE 44, 12 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE. N-6664F PX- 0 0 0
DAM~GE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR MASCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- WIND lOK GUSTING 15K.PILOT ON lST SOLO FLT.
PAGE 1476
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
DOCKET
3-'t356
3-4357
3-4358
DATE LOCATION
9/24/67 GREEN ISLE,MINN TIME - 0615
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
CESSNA 172 N-6389E DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S M/N
CR- 0 0 l PX- 0 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL MUSH
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - WATER IN FUEL Piro'TIN' COMP•li\'ND-::. FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- ACFT PARKED OUTSIDE,NOT FLOWN FOR APPROX 3 MOS.
9/25/67 CLINTON,MO Tll'IE - 1815
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 N-6906W PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH ANIMALS
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMAIU(s::- KILLED STEER.
9/26/67 PT.TOWNSEND,WASH TIME - 1015
ERCO 415-C CR- 0 0 2 N-99181 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 40, 692 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 26, 436 TOTAL HOURS, 47 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 52, 3368 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE DUAL STUDENT - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4359 10/11/67 BONNER SPRGS,KANS TIME - 1600
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 l N-2613Q PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PRIVATE, AGE 42 0 70 TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
IM~ROPER LEVEL OFF IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
PAGE H77
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4360 10111/67 RICHLAND,MONT TIME - 1300
PIPER J3C-65 CR- 0 0 N-70234 PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COLLIDED WITH DIRT BANK
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS REMARKS~ LANDED ON ROAD.
3-4361 10/21/67 CASSVJLLE,MO TIME - 0900
PIPER PA-23 CR- 0 0 2 N-4438P PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT MISCELLANEOUS COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT COPILOT - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING FUSELAGE - SEATS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY SECURED
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 35, 895 TOTAL HOURS, 45 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 29, 4159 TOTAL HOURS, 60 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- CO-PLT IN LEFT SEAT,SLID REARWARD.PLT HAD NO BRAKES ON RT SIDE.ACFT STRUCK BRUSH AT END OF RNWY.
3-4362 11/3/67 NASHUA1NH TIME - 1500
BEECH S35 CR- 0 0 2 N-5876J PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCT IDNAL DUAL
3-4363
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR RETRACTED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
DUAL STUDENT - INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
11/4/67 LEAWOOD.KANS TIME - 1610
CESSNA 150E CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-3502J PX- 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT
PROBABLE CAUSE PI LDT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED CLEARANCE
FACTOR
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI TO TAKEOFF
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CDNDITIONS - CONGESTED TRAFFIC-PATTERN OR RAMP REMARKS- RT WING TIP STRUCK PARKED ACFT1BEECH F35 N3867B, SUBST DAMAGE.
PAGE 1478
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 64, 7200 TOTAL HOURS, 120 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 33, 158 TOTAL HOURS, 78 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4364 11/5/67 LANCASTER,MO TIME - OB50
PIPER J3C-65 CR- 0 0 1 N-6510H PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCI Al PLEASURE
3-4365
3-4366
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COLLIDED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
PRO BA Bl E CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES ANO/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS
11/9/67 ST.CHARLES,MINN TIME - 1700
PIPER J-3 CR- 0 0 1 N-B8173 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -MISCELLANEOUS -
SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FAILED TO ABORT TAKEOFF
EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID COLLISION
ROUGH/UNEVEN HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
FACTOR TERRAIN -TERRAIN -
REMARKS- T/O FROM SHORT UPSLOPE FIELD. PLT DOVE ACFT INTO GROUND TO AVOID TREES.
11/9/67 ETIWANDA,CALIF TIME - 1530
CESSNA 150H CR- 0 0 2 I NS TRUCT IONAL DUAL N-6738S PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH DIRT BANK
PROBABLE CAUSE
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING ROLL
POWERPLANT - FUEL SYSTEM - VENTS,DRAINS,TANK CAPS MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO INITIATE GO-AROUND
FACTOR TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SIMULATED CONDITIONS
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 35, 650 TOTAL HOURS, 95 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 23, 74 TOTAL HOURS, 33 IN TYPE.
ATR, FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 36, 7000 TOTAL HOURS, 1000 I~ TYPE.
REMARKS- PRACTICE FORCED LNOG.INSTRUCTOR LET STUDENT DESCEND TOO LOW.ENG FAILED.FUEL VENT SYSTEM ABNORMAL.
PAGE 1479
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4367 11/22/67 SACRAMENTO,CALIF TIME - 0015
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
BEECH 65-80 CR- 0 0 l N-716AG PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL CORP/EXEC
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 47, 10736 TOTAL HOURS, 200 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER ALIGNMENT/ADJUSTMENT HiSCEL[ANEOus·-ms;coNOITIONS .,.. OVERLOAD FAILURE HAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LANDED ON FOAMED RUNWAY
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
REMARKS- TORQUE SHAFT PN 50-810163-15 FAILED DUE SUPPORT BEARING 3/16IN OUT OF POSITION. 3281 HRS ON ACFT.
3-4368 11/24/67 ST.THOHAS 9 VJ TIME.,- __ 1205
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PROPELLER/JET/ROTOR BLAST NOS~ _qVER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 l NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-8624U PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI TO TAKEOFF TAXI TO TAKEOFF
PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCISED .. POOR.JUDGMENT MISCELLANEOUS - PROP/JET BLAST
FACTOR"'"... . ·-- . -·
PRIVATE, AGE 31, 92 TOTAL HOURS, 39 IN TYPE.
AIRPORT CONDITIONS - OTHER REMARKS~ PLT TAXIED.BEHIND CONVAIR IN ENG RUNUP. LIGHT ACFT PARKING AREA CLOSE TO RUNUP AREA.
3-4369 11/25/67 ALIEF,TEX TIME - 1315
CESSNA 172H CR- 0 0 l N-1717H PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOHHERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 34, 61 TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HA_.RD LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE IMPROPER LEVEL .OFF PILOT IN COMMAND -
PILOT IN COMHAND -FACT~- - . --·-
IHPRO~E~ RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
WEATHER~ UNFAVORABLE.WIND CONDITIONS p not 'fN' COMMAND - LAci< ·'of FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT
REMARKS~ PORPOISED. SUCCESSFUL GO AROUND WITH NO FURTHER
PAGE 1480
DAMAGE ON LNDG. 50 DEG RT CROSSWIND 15K GUSTING.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S 1'1/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4370 11/27/67 COOSAWHATCHIE,SC TIME -_1430
MOONEY M20C CR- 0 0 l N-6961U PX- 0 0 3
NONCOl'll'IERCIAL BUSINESS
COMMERCIAL, AGE 30, 540 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
3-4371
3-4372
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACT.OR
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL
FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS CONTI_~y_ED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS WEATHER - TURBULENCE, ASSOCIATED W/ CLOUDS, THUNDERSTORMS WEATHER - RAIN
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT
ADVERSE/UNFAVORABLE WEATHER REMARKS- STRUCK SIGN POST LNDG ON HIWAY. HEAVY RAIN. WINDS 340 DEG 30K GUSTING TO SOK.
12/1/67 NR.VENTUCOPA,CALIF TIME - 1425
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PIPER PA-32 CR- 0 0 1 N-3505W PX- 0 0 4 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOl'IMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 32, 374 TOTAL HOURS, 74 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION HARD _!ANDING
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - REDUCTION GEAR ASSEMBLY ~ GEARS,ACCESSORY DRIVE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS.CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE P ITOf-lN COM~fAN'i5'""= 1 MPROPER LEVEL OFF
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- MAIN ACCESSORY DRIVE GEAR SEPARATED FROM CRANKSHAFT.
12/1/67 BELLEFONTE,PA TIME - 1640
CESSNA lSOG CR- 0 0 1 N-904PS PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCT ION AL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COL~IDED WITH ~NOWBANK
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF ABORTED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO.MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
FACTOR AIRPORT CONDiffONS - ICE/SLUSH ON RUNWAY
REMARKS- ICY SPOTS ON RNWY.
PAGE 1481
STUDENT, AGE 21, 11 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4373
3-4374
3-4375
DATE LOCATION
12/3/67 WYKOFF,MINN TIME - 1245
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-8671J PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 52, 58 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE GAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF PILOT IN COMMAND - BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - DOWNWIND
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT LOW ON FUEL
REMARKS- PLT BECAME LOST,UNABLE TO TUNE RADIO PROPERLY. TAILWIND 18K.
12/3/67 WILLMAR,MINN TIME - 1435
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
NAVION A CR- 0 0 1 N-4861K PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 44, 346 TOTAL HOURS, 7 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WHEELS-UP LANDING
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -MISCEi-LANEous AclS,coNDITiorils -
FACTOR
PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING WATER IN FUEL FUEL CONTAMINATION-EXCLUSIVE OF WATER IN FUEL
MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - IMPROPERLY SERVICED AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- WATER,RUST PARTICLES IN FUEL. ACFT CUSTOMARILY SERVICED FROM 260 GAL TANK TRUCK.
12/5/67 GILLETTE,WYO TIME - 044-0
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-8183F PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 38, 106 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE,SPEED,AND ALTITUDE
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- DIRECT RT CROSSWIND 20K GUSTING TO 25K.
PAGE 1482
DOCKET
3-4376
3-4377
3-4378
3-4379
DATE LOCATION
12/5/67 CHAMBLEE,GA TIME - 1930
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
BEECH A23 CR- 0 0 N-3627Q PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI TO TAKEOFF
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - BRAKING SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PRESSURE,NONE MISCELLANEOUS-A-Cfs,coNDITIONS - FATIGUE FRACTURE
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 32, 387 TOTAL HOURS, 38 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- BOTH BRAKE CASTINGS FRACTURED. STRUCK PARKED ACFT CESSNA 172,N2158Y. SUBSTL DAMAGE.
12/6/67 CREVE COEUR,MO TIME - 1705
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 N-3457J PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT NOSE OVER/DOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE
FACTOR TE-RRAIN - WET.'SOFT GROUND
12/6/67 CHADRON,NEBR TIME - 1512
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 N-3337B PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING ROLL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT NOSE OVER/DOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI FROM LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT WEATHER .:. UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY WBP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- KNOWN WINDS 310 DEG 30K GUSTING TO 43K.
12/7/67 HURON,S OAK TIME - 1555
BEECH K35 CR- 0 0 N-646Q PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 16r 39 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 34, 156 TOTAL HOURS, 43 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 40, 250 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHOOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR HISCELLANEOUS-7iE'fs,coNDITiCH•iS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE LANDING GEAR - LANDING GEAR WARNING AND INDICATING COMPONENTS
REMARKS- LNDG GEAR WARNING HORN INOPERATIVE.
PAGE 1483
DOCKET
3-4380
DATE LOCATION
12/9/67 COLUMBUS,OHIO TIME - 1635
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 l N-374LA PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 341 13 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT GE_A_~ _COLLAPSED
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE ANO ALTITUDE
FACTOR M°X'SCELLANEOUS ACfS,CONOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- NOSE GEAR STRUCK DIRT PILE.
3-4381 12/10/67 FARHINGDALE,NY TIME - 1145
CESSNA 170B CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-2465D PX- 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE
PROBABLE. CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS
3-4382 12/10/67 BURLINGTON,VT TIME - 1434
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-6663W PX- 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIOENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
MISCELTANEous··A'CTs,coNDITii:i"Ns - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4383 12/12/67 NEW CUMBERLAND,PA TIME - _0025
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBABLE CAUSE
BEECH Dl8S N-5869C DAMAGE -DESTROYED
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IFR OPERATION PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED ALTITUDE
CR- 0 0 l PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH
MfScELi..ANEOUS Ac'fS,CONDITIONS - DISREGARD OF GOOD OPERATING PRACTICE FACTOR
WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - RAIN WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- PLT DESCENDED BELOW PUBLISHED LNDG MINIMUMS.
PAGE 1484
PRIVATE, AGE 37, 102 TOTAL HOURS, 20 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 20, 72 TOTAL HOURS, 3 IN TYPE.
ATR,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 29, 4500 TOTAL HOURS, 600 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA IN JU RI ES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4384 12/12/67 IOWA ClTY,IOWA TIME - 1130
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 N-6426W PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR .. COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL FACTOR
MiSCITLANEOUS-ACfs·.coNDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4385 12/16/67 MARSHALLTOWN.IOWA TIME - 1345
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-6724B PX- 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FACTOR
AfRPORT CONDIT IONS - OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI FROM LANDING TAXI FROM LANDING
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 21, 15 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 59, 114 TOTAL HOURS, 5 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- LANDED ON CLOSED RNWY. NOSE WHEEL STRUCK DEEP FURROW WHEN PLT TRIED TO TAXI TO ACTIVE RNWY.
3-4386 12/17/67 WALLKILL.NY TIME - 1030
CESSNA 150G CR- 0 0 l N-3346J PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
STUDENT, AGE 26, 40 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
3-4387
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COl,.~IDED WITH TREES
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBABLE GAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PILOT IN COMMAND - DELAYED IN INITIATING GO-AROUND
REMARKS- LANDED IN-CRAB ATTITUDE.
12/17/67 SHADYSIDE,OHIO TIME - 1718
MOONEY M20C CR- 0 N-79800 PX- 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
0 . l
0 3 NONCOMMERCIAL
PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
NONE, AGE 41, 109 TOTAL HOURS, 10 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH DIRT BANK
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING MiSCELLANEOUS-·Aefs.coNDITIDNS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS - UNQUALIFIED PERSON OPERATED AIRCRAFT
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- STUDENT PERMIT EXPIRED 1962. OVERFLEW SUITABLE AIRPORTS.
PAGE 1485
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-438B 12/lB/67 GATESVILLE,TEX TIME - 0930
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DA TA INJURIES F S MIN
CESSNA 210C CR- 0 0 1 N-392BY PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 46, 2763 TOTAL HOURS, 716 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN POWERPLANT - PROPELLER AND ACCESSORIES - BLADES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - BENT
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- PLT TAXIED THRU DITCH,PROP STRUCK GRND.PLT,UNAWARE OF DAMAGE TOOK OFF.SAID UNABLE REMAIN AIRBORNE.
3-4389 12/23/67 MELFA,VA TIME - 1300
LUSCOMBE BA CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-72039 PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WfNl:i° CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
PRIVATE, AGE 52, 223 TOTAL HOURS, 61 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- ACFT VEERED INTO WIND,PLT LOST CONTROL. 70 DEG LEFT CROSSWIND,14K GUSTING TO 30K.
3-4390 12/23/67 CALIPATRIA,CALIF THIE - 1600
BEECH E35 CR- 0 0 N-73908 PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 38, lOB TOTAL HOURS, 5 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIOENT PHASE OF OPERATION ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WHEELS-UP LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION
EMERGENCY-CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- FUEL SELECTOR ON EMPTY TANK.
PAGE 1486
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS Of ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4391 12/23167 POMPANO BEACH,FLA TIME - _1505
BEECH V35 CR- 0 0 1 N-6257V PX- 0 0 2
NON COMM ER CI Al PLEASURE
TYPE Of ACCIDENT GEAR RETRACTED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE Of OPERATION
LANDI NG ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR
3-4392 12/23/67 ENDERLIN,N OAK TIME - 1120
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE NOS.~- .OVER/DOWN_
PROBABLE CAUSE
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-60540 PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES ANO/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
AIRPORT CONOITio-NS SNOI{ ON RUNWAY AIRPORT CONDITIONS - ICE/SLUSH ON RUNWAY
REMARKS- RNWY COVERED WITH 2-3 INCHES SNOW,ICE SPOTS.
3-43>3 12/23/67 MILLARD,NEBR CESSNA 180 CR- 0 0 1 TIME - .1110 N-5148E PX- 0 0 4
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEA.R _COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF ABORTED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS -Acrs-.CONDITic:ii\IS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4394 12/23/67 PRYDR,OK14 TIME - 1630
BEECH A23 CR- 0 0 1 N-3515R PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PRACTICE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 43, 1500 TOTAL HOURS, 20 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 36, 269 TOTAL HOURS, 120 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 38, 937 TOTAL HOURS, 28 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 27, 46 TOTAL HOURS, 2 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL Off/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -FACTOR ____ . -
IMPROPER LEVEL OF~ IMPRO~~R RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PAGE 1487
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4395 12/24/67 WHITE PLAINS,NY TIME - 1839
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA IN.JURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 1 N-7037P PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 41, 425 TOTAL HOURS, 165 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
FACTOR L·AtrbTN-G GEAR ::.---NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ELECTRICAL FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT . SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- EMERG SYSTEM CAPABLE Of OPERATION. BATTERY DEAD.
3-4396 12/24/67 WICHITA FALLS,TEX TIME - 1130
ERCO 415-C CR- 0 0 N-3387H PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 21, 44 TOTAL HOURS, 2 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GE.AR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROE:IABL E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR Mfs"ITCLANEOus' "Atfs,CONDITIO.NS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4397 12/24/67 FAIR OAKS,CALIF TIME - 0045
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 N-4924D PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT
PHASE OF OPERATION
CO!-.LIDED WITH .F.ENCE,FENCEPOSTS
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING ROLL
3~4398 12/24/67 FOREST CITY,IOWA TIME - 1600
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-2655A PX- 0 0 3
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIQED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
PROBABLE CAUSE PO.WE RP LANT - EXHAUST SYSTEM - . MUFFLERS
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF ABORTED
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITlONS - MATERIAL FAILURE p"ilOfJ:N 'COMMAND-::. . DELAYED ACTION IN ABORTING TAKEOFF
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE AIRPORT CONDITIONS - ICE/SLUSH ON RUNWAY
REMARKS- CHUNK OF MUFFLER DIFFUSER TUBE BLOCKED EXHAUST OUTLET.
PAGE 1488
PRIVATE, AGE 39, 840 TOTAL HOURS, 425 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 25, 51 TOTAL HOURS, 2 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4399 12/24/67 MERRITT ISLE,FLA TIME - 1600
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 N-1303F PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE co.L_~~DED WITH [).ITCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/DR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
WEATHE.R - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- RT CROSSWIND 12K GUSTING.
3-4400 12/24/67 LOCKPORT,Ill TIME - 1200
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-4046U PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN LANDING GEAR - NOSEWHEEL STEERING MIScEL.LANEOUS-·ms.coNDITIDNS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- PREVIOUS LNDGS ON ROUGH SOD BESIDE RNWY. STEERING LINK FAILED.
3-4401 12/25/67 GUEYDAN,LA TIME - 1340
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH DITCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE
STINSON 108-1 CR- 0 0 l N-823BK PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCI Al PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF ABORTED
PILOT IN COMMAND - DELAYED ACTION IN ABORTING TAKEOFF FACTOR .
A.IRPORT CONDifi(fNS -AIRPORT CONDITIONS -
REMARKS- ACFT NEAR GROSS
POORiY MAINTAINED RUNWAY SURFACE SOFT RUNWAY
WT. RNWY ROUGH,TALL GRASS AT ENO
PAGE 1489
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 37, 70 TOTAL HOURS, 3 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 37, 141 TOTAL HOURS, 61 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 3lr 327 TOTAL HOURS, 13 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4402 12/25/67 STIGLER,OKLA TIME - 9915 .
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 1 N-3958F PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR_ COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PRO BABLE CAUSE
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 31, 22 TOTAL HOURS, 3 IN TYPE.
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER OPER./FAILED TO USE GARB.HEAT/DEICING EQUIP. MiSCETLANEOUs""lCfs.coNDITIONS - ICE-CARBURETOR
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN
EMERGE~CY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- LANDED ON ROAD,NOSE WHEEL STRUCK HOLE.
3-4403 12/28/67 GRIHES,IOWA TIME - 1645
STINSON 10 CR- 0 0 N-26290 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
I NS TRUCT IONAL SOLO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 32, 12 TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE.
HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACT cir;--· ··-
IMPROPER LEVEL OFF IMPRqP.E~ RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4404 12/31/67 HOT SPRINGS,S DAK TIME - 1015
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 N-9178D PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION co~~IDEO WITH -~IRES/POLES
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT DESCENDING LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
PAGE 1490
PRIVATE, AGE 37, 175 TOTAL HOURS, 158 IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4405
DATE LOCATION
6/17/67 HARRISON.NEBR TIME - 1815
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES S M/N
BEECH B35 CR- 0 1 N-5020C PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PI LOT DATA
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 27, 3263 AIR TAXI - PASSG TOTAL HOURS, 332 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF ABORTED
PROBABLE CAUSE WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS WEATHER - Li;Jf~!- WHIRLWIND
FACTOR --WEATHER - THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- RIGHT QUARTERING HEAD WIND 20-60 DEGREES 18 KNOTS, GUSTING. THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING.
3-4406 10/10/67 MARQUETTE,MICH TIME - 0447
DEHAVILAND DH104 CR- 0 0 2 N-425D PX- 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 41, AIR TAXI - CARGO 15404 TOTAL HOURS, 700 TN TYPt.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH DITCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF ABORTED
PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -PI~IN COMMAND-~
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DELAYE6- ACTION IN ABORTING TAKEOFF
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY LOADED AIRCRAFT-WEIGHT-AND/OR C.G. AIRPORT CONDITIONS - ICE/SLUSH ON RUNWAY
REMARKS- APPROX 210 LBS OVER GROSS WT.l INCH OF SLUSH ON RNWY.
3-4407 10/20/67 PRICE,UT TIME - 1730
BEECH TC-45J CR- 0 0 l N-165V PX- 0 0 7
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 34 9
AIR TAXI - PASSG 2090 TOTAL HOURS, 245 IN TYPE.
3-4408
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT
WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS-ACTS,CONDITIDNS - CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED
4/16/67 WARRENTON,OREG TIME - 1830
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 l N-6133P PX- 0 0 3
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI FROM LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -AIRP-ORT SUPERVISORY
FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS FAILED TO USE OR INCORRECTLY USED MISC.EQUIPMENT
PERSONNEL - FAILURE TO NOTIFY OF UNSAFE CONDITION
PRIVATE, AGE 29, 133 TOTAL HOURS, 17 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- FAILED TO USE LNDG/TAXI LIGHTS IN UNFAMILIAR AREA.UNUSED YELLOW LINE LED TO FENCE ON RAMP.
PAGE 1491
DOCKET
3-4409
3-4410
3-4411
3-4412
DATE LOCATION
8/5/67 SKWENTNA,ALAS TIME - .1105
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-12 CR- 0 0 1 N-7675H PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 33, 140 TOTAL HOURS, 45 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - ENGINE CONTROLS-COCKPIT - THROTTLE-POWER LEVER ASSEMBLIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - JAMMED pfi]j""f.lril'coMMA_Nf>_.:: DELAYED IN INITIATING GO-AROUND
REMARKS- SHEARED OFF WING ON CABIN/TREE,DURING CONTROLLED CRASH WHEN THROTTLE FAILED TO RETARD,REASON UNKNW
8/10/67 CHESTERFIELD,MO TIME - 1830
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT CO~!~DED WITH .~iRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE
BEECH 95-B55 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS N-8689Q PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING FINAL APPROACH
P[LOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE REMARKS.:: LANDED WITH ND FURTHER DAMAGE.
8/14/67 MILDRED,MONT TIME - 0945
PIPER PA-18 CR- 0 0 N-5756D PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 40, 821 TOTAL HOURS, 84 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 41 9 4445 TOTAL HOURS, 2340 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH INFLIGHT SURVEY FIELD/AREA
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
FAC~~tQ_T_JN COMMA.~Q..~ DIVERTE9 ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT
WEATHER - HIGH TEMPERATURE WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED REMARKS- OBSERVING SIGNALS OF FLAGMAN WHILE IN LOW TURN. TEMP 90 DEG. NO LOAD ABOARD.
8/14/67 SEATTLEoWASH TIME, - 1810
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BOEING 247-D CR- 0 0 2 N-13347 PX- 0 0 6 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 29, 7000 TOTAL HOURS, 8 IN TYPE.
GEAR COLLAPSED LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - MAIN GEAR-SHOCK ABSORBING ASSY,STRUTS,ATTACHMENTS,ETC. MrSCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY SECURED MAiilll''ENANcE,s-ERVic·1NG, rnsPE:ttrnN - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE ANo INSPECTION
FACTOR . MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIDNS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT . SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- NUT SECURING RT MAIN GR PISTON STRIPPEO,ALLOWING OLEO TO DROP.CERTIFICATION 15 HRS PREVIOUSLY.
PAGE 1492
DOCKET
3-4413
3-4414
3-4415
3-4416
DATE LOCATION
8117/67 KLAMATH FALL,OREG TIME_ -_1237
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 1 N-6097P PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR___ ---
FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED PREMATURE LIFT-OFF
WEATHER - HIGH.DENSITY ALTITUDE WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- DENSITY ALTITUDE 7700 FT. WIND LT AND VBL.
8/lB/67 AURORA,OREG TIME - 1250
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 l N-4546A PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 40, 408 TOTAL HOURS, 29 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 53, 37 TOTAL HOURS, 20 IN TYPE.
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABL-E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION DF FLIGHT CONTROLS PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO INITIATE GO-AROUND MiSCELLANEOus'ACfS,coNDITIONS - NOT ALLIGNED WITH RUNWAY/INTENDED LANDING AREA
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - POORLY PLANNED APPROACH
REMARKS- CRASHED TO LEFT OF RNWY.
8118167 SEATTLE,WASH TIME. -. 1600
WREN 460 CR- 0 0 l N-2427X PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 28, 2235 TOTAL HOURS, 30 IN TYPE.
HARD LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBA·au: CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
REMARKS- PROP STRUCK RNWY.
8/19167 TUMWATER,WASH TIME -.1015
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA 172 N-7027T DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 l PX- 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL ASSOC FIRE CTL
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 49, 5300 TOTAL HOURS, 200 IN TYPE.
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBA.BLE- CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - STARTED ENGINE WITHOUT PROPER ASSISTANCE/EQUIPMENT
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUSIU:fs.coNDITIONS - ELECTRICAL FAILURE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERIES
REMARKS- ~AND PROPPED ACFT 1 NO ONE AT CONTROLS.BECAME AIRBORNE,CRASHED ON ARPT.ACFT HAD DEAD BATTERY.
PAGE 1493
DOCKET
3-4417
3-4418
3-4419
DATE LOCATION
8/23/67 NORTH BEND,OREG TIME.- 1752
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA l50G CR- 0 0 1 N-4024J PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION NOSE OVER/DOWN TAXI FROM LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHEif'-BRIEFING·--.:_-NO BRIEFING .RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- TAXYING OFF RNWY. FSS REPORTED WINDS 340 DEG 27K GUSTING TO 35K.
8/24/67 MOORE,MONT TIME - 1923
MAULE M-4 CR- 0 0 N-12010 PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT GE~~- COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED CLEARANCE
FACTOR AiRPORT CONDifiDNS HIGH VEGETATION MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - INCORRECT TRIM SETTING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 29, 11 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 42 9 526 TOTAL HOURS, 12 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- STRUCK ROCK PILE.GRASS ON STRIP 10-12IN HIGH.EXCESSIVE NOSE LOW ELEVATOR TRIM SETTING.
8/25/67 GOLDBAR,WASH HME - 1430
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-2654G PX- 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE PROPELLER GEAR ~OLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - PROPELLER AND ACCESSORIES - BLADES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE FACTOR_____ .. -·-- .....
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO
PRIVATE, AGE 33, 391 TOTAL HOURS, 24 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- FAILURE OF LINK BLADE ACTIVATING UNIT,P/N Al935,CAUSEO BLADE TO ROTATE PAST NORMAL RANGE.
PAGE 1494
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4420 12/23/67 OXNARD,CALIF TIME - 1229
BEECH A35 CR- 0 0 1 N-8595A PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - GEAR LOCKING MECHANISM
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
MAINTENANCErSERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION FACTOR___ . . ··--· . . MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
PILOT DATA
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 38, 10000 TOTAL HOURS, 150 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- RT GR NOT LOCKED IN DOWN POSITION,DUE TO BENT RETRACT ROD.UP LOCK ROLLER FROZEN.
3-4421
3-4422
9/27/67 KENT,WASH TIME - 1815
PIPER J-3 CR- 0 0 1 N-6899H PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND INADEQUATE PREFLIGH~ PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNINC MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - INATTENTIVE TO FUEL SUPPLY MISCELLANEOUs··rrfs~CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION" PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPORT REMARKS- ABNORMAL CLIMB ATTITUDE.SMALL AMT OF FUEL ON BOARD.
10/9/67 MATHEWS,MO TIME - 1750
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 l INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING N-2408X PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTIO~ NOSE OVER/DOWN
PRO BABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - FUEL SYSTEM - TANKS
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY SECURED P•fiSCELiANEOUS-·AcTs,CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
FACTOR TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND
EMERGENC.Y CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
COMMERCIAL, AGE 21, 437 TOTAL HOURS, 350 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 41, 39 TOTAL HOURS, 28 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- CLIPS HOLDING FUEL CELL BLADDER NOT SECURED,CAUSED WRINKLED BLADDER,TANK WOULD NOT FILL TO CAPACTY
PAGE 1495
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4423 10/14/67 CHARLESTON1SC TIME - 1725
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DA TA INJURIES S M/N
PIPER PA24 CR- 0 0 1 N-5953P PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 48, 5500 TOTAL HOURS, 11 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE lANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY LANDiNG GEAR - JMERGENCY/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY LA'rWi'NG GEAR :. NOSEWHEEL ASSEMBLIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - JAMMED MAINTENANCE 7 SERVICING 9 INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LANDED ON FOAMED RUNWAY
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- CARB HEAT CONTROL CABLE MISROUTED,TURNED NOSE GR.PREVENTED NOSE WHEEL FROM FULLY EXTENDING.
3-4424 10/15/67 RUIDOSO,N MEX TIME - 1400
CESSNA 210D CR- 0 0 l N-3902Y PX- 0 C 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI TO TAKEOFF
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NOSEWHEEL STEERING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - VIBRATION,EXCESSIVE ~ffSCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITfONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
REMARKS- NOSE WHEEL STEERING SHAFT FAILED.
3-4425 10/27/67 LAS VEGASrNEV TIME - l600
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 l N-2688Q PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 46, 10000 TOTAL HOURS, 300 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 44, 134 TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
3-4426 11/5/67 PLAINVILLE,CONN TIME - 0817
CESSNA 150F CR- 0 0 l N-8218F PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBAifi.E. CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
FACTOR M'iSCELi..ANEOUs·'TcTs ,CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
REMARKS- WHEEL EQUIPPED,CRASHED INTO QUARRY PONDrSUBMERGED.
PAGE 1496
STUDENT, AGE 25 9 18 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4427
3-442B
3-4429
DATE LOCATION
11/7/67 CIBOLA,ARIZ TIME - _ 1135
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 N-1432Y PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
FACTOR AIRPORT CONDITIONS - HIGH VEGETATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 42, 140 TOTAL HOURS, 40 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- LNDG AT UNIMPROVED FLIGHT STRIP.BUSH ALONG SIDE OF STRIP STRUCK BY WING,PULLED ACFT !NTO DIRT BANK
11/7/67 SANTA ANA,CALIF TIME - 1645
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 1 N-7326P PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE. AGE 31, 102 TOTAL HOURS, 47 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS -ACTS, CONDITIONS - IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ELECTRICAL FAILURE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS.CONDITIONS - CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
11/9/67 W.HOLLYWOOD,FLA TIME - 1130
BEECH C-lBS CR- 0 0 1 N-51Bl PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS FERRY
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COLL~DED WITH ~IRT BANK
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS TERRAIN - 6fH'ER -
COMMERCIAL, AGE 33, 693 TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- FLOAT EQUIPPED,ATTEMPTED TIO FROM CANAL,STRUCK CANAL BANK.CROSSWIND OF 20K.CANAL MARGINAL WIDTH.
3-4430 11/10/67 W.HOLLYWOOD,FLA TIME - 0733
PIPER PA-2B CR- 0 0 1 N-575CA PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
STUDENT, AGE 26, 20 TOTAL HOURS, 19 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PAGE 1497
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4431 11/10/67 IMMOKALEE,FLA TIME - 1730
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-23 CR- 0 0 N-3351P PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 40, 825 TOTAL HOURS, 400 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABL-E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
REMARKS- FAILED TO_ALLOW TIME FOR COMPLETE GR EXTENSION.
3-4432 11/11/67 PHOENICIA,NY TIME - 1800
PIPER PA-19 CR- 0 0 N-4267A PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -· IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - BECAME LOST/DISORIENTED MiSCE"l..LANEOUs·· ::.- EVASIVE MANEUVER TO AVOID COLLIS ION
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL - DRIVER OF VEHICLE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT APPROACHING DARKNESS
STUDENT, AGE 32, 26 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
REMARKS- CONTINUED WITH APPROACH OF DARKNESS,SELECTED BUSY HWY,CONTACTED ROCK WALL AVOIDING ONCOMING AUTO.
3-4433 11/11/67 MUNISING,MICH TIME - 1355
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBABL'i: CAUSE
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 l NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-7160R PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
INFLIGHT LOW PASS
PILOT IN COMMAND - DIVERTED ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
PRIVATE, AGE 47, 1050 TOTAL HOURS, 31 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- FLEW TOO .LOW,LOOKING OVER PROPERTY, CLIPPED TREE.FLEW ACFT BACK TO ARPT NO FURTHER DAMAGE.
3-4434 11/12/67 AVALON,CALIF TINE - 0910
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
PROBABLE CAUSE
LAKE LA-4 CR- 0 0 l N-2007L PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI OTHER
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FACTOR
AiRPClRT CONDITIONS·- OTHER
PRIVATE, AGE 44, 2965 TOTAL HOURS, 120 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- ATTEMPTED TO TAXI DOWN STEEP,WET SEAPLANE RAMP USED FOR LARGER ACFT. SLID SIDEWAYS,OBJECT UNK.
PAGE 1498
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4435 11/15/67 DAVENPORT1IOWA TIME - 0900
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 l N-5427W PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
PHASE DF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 49, 43 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE: CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LE:VEL OFF
FACTOR ,.; rsITt.:i..ANEous -A'Cls·. co ND nioNs - ovERLoAD FA 1 LURE
3-4436 11/24/67 KANSAS CITY,MO TIME - 1145
MOONEY M20C CR- 0 0 N-92261'1 PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 19 9 85 TOTAL HOURS, 9 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ··ms.CONDITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE
REMARKS- PROP STRUCK RNWY,ONLY DAMAGE,PLT PULLED UP,LOWERED GR,LANDED SAFELY.
3-4437 11/26/67 SPRING VALLEY,NY TIME - 1150
CESSNA 180 CR- 0 0 1 N-9322C PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
3-4438
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR.COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL FACTOR
MiSCELLANEOUS AcTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE REMARKS- STRUCK ROCK OFF RNWY.
12/1/67 BEDFORD,MASS TIME - 1240
CESSNA 150F CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-3590L PX- 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR _COLLAPSED
PRO BABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
LANDING GEAR - NOSEWHEEL STEERING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
FACTOR-~ -- - . MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- FAILURE OF LT STEERING TUBE ROD END BEARINGS.
PAGE 1499
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PRIVATE, AGE 25, 273 TOTAL HOURS, 87 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 28, 60 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4439
3-4440
3-4441
DATE LOCATION
12/1/67 FT.STOCKTON.TEX TIME - 1420
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA l NJURI ES F S MIN
CESSNA 182D CR- 0 0 N-8718X PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - WHEELS,TIRES,AXLES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LEAK/LEAKAGE MISC-E'l.LANEOUS ·..rns,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- FLAT NOSE WHEEL TIRE DUE TO LEAK.ACFT STRUCK SOFT SPOT ON DIRT RNWY.
12/2/67 COUDERSPORT,PA TIME - 1230
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS N-8953D PX- 0 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT NOSE OVER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS AIRPORT CONDITfiJf:j"s - SNOW ON RUNWAY
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- WINDS 135 DEG 15K,GUSTING TO 25K. 3 INCHES SNOW.
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI FROM LANDING
12/2/67 LITTLE ROCKrARK TIME - 1357
NAVION A CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-4961C PX- 0 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
WEATHER - ~ UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS MISCELLANEOuS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY RADIO WEATHER fORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- 50 DEG LEFT CROSSWIND 22K,GUSTS TO 30K.
PAGE 1500
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 32 9 1700 TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 25, 1341 TOTAL HOURS, 340 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 34 9 215 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4442
3-4443
3-4444
3-4445
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
12/2/67 NR.TRANQUILLTY,CALIF SNOW S2C CR- 0 0 TIME - 1645 N-1661S PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS FERRY
COMMERCIAL, AGE 40, 9500 TOTAL HOURS, 500 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDEK.SHOOT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE
FACTOR MISCE[i..ANEOUS ACTS, CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING ROLL
12/3/6 7 ADDISON, TEX CESSNA 310D CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, TIME. - 1233 N-6994T PX- 0 0 PLEASURE HOURS, 6B
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
GEAR COLLAPSED LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS - UNDETERMINED
12/3/6 7 ATLANTA,GA BEECH B35 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, TIME_ - _ 1547 N-BB47A PX- 0 0 3 PLEASURE HOURS, ALL
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE Of ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
GEAR RETRACTED LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR
12/3/67 RillERSIOE,CALIF PORTERFIELDLP-65 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PRIVATE, TIME - 1550 N-27242 PX- 0 0 0 PLEASURE HOURS,
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION co~~~DED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND.~ IMPROPER OPERATION OF. POWERPLANT ~POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,COlllDITIONS - IMPROPER OPER./FAILED TO USE CARB.HEAT/DEICING EQUIP. 'toffScELLANEOUS-ACts;coNDifiONS - ICE-CARBURETOR WEATHER - CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARB./INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- LANDED IN HORSE CORRAL.
PAGE 1501
11
AGE 53, 446B TOTAL IN TYPE.
AGE 41, 14B TOTAL IN TYPE.
AGE 53, 590 TOTAL IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4446
DATE LOCATION
12/9/67 DANVERS,MASS TIME.- 0805
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 2 N-4459J PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION NO~E _OVER/DOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT DESCENDING LANDING ROLL
PRO BABLE CAUSE
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 33, 1078 TOTAL HOURS, 218 IN TYPE.
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - IMPROPER OPER./FAILED TO USE CARB.HEAT/DEICING EQUIP. ~fISCETLANEOUS-ACTS~CONDITIONS - ICE-CARBURETOR WEATHER - CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARB./INOUCTION SYSTEM ICING
FACTOR TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFING RECEIVED - METHOD UNKNOWN WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- TEMP 33DEGREES/DEW POINT 31.
3-4447 12/9/67 HALF MON BY,CALIF TIME - .1345
CESSNA 170A CR- 0 0 1 N-3843V PX- 0 0 3
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
STUDENT, AGE 31, 10 TOTAL HOURS, 2 IN TYPE.
3-4448
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES ANO/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
~ifkELLANEous··A'us,cciNDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
12/9/67 SANTA MONCA,CALIF TiME - 1655
CESSNA 310G CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-8904Z PX- 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS - UNDETERMINED FACTOR
MISCELLANEOUS A.CTS,CONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PRIVATE, AGE 45, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 400 IN TYPE.
REMARKS~ SCUFF MARKS ON OUTBOARD SIDE OF RT MAIN TIRE INDICATED SIDE LOADS ON PREVIOUS LNDGS OR TAKEOFFS.
PAGE 1502
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4449 12/10/67 ELSINORE.CALIF TIME - 1315
SCHWEIZER SGS126 CR-N-3865A PX-
0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 58, 1196 0 0 0 PLEASURE TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL OT- 0 0 4 TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COLLIDED WITH AUTOMOBILE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE MISCELLANEOuS-PERSONNEL - DRIVER OF VEHICLE AIRPORT SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FACILITIES
REMARKS.:.---LANDED ON-AUTO CROSSING RNHY.FAILURE OF ARPT MANAGEMENT TO KEEP RNWY CLEAR.
3-4450 12/10/67 PHILADELPHJA,PA TIME - 1610
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 37, 464 TOTAL N-3199R PX- 0 0 3 AIR TAXI - PASSG HOURS, 30 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY RADIO WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- 15 Kl L.X-WINO 80-90 DEGREES TO LNDG RNWY.
3-4451 12/11/67 MONTEREY,CALIF TI ME - 1230
BEECH H35 CR- 0 0 N-46340 PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 45, 1500 TOTAL HOURS, 900 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH !~EES
LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROl:iABLE CAUSE MAINTENANCE.SERVICING, INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION POWERPLANT - FUEL SYSTEM - VENTS,ORAINS,TANK CAPS MISCELLANEOUS°ACts.coNDITIONS - OBSTRUCTED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - FUEL STARVATION
FACTOR TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- CLOGGED LINE COLLAPSED RT TANK BAG,THIS GAVE FALSE FUEL READING.POWER RET AFTER WIRES STRUCK.
PAGE 1503
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4452 12/11/67 TUCSON,ARIZ TI ME - 1 740
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE.CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 N-7740P PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDI NG ROLL
LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY LANDING GEAR - EMERGENCY/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY MISC-fLLANEDUS 'Afts.cDNDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
REMARKS- RT GR RETRACTION ROD ASSY BENT.WHEN DAMAGE OCCURRED WAS NOT DETERMINED.
3-4453 12/11/67 ANSON,TEX TIME - _1030
BEECH H35 CR- 0 C 1 N-5566D PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 32, 515 TOTAL HOURS, 9 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 5B, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 1589 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PRDBABL E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TD ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
REMARKS- LNDG GR PA~TIALLY RETRACTED.
3-4454 12/12/67 CONWAY,ARK TIME - _1100
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
BEECH A23 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING N-3621Q PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LA ND I NG ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
M f~ELi..ANEDUSACTS; CDND IT foNS - OVER LOAD FAILURE
3-4455 12/12/67 KISSIMMEErFLA TIME.""'. __ 1715
CESSNA 210B CR- 0 0 1 N-9656X PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 18, lB TOTAL HOURS, 2 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE lB, 41 TOTAL HOURS, 26 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE .CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND.LANDING GEAR
FACTOR MfSCELLANEOUs-ms,CONOITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TD USE LANDiNG GEAR - LANDING GEAR WARNING AND INDICATING COMPONENTS
REMARKS- INOPERATIVE GR WARNING HORN.
PAGE 1504
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4456 12/12/67 BUNNELL.FLA TIME - 1630
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
AERO COMDR 100 CR- 0 0 2 N-3899X PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
I NS TRUCTIONllL DUAL
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMHERCIAL1FL.INSTR., AGE 20, 600 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR __ COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PRO BABLE CAUSE DUAL STUDENT - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FAcfA~q_!._,IN COMM~~---::. INADEQU_ATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4457 12/13/67 SALT LAKE CITY,UT TIME_- 1500
CESSNA 210 CR- 0 0 1 N-8469Z PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 33, 416 TOTAL HOURS, 191 IN TYPE.
HARD LANDING NO~E !!VER/DOWN
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
3-4458 12/14/67 GEORGETOWN,DEL TIME - 1040
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE NO~_E _OVER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
CHAMPION 7ECA CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING N-6342N PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
AiRPORT tONDITWNS - SOFT SHOULDERS
3-4459 12/14/67 SARASOTA,FLA TIME - 1250
TYPE OF ACC IO ENT
LUSCOMBE BA N-45934 DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 39, 38 TOTAL HOURS, 28 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 66, 8000 TOTAL HOURS, 150 IN TYPE.
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF FLIGHT CONTROLS PILOT IN COMMAND - SPONTANEOUS-IMPROPER ACTION
FACTOR- -MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
REMARKS- PLT ACCIDENTALLY OPERATED WRONG RUDDER PEDAL WHEN FLYING CROSS COCKPIT CRASHED INTO BAY.FLOAT EQPT
PAGE 1505
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4460 12/16/67 NEW BEDFORD,MASS TIME - 1530
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
BEECH A23 CR- 0 0 1 N-5784V PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI OTHER
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - LEFT AIRCRAFT UNATTENDED, ENGINE RUNNING
REMARKS- PARKED AR~RFT,CESSNA N6064B,SUBST DAMAGE.
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 58, 1501 TOTAL HOURS, 33 IN TYPE.
3-4461 12/16/67 TELLER,ALAS TIME - 1145
CESSNA 180 CR- 0 0 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 33, 1500 N-9173T PX- 0 0 A(R TAXI - PASSG TOTAL HOURS, 150 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - WHITEOUT
FACTOR -- . --·-WEATHER - LOW CEILING
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE REMARKS- FLT OPERATING ON CONTROL ZONE VFR CLEARANCE DUE WX BLO VFR.PLT RVRSD CRS DUE WX,ENCNTRD WHITEOUT.
3-4462 12/17/67 MIAMI,FLA TIME - 1530
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 2 N-4218U PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 29, 1546 TOTAL HOURS, 475 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -DUAL STUDENT - IMPROPER LEVEL P r'LDT-IN COMMAND-:.:. INADEQUATE
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -
REMARKS- SIMULATED FORCED LNDG.
SIMULATED CONDITIONS OFF SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4463 12/17/67 SEA SIDE HEGHT,NJ TIME - 1420
PIPER PA-23 CR- 0 0 N-3005P PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS DEMONSTRATION
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 34, 2973 TOTAL HOURS, 190 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE DR MALFUNCTION DITCfiING
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWER.PLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS
FACTOR MISC.ELLANEOUS·-·AEfs,coNDITIONS - SIMULATED CONDITIONS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON WATER REMARKS- DURING SINGLE-ENG DEMO,RT ENG FAILED TD RE-START,LT ENG LOST POWER.WHEEL EQUIPPED,LANDED IN OCEAN.
PAGE 1506
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4464 12/17/67 NR.TUCUMCARI,N MEX TIME - 1515
PIPER PA-23 CR- 0 0 1 N-2225P PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUS[NESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL SPIRAL
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED PILOT IN COMMAND - SPATIAL DISORIENTATION P fl"of-IN' COM-MAND·.;_ CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
FACT OH. MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRFRAME ICE WEATHER - SNOW PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION W/KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- LOST CONTROL DURING IFR CONDITIONS.GYRO HORIZON INOPERATIVE PRIOR TO FLT.
3-4465 12/18/67 EAST BERLIN,PA TIME - 1145
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBABLE CAUSE
CESSNA 337 CR- 0 0 1 MISCELLANEOUS FERRY N-5355S PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF lNIT IAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ABORT TAKEOFF
FACTOR-- -~-
AIRPORT CONDITIONS - SOFT RUNWAY REMARKS- ATTEMPTED T/O FROM PRIVATE AIRSTRIP,CRASHED IN PASTURE.
3-4466 12/19/67 BAY MINETTE,ALA TIME - 1600
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE CO~L!gED WITH DITCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE
CESSNA 210 CR- 0 0 l MISCELLANEOUS FERRY N-4B03U PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES ANO/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS
3-4467 12/19/67 BROKEN BOW1NEBR TIME_- 1335
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
AERO COMDR 100 CR- 0 0 1 N-2931T PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL,FL.[NSTR., AGE 25, 845 TOTAL HOURS, 12 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 20, 1578 TOTAL HOURS, 307 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 46 9 72 TOTAL HOURS, 28 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 41, 450 TOTAL HOURS, 44 IN TYPE.
HARO LANDING GEAR _COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR WEA'i'HER - FOG MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN
FAILURE
PAGE 1507
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4468 12/20/67 AMES,KANS TIME - 1130
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 1 N-7048T PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 44, 345 TOTAL HOURS, 262 IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT
HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE: PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR ~IEATHER - UNFt\VORABLE WIND CONDITIONS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- HEADWIND 25K GUSTING TO 35K.
FAILURE
3-4469 12/20/67 SEVERY,KANS TIME - 1300
CESSNA 150F CR- 0 0 l NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-6778F PX- 0 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT NOSE OVER/DOWN
PROBABL.E CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FACTOR
TERRAIN - WET ,SOFT GROUND REMARKS- ATTEMPTED LNDG IN FARM FIELD.
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 37, 900 TOTAL HOURS, 400 IN TYPE.
3-4470 12/20/67 BEVERLY,MASS TIME - .. 0930
BEECH 65-B80 CR- 0 0 COMMERCIAL ATR,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 50, N-207E PX- 0 0 AIR TAXI - PASSG 13300 TOTAL HOURS, 300 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION AIRFRAME FAILURE IN FLIGHT W~5_E.!-_~-UP LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
MAINTENANCE,SERVICING, INSPECTION - . INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION LANDING GEAR - WHEELS,TIRES,AXLES
FAC.TOR··~ . -···· ... MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DA~AGE
REMARKS- RT MAIN LONG GR WHEEL CAME OFF DURING LIFTOFF AT PORTLAND 9 ME. WHEEL OUTR BRNG FRZN
PAGE 1508
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4471 12/21/67 CHICAGO,ILL TIME - 2048
BEECH C45H CR- 0 0 l COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 37, N-2122 PX- 0 0 0 AIR TAXI - CARGO 10500 TOTAL HOURS, 206 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILUT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR MISc°ELLANEOUS lC"fs,cONDITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY WBP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- WIND 16KTS GUSTING 24KTS.
3-4472 12/21/67 WILLARO,N MEX TIME - 1530
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 1 N-8004P PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT OTHER
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - DIVERTED ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT
FACTOR TERRAIN - OTHER WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WINO CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN
PRIVATE, AGE 43, 3550 TOTAL HOURS, 3350 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT LOOKING FOR STRAY CATTLE.TERRAIN SNOW COVERED.WINOS 320 DEG 20K GUSTING TO 35K.
3-4473 12/21/67 LITTLETON,COLO TIME - 0730
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS N-5133P PX- 0 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - AIRFRAME ICE
REMARKS=-ATT.EMPTED.TJO WITH SN.OIV,FROST ON WINGS.
3-4474 12/20/67 FULLERTON,CALIF TIME - 1839
LUSCOMBE BE CR- 0 0 1 MISCELLANEOUS UNKNOWN N-2243B PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED CLEARANCE MISCELLANEOUS - \INQUALIFIED PERSON OPERATED AIRCRAFT
FACTOR·--·
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI OTHER
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - STOLEN OR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF AIRCRAFT
PRIVATE, AGE 40, 7820 TOTAL HOURS, 3000 IN TYPE.
AGE UNKNOWN, UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT/PASS INJURY INDEX PRESUMED.N2243B STRUCK,OAMAGED PIPERS N861A,N3114Z,CESSNA 170 N3245A.
PAGE 1509
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4475 12/22/67 BELLE VERNON,PA TIME - 1510
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT GEAR COLLAPSED.
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S H/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
CESSNA 337 CR- 0 0 N-2464S PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS DEMONSTRATION
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE FACTOR
MfSCELLANEOUS .. ACTS,CONDIT(c:iNS - OVERLOAD FAILURE REMARKS- LANDED lFT SHORT OF RNWY,STRUCK BUMP.
3-4476 12/22/67 TRUCKEE,CALIF TIME -::- _J 732
PIPER PA-32 CR- 0 0 1 N-1099J PX- 0 0 6 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
ND.NCOHHERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 29, 2129 TOTAL HOURS, 193 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 36, 327 TOTAL HOURS, 38 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COLL!DED WITH SNQWBANK
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR___ . ---PI LOT IN COMMAND -WEATHER - FOG .
IMPROPER OPERATION. OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FAILED JO INITIATE GO-AROUND
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - WEATHER SLIGHTLY WORSE THAN FORECAST REMARKS- PLT FAILED TO CK LNDG LIGHT,QUICK DISCONNECT NOT CONNECTED.GROUND FOG NOT VISIBLE FROM THE AIR.
3-4477 12/23/67 BEAVER FALLS,PA TIME - 1240
PIPER PA-25 CR- 0 0 1 N-4721Y PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS FERRY
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION CDLL!PED WITH TREES
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIDNS - MISCALCULATED FUEL CONSUMPTION MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- FAILED TO CHECK FUEL CONSUMPTION CHARTS IN ACFT HANDBOOK.
PAGE 1510
COMMERCIAL, AGE 41, 6500 TOTAL HOURS, 6000 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S PUN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4478 12/27/67' ORISKANY-,NY CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL COMHERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 36, TIME - 1700 . N-2687R PX- 0 0 l AIR TAXI - PASSG 77S TOTAL HOURS, SS IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF- ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COL~)DED WITH DIRT BANK
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDI NG ROLL
POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LANDED IN CONSTRUCTION AREA
EMER,GENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCEb LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- PLT STATED ENG LOST PWR TO 1000 RPM. ENG OPERATED NORMALLY AFTER ACCIDENT.
3-4479 12/27/67 KEMMERER,WYO TIME_-. 1630
CESSNA 210 CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS N-3957Y PX- 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE NO~_E- _9_vER/DOWN_
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WINb CONDITIONS
FACTOR . AIRPORT CONDITIONS - SNOW ON RUNWAY PILOT IN COMMAND - MISUSED OR FAILED TO USE FLAPS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN
PRIVATE, AGE SO, 1079 TOTAL HOURS, 492 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- ATTEMPTED CROSS-WIND LNDG,WITH FLAPS DOWN,WIND 30KTS,GUSTS TO 40.2-S IN SNOW ON RNWY.
3-44BO 12/27/67 ADRIAN,MICH TIME - 1700
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA 1B2 CR- 0 0 1 N-3714U PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION CO~l,-_[DED WITH TREES
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING ROLL
PRO BABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
PAGE 1511
PRIVATE, AGE SO, 1600 TOTAL HOURS, 500 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4481 12/27/67 GREENCASTLE,IND TIME - 1900
CESSNA 182 N-5081D
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL . BUSINESS
TYPE UF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBABLE PILOT PILOT PfLOT
FACTOR
CAUSE IN COMMAND -IN COMMAND -IN COMMAtio· -
WEATHER - SNOW
DAMAGE -DESTROYED PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING GO-AROUND
FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXERCI~ED POOR JUDGMENT
WEATHER BKIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY RADIO WEATHER FORECAST - WEATHER SLIGHTLY WORSE THAN FORECAST REMARKS- ATTEMPTED TO LAND AT UNLIGHTED ARPT AT NITE DURING SNOWSHOWERS.
3-4482 12/27/67 PROSPECTVILLE,PA TIME - 1700
BEECH 35R CR- 0 0 1 N-1220 PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 45 9 1400 TOTAL HOURS, 205 IN TYPE •
PRIVATE, AGE 38 9 546 TOTAL HOURS, 320 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS -ACTS,_CONDITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE LANDING GEAR - LANDING GEAR WARNING AND INDICATING COMPONENTS
REMARKS- LNOG GEAR WARNING HORN INOPERATIVE.
3-4483 12/£8/o7 BROOMFIELD,COLO TIME - 1017
LUSCOMBE BF CR- 0 0 N-2109B PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COLLIDED WITH SNOWBANK
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION ANO/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
FACTOR AIRPORT CONDITIONS - SNOW ON RUNWAY
REMARKS- 2 INCHES SNOW ON RNWY.
PAGE 1512
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 56, 1600 TOTAL HOURS, 1000 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4484 12/29/67 PLYMOUTH,MICH TIME - 1930
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
AERO COMDR 200-D CR- 0 0 1 N-235M PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
NONE, AGE 37, 550 TOTAL HOURS, 500 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COLL!DED WITH -~ITCHES
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
3-4485
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
FACTOR AIRPORT CONDITIONS - ICE/SLUSH ON RUNWAY
REMARKS- ICY SPOTS ON RNWY.
12/29/67 JONESBORO,ARK TIME - 1645
TYPE OF ACCibENT
PIPER PA-28 N-6417W DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COL!~DED WITH IR.~ES
PROBABLE CAUSE
CRPX-
0 0
0 l NONCOMMERCIAL 0 l PRACTICE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING GO-AROUND
COMMERCIAL, AGE 21, 216 TOTAL HOURS, 49 IN TYPE.
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION O~ POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER OPER./FAILED TO USE CARS.HEAT/DEICING EQUIP. MiITTL.LANEOUS -Affi ,CONDITic:iNS - ICE-CARBURETOR
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SIMULATED CONDITIONS
REMARKS- PROLONGED GLIDE ON PRACTICE FORCED LNDG.ENG REGAINED POWER AT INSUFFICIENT ALT FOR SAFE RECOVERY.
3-4486 10/29/67 SHORT CREEK,M VA TIME - _ 1238
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED_
PROBABLE CAUSE
GLOBE GC-lB CR- 0 0 l NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-80933 PX- 0 0 l
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
M"isITli.ANEOUS "ATrs,coNDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4487 12/30/67 RIVERSIDE,CALIF TIME:: 1135
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COL_!-!_DED WITH -~}TCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-BB40S PX~ 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
P I'lO T IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS
PAGE 1513
COMMERCIAL, AGE 22, 315 TOTAL HOURS, 11 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 26, 75 TOTAL HOURS, 5 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4488 12/30/67 MARIPOSA,CALIF TIME - 17DD
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 N-8963J PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 38, 391 TOTAL HOURS, 302 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT GEA~ -COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMM4NQ -
FACTOR-
FAILED TO INITIATE GO-AROUND MISJUD_G_ED DISTANCE AND SPEED
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - DOWNWIND MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- WITNESS SAW PLT LNDG DOWNWIND. WIND VBL,GUSTY.
3-4489 12/31/67 COMPTON 1 CALIF TIME - _1745
BELLANCA 14-13 CR- 0 0 1 N-74368 PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEA.~ ___ COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS ~ RUDDER AND .RUDDER TAB CONTROL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
FACT.OR-- - . ··-- .. MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- FAILURE OF LT RUDDER BELLCRANK.
3-4490 12/31/67 CREWE,VA TIME - 1305
CESSNA 150G CR- 0 0 1 N-8535J PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION co~~JDED WITH OBJECT
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDI NG ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WEATHER - CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARB./INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING MISCELLANEOUS.ACTS,CONDITIONS - ICE-CARBURETOR
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER .FORECAST - FORECAST SUB§_T ANTI ALLY CORRECT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
PRIVATE, AGE 45, 240 TOTAL HOURS, 140 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 55 9 389 TOTAL HOURS, 64 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- LNDG ON ROAO,STRUCK TRAFFIC SIGN.TEMP/DEW POINT SPREAD 2DEGREES,SNOW/FOG.PLT HAD GARB HEAT ON.
PAGE 1514
DOCKET
3-4491
3-4492
3-4493
DATE LOCATION
8/10/67 NR.WORDEN,MONT TIME - 1830
TYPE Of ACCIDENT COLLIDED ~ITH DITCHES GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
CESSNA 140A CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-3785V PX- 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FACTOR
TERRAIN - HIGH .. VEGETATION. TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND WEATHER - HIGH TEMPERATURE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- ATTEMPTED TIO FROM 1320 FT HAY FIELD,GRASS 10 INS HIGH,80 DEGREE TEMP.
8/27/67 VANCOUVER,WASH TIME - .1330
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-7904Z PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
I NS TRUCTI ONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
Pl LOT DATA.
STUDENT, AGE 27, 43 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 21, 11 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT CO!LIDED WITH A~!OMOBILE
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
REMARKS_- ACFT RAN INTO TRACTOR.
8/27/67 WASCO,OREG TIMF - 0710
CESSNA 150G CR- 0 O 1 N-3292J PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONC OMME RC I AL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 29, 46 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBA0
BL E CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS - EVASI~E MANEUVER TO .AVOID COLLISION
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS-ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND
REMARKS- LARGE DOGS CROSSED IN FRONT OF ACFT ON LEVEL OFF FOR LNDG.PLT TURNED ACFT,LANDED IN FIELD OFF RNWY
PAGE 1515
DOCKET
3-4494
3-4495
3-4496
DATE LOCATION
8/28/67 AURORA,OREG TIME -_.1730
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GE~R COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
BELLANCA 14-13 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-74325 PX- 0 0 1
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FAC"J"OR
MfScELLANEOUS-ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
9/1/67 SALEM 1 0REG TIME - 1000
MOONEY M20C CR- 0 0 N-9336M PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 43, 222 TOTAL HOURS, 126 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 41, 150 TOTAL HOURS, 12 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR , MiSCELLANEOUS--AC'fS,CONDITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE
9/10/67 CHARLESTON,W VA TIME - 1652
BEECH J35 CR- 0 0 N-83810 PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 54, 215 TOTAL HOURS, 190 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GE~R COLLAPSED,
PHASE OF OPERATION
PROBABLE CAUSE IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -FACil5R ____ ~ ---· IHPRO.~.~R RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT
ADVERSE/UNFAVORABLE WEATHER
3-4497 10/19/67 BURLEY,ID PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 2 I NS TRUCTI ONAL DUAL
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 25 9
615 TOTAL HOURS, 34 IN TYPE. TIMIE .- _1230 N-5109P PX- 0 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP~SWERVE GEAR_ (;OLLAPSED .
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
DUAL STUDENT - IMPROPER OPERATION .OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS DUAL STUDENT - SPONTANEOUS-IMPROPER ACTION i:>rrnr·ui COMMAND-= INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
FACTOR WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- QUARTERING WINDS lSKTS,GUSTS TO 22KTS.STUDENT RELEASED CONTROLS,INSTR UNABLE TO RECOVER IN TIME.
PAGE 1516
DOCKET
3-4498
DATE LOCATION
9/29/67 NR.BRADYoMONT TIME. - -1730
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S H/N
BOEING B75Nl CR- 0 0 1 N-4685N PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC
PHASE Of OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 43, 5225 TOTAL HOURS, 4300 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT TURBULENCE CO':._LISION WIT~ GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED FLIGHT .INTO KNOWN AREA OF SEVERE TURBULENCE WEATHER - THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY 1.{E".ATHER .:;.· tiJRBUUNCE, ASSOCIATED W/ CLOUDS, THUNDERSTORMS WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFIN~ RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- MISJUDGED APPROACHING STORM,UNABLE TO RETURN TO ARPT SAFELY.WINDS 70 MPH,HEAVY GUSTS.
3-4499 10/22/67 DAHLONEGA,GA TIME - 1100
CESSNA 150 N-8225F
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
3-4500
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT
DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CO!,.,L_l_DED WITH DIRT BANK
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING FINAL APPROACH
11/6/67 RIDGEFIELD,OREG TIME - 1100
LUSCOMBE BE CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-2543K PX- 0 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE NOS_~ OVER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COHMANO - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING FACTOR
AIRPORT CONDITIONS - SOFT RUNWAY REMARKS- ACFT HIT SOFT SPOT.
3-4501 11/10/67 PAINESVILLE,OHIO TIME - 1210
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 1 N-5465R PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 201 16 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 41, 386 TOTAL HOURS, 206 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 55, 31 TOTAL HOURS, 8 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABCE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO INITIATE GO-AROUND MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - NOT ALLIGNED WITH RUNWAY/INTENDED LANDING AREA
REMARK.5=--ACFT sT'1Wc1t WIND-TEE OFF RNWY.
PAGE 1517
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4502 11/26/67 CLEMSON,SC TIME_ - 1330
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
CESSNA 150F CR- 0 0 1 N-7711F PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCT! ONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 18, 29 TOTAL HOURS, 19 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAf:I.. COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF PILOT IN COMMAND - .IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
FACTOR--. MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4503 11/22/67 NR.BOZEMAN,MONT TIME - 1730
AERO COMDR 520 CR- 0 0 N-2625B PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE CO~L!DED WITH F_ENCE,FENCEPOSTS
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -p"fU:il' ·rn .COMMAND:. TERRAIN - ICY
FACTOR WEATHER - SNOW
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT
ADVERSE/UNFAVORABLE WEATHER APPROACHING DARKNESS
COMMERCIAL, AGE 37, 1934 TOTAL HOURS, 101 IN TYPE.
RE~ARKS- P~T DESCENDED THROUGH OPENING IN OVERCAST INTO VALLEY SURROUNDED BY MTS,IN SNOW.SLID OFF ICY ROAD.
3-4504 11/23/67 VAUGHN,N MEX TIME. - _ 1135
TYPE OF ACCIDENT NOSE OVER/DOWN
PRDBABL E CAUSE
PIPER PA-12 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-3035M PX- 0 0 1
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI TO TAKEOFF
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION·-AND/OR PLANNING WEATHER - tiNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHEFC.BRIEFING··:.-·N-0 BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- PLT ATTEMPTED TO TAXI DOWNWIND WITH WIND 30-40 KTS WITH GUSTS.
PAGE 1518
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 45 7
7295 TOTAL HOURS, 300 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA If\IJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4505 11/24/67 CLEVELAND,MISS TIME - 1720
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 1 N-6321E PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
3-4506
3-4507
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION NOSE OVER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS FACTOR
T-E-RRATN - WET,SOFT GROUND EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- ENGINE NOT INSPECTED FOR CAUSE OF FAILURE.
B/29/67 PORT ANGELES,WASH TI ME - 1700
MOONEY M20C CR- 0 0 1 N-5771Q PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT GEA~ COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI TO TAKEOFF TAXI TO TAKEOFF
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED SPEED
FACTOR . Ai'RPORT CONDITIONS - OTHE_R_ MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS-: NOSE WHEEL STRUCK SMALL CHUCK HOLE. PLT TAXIED WITH EXCESSIVE SPEED.
9/3/67 MEDFORD,OREG TIME .. -: 1806
CESSNA 175 CR- 0 0 1 N-7277M PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 30, 490 TOTAL HOURS, 250 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 46, 80 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 20 1 84 TOTAL HOURS, 12 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT CD.l::_L_IDED WITH DIRT BANK
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
3-4508
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PI.LOT IN COMMAND -
FACT.OR- . ---··
MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED FAILED_TO INITIATE GO-AROUND
MISCELLA~EOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SUNGLARE
9/4/67 AUBURN,WASH TIME - 1610
PIPER PA-24 N-5727P DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 4
NONCOl"IMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION COLL)DEO WITH .TREES TAKEOFF ABORTED
PROBABL·E· CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED PILOT IN COMMA~p - DELAYED ACTION IN ABORTING TAKEOFF
PAGE 1519
COMMERCIAL, AGE 301 603 TOTAL HOURS, 40 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4509 9/4/67 LAPINE,OREG PIPER PA-2B CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 28 9 64 TOTAL HOURS, 16 IN TYPE.
3-4510
3-4511
HME - 1630 N-7154R PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT CO~L~DED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABL.E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
FACTOR WEATHE.R _. TURBULENCE, ASS-dCIATED W/ CLOUDS, THUNDERSTORMS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT
LOW ON FUEL REMARKS- RT X-WIND,GUSTS TO 20K.
9/4/67 SKWENTNA,ALAS TIME - 1600
PIPER PA-14 CR- 0 0 1 N-4221H PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONC OMHERC I AL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 39, 325 TOTAL HOURS, 35 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COLL!PED WITH OBJECT
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR-·.. ---TERRAIN - SANDY
REMARKS- LANDED ON SANO
10/7/67 ANCHORAGE,ALAS TIME - 1710
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED IMPR9P.~R OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS
AND GRAVEL BAR. STRUCK 1 FT SAND DRIFT. PLT FAILED TO USE BRAKES.
CESSNA 180 CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 56, 40CO N-4654A PX- 0 0 0 AIR TAXI - PASSG TOTAL HOURS, 2500 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIA'
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION NOSE_flVER/DOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER OPER./FAILED TO USE GARB.HEAT/DEICING EQUIP. MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ICE-CARBURETOR
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON WATER REMARKS- FLOAT EQUIPPED. ACFT LANDED ON LAKE AND RAN ONTO SHORE.
PAGE 1520
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4512 10/21'!67 ALBANY.GA TIME - 1300
AERO-COMDR 200D CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 34, N-2917T PX- 0 0 2 AIR TAXI - PASSG 3650 TOTAL HOURS, 152 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION GEAR RETRACTED LANDING ROLL
PROBABl E CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NOSEWHEEL ASSEMBLIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - JAMMED MISffi-LANEOUS-Tcfi".coNDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
REMARKS- NOSE-GR-STEERING BELLCRNK P/N 64Cl40 FAILED.
3-4513 11/25/67 PAINESVILLE,OHIO TIME - 1730
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 N-3906L PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT
PHASE OF OPERATION
COLL !_OED WITH TREES LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE ANO ALTITUDE
FACTOR M°tSCELLANEOUSAffi,cONDITIONS - NOT ALLIGNED WITH RUNWAY/INTENDED LANDING AREA MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - POORLY PLANNED APPROACH
REMARKS- PILOT MIST_OOK PLOWED PORTION OF FIELD FOR ACTIVE RUNWAY.
3-4514 12/26/67 CASTLE ROCK,COLO TIME - 2000
LUSCOMBE BE CR- 0 0 1 N-1273K PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
FACTOR- . TERRAIN - OTHER WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - SNOW
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY WBP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT
ADVERSE/UNFAVORABLE WEATHER REMARKS- NIGHT LANDING ON FIELD, STRUCK SCRUB OAK.
PAGE 1521
PRIVATE, AGE 54, 262 TOTAL HOURS, 245 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 41 1 5000 TOTAL HOURS, 600 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S H/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4515 11/26/67 STRONGSVILLE,OHIO TIME - 1630
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 l N-7881F PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
STUDENT, AGE 23, 55 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LAND ING GE.AR ,COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL.OFF FACTOR
Mi'SCELLANEOUS -xc·rs,coNDITfollis - SUNGLARE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
3-4516 11/28/67 EAGLE,ALAS TIME. - 1030
PIPER PA-32 CR- 0 0 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 31, N-4005R PX- 0 0 AIR TAXI - PASSG 2250 TOTAL HOURS, 210 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE OF ACC IO ENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
FACTOR Ai"RPORT CONDi"ff(iN5"'- SNOW ON RUNWAY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS~ FOUR INCHES OF SNOW ON RUNWAY.
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
3-4517 11/29/67 NEWARK,NJ TI ME - 1845
BEECH DlBS CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL ATR,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 30, N-6032V PX- 0 0 0 AIR TAXI - CARGO 5680 TOTAL HOURS, 1801 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF 'ACCIDENT GEAR RETRACTED
PRO BA,BLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
LANDING GEAR - GEAR LOCKING ~ECHANISM MISCELLANEOUS ~CTS 9 CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
iM°A"fNTENANCE.,SERVlcING. INSPEc'-rrnN - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION FACTOR
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - CORRODED/CORROSION MISCELLANEOUS ACiS,CONOITIONS - LACK OF LUBRICATION-SPECIFIC PART,NOT SYSTEM
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- WOODRUFF KEY,WHICH LOCKS TORQUE TUBE TO SPROCKET,SHEARED. SLIDE TUBES DRY AND RUST COVERED.
PAGE 1522
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4518 12/4/67 ELECTRIC CTY,WASH TIME - 0940 .
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 l N-3446A PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCT! ONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 55, 80 TOTAL HOURS, 18 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT CCJ.!::L.I_OEO WITH _!)ITCHES
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR-··-PI LOT IN COMMAND -
3-4519 12/15/67 PHOENIX,ARIZ TI ME -:- 1510
MISJUDGED DISTANCE ANO SPEED FAILED TO INITIATE GO-AROUND
MISUSED OR FAILED TO USE FLAPS
BEECH 018S CR- 0 0 2 N-7526 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE NOS_E OVER/00\olN
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF ABORTED
PROBABLE CAUSE DUAL STUDENT - fAlLED TO MAINTAilll DIRECTIONAL .CONTROL PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT WEATHER ~ UNFAiiCfRABLE lolIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - RECEIVED RECORDED BRIEFING BY RADIO WEATHER FORECAST - WEATHER SLIGHTLY WORSE THAN FORECAST REMARKS- RIGHT QUARTERING HEAD WIN0,21 KTS GUSTING 30 KTS
3-4520 12/15/67 VAN NUYS,CALIF TIME.- __ 1630
AERO COMDR 680 CR- 0 0 1 N-680S PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI OTHER
PROBABL°E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION ANO/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURES
REMARKS~ STRUCK NB925J-SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
3-4521 12/13/67 PHOENIX,ARIZ THIE_- 1645
CESSNA 411 CR- 0 0 l N-617EJ PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL CORP/EXEC
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH DIRT BANK GE~R _COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PROB(.\ BL E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FActo-;r-- · · ---
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION ANO/OR PLANNING S ELEC_~..§0 UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
A I RPDRT CONDITIONS - SNOW ON RUNWAY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - LANDED ON FOAMED RUNWAY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIDNS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 27, 2130 TOTAL HOURS, 496 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 40, 616 TOTAL HOURS, 206 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 24, 2800 TOTAL HOURS, 100 IN TYPE.
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
REMARKS- ~ INCHES SNOW ON RUNWAY. SHEARED MAIN GEAR,SUBSEQUENT LANDING AT SKY HARBOR ARPT.
PAGE 1523
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4522 12/16/67 ROSEMOUNT,HINN TIME - 1150
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 l N-24B4J PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 24, 30 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COL~)DED WITH WIRES/POLES
LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -. INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
EMERG-ENCY CI'RCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPORT
3-4523 12/16/67 HONOLULU,HAWAII Tlf"E - 1123
DEHAVILAND DHC-6 CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 47, N-8081N PX- 0 0 6 AIR TAXI - PASSG 6739 TOTAL HOURS, 166 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR_COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
FACTOR WEATHER ~ UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- LEFT QUARTERING HEAD WIND 60 DEGREES 19 KNOTS GUSTING 23 KNOTS.
3-4524 12/16/67 LONGMONT,COLO TIME - 1100
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEA~ _COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING N-1901Z PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDI NG ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL FACTOR
AfiflioifT 'CONDITIONS ICE/SLUSH ON RUNWAY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4525 12/19/67 ROSELLE,ILL TI ME - 1830
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 N-9105W PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 31, 21 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 38, 340 TOTAL HOURS, 248 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT GEAR COLLAPSEr>
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND.PILOT IN COMMAND -FACTOR___ ·--~·
MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED FAILE~ JO INITIATE GO-AROUND
AIRPORT CONDITIONS - ICE/SLUSH MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -
ON RUNWAY OVERLOAD FAILURE
PAGE 1524
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4526 12/20/67 SPRINGDALE.ARK TIME - 1630
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 l N-3724R PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE NOSE OVER/ DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL FACTOR
AIRPCfRT SUPERVISORY PERSONN.EL - FAILURE TO NOTIFY OF UNSAFE CONDITION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 31, 28 TOTAL HOURS, 18 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PILOT STATED THAT RIGHT GEAR STRUCK PIECE OF CLAY ON RUNWAY, RUNWAY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. NO NOTAM.
3-4527 12/21/67 ELOY,ARIZ TIME - 1000
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BEECH V35 CR- 0 0 l N-5605S PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OIL EXHAUSTION-ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
FACTOR PftSCE[LANEOus'"icrs.coNDITioNS OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO PROP/ENGINE VIBRATION
3-4528 12/24/67 FAIRBANKS,ALAS TIME - 1100
LUSCOMBE BA CR- 0 0 l N-71596 PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOO·P-SWERVE COLLipED WITH S~OWBANK
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL
PRIVATE, AGE 45, 405 TOTAL HOURS, 185 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 22, 4 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
REMARKS:. STUDENT 'pf((JT WITH 4 HOURS DUAL INSTRUCTION,HAO NOT BEEN SOLOED BY INSTRUCTOR.
3-4529 12/29/67 NOME,ALAS TIME - 1017
AERO MACCHIAL60B CR- 0 0 N-1702L PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 19, 563 TOTAL AIR TAXI - PASSG HOURS, 148 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE PROPELLER GE_AR _~OLLA PS ED
PROBABLE CAUSE
INFLIGHT CLIMB TO CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
POWERPLANT - ENGINE CONTRDLS~coCKPIT.- PROPELLER GOVERNOR CONTROLS PRODUCTION-DESiGN - POOR/INADEQUATE DESIGN H'ISC'EITANEOUS"'ACfS;cc:iNOHiiJNs - IMPROPER ALIGNl"lENT/ADJUSTMENT TERRAIN - SNO~COVEREO TERRAIN - RO~~H/UNEVEN
FACTOR . MISC~LLANEOUS AfTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY ClRCUHSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- PROP CTL LNKGE MODIFIED TO PUSH-PULL CTL.COCKPIT CTL INCOHPATBLE WITH PROP GOV POSITIONING PULLEY.
PAGE 1525
DOCKET
3-4530
3-4531
3-4532
3-4533
DATE LQCATION
2/ 26/6 7 AGAN A, GUA°f'4 TIME - _1545
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 l N-7865E PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION NOS§ __ .flVER/DOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS
EMERGENC!_.CIRCU~~l_~ES - FOR~.S[) LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
8/18/67 CHITINA,ALAS TIME _-_.1030
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABCE.CAUSE
PIPER PA-18 CR- 0 0 1 MISCELLANEOUS HUNTING N-3909Z PX- 0 0 1
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FACTOR .
TERRAfN .:;.· Tc y- -· TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN MIStELLANEOUS AtTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- ATTEMPTED LNDG ON GLACIER.
9/9/67 WARRENTON,OREG TIME - 1400
BEECH 65 CR- 0 0 1 N-831Q PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL CORP/EXEC
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 39 9 75 TOTAL HOURS, 49 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 33, 3500 TOTAL HOURS, 2000 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 51, 9700 TOTAL HOURS, 2386 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBA.BLE -·CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO .EXTEN.D LAND.ING GEAR
FACTOR Mi'SCELl.AiliEoustiffs-,CONDITION·s - CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED
REMARKS- CIRCUIT BREAKER PULLED DURING FLT,RESET ON FINAL APPROACH. PLT FAILED TO ASSURE PROPER SETTING.
9/12/67 WARRENTON,OREG TIME - 1430
TYPE o·F -ACCIDENT
GLOBE GC-lB N-23848 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
CRPX-
0 0
0 1 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 43 1 2200 TOTAL HOURS, 370 IN TYPE.
Wl-IE.E LS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
FACTOR LANDTtii"G GEAR -~-SWITCHES,i:.EVERS,CRANKING MECHANISM, ETC. MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LOOSE,PART/FITTING
REMARK.S- RT GR-UP MICRO-SWITCH HAD LOOSE CONNECTION.
PAGE 1526
DOCKET
3-4534
3-4535
3-4536
DATE LOCATION
9/20/67 CAMAS VALLEY,OREG TIME ::- .1230
TYPE OF ACCIDENT NOSE OVER/DOWN
PROBABiE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
TRAVEL AIR C-4000 CR- 0 0 1 N-379M PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 54, 17500 TOTAL HOURS, 13000 IN TYPE.
REMARK:S="--ATTEMPTEDT.NDG ON FIELD WITH 10 INS DEEP FURROW ACROSS LNDG PATH. NO LOAD ABOARD.
10/7/67 MALTA,MONT TIME - 1615
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PRO BABLE CAUSE
TAYLORCRAFTBC12 N-34032 DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
FIRE AFTER IMPACT .. REMARKS- ATTEMPTED TIO FROM FLO OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH.
10/8/67 GEORGETOWN,WASH TIME - 1700
CAMAIR 480 CR- 0 0 2 N-234 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 36, 53 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAl,FL.INSTR., AGE 53, 3748 TOTAL HOURS, 100 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING WHE~~S-UP LANDING
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROB ASL E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT DUAL STUDENT - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR-- ------· . . . MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
EMERGE.NCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
REMARKS- HARO LNDG DAMAGED LT LOG GR ACTUATING STRUT,CYL MOUNTS.INSTR MADE GO AROUND, INTENTIONAL GR UP LNDG
3-4537 10/26/67 LAUREL,MONT TIME - )600
PIPER PA-3C CR- 0 C 2 N-7840Y PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 29, 1260 TOTAL HOURS, 15 IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE PlLOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR MYSITLU~N·EOus···;rcfs",cor·wITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PAGE 1527
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
DOCKET
3-4538
3-4539
DATE LOCATION
11/4/67 GRACE,ID TIME - 1200
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
CESSNA P206 CR- 0 0 1 N-2677X PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT GEA~ __ COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - . SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
FACTOR AfRPiJRT CONDl'ffONS" - SOFT RUNWAY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- ATTEMPTED LNDG ON UNIMPROVED RANCH STRIP. RT GEAR STRUCK SOFT AREA.
PI LOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 48, 88 TOTAL HOURS, 9 IN TYPE.
12/5/67 COTTAGE HILL,ILL TIME - 1615
PIPER PA-23 CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 37, 1196 N-148AF PX- 0 0 2 AIR TAXI - PASSG TOTAL HOURS, 12B IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGl~E FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION ST:<\Ll MUSH
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - ENGINE .SlRUCTURE '.":' CRANK.SHA.F.T 4ISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE r>1UiTTt·.i'COMMAN"lJ=.. PREMATiJRE LIFT-OFF
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPORT REMARKS- DOWEL PIN IN CRANKSHAFT SHEARED1LEFT ENG.TIO MADE BELOW SINGLE ENG SPEED.GEAR FAILED ON LNDG.
3-4540 12/16/67 GILLETTE.WYO TIME - 1030
PIPER PA-IBA CR- 0 0 1 N-4594A PX- 0 0 0
MISCELLANEOUS FERRY
COMMERCIAL, AGE 34, B50 TOTAL HOURS, 150 IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION N9_~_QIJER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE .P lLOT IN COMMAND. - M!..SHANAGEl'iE.NLOF .. FUEL .SY STEM MISCELLANEOUS -ACTS,CONDITION'S - FUEL STARVATION wEA"l"'HER-.:. 'UNFAVORABLE whi6-'coNDITIONS
FACTOR . TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN
WEATHER 'BR1EFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LA NOi NG ROLL
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO REMARKS- FAILED TO SWITCH.TANKS.ATTEMPTED LNOG ON HT TRAIL.WINO OF 35K,GUSTS TO 40K LIFTED WING AND TAIL.
PAGE 1528
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S 111/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4541 12/181,67 CLINES CNRS,N HEX THIE _:'.: •. ~945
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 N-9671J PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PRACTICE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF.ACCIDENT
ENGf~E FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION CQ~!-__E>.~D _WI TH __ SNOWBANK
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PILOT_ lN COMMAND - INADEQUATE ,_PREFUGHT PREPARATION ANO/OR PLANNING Mt~C~LLANEOU£ AtTS,CONOITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
FACfcm-- - .. ----- --~---
TERRAIN - ICY WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WINO CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 21, 76 TOTAL HOURS, 6 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- OVERESTIMATED GRNO SPEEO,UNOER EST FUEL CONSUHPTION,38KTS HEAD WIND.ACFT SLID ACROSS ROAD ON ICE.
3-4542 12/19/67 OUNEDIN,FLA TIME - 0200
TYPE OF. ACCIDENT
CESSNA 172 N-8074l DAMAGE -DESTROYED
co~LISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PROBABL_E_ CAUSE PILOT .IN COMMAND - SPAT.IAL .. Dl,SORIENTAUON. PI LOT IN COMMAND - EXERC ISEO POOR JUDGMENT
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 1
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHAS~ OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
Pilo"fIN-COMMANi>..:;· ATTEMPTED OPERATION. BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL FACTOR
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS 1 CONDITIONS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
STUDENT, AGE 39, 37 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
REMARKS- FIRST SOLO.ATTEMPTED NITE FLT OVER GULF WITH NO HCRIZON. ARCRFT WHEEL EQUIP.SANK IN 30 FT OF WATER
3-4543 12/26/67 CARBONOALE,Ill THIE -. 1600
CESSNA lSOG CR- 0 0 1 I NS TRUCTIONAL SOLO N-3191J PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT
PRO BA.Bl-E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED CLEARANCE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI TO TAKEOFF
REMARKS- N3191J SiRUCK CESSNA 150,N3084X,SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.STUDENTS SECOND SOLO.
PAGE 1529
STUDENT, AGE 39, 20 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4544 12/26/67 DOUGLASVILLE,GA TIME - 0915
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-4239U PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGiNE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEA~--~OLLAPSED.
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - WATER IN FUEL
FACTO_R_ ··--· ..... TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
3-4545 12/27/67 SPANISH FORK,UT THIE - 123C
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 1 N-7245E PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF ABORTED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN PILOT IN COMMAND ~ DELAYED ACTION IN ABORTING TAKEOFF
FACTOR·--TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND
3-4546 ~2/29/67 ALBUQUERQUE,N MEX TIME - 1720
BEECH Dl8S CR- 0 0 2 N-260R PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -
FAC~~~·OT IN COMMAN.9 -FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DELAYED ACTION IN ABORTING TAKEOFF
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING WEATHER - ICING CONDITIONS-INCLUDES SLEET 1 FREEZING RAIN,ETC.
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 21, 18 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 68, 8000 TOTAL HOURS, 261 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 47, 8122 TOTAL HOURS, 1300 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- RAN OFF END OF RNWY-INTENT!ONALLY GROUND LOOPED IN SOFT SAND. SOME GRANULAR DEPOSITS ON WINGS.
PAGE 1530
DOCKET
3-4547
3-4548
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA
12/31/67 WAUKEGAN,Ill PIPER PA-28 TIME - 1230 N-6195W
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS - UNDETERMINED
REMARKS~_NOSE WHEEL FAILED FOR UNKNOWN REASON.
10/7/67 MARION,VA AERONCA llAC TIME - 1430 N-9450E
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
INJURIES FLIGHT PURPOSE F S M/N
CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PX- 0 0 PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL PX- 0 0 0 TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 26, HOURS, 47 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 38, HOURS, 2 IN TYPE.
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROB A Bl E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -PiiJ:fY"-IN 'coMMANtr.:..
FACTOR .
CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS SPATIAL DISORIENTATION ATTEMPtED OPERATIO~ BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL
WEATHER - FOG WEATHER BRIEFING -WEATHER FORECAST -REMARKS- ATTEMPTED
NO BRIEFING RECEIVED UNKNOWN FLIGHT WITH DENSE FOG IN AREA. PLT NON INSTRUMENT RATED.
63 TOTAL
22 TOTAL
3-4549 10/13/67 SHREVEPORT,LA TIME - 1110
BELLANCA 14-19 CR- 0 0 1 N-98356 PX- 0 0 1
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 49, 200 TOTAL HOURS, 135 IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT
WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE- CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
REMARKS- LT LO GR MECHANISM FAILED TO GO OVER CENTER TO LOCK. PLT LOWERED GR WHEN ENG WAS IDLING.
3-4550 10/28/67 HONOBIA,OKLA THIE ~ 1230
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 1 N-6707B PX- 0 b 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 40, 541 TOTAL HOURS, 431 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION C0~1:,,!DED WITH .!l_IRT BANK
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE .POWE RP LANT - FUEL SYSTEM - SElf(,TOR VALVES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY SECURED Mntlt:LANEOUs·· ITTs-,CONDITIONS - FUEL s·ELECTOR POSITIONED BETWEEN TANKS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT UN LAND REMARKS~ WASHER IM FUEL SELECTOR VALVE MISSING.NO SPRING LOAD TENSION.
PAGE 1531
DOCKET
3-4551
DATE LOCATION
11/2/67 PICABO,ID TIME "'.'" 0915
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 N-6655W PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COb~IDED WITH F~~CE,FENCEPOSTS
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS
3-4552 11/26/67 PAMPA,TEX TIME - 0800
CESSNA 206 CR- 0 0 1 N-8058Z PX- 0 0 4
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
PROBABCE. CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS - UNDETERMINED
PHASE OF OPERATION UNK/NR
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 30, 30 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 50, 1570 TOTAL HOURS, 12 IN TYPE.
REMAR~~-ACFT WHt~_S,_FLYING OR_ TAXIING STRUC_j( UNDETERMINED OBJECT,CAUSED DAMAGE TO PROPELLER.
3-4553 12/13/67 BARTOW,FLA TIME - 1400
TYPE OF ACCID~NT STALL MUSH
PROBABLE CAUSE
CESSNA 150F CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS N-8758G PX- 0 0 1
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PllOT IN COMMAND - PREMATURE LIFT-OFF
3-4554 10/22/67 PARKERSBURG,W VA TIME - 1115
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-4294U PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 21, 672 TOTAL HOURS, 64 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 36, 22 TOTAL HOURS, 9 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COLL!DED WITH -~IRT BANK
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBAIBLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
REMARKS- PLTS SEAT MOVED FULL BACK INADVERTENTLY.PLT COULD NOT REACH BRAKES.
PAGE 1532
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4555 12/22/67 ANGLETON,TEX TIME - 1730
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
CESSNA 150 N-8898S DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
CR- 0 0 PX- 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE
3-4556 12/23/67 HALES CORNERS,WIS TIME.- 1530
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 l N-6431T PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
I NS TRUCT IONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERAT[ON
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 53, 62 TOTAL HOURS, 51 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 40, 14 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - NOT ALLIGNED WITH RUNWAY/INTENDED LANDING AREA FACTOR____ . . . ---
TERRA IN - WET 9 SOFT GROUND MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT
REMARKS- PLT DRIFTED ON CROSS-WIND LNDG ATTEMPT,STRUCK RUTS IN PLOWED FIELD ADJACENT TO RNWY.
3-4557 12/24/67 GEORGETOWN,KY TIME - 1745
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
PROBABLE CAUSE
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERC[AL PLEASURE N-5873W PX- 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - NOT ALLIGNED WITH RUNWAY/INTENDED LANDING AREA
RE MAR.KS~ APPROACHfNci DARKNESS.ACFT STRUCK U.NLIGHTED RNWY MARKER. LND TO RT OF RNWY.
3-4558 12/24/67 LAMESA,TEX TIME - 142G
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BEECH A23 CR- 0 0 l N-5769V PX- 0 0 4 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBA£i[ E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR~., ---
SELECTED WRONG RUNWAY RELATIVE TO EXIST[NG WIND IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - DOWNWIND REMARKS- PLT FAILED TO RELEASE VERNIER CONTROL AND OBTAIN FULL POWER WITH THROTTLE.
PAGE 1533
PRIVATE, AGE 42, 154 TOTAL HOURS, 2 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 27, 71 TOTAL HOURS, 5 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4559 12/24/67 FITCHBURG,WIS TIME - 1530
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
CESSNA 140 CR- 0 0 1 N-1914N PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
PHASE Of OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PROBABl·E· CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ABORT TAKEOFF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 36, 26 TOTAL HOURS, 5 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- LANDED SAFELY ON FARM FLO, RADIO MALFUNCTION.INSTR ADVISED FLO ADEQUATE FOR T/O.
3-4560 12/25/67 ROSCOE,ILL TIME - 1625
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 N-2482G PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT
PHASE OF OPERATION
CO~LipED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMANn -
FACTOR-
MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE FAIU:D. TO INITIATE .GD-AROUND
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING FINAL APPROACH
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS1CONDITIONS - SUNGLARE REMARKS- ATTEMPTED LNDG INTO SUN1DN HORIZON,MOMENTARY BLINDNESS.
PRIVATE, AGE 56, 129 TOTAL HOURS, 46 IN TYPE.
3-4561 12/27/67 ONTARIO,CALIF TIME - 2030
CESSNA 402 CR- 0 0 2 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 48, 9353 N-3299Q PX- 0 0 l AIR TAXI - PASSG TOTAL HOURS, 100 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL Off/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR M]SCE1.'i:.ANEOUS ifcfS,CONDITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE PILOT' IN COMMAND - DIVERTED ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT
REMARKS- ATTENTION DIVERTED BY TRAFFIC.PROP STRUCK RNWY.PLT MADE GO-AROUND AND LANDED SAFELY.
3-4562 12/29/67 RIALT0 1 CALIF TIMF - 1745
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 N-6414T PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 301 157 TOTAL HOURS, 110 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT
PHASE OF OPERATION
COL~~~ED WITH P!TCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
LANDING LEVEL Off /TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
FAC~~~fl_T IN COM~AND - SELECT.ED WRONG RUNWAY RELATIVE TO EXISTP WIND
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS.~ONDITIONS - DOWNWIND REMARKS- WINDS 10-15KTS WITH GUSTS.
PAGE 1534
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4563 12/29/67 FARMINGTONoN MEX TIME - .. 1515
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S 11/N
CESSNA 320C CR- 0 0 l N-3024T PX- 0 0 4 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOHMERCIAL CORP/EXEC
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
ATR,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 49, 15679 TOTAL HOURS, 2034 IN TYPE.
PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE PROPELLER GEAR COLLAPSED
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - PROPELLER AND ACCESSORIES - HUBS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MA~ERIAL.FAILURE LANDING GEAR _.-NOSE WHEEL ·Ts'SEHBLI ES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCEO LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPORT REMARKS- RT HUB CAME OFF,BLADE STRUCK,DAMAGED NOSE GEAR. FURTHER DAMAGE ON LNDG.
3-4564 12/29/67 MIDLAND,TEX TIME - .. 1855
CESSNA 310D CR- 0 0 l N-6989T PX- 0 0 4
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
COL.LI.!>ED WITH. _W.IRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE ANO ALTITUDE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING FINAL APPROACH
3-4565 12/30/67 RICHFIELD,UT CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 2 INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
3-4566
THIE - 1309
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE co~~IDED WITH ~~OWBANK
PROBABLE CAUSE
N-8267X PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF ABORTED
DUAL STUDENT - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FAC~~~OT ~~N COMMA~Q._::- INADEt;l\J~TE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
AIRPORT CONDITIONS - WET RUNWAY
6/13/67 NR.KING SALMON,ALAS CESSNA 185A CR- 0 0 1 TIME - 1730 N-16091 PX- 0 0 3
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 39 9 222 TOTAL HOURS, 160 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 42, 5500 TOTAL HOURS, 1500 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 57, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 885 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLI AP<;.ED
INFLIGHT DESCENDING. LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - ENGINE STRUCTURE - CYLINDER ASSEMBLY ~.!.?.f~~!;.ANEOUS 1f!i>• CONDITID.N? - HATERI_AL FA I LURE
FACTOR TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO REMARKS- N0.5 CYLINDER FAILED. LANDED IN TUNDRA.
PAGE 1535
DOCKET
3-4567
3-4568
3-4569
DATE LOCATION
7/5/67 SAN JUAN,PR TIME - 1015
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
CESSNA 310 CR- 0 0 l MISCELLANEOUS FERRY N-266BC PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
Mis'c"ELL.Aiilrnus "A1:"fs,coNDn1a·iils - ovERLoAD FAILURE WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED REMARKS- RT QUARTERING HEADWIND 25K GUSTING TO 30K.
7/25/67 COPPER CENTR,ALAS TIME - 1400
BEECH A23 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING N-7971L PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION STALL
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - FUEL SYSTEM - CARBURETOR
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND LANDING FINAL APPROACH
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER CLEARANCE-TOLERANCE MISCELLANEous"ifC'fS,CONDITIClNS - FUEL STARVATION MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO REMARKS- WARPED CARB PARTS GAVE LEAN MIXTURE.FLOAT LEVEL OUT OF TOLERANCE.
7/25/67 ANCHORAGE,ALAS TIME - 1600
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE NOSE 9VER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 l INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO N-3953U PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTClR
IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES ANO/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
AIRPORT CONDITIONS -REMARKS- SECOND SOLO FLT.
SOFT SHOULDERS
PAGE 1536
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 21 9 198 TOTAL HOURS, 23 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 40, 176 TOTAL HOURS, 5 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 26, 12 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4570
3-4571
3-4572
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION
7/29/67 FAREWELL 9 ALAS TIME - 1230
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
AIRCRAFT DATA
PIPER PA-14 N-5129H DAMAGE -DESTROYED
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PROB A BL I:: CAUSE
INJURIES F S MIN
CR- 0 0 PX- 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION I NF LIGHT OTHER
PILOT IN COMMAND - DIVERTED ATTENTION FROM OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNING "ffs'CfLi..ANEOUS "/icls,coNDITIONS -· FLEW INTO BLIND CANYON
FIRE AFTER IMPACT
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 38, 454 TOTAL HOURS, 302 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- DISTRACTED BY GAME,PLT FLEW UP. BLIND CANYON,ACFTSTRUCK RIDGE IN ATTEMPT TO CLIMB OVER.
8/9/67 NORTHWAY,ALAS TIME - 1230
PIPER PA-18 N-1169A
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 0
MISCELLANEOUS HUNTING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -DESTROYED PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHEFC°BRIEFING -::-·No BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- ATTEMPTED T/O,CROSSWIND OF 20KTS~GUSTS TO 25KTS.
8/16/67 CHITINA,ALAS TIME - 0900
PIPER PA-14 CR- 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS HUNHNG N-5106H PX- 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH OBJECT GEAR.COLLAPSED.
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR·-· . . -· --·-·
DELAYED IN .INITIATING GO-AROUND MISJUO,~~D CLEARANCE
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -WEATHER - SUDDEN WINDSHIFT
REMARKS- STRUCK A LOG. POSSIBLE WIND
OVERLOAD FAILURE
SHIFT.
PAGE 1537
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND LANDING GO-AROUND
PRIVATE, AGE 34, 175 TOTAL HOURS, 65 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 34, 1000 TOTAL HOURS, 400 IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4573
3-4574
3-4575
LOCATION
B/22/67 GAKONA.ALAS TI14E -:- 1445
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-12 CR- 0 0 1 N-40B4M PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
MISCELLANEOUS HUNTING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE CO~Ll9ED WITH DIRT BANK
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITION~ WEATHER - SUDDEN WINDSHIFT
WEA JHER~BRIEFING .. ::··r;ro BRIEFING. RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 39, 2510 TOTAL HOURS, 110 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- WIND OF 25KTS GUSTS TO 30KTS,SHIFTED AT TOUCH DOWN FROM HEAD TO RT QUARTERING.
9/2/67 PALHER,ALAS TIME .. -: 1430
PIPER PA-12 CR- 0 0 1 N-415BM PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS HUNTING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL HUSH
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT CLIMB TO CRUISE
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
FACTOR WEllHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS WEATHER - DOWNDRAFTS,UPDRAFTS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FLEW INTO BLIND CANYON PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- FIRST EXPERIENCE AT MOUNTAIN FLYING. WINDS 25K,GUSTING.
9/21/67 PILOT POINT,ALAS TIME - 0830
STINSON 108-2 CR- 0 0 1 N-9510K PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS HUNTING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS AcfS,CONDITIONS - SUNGLARE
REMARKS- ACFT FLOATS STRUCK LAKE BANK.PLT ATTEMPTED J/O WITHOUT SUFFICIENT ROOM.
PAGE 1538
PRIVATE, AGE 44, 192 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 55, 220 TOTAL HOURS, 200 IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4576
3-4577
DATE LOCATION
9/21/67 GULKANA,ALAS TIME - 1030
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-lB CR- 0 0 N-2B55T PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED PILOT IN COMMAND - MISUSED OR FAILED TO USE FLAPS
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL1 AGE 45, 20000 TOTAL HOURS, 1500 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- FAILED TO POSITION FLAP HANDLE PROPERLY,ABRUPTLY RETRACTED, CRITICAL POINT ON T/O.ACFT FLOAT EQUIP.
11/1/67 FULLERTON,CALIF TIME - 1933
BEECH 35 CR- 0 0 N-4484V PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 38, 59 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY LANDING GEAR - EMERGENCY/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY MI~E~CLANEOUS ~fiS,CONDITIONS - JAMMED MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- UPLOCK FAILED TO RELEASE CAUSED RT GR RETRACT ROD,P/N35-815125-14 TO BEND.
3-4578 11/11/67 GULFPORT,MISS TIME-.1317
CESSNA 310F CR- 0 0 l N-6799X PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
COMMERCIAL, AGE 40, 2500 TOTAL HOURS, 30 lN TYPE.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT
WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY LANDING GEAR - EMERGENCY/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - JAMMED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- INTENTIONAL GR UP LNDG.DUE TO FAILURE OF NOSE GR RETRACT SYSTEM.STRUT FROZE.YOKE STRUCK DOOR HINGE
3-4579 11/19/67 ENTERPRISE,ALA TIME - 1300
CESSNA 150G CR- 0 0 l INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
STUDENT, AGE 26, 239 TOTAL N-6345S PX- 0 0 0 HOURS, 14 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
FACTOR MiSCELLANEOUS A-Ct'S,CONDITiONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PAGE 1539
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-45BO 11/19/67 WHITE PLAINS,NY TIME - 1415
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 1 N-1B20Y PX- 0 0 4
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT NOSE OVER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHERBRIEFING ::-~BRIEFcD BY.FSP, BY RADIO WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- WINDS 270 DEG 25K,GUSTING TO 40K
PHASE OF OPERATION STATIC IDLING ENGINE/S
3-4581 ll/25/67 GERMANTOWN1WIS TIME .- 1405
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-3007J PX- 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT GE.~R COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED CLEARANCE FACTOR
TERRAIN - Ri:fOGH}UNEVEN MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING ROLL
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 39, 158 TOTAL HOURS, 100 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 25, 65 TOTAL HOURS, 57 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- ATTEMPTED T/O,SHORT FIELD.STRUCK TALL GRASS END OF RNWY.ACFT PULLED DOWN INTO PLOWED FIELD.
3-4582 12/4/67 SKWENTNA,ALAS TIME - 1030
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
CESSNA 170 CR- 0 0 1 N-3474D PX- 0 0 1 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOHMERCI AL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 32, 113 TOTAL HOURS, 71 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION co.~~ IDED w ITH TREES
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - ENGINE STRUCTURE - PISTON,PISTON RINGS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERHEATED MAINTENAN.CE,s'eR'.Vfc'ING, INSPE-CTION - OTHER PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- PLT PARTIALLY COVERED AIR OPENINGS IN ENG COWL.CAUSED BURNT HOLE IN N0.4 PISTON.OVERSHOT ON LNDG.
PAGE 1540
DOCKET
3-4583
DATE LOCATION
12/9/67 DELAND,FLA TIME - 1900
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 l N-4312A PX~ 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 32, 1517 TOTAL HOURS, NONE IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH TREES
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION PffITT-IN-COfoOiAND·~;: LACK OF. FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPORT REMARKS- UNABLE TO MAKE RNWY. LNDED ADJACENT TO RNWY.
3-4564 12/9/67 RONKONKOMA,NY TIME - 0837
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 l N-4101J PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
~TUDENT, AGE 42 1 41 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
3-4585
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT
TURBULENCE COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED
LANDING FINAL APPROACH INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS - VORTEX TURBULENCE TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSONNEL - INADEQUATE SPACING OF AIRCRAFT
REl'IARifS'='-towER FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WARNING AND SPACING. CONVAIR HAD LANDED PREVIOUSLY.
12/9/67 DOTHAN,ALA TIME - 1210
CESSNA 162 CR- 0 0 l N-3514F PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 46, 63 TOTAL HOURS, 38 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIOEN1 HARD LANDING GE.AR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM BOUNCFn I ANDING
FACTOR p(fscEii..ANEOUS'Atts,coNDITfONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4586 12/13/67 WADLEY.GA TIME - 0630
CESSNA 170A CR- 0 0 l N-BlZ PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
COMMERCIAL, AGE 45, 3040 TOTAL HOURS, 32 1111 TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION ANO/OR PLANNING REMARKS- HEAVY FROST ON WINGS.
PAGE 1541
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4587 12/14/67 FLUSHING,NY TIME - 1225
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
CESSNA 310 CR- 0 0 1 N-3693D PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 48 9
4300 TOTAL HOURS, 150 IN TYPE.
WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABl E CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE
FACT OR·~-~-- ·--· - .. MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- RT MAIN GEAR NOT LOCKED. PUSH-PULL TUBES BENT, TIME UNDETERMINED.
3-4588 12/16/67 PELL CITY,ALA TIME - 1400
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-3316J PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT LOW PASS
PROBAB.L E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS Acts·, CONDITIONS - UNWARRENTED LOW FLY ING
REMARKS- STRUCK POWER LINE OVER LAKE. LANDED SAFELY.
3-4589 12118/67 WINOOSKI .vT· TIME - 073D
PIPER PA-23 N-5691Y DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 0
N ONC OMMERCI AL CORP/EXEC
TYPE OF ACCIDENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION ON GROUND
PHASE OF OPERATION STATIC ENGINE RUNUP
PROBABLE CAUSE AIR CONDITION,HEATING AND PRESSURIZATION - OTHER POWERPLANT - FUEL SYSTEM - LINES AND FITTINGS Mi°!iCELLANEOUS ·-ACTS~ CONDIT IONS - CHAFFED MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FIRE IN CABIN,COCKPIT,BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
REMARKS- CHAFED LINE TO CABIN HEATER,EXHAUST IGNITED.
3-4590 12/19/67 NR.ANCHORAGE,ALAS TIME - 1300
PIPER PA-18 CR- 0 0 N-3774Z PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN TERRAIN - HIDDEN OBSTRUCTIONS .
FACTO·R-·- . . ...... . MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE TERRAIN - SNOW-COVERED TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT ADVERSE/UNFAVORABLE WEATHER
STUDENT, AGE 16, 23 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 28 9 4100 TOTAL HOURS, 1650 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 36, 1200 TOTAL HOURS, 700 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- RT SKI STRUCK LOG COVERED WITH SNOW. GOOD AIRFIELDS NEARBY. FOG AT DESTINATION.
PAGE 1542
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4591 12/20/67 HARTFORD,CONN TIME - 0845
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 150G CR- 0 0 l N-3237J PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
COLLIDED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI OTHER
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - LEFT AIRCRAFT UNATTENDED, ENGINE RUNNING
REMARKS- PLT STARTED ENG.LEFT ACFT UNATTENDED TO RETRIEVE OBJECT FROM CAR.
3-4592 12/20/67 LEBANON,ILL TIME - 2045
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BEECH 95-A55 CR- 0 0 1 N-511JL PX- 0 0 5 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERC IAl CORP/EXEC
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 51, 597 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 38, 7454 TOTAL HOURS, 175 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WHEEL_S-UP LAND.I~G
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROB A Bl E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECI.SIONS OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CDNDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
FAcrn·ic-·- · · -----·-· · · ·· -WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - FOG
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- PLT DELAYED PROCEEDING TO ALTERNATE WHEN UNABLE TO LAND AT DEST DUE WEA. DEVIATED ENROUTE.
3-4593 12/22/67 LEBANON,NH TIME - 0910
TYPE OF ACCIDENT TURBULENCE
CESSNA 310D CR- 0 0 l N-BlBV PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT DESCENDING
COMMERCIAL, AGE 47, 584B TOTAL HOURS, BB IN TYPE.
COL~_!D.ED WITH TREES INFLIGHT UNCONTROLLED DESCENT
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN AREA Of SEVERE TURBULENCE WEATHER . .:;. DOWNDRAFTS,UPDRAFTS WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - SELF-HELP, PILOT CHECKED WEATHER DATA WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- ACFT DROPPED FROM 4000 FT TO 100 FT,WING TIP STRUCK TREE.LANDED SAFELY.KNOWN WINOS,GUSTING TO 40K.
PAGE 1543
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4594 12/23/67 SAN ANTONIO,TEX THIE - 1145
CESSNA 177 CR- 0 0 1 N-2258Y PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PRACTICE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT AIRFRAME FAILURE ON GROUND
PROBA.BL.E CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION W/KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT LAND.ING GEAR - WHEELS, TIRES,AXLES /ollI1~CELLANEOUS '.\Cis~COND1TicHi1s .- OVERLOAD FAILURE MISCELLANEOUS ACTSvCONDITIONS - VIBRATION,EXCESSIVE
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 58, 202 TOTAL HOURS, 2 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- ATTEMPTED FLT 1 SOFT TIRE.BECAME FLAT ON LNDG,CAUSED OVERLOAD TRANSMITTED THRU GR TO BUCKLE FIREWALL
3-4595 12/23/67 JACKSON,OHIO TIME - 1720
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 N-9910W PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASUR-E
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COL~IDED WITH TREES
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
3-4596 12/26/67 COLLINSVILLE,ILL TIME - 1000
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 N-4538R PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI OTHER
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - STARTED ENGINE WITHOUT PROPER ASSISTANCE/EQUIPMENT
PRIVATE, AGE 27, 177 TOTAL HOURS, 20 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 49, 93 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
REMARK~- CHOCKS N~T.USED DURING HAND PROP.BRAKES NOT PROPERLY SET. PARKED ACFT CESSNA 140 N8442G,SUB DAMAGE
3-4597 12/27/67 SPRINGFIELD,VT TIME - 1230
MOONEY M20C CR- 0 0 1 N-6814U PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 40, 185 TOTAL HOURS, 78 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARO LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
FACTOR M1scED: .. i.NEous ·AcT's,coNDITIONs - ovERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- ACFT PORPOISED ON LNDG.
PAGE 1544
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4598 12/30/67 ERIE 9 PA TIME - 1600
CESSNA 210B CR- 0 0 1 N-9605X PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT
PROBABLE'CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI OTHER
PILOT IN COMMAND - STARTED ENGINE WITHOUT PROPER ASSISTANCE/EQUIPMENT PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK Of FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT AIRPORT CONOI°'fifiNS - ICE/SLUSH ON RAMP/TAXIWAY
PILOT DATA
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 37, 6496 TOTAL HOURS, 2 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- FAILED TO HAVE WHEELS CHOCKED.ACFT SLID ON ICY RAMP,STRUCK CESSNA 310,N8095M,SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
3-4599 12/31/67 LANCASTFR,CALIF TIME ~ 1530
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 N-5952W PX- 0 0 3
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
3-4600
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH DIRT BANK GEAR COLLAPSEr
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF ABORTED TAKEOFF ABORTED
PILOT IN COMMAND - DELAYED ACTION IN ABORTlNG TAKEOFF LANDING GEAR - BRAKING SYSTEM MiSE'"'ITLANEous'"Acn.coNDITfONS - IMPROPEK 1,,LEARANCE-TOLERANCE MAINTENANCE,SERVICING 9 INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
FACTOR , MISCELLANEOUS ACTS 9 CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- RT WHEEL DRAGGED SLIGHTLY.LEFT BRAKE SHOE BADLY WORN.
12/31/67 NEW RICHMOND,WIS PIPER PA-2B TIME - 1335 N-7642W
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH DITCHES GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
FACTOR AIRPORT CONDiTIONS - OTHER FUSELAGE - WINDSHIELDS 9 WINDOWS 9 CANOPIES
CR- 0 0 PX- 0 0
PHASE OF TAXI TAXI
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
OPERATION FROM LANDING FROM LANDING
COMMERCIAL, AGE 20, 340 TOTAL HOURS, 82 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 37, 70 TOTAL HOURS, 39 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT TAXIED OFF RNWY.STRUCK WASHOUT PARTIALLY COVERED WITH SNOW.SIDE WINDOWS FROSTED OVER.
PAGE 1545
DOCK ET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT ·DATA INJURIES S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4601 12/31/67 GRETNA,FLA TIME - 1715
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 1 N-3332A PX- 0 0 3
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND -FAC;~~O~"f IN COMMA~~---
CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
WEATHER - LOW CEILING TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT
ADVERSE/UNFAVORABLE WEATHER
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 40, 1100 TOTAL HOURS, 200 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- ATTEMPTED VFR FLIGHT AFTER BEING ADVISED OF DETERIORATING WEATHER.STRUCK SOFT GROUND OFF DIRT ROAD
3-4602 12/24/67 MONTICELLO,NY TIME - 1230
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 N-6833W PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS AIRPORT SUPERv'(SORY PERSONNEL - FAILURE TO NOTIFY OF UNSAFE CONDITION AIRPORT CONDITIONS - UNMARKED OBSTRUCTIONS
PRIVATE, AGE 39, 67 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
REMARKS- FAILED TO CHECK ON ARPT CONDITIONS.MANAGEMENT FAILED TO REPLACE BLOWN DOWN POLE MARKINGS.
3-4603 7/31/67 CEDARVILLE,CALIF TIME - 0600
PIPER PA-25 CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC N-4444Y PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH DITCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING ROLL
POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS ~~~~~{~~-Y.s~{~~~~~r.:~~!~F~. i;:o,i~<;EO,, LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPORT
PAGE 1546
COMMERCIAL, AGE 38, 5000 TOTAL HOURS, 110 IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4604
3-4605
3-4606
3-4607
DATE LOCATION
8/12/67 DAVIS1CAlIF TIME - 0510
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PROBABl.'i~ CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DA TA
PIPER PA-25 N-6487l DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S MIN
CR- 0 0 l PX- 0 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND -FACTOR
PILOt IN COMMAND--
FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
MISUSED OR FAILED TO USE FLAPS
B/12/67 ST.CHARLES,HO TIME - 1400
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH DITCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 2 INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL N-7272P PX- 0 0 2
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF ABORTED
DUAL STUDENT - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED DUAL STUDENT - SPONTANEOUS-IMPROPER ACTION
REMARKS:.:. STUDENT ABORTED T/O SUDDENLY.
8/22/67 AlEKNAGIK1AlAS TIHE - 1300
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 N-8054D PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COHMERCIAl,Fl.INSTR., AGE 47, 16340 TOTAL HOURS 9 10 IN TYPE.
COHHERCIAl,Fl.INSTR., AGE 41, 9167 TOTAL HOURS, 110 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 20 9 65 TOTAL HOURS, 20 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT 01/ERSHOOT GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROB A Bl E CAUSE MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED PILOT IN COMMAND -
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED WRONG RUNWAY RELATIVE TO EXISTING WIND FACTOR __ ,_ . --- .. MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -
REMARKS- WIND 090 ZOK.
DOWNWIND OVERLOAD FAILURE
B/23/67 DAllIS,CAlIF TIME - 1630
AERO COMDR 200 CR- 0 0 l N-2981T PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 38, 2395 AIR TAXI - PASSG TOTAL HOURS, 194 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCiDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING
PHASE OF OPERATION
PROBABLE CAUS-E LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY LANDING GEAR - EMERGENCY/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY l'IISc·H::LANEOUS-"licfs~coNDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- RT MAIN GEAR DOOR BAil CABLE, P/N64Bl24, BROKEN.
PAGE 1547
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
UOCKET
3-4608
3-4609
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
8/27/67 HUMAROCK,MASS TIME - 1720
LOCKHEED lOE CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 38, N-233PB PX- 0 0 13 AIR TAXI - PASSG 5408 TOTAL HOURS, 1646 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION DITCHING
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS
FACTOR HISC·E·CLANEOUS-ACTS,CONDITiciNS - AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN WATER
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON WATER REMARKS- INTENTIONAL GR-UP LNDG IN HASS BAY.RT ENG FAILURE.LT ENG UNABLE TO MAINTAIN SINGLE-ENG FLIGHT.
9/17/67 MILLRY,ALA TIME - 1600
TAYLORCRAFTBC12 CR- 0 0 N-34238 PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION NOSE OVER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT ~ POWERPLANT CONTROLS FACTOR
AIRPOR'r CONDITIO)fS - OTHER EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
PRIVATE, AGE 45, 522 TOTAL HOURS, 80 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- THROTTLE RETARDED TOO SHARPLY TO FULL CLOSED POSITION. STRUCK DIRT FILL AT END OF RNWY.
3-4610 9/19/67 MIAHI,FLA TIME - 1325
BEECH Dl8S CR- 0 0 1 N-90553 PX- 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 46, AIR TAXI - CARGO 5404 TOTAL HOURS, 440 IN TYPE.
3-4611
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GEAR RETRACTED PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF RUN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - RETRACTED GEAR PREMATURELY
10/7/67 SUSANVILLE,CALIF TIME - 1730
CESSNA 172G N-5915R DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT .IN COMMA.ND -
FACTO·R- .•.
FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED IMPRqPER IN-FLIGHT DECISIONS OR PLANNINL
WEATHER - HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FLEW INTO BLIND CANYON
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED ~EATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- LANDING ATTEMPTED ON ROAD IN MOUNTAINOUS AREA. DENSITY ALTITUDE 7500 FT.
PAGE 1548
PRIVATE, AGE 30, 323 TOTAL HOURS, 72 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4612 11/10/67 MAUDE,TEX TIME - 1600
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 1 N-7811P PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 41, 26B2 TOTAL HOURS, 1641 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
FACTOR 111sCE1-LANEou's iic''rs .coNDITioNs - OVERLOAD FAILURE AIRPORT CONDITIONS - WET RUNWAY
REMARKS- RAN OFF RNWY INTO SOFT SAND.
3-4613 10/29/67 JONESBORO,GA TIME - 1500
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 1 N-B22BB PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 20, 55 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
3-4614
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS-ACTS~CONDITIONS - OVEkLOAD FAILURE
12/2/67 RALLS,TEX TIME - 1645
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 1 N-B445P PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION
FACtofC' . MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE TERRAIN - WET,SOFT GROUND
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- FAILED TO SWITCH TO FULL TANK.
PAGE 1549
PRIVATE, AGE 19 9 76 TOTAL HOURS, 11 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4615 12/10/67 RONKONKOMA,NY TIME :-. 1744
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S H/N
BEECH 35-C33 CR- 0 0 1 N-1941T PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 65, 425 TOTAL HOURS, 10 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABL"E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
FACTOR PilOT.IN .. tOMMAND··- FAILED TO USE OR INCORRECTLY USED MISC.EQUIPMENT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ELECTRICAL FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- FAILED TO TURN ALTERNATOR ON.
3-4616 12/12/67 MONTROSE,MO TIME. - _1045
PIPER PA-23 CR- 0 0 1 N-6059Y PX- 0 0 5 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 50, 12500 TOTAL HOURS, 650 IN TYPE.
OVERSHOOT GROU~.D-WATER LOO~-SWERVE
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
FACTOR Ai'R.i"dR.t CONDiiToi\is' - WET RUNWAY
REMARKS- INTENTIONAL GROUND LOOP.
3-4617 12/13/67 FAYETTE,MO TIME - 0900
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 1 N-5969Z PX- O 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCT! ONAL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE NO.~E .. OVER/DOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
FACTOR WEATHER ~ UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- RT CROSS WIND 90 DEGREES 8 KTS.
PAGE 1550
STUDENT, AGE 20, 26 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DA TA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-461B 12/31/67 DULUTH 7 MINN TIME - 1530
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 N-6230T PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI OTHER
PILOT IN COMMAND - STARTED ENGINE WITHOUT PROPER ASSISTANCE/EQUIPMENT FACTOR
AfRPORT CONDitfo'Ns· - ICE/SLUSH ON RAMP/TAXI WAY
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 17, 63 TOTAL HOURS, 43 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT PROPPED ACFT,PAX AT CONTROLS. PARKED ACFT CESSNA N3B70R,SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
3-4619 12/30/67 FT LAUDERDALE,FLA TIME - 183B
BELLANCA 17-30 CR- 0 0 1 N-66B7V PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
3-4620
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR RETRACTED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR
12/30/6 7 HALF MOON BAY,CAL LUSCOMBE BA CR-TIME·- 1520 N-71151 PX-
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
TURBULENCE NOSE OVER/DOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL - PILOT OF OTHER AIRCRAFT
0 0
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL 0 0 PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI FROM LANDING TAXI FROM LANDING
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - DISREGARD OF GOOD OPERATING PRACTICE MECE:ILANEOUS ·:.:-- - VORTEX TURBULENCE
PRIVATE, AGE 32, 156 TOTAL HOURS, 10 IN TYPE~
PRIVATE, AGE 43, 250 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
REMARKS-~PLT OF PROP-JET ACFT PROCEEDED WITH T/O BEFORE LUSCOMBE N71151 HAD CLEARED T/O AREA.UNCONTRLD ARPT
3-4621 12/30/67 MORGAN HILL,CALIF TIME - 1430
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE
CESSNA l70A CR- 0 0 l N-9240A PX- 0 0 C DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI FROM LANDING
PILOT IN COMMAND -REMARKS- STRUCK POST.
MISJUDGED CLEARANCE
PAGE 1551
STUDENT, AGE 3B 7 35 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4622 12/30/67 HIBBING,MINN TIME - 1410
BEECH 95-055 CR- 0 0 N-9574Y PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR RETRACTED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION W/KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT LANDING GEAR - NOSEWHEEL ASSEMBLIES
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSfANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 62 9 10844 TOTAL HOURS, 460 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- NOSE GEAR STRUT WAS IN COLLAPSED CONDITION.CAUSED GEAR RETRACT ROD TO FAIL WHEN GEAR RAISED.
3-4623 12/29/67 WILLOUGHBY,OHIO TIME - 2200
PIPER PA-30 CR- 0 0 2 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 26, 2100 N-7745Y PX- 0 0 0 AIR TAXI - PASSG TOTAL HOURS, 15 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR
FACTOR Mlr"s'cti:.LANEOUS .(CTS,CONDITIONS - CHECKLIST-FAILED TO USE
3-4624 12/24/67 HODESTO,CALIF TIME - 1530
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 N-9817W PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
I NS TRUCTI ONAL SOLO
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 30, 85 TOTAL HOURS, 27 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COLLIDED WITH DITCHES
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
3-4625 12/23/67 ROCKVILLE,NEBR TIME - 0915
MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED FAILED TO INITIATE GO-AROUND
AERONCA llAC N-3828E DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT LOW PASS
PROB~>BL E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
FACTOR M'fScfiLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - UNWARRENTED LOW FLYING
PAGE 1552
STUDENT, AGE 33, 70 TOTAL HOURS, 64 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4626 12/22/67 CENTERVILLEoTENN TIME - 1300
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S HIN
BEECH F35 CR- 0 0 1 N-337AA PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 38, 310 TOTAL HOURS, 1 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OVERSHOOT
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL S~STEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS.CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION PIT1J'rlN COMMAND.:·· 141 SJiJilGED DISTANCE -AND SPEED
FACTOR AIRPORT SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL - IMPROPER MAINTENANCE-AIRPORT FACILITIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - DOWNWIND MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ELECTRICAL FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- PLT SELECTED DOWNWIND,DOWNSLOPE RNWY. WINDSOCK HAD BLOWN DOWN PREVIOUS DAY. GEN SWITCH NOT ON.
3-4627 12/22/67 CALIF.CITY,CALIF TIME - 0945
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COLLIDED WITH DIRT BANK
PROBABLE CAUSE
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO N-3589J PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
3-4628 12/20/67 CONCORD,CALIF TIME - 1644
IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS
CESSNA 310B CR- 0 0 l N-5365A PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS FERRY
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 32, 5 TOV&l HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
ATR,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 52, 10800 TOTAL HOURS, 1360 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NOSEWHEEL ASSEMBLIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER'. CLEARANCE-TOLERANCE HAfNTENANCE,SERVIC.ING, INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- NOSE WHEEL WOULD NOT EXTEND DUE TO DEFLATED SHOCK STRUT,WHICH LEAKED,AND BENT STRUT UNIT.
PAGE 1553
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4629 12/21/67 OMAHA,NEBR TIME - 2000
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 1 N-2893R PX- 0 0 3
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 24 9 67 TOTAL HOURS, 4 IN TYPE.
3-4630
3-4631
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION TYPE OF ACCIDENT
HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
FACTOR ~llSCE.LLANEOUs··,u:ts,cONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
9/24/67 W LAFAYETTE,IND TIME - 1030
GLOBE SWIFTGC-18 CR- 0 0 1 N-80792 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
FACTOR WEAfiiER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO.BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- LEFT CROSS WIND 90 DEG 18 KNOTS,GUSTING.
6/29/67 NAPERVILLE,ILL TIME - 1700
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 2 N-7028F PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE PROPELLER NOSE OVER/DOWN
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - PROPELLER AND ACCESSORIES - BLADES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FATIGUE FRACTURE
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND PROP/ENGINE VIBRATION
PRIVATE, AGE 27 9 297 TOTAL HOURS, 100 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 38, 1340 TOTAL HOURS, 300 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- 6-1/8 INCH OF TIP OP BLADE SEPARATED. STONE DAMAGED AREA IMPROPERLY DRESSED OUT.
PAGE 1554
DOCKET
3-4632
3-4633
3-4634
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
5/18/67 MONTELLO.NEV TIME - 1215
CESSNA 320A CR- 0 0 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 30, N-3014R PX- 0 0 AIR TAXI - PASSG 3008 TOTAL HOURS, 38 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF RUN
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ABORT TAKEOFF
FACTC:iiC POMERPLANT - FUEL SYSTEM - RAM AIR ASSEMBLY MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OBSTRUCTED PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- SLOW ACCELERATION OF RT ENGINE DUE TO CLOGGED RAM AIR FILTER,AND IMPROPER ENGINE WARMUP.
8/14/67 DUNNIGAN,CALIF TIME - 0645
NAVAL FCTY N3N-l N-52568 DAMAGE -DESTROYED
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC
PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 47, 14750 TOTAL HOURS, 500 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED MITH OBJECT GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDO~N
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED CLEARANCE
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS. ACTS-,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS- STRUCK LEVEE BENEATH POWER LINE LNDG IN FLO.
9/2/67 HENDERSON 9 NY TIME - 1815
PIPER PA-14 CR- 0 0 N-4276H PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER CONTROLLED
PHASE OF OPERATION INFUGHT OTHER
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -
FACTOR
DIVERTED ATTENTION FROM .OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT MISJUQ~ED ALTITUDE AND CLEARANCE.
MISCELLANEOUS ACTSeCONDITIONS - UNWARRENTED LOW FLYING REMARKS- FLOATS DAMAGEDeFLT CONTINUED TO HOME SASE. LOOKING FOR DUCKS.
PAGE 1555
PRIVATE, AGE 46, 186 TOTAL HOURS, 96 IN TYPE.
DOCKET
3-4635
DATE LOCATION
10/B/67 DEHING,N MEX THIE - . 1630
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 l N-3121U PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 211 100 TOTAL HOURS, 19 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF
REMARKS- SUCCESSFUL GO AROUND AND LNOG.
3-4636 10/12/67 SPRINGFIELO,MO TIME - 1900
BEECH E35 CR- 0 0 1 N-73648 PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 44, 258 TOTAL HOURS, 94 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLX CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE .GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED
FACTOR Mf~CELLANEOUS ALTS,CONDITIONS - ELECTRICAL FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- GENERATOR FAILED.
3-4637 10/31/67 LAMBERT FIELO,MO TIME - 1225
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 1 N-8016P PX- 0 0 3
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
3-4638
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FACTOR
Mi'SCELl.ANEous·-Atrs·.coNOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE AIRPORT CONDITIONS - SOFT SHOULDERS
REMARKS- TAXIED INTO DEEP MUD.
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI TO TAKEOFF
11/3/67 COLUMBIA,MO TIME - 1400
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO N-6147W PX~ 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 20, 550 TOTAL HOURS, 2 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 20, 12 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES ANO/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT wEiiliiER. :.. u-NFAVORABLE WIND ·coNDITIONS
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED REMARKS- LEFT QUARTERING HEADWIND 17K,GUSTING TO 23K. FLT INSTR AUTH FLT.
PAGE 1556
DOCKET
3-4639
3-4640
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA
11/11/67 OTTAWA, KANS PIPER PA-2B TIME - 1400 N-5366W
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
STALL MUSH
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - PREMATURE LIFT-OFF
11/12/67 ELDON, MO CESSNA 170 TIME - 1515 N-4254V
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE
INJURIES FLIGHT PURPOSE
CR-PX-
CR-PX-
F S M/N
0 0
0 0
0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL 0 3 PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
0 NONCOMMERCIAL 0 0 PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION ANO/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - WATER IN FUEL MISCELLANEOUS -ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL CONTAMINATION-EXCLUSIVE OF WATER IN FUEL
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- FUEL SYSTEM CONTAINED BESIDES WATER,A WATER ABSORBING COMPOUND USED BY PLT.
3-4641 11/21/67 RONKONKOMA,NY TIME - 1730
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-972MA PX- 0 0 0
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH AUTOMOBILE PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI FROM LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND MISJUDGED CLEARANCE
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS.CONDITIONS - CONGESTED TRAFFIC-PATTERN OR RAMP
REMARKS- RT WING STRUCK PARKED GAS TRUCK,IN RAMP AREA AT NITE.
3-4642 11/24/67 KANSAS CITY,MO TIME - 1030
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -
REMARKS- STRUCK ST~EL
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 l NONCOM MER CI AL BUSINESS N-B673B PX- 0 0 3
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI FROM LANDING
FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS BEAM.USED TO SUPPORT HANGER DOORS
PAGE 1557
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 39, 1102 TOTAL HOURS, 170 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 32, 230 TOTAL HOURS, 90 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 25, 150 TOTAL HOURS, 65 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 50, 1200 TOTAL HOURS, 200 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4643 11/25/67 OLATHE,KANS TIME - 0915
PIPER PA-28 CR- 0 0 1 N-6452W PX- 0 0 C
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WINO CONDITIONS FACTOR
WEAfHER - UNF='AVDRABLE WIN·o CONDITIONS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- QUARTERING HEADWINDvl5KTS,GUSTS TO 25 KTS.
3-4644 11/29/67 SACRAMENTO,CALIF TIME - 1230
PIPER PA-18 CR- 0 0 1 N-92700 PX- 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL POWER/PIPELINE
3-4645
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL
PROBABl:E CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS
FACTOR W~ATHER ..:. UNF'AvifaABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING ~ NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- QUARTERIN'G HEADWIND 16K,GUSTING TO 26K.
12/2/67 HINDSVILLE,ARK Til4E - 2000
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 1 N-809IP PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 33, 25 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 44, 9400 TOTAL HOURS, 4500 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 53, 1360 TOTAL HOURS, 1060 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION l~HEELS-UP LANDING
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS
FACTOR n~'RR'AiN - R6ffGRtuNEVEN
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- .INTENTIONAL GR UP LOG ON ROCKY FLO.
PAGE 1558
DOCKET
3-4646
3-4647
3-4648
DATE LOCATION
1213167 FERRELVIEW.MO TIME - 1330
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S 1141111
FLIGHT PURPOSE
CESSNA 150F CR- 0 0 l NONCOMMERCIAL PRACTICE N-6684f PX- 0 0 l
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LA ND I NG ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF ~RAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR .
14fsctllANEOUs···-rcfS.cONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 23, 241 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
1213/67 NR.WARRENSBURG,MO TIME - 1915
PIPER PA-32 CR- 0 0 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 250 1305 N-3385W PX- - 0 0 4 AIR TAXI - PASSG TOTAL HOURS, 145 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE Of ACCIDENT MI SC ELLANEOUS
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PROBA-BL·E- CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT P.R~PARATlON AND/OR PLANNING MISC-UPPER ENG COWL CAME u;msE. SEPARATED .• FACTOR ___ - ·--·.
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY SECURED MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEPARATION IN FLIGHT
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
REMARKS- COWL STRUCK WINDSHIELD AND TAIL. LANDED SAFELY.
12/8/67 ST.JOSEPH,MO TIME - 1759
BELLANCA 14-193 CR- 0 0 l N-1260R PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOHMERCUL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 68, 5500 TOTAL HOURS, 11 IN TYPE.
WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABL'E CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC PUMPS MfSCELLANEOUS ACTS.CONDITIONS - LEAK/LEAKAGE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
REMARKS- NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT LOCK DOWN. INTERNAL LEAKAGE OF HYO POWER PACK.
3-4649 12/10167 SANTA CRUZ.CALIF TIME - 1125
STINSON 108-2 CR- 0 0 l N-9403K PX- 0 0 l
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 34, 70 TOTAL HOURS, 12 IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE CO~L~OEO WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING-GEAR - TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTSrCONDITIONS - MISSING MiscECLANEous ·AE1s.c0Non10Ns - VIBRAr'loN,ExcEss1vE
FACTOR
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION REMARKS- ACFT UNCONTROLABLE DUE TO VIBRATION FROM MISSING SPRING.STRUCK PIPER N7551Y IN INTENTL.GROUNDLOOP.
PAGE 1559
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4650 12/12/67 IOWA CITY,IOWA TIME - 1130
BEECH 65-A90 CR- 0 0 2 N-772K PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL CORP/EXEC
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
AIRFRAME FAILURE IN FLIGHT PHASE OF OPERATION
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
PROB ASL E CAUSE FUSELAGE - DOORS,OOOR FRAMES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIDNS - IMPROPERLY SECURED PfLOT IN COMMA-ND .. ::.. INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - EXPLOSIVE DECOMPRESSION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT DOOR/PANEL OPEN
REMARKS- CABIN DOOR OPENED IN FLIGHT,CABIN PRESSURIZED TO 4 LBS. LANDED SAFELY.
3-4651 12/15/67 ST.PAUL,MINN TIME - 0800
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH BUILDING/S
PRO BABLE CAUSE
CESSNA 310B CR- 0 0 1 N-5347A PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION TAXI OTHER
PILOT IN COMMAND - LEFT AIRCRAFT UNATTENDED, ENGINE RUNNING REMARKS- PLT DEBARKED ACFT TO ASSIST IN CLOSING HANGAR DOOR.
3-4652 12/17/67 HIALEAHrFLA TIME - 1419
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PIPER PA-28 CR-N-6801W PX-OAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
0 1 0 0
INSTRUCTION AL SOLO
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 44 9 7000 TOTAL HOURS, 28 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 54, 15000 TOTAL HOURS, 8000 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 26 9 16 TOTAL HOURS, 6 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH AUTOMOBILE
LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION ANO/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS 'AC-rs,coNDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- LFT FUEL TANK 15 GAL,RT TANK EMPTY. STRUCK PARKED AUTO ANO FENCE.
3-4653 12/17/67 JOHANNESBURG,CAL TIME - 1300
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 N-7178F PX- 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE COLLIDED WITH DITCHES
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
FACTOR AIRPORT CONDITIONS - SNOW ON RUNWAY
REMARKS- 6 TO 8 INCHES OF SOFT SNOW.
PAGE 1560
PRIVATE, AGE 48 9 144 TOTAL HOURS, 33 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4654 12/17/67 CLEVELAND,OHIO TIME - 1546
PIPER PA-23 CR- 0 0 N-4351P PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR RETRACTED
PROBAi:ILE-CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL - PASSENGER REMARKS- PX CAUGHT HIS PANTS LEG ON LANDING GEAR CONTROL.
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
3-4655 12/20/67 VENICE,FLA TIME - 1530
CESSNA. 150F CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PRACTICE N-8454G PX- 0 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
LAlil1fi'Ni;. G.EAR - NOSEWHEEL ASSEMBLIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - VIBRATION,EXCESSIVE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 31, 386 TOTAL HOURS, 38 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 21, 174 TOTAL HOURS, 54 IN TYPE.
3-4656 2/12/67 MT.HOPE,WIS TIME - 1255
PIPER PA-23 CR- 0 0 l COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 39, 2053 N-4240P PX- 0 0 3 AIR TAXI - PASSG TOTAL HOURS, 35 IN TYPE. DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GE_AR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE ICE-CARBURETOR
CARBURETOR·DE-ICING SYSTEM IMPROPER ALIGNMENT/ADJUSTMENT
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS -ANTl-ICING,DE-ICING SYSTEMS -H1scn.·LANEous 'A1:-ts,coNDnlofiis -MAINTENANCE,SERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
FACTOR . WEATHER - CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO CARB./INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, BY PHONE WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- CARBURETOR HEAT SHROUDS MISALIGNED.CARBURETOR HEAT BUTTERFLY
PAGE 1561
VALVES WOULD NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4657 11/24/67 MOBILE,ALA TIME. - 0900
BEECH 35-33 CR- 0 0 1 N-13232 PX- 0 0 4
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 63, 33760 TOTAL HOURS, 380 IN TYPE.
3-4658
3-4659
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE-· CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO ASSURE THE GEAR WAS DOWN ANO LOCKED PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO FOLLOW APPROVED PROCEOURESvDIRECTIVESoETC
FACTOR._-•.. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERIES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - GENERATORS/ALTERNATORS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ELECTRICAL FAILURE
REMARKS- PILOT CRANKED GEAR DOWN BY HAND.
7/15/67 GRAND FORKS,N OAK TIME - 1330
BEECH C-18S CR- 0 0 2 COMMERCIAL COMHERCIALvFL.INSTR., AGE 34 9
N-61388 PX- 0 0 7 AIR TAXI - PASSG 4000 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
LANDING GEAR - NORMAL RETRACTION/EXTENSION ,ASSEMBLY LANDING GEAR - EMERGENCY/EXTENSION'ASSEMBLY
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
His'c:aa:ANEOUS ·-'AET's,toNDIT IONS - CORROO.ED/CORROSION MAINTENANCEoSERVICING,INSPECTION - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ELECTRICAL FAILURE MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY LOADED AIRCRAFT-WEIGHT-AND/OR C.G.
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT REMARKS~ NORMAL EXTENSION FAILED DUE TO DEAD BATTERY,EMER DUE TO CLUTCH DOGS NOT ENGAGING,RUST.
3/19/67 ARECIBO,PR TIME - 1315
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BEECH C-45G N-9470Z DAMAGE -DESTROYED
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH DITCHES
PRO BABLE CAUSE
CR- 0 0 3 PX- 0 0 0
COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 47, 12200 AIR TAXI - CARGO TOTAL HOURS, 165 IN TYPE.
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS FAtfr!~l;)T IN COMMAND. - FAI.LEO TO MAINTAIN .l;HRECTIONAL CONTROL
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS 0 CONOITIONS - IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPORT REMARKS- STRUCK A DITCH.IMPROPER SINGLE ENG.PROCEDURE.
PAGE 1562
DOCKET
3-4660
3-4661
3-4662
3-4663
DATE LOCATION
6/18/67 STERLING JCT1MASS TIME - 0830
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DA TA INJURIES F S MIN
AERONCA llAC CR- 0 C N-9540E PX- G 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI TD TAKEOFF
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF BRAKES AND/DR FLIGHT CONTROLS PILOT IN COMMAND IMPROPER OPERATION DF PDWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS
REMARKS- STRUCK RUDDER DF BEECH N9562Z,SUBST DAMAGE.
8/16/67 GRAND FDRKS,N OAK TIME - 0833
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR RETRACTED
PROBABLE CAUSE
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS OTHER PUBLIC N-8803P PX- 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR REMARKS- FLT WAS TO CONDUCT IN-FLT EVALUATION OF FAA COMMUNICATION FACILITIES.
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 42, 16 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 44, 3000 TOTAL HOURS, 24 IN TYPE.
8/25/67 WATERTOwN,S OAK TIME - 0840
BEECH 035 CR- 0 0 l COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 29, N-2950B PX- 0 0 2 AIR TAXI - PASSG 3200 TOTAL HOURS, 600 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR RETRACTED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -
9/25/67 INVERNESS,MISS TIME - 1630
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PIPER PA-18 CR- 0 0 l COMMERCIAL AERIAL APPLIC N-5379Y PX- 0 0 1
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
COMMERCIAL, AGE 32, 1500 TOTAL HOURS, 350 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE DR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED
INFLIGHT SURVEY FIELD/AREA LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FDR UNDETERMINED REASONS
FACTOR TERR-ATN - HIGH Vt:GETATIUN MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIDNS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- LANDED IN COTTON FLO. NO LOAD ABOARD.
PAGE 1563
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4664 10/16/67 ALDERSON,W VA TIME - 1820
BEECH C35 CR- 0 0 1 N-8977A PX- 0 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GEAR RETRACTED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
3-4665 11/15/67 CHAMBLEE,GA TIME - 0838
CESSNA 185B CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS N-2560Z PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS FACTOR
flfl'SEn-i.ANEOU·s"lclS',coNDITi'oN·s - OVERLOAD FAILURE TERRAIN - ROUGH/UNEVEN
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
3-4666 11/29/67 FAIRMONT,W VA TIME - 1645
MOONEY M20C CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PRACTICE N-2940L PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING GO-AROUND LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS AtTS,CONDITIONS - ENGIN~ LOADED UP FACTOR ____ .. . . ----· - ..
TERRAIN - HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS
PILOT DATA
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 51 9
4410 TOTAL HOURS, 232 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 45, 8000 TOTAL HOURS, 2000 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 47, 300 TOTAL HOURS, 120 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT ADVANCED THROTTLE TOO RAPIDLY DURING GO AROUND FROM PRACTICE FORCED LNDG.FLT CONT,LND ON HIWAY
3-4667 · 12/3/67 JACKSONVILLE 1 FLA TIME - 2140
TYPE OF ACCIDENT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE GEAR COLL AP SEO
PROSABL E CAUSE
BEECH Hl8 CR- 0 0 2 NONCOMMERCIAL CORP/EXEC N-135W PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF 8RAKES AND/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS FACTOR
MITTLLANEOu·s-·'AclS'~cONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PAGE 1564
COMMERCIAL, AGE 27, 647 TOTAL HOURS, 198 IN TYPE.
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~-DOCKET DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES
F S MIN FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
3-4668 12/25/67 W.PALM BEACH,FLA TIME - 1700
ERCO 415-C CR- 0 0 N-93779 PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 44to 222 TOTAL HOURS, 95 IN TYPE.
3-4669
3-4670
3-4671
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDFD WITH OBJECT
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - ENGINE STRUCTURE - VALVE ASSEMBLIES MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL ~AllURETERRAfi~ .:.. HfODEiir OBSTRUcfiiJNS
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- EXHAUST VALVE N0.3 CYL FAILED. ACFT STRUCK STUMP HIDDEN IN TALL GRASS.
12128/67 ST.CROIX 1 \ll BEECH Cl8 CR- 0 0 COMMERCIAL TIME - 0816 N-7940C PX- 0 0 AIR TAXI - PASSG
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
GEAR RETRACTED TAKEOFF RUN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - RETRACTED GEAR PREMATURELY
2113/67 OXNARD,CALIF LAKE LA.,-4 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL TIME - 1523 N-1132l PX- 0 0 0 BUSINESS
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
ATR, FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 51, 6147 TOTAL HOURS, 1000 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 53, 7500 TOTAL HOURS, 600 IN TYPE.
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION WHEELS-UP LANDING
INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE POWERPLANT - MISCELLANEOUS - POWERPLANT FAILURE FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
3/22/67 PARKER,ARIZ TIME - 1600
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 1 N-2486Q PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMHERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 4B, 82 TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE WEATHER - LOCAL WHIRLWIND
WEATHER BRIEFING - UNKNOWN REMARKS:;:-PROP Ell ER~STRUCK RNWY.
PAGE 1565
DOCKET
3-4672
3-4673
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
PILOT DATA
B/21/67 LEAWOOD,KANS TIME - 1300
CESSNA 182H CR- 0 0 1 COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL, AGE 25, 1075 N-3459S PX- 0 0 3 AIR TAXI - PASSG TOTAL HOURS, 65 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH COLLIDED WITH DITCHES
PROBABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB TAKEOFF ABORTED
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING PILOT IN COMMAND - PREMATURE LIFT-OFF
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY LOADED AIRCRAFT-WEIGHT-AND/OR C.G.
REMARKS- ATTEMPTED TIO HEAVILY LOADED,UPHILL SOD SURFACE.ACFT APPROX 350 LBS OVER MAX GROSS WT.
8/20/67 SRAlNERDvMINN TIME - 1030
LUSCOMBE 8E CR- 0 0 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-28B2K PX- 0 0
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT GEAR COLLAPSED
PRO BABLE CAUSE
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
LANDING ROLL LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS FACTOR
AIR'fi'oRT CONDITTONS - HIGH VEGETATION AIRPORT CONDITION~ - HIDDEN HAZARD MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- STRUCK GOPHER MOUND. 6 INCH HIGH GRASS.
PRIVATE, AGE 38, 550 TOTAL HOURS, 50 IN TYPE.
3-4674 12/29/67 DENVER,COLO TIME - 1708
CESSNA 210 N-6641X
CR- 0 0 1 PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PRIVATE, AGE 44 9 600 TOTAL HOURS, 10 IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -DESTROYED TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SYSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL STARVATION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMS"'(ANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING FINAL APPROACH
REMARKS- CRASHED IN BACKYARD OF RESIDENCE.FAILED TO USE FUEL BOOST PUMP WHEN SWITCHING TANKS.
PAGE 1566
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4675 10/11/67 OSAGE BEACH,MO TIME - 1500
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 l N-2159R PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERC UL BUSINESS
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 52, 2577 TOTAL HOURS, 30 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT GEAR 'coLLAPSEO
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PRO BABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED
FACTOR PiCfff'"iN COMMAND - FAILED TO INITIATE GO-AROUND MISCELLANEOUS ACTSoCONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
3-4676 12/31/67 EDWARDSoMO TIME - 1330
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 l N-640A PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
I NS TRUCTI ONAL TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL MUSH
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITCAL CLIMB
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -
3-4677 12/27/67 GASSAWAY,W VA TIME - 1440
FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
CESSNA 210 CR- 0 0 1 N-9470T PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONC0'4MERCIAL CORP/EJ:tEC
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 36 0 90 TOTAL HOURS, 36 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,Fl.INSTR., AGE 63, 6190 TOTAL HOURS, 15 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE ANO SPEED LANDING GEAR-· BRAKING SYSTEM MISa[LANEOUS ___ A°<~TS~CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIDNS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
REMARKS- BRAKES FADED. LNOG UPSLOPE.
3-4678 11/11/67 LAWRENCE,KANS TIME - 1625
BEECH 23 CR- 0 0 l N-2314Z PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE OF OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 23, 30 TOTAL HOURS, 5 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARO LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM BOUNCED LANDING
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACtS,CONOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PAGE 1567
DOCKET
3-4679
3-4680
3-4681
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
11/13/67 SPRINGFIELD, MO CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 TIME - 1430 N-7702F PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF
COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT TAXI
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - TAXIED/PARKED WITHOUT PROPER ASSISTANCE
REMARKS.- STRUCK N7421A-NO DAMAGE.
11/19/67 ORIENT,OHID CESSNA 180 CR- 0 0 1 TIME - 1300 N-4920A PX- 0 0 3
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF
COLLIDED WITH DITCHES TAXI
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN
REMARKS- TAXIED OFF RNWY INTO 3 FT DITCH.
11/23/67 FOLSOM,CALIF CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 TIME - 1400 N-3796R PX- 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL SOLO
OPERATION FROM LANDING
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
OPERATION TO TAKEOFF
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL ·E~HAUSTION
FACTlJ'R .... MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
3-4682 11/24/67 SANTA ANA,CALIF TIME - 1704
CESSNA 320 CR- 0 0 1 N-3409Q PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 21, 29 TOTAL HOURS, 12 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 26, 320 TOTAL HOURS, 40 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 33, 56 TOTAL HOURS, 9 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 45, 790 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION IN FLIGHT LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING
PRO BA Bl E .. CA'LJS E POWERPLANT - EXHAUST SYSTEM - CLAMPS -"'ISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIDNS - MATERIAL FAILURE
EMERGENCY c·1RCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING ON AIRPORT/SEAPLANE BASE/HELIPORT REMARKS- EXHAUST STACK CLAMP,SECURING EXHAUST TAIL PIPE TO TURBOCHARGER BLOWER SECTION,FAILED.
PAGE 1568
DOCKET
3-4683
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION
12/7/67 CHESTER,SC TIME - 2230
TYPE OF ACCIDENT
Al RCRAFT DATA
CESSNA 172D N-2839U DAMAGE -DESTROYED
COLLISION WITH GROUND/WATER UNCONTROLLED
PROBABLE CAUSE
INJURIES F S M/N
CR- 0 0 l PX- 0 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF OTHER
PILOT IN COMMAND - ATTEMPTED OPERATION BEYOND EXPERIENCE/ABILITY LEVEL MISCELLANEOUS - UNQUALIFIED PERSON OPERATED AIRCRAFT l•fiSCEi.LANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - STOLEN OR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF AIRCRAFT
REMARKS- ACFT CRASHED DURING ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF.
3-4684 12/10/67 TRUCKEE,CALIF TIME - 2130
MOONEY M21 CR- 0 0 l N-74567 PX- 0 0 2
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -PILOT IN COMMAND -PI COf . IN co MMifND--·
FACTOR WEATHER - FOG
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND/OR PLANNING EXERCISED POOR JUDGMENT FAILED TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY WBP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT REMARKS- VISIBILITY 1/2-1/4 MILE. AIRCRAFT COVERED WITH HEAVY FROST.
3-4685 12/10/67 MONTEREY,CALIF TIME - 1710
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH OBJECT
PROBABLE CAUSE
ERCO 415-C CR- 0 0 1 N-93359 PX- 0 0 l DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONC OHME RC I AL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE ANO AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LANDED IN CONSTRUCTION AREA
PILOT DATA
NONE, AGE 16, UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 24, 280 TOTAL HOURS, 80 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 44 1 295 TOTAL HOURS, 285 IN TYPE.
REMARKs·::.-·sTRUCK METAL STAKES' ON RNWY UNDER CONSTRUCTION.4000 FT WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE AND WAS LIGHTED.
3-4686 12/13/67 VACAVILLE,CALIF TIME - 14Lf.5
CESSNA 150 CR- 0 0 1 N-2400J PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
I NS TRUCTI ONAL TRAINING.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION NOSE OVER/DOWN TAXI FROM LANDING
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHE-R-BRIEF ING .:.-UNKNOWN . WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- WINDS 30K-40K,GUSTS TO 45K.
PAGE 1569
STUDENT, AGE 30, 33 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4687 12/16/67 MILFORD,CALIF TIME - 1630
BEECH 35 CR- 0 0 N-3702N PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
PROBABL.'E CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE,SPEED,ALTITUDE OR CLEARANCE REMARKS- ATTEMPTED T/O FROM RANCH FIELD.
3-4688 12/17/67 DAVIS1CALIF TIME. - 1600
PIPER PA-18 CR- 0 0 1 N-3374B PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCT iONAl TRAINING
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH DIRT BANK
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PROBA'BCf CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS
FACTOR WEATHER - UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN REMARKS- LNDG ON RnAD.45 DEG RT WIND COMPONENT OF 17 KTS.
3-4689 12/19/67 FENTONvMO TIME - 0850
CESSNA 175 CR- 0 0 l N-7593M PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NON COMMER CKAL BUSINESS
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 22, 296 TOTAL HOURS, 139 IN TYPE.
STUDENT, AGE 29 9 115 TOTAL HOURS, 11 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL, AGE 62, 1700 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDIHONS -. IMPRO~ER OPER.IFAILED .:ro USE· CAR&.HEAT/OEltlN& EQUIP. WEAl'HfR .: CDNDifiONS CONDUCIVE TO CARB./INDUCTION SYSTEM ICING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - ICE-CARBURETOR
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTSvCONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - UNKNOWN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND
PAGE 1570
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4690 12/21/67 TRAVIS AFB.CALIF TIME - 1020
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
PIPER PA-22 CR- 0 0 1 N-4901Z PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL SOU:I
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
STUDENT, AGE 45, 14 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT UNDERSHOOT co•• TOED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND -
3-4691 12/22/67 ASPERMONT,TEX TIME - 1130
MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE
CESSNA 182 CR- 0 0 l N-9360X PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING
PHASE Of OPERATION
STUDENT, AGE 42, 68 TOTAL HOURS, All IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT HARD LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROPER LEVEL OFF AIRPORT CONDITIONS - OTHER
FACTOi~: MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD
REMARKS- STRUCK A CART RUT IN SOD RNWY. FAILURE
3-4692 12/24/67 TAMARACK1MINN TIME - 1530
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 l N-9118P PX- 0 0 3 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION GEAR COLLAPSED ..
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISMANAGEMENT OF FUEL SVSTEM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEl STARVATION
FACTOR-··-·· . -MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LANO REMARKS- LEFT MAIN ANO AUX TANKS EMPTY. RIGHT HAIN AND AUX APPRGXIHATELY 3/4 FULL.
3-4693 12/24/67 FENTON,MO TIME - 1520
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 l NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-2BllL PX- 0 0 3
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION CO~LiOEO WITH TREES
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION ANO/OR PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FUEL EXHAUSTION
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPOR~ ON LANO
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COMMERCIAL, AGE 45, 2000 TOTAL HOURS, 51 IN TYPE.
COMMERCIAL,FL.INSTR., AGE 46 1
989 TOTAL HOURS, 71 IN TYPE.
DOCKET DATE LOCATION
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
FLIGHT PURPOSE
3-4694 12/24/67 TIOGA,N OAK TIME - 1145
CESSNA 170 CR- 0 0 N-12980 PX- 0 0
NONCOMMERCIAL BUSINESS
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
PROBABLE CAUSE
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PILOT IN COMMAND - CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS FACTOR
WEATHER - LbWTEILING WEATHER - SNOW
WEATHER BRIEFING - BRIEFED BY FSP, IN PERSON WEATHER FORECAST - WEATHER SLIGHTLY WORSE THAN FORECAST EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING OFF AIRPORT
3-4695 12/25/67 EUFALA,ALA TIME - 1700
ADVERSE/UNFAVORABLE WEATHER
PIPER PA-32 CR- 0 0 1 N-3936W PX- 0 0 5 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH CROP FIRE OR EXPLOSION ON GROUND
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF ABORTED TAKEOFF ABORTED
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - DELAYED ACTION IN ABORTING TAKEOFF PILOT IN COMMAND - IMPROP.E~ OPERATION OF BRAKES ANO/OR FLIGHT CONTROLS·
FACTOR ·-MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - FIRE IN BRAKES,WHEEL ASSEMBLY1WHEEL WELL
PILOT DATA
PRIVATE, AGE 35, !OB TOTAL HOURS, 29 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 27, 180 TOTAL HOURS, 8 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- ACFT RAN INTO CORNFIEL010VERHEATEO BRAKES SET CORN STALKS ON FIRE. IGNITED ACFT. PLT MISUSED BRAKE
3-4696 12/26/67 CEDAR CITY,MO TIME - 1520
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 1 N-8803P PX- 0 0 2 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONC OMMERCI Al PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PRIVATE, AGE 36, 397 TOTAL HOURS, 101 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT WHEELS-UP LANDING LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN
PROBABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NOSEWHEEL ASSEMBLIES LANDING GEAR - GEAR LOCKING MECHANISM MI°SGELLANEOUS AcTS,CONDITIONS - BENT
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT SUSPECTED MECHANICAL DISCREPANCY
REMARKS- NOSE GEAR FAILED TO LOCK DOWN DUE TO BENT LINK. CAUSE OF BENDING UNDETERMINED.
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DOCKET DATE LOCATION
3-4697 12/28/67 PETALUMA1CALIF TIME - 0940
TYPE OF ACCIDENT STALL
PROBABLE CAUSE
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA
CESSNA l70B N-2590C DAMAGE -DESTROYED
INJURIES F S M/N
CR- 0 0 2 PX- 0 0
FLIGHT PURPOSE
INSTRUCTIONAL DUAL
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF INITIAL CLIMB
MISC-CONTROL LOSS DUE TO SEAT SLIDING BACK. FIRE AFTER IMPACT REMARKS::--CAUSE OF- SEAT LATCH FAILURE UNDETERMINED.
3-4698 12/28/67 LINNEUS,MO TIME - 1300
BEECH 35 CR- 0 0 1 N-2851V PX- 0 0 0 DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE
PHASE OF OPERATION
PILOT DATA
COMMERCIAL, AGE 49, 5361 TOTAL HOURS, 301 IN TYPE.
PRIVATE, AGE 38, 238 TOTAL HOURS, 14 IN TYPE.
TYPE OF ACCIDENT OVERSHOOT COLLIDED WITH FENCE,FENCEPOSTS
LANDING LEVEL OFF/TOUCHDOWN LANDING GO-AROUND
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND SPEED PILOT IN COMMAND - DELAYED IN INITIATING GO-AROUND
REMARKS~ ATTEMPTED-LNDG IN HAY FIELD.
3-4699 12/29/67 GOLETA,CALIF TIME - 1530
PIPER PA-24 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-7250P PX- 0 0 2
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL TYPE OF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH PARKED AIRCRAFT PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI OTHER
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - STARTED ENGINE WITHOUT PROPER ASSISTANCE/EQUIPMENT
COMMERCIAL, AGE 57, 130 TOTAL HOURS, ALL IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PLT PROPPED ENG,UNQUALIED PAX AT CONTROLS. STRUCK N3708T,N6702W,Nl623N,ALL SUBSTL DAMAGE.
3-4700 12/29/67 CORNING,CALIF TIME - OBlO
TYPE OF ACCIDENT COLLIDED WITH AUTOMOBILE
PROBABLE CAUSE
CESSNA 172 CR- 0 0 1 NONCOMMERCIAL PLEASURE N-5421T PX- 0 0 1
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL PHASE OF OPERATION
TAXI TO TAKEOFF
PILOT IN COMMAND - FAILED TO SEE AND AVOID OBJECTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS REMARKS- STRUCK GRAIN TRUCK PARKED OFF TAXIWAY.
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PRIVATE, AGE 19, 88 TOTAL HOURS, 21 IN TYPE.
u. s.
AIR CARRIER
SECTION
INJURIES, ACCIDENTS U. s. CERTIFICATED ROUTE AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR CARRIERS
ALL OPERATIONS
FATAL -------
PILOT l COPILOT l DUAL STUDENT CHECK PILOT FLIGHT ENGi NEER NAVIGATOR CABIN ATTENDANT EXTRA CREW PASSENGERS
TOTAL 3
OTHER-AIRCRAFT OTHER-GROUND
GRAND TOTAL 3
INVOLVES lNVOL VES
13 TOTAL ACCIDENTS l FATAL ACCIDENTS
ACCIDENTS COVERED BY THIS REPORT
1967 DOCKET NOS. 1-0054 THRU 1-0066
SERIOUS MINOR NONE UNKNOWN --------- ------- ---------
12 10
2
1 l
2 l 18 2
2 35 336
4 36 388 ABOARD
4 36 388
PAGE I
TOTAL ---------
13 11
2
8 l
21 2
373
431
431
CAUSE/FACTOR TABLE
U. S. CERTIFICATED ROUTE AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR CARRIERS ALL OPERATIONS
ACCIDENTS COVERED BY THIS REPORT
1967 DOCKET NOS. 1-0054 THRU 1-0066
INVOLVES INVOLVES
13 TOTAL ACCIDENTS 1 FATAL ACCIDENTS
DETAILED CAUSE/FACTOR
** PILOT ** PI LOT IN COMMAND
INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR FAILED TO FOLLOW APPROVED PROCEDURES, DIRECTIVES ETC INADEQUATE SUPER~ISION OF FLIGHT LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT SPONTANEOUS-IMPROPER ACTION MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
SUBTOTAL
DUAL STUDENT IMPROPER OPERAffaN OF POWERPLANT + POWERPLANT CONTROLS FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
SlJt1TU I AL
** PERSONNEL **
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR MAINTENANCE, SERVICING, INSPECTION
IMPROPER MAINTENANCEIMAINTENANCE PERSONNEL) OPERATIONAL SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL WEATHER PERSONNEL TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSONNEL
OTHER AIRPORT SUPERVISdRY PERSONNEL AIRWAYS FACILITIES PERSONNEL PRODUCTION-DESIGN
POOR/INADEQUATE DESIGN MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL
PASSENGER THIRD PlLOT FLIGHT ENGINEER DISPATCHING
DISPATCHED AIRCRAFT IMPROPERLY EQUIPPED FOR FLIGHT
SUBTOTAL
** AIRFRAME **
WINGS FUSELAGE LANDING GEAR
NOSEWHEEL STEERING FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACES
SUBTOTAL
** POWERPLANT **
ENGINE STRUCTURE IGNITION SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM LUtlRI CAT ING SYSTEM CUOLING SYSTEM PROPELLER AND ACCESSORIES
ELECTRlC PlTCH CdNTROL MECHANISM EXHAUST SYSTEM -
FATAL ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
PAGE II
NONFATAL ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
2
5
ALL ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
7
1 1 1 1 1 2 1
POWERPLANT (CONTINUEDI
ENGINE ACCESSOR !ES ENGINE CONTROLS-COCKPIT POWERPLANT-INSTRUM ENTS 141 SCELLANEOUS REOUC T ION GEAR ASS.EMBLY COMPRESSOR ASSEMEiCY COMBUSTION ASS EHBL\r· TURBINE ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY DRIVE .AS-SEMBLY LUBRICATING SYSTElf' FUEL SYSTEM SAFETY SYSTEM JGNITION SYSTEM TORQUEHETER AIR BLEED EXHAUST SYSTEM THRUST REVERSER PROPELLER SYSTEM CONSTANT SPEED DRrVE POWER LEVER PROPELLER' LEVER REVERSE THRUST LE\i·E·R ENGINE INDICATING .EQUIPMENT ENGINE INSTALLATION.
SUBTOTAL
** SYSTEMS ** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
RESERVOIR, LINES, FITTINGS FLIGHT CONTROL SYST·E·MS ANTI-ICING, DE-ICING SYSTEMS AIR CONDITION, HEAflNG AND PRESSURIZATION AUTO PILOT ~ FIRE WARNING SYSTEM FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM OXYGEN SYSTEM OTHER SYSTEMS
SUBTOTAL
** INSTRUMENTS/EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES. ** FLIGHT AND NAVAGATION INSTRUMENTS
AL Tl METERS COMMUNICATIONS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT MI SCELLANEDUS EQUIPMENT
<;UBTOTAL
** WEATHER ** LOW CEILING SNOW TURtiULENCE, ASSOCIATED W/CLOUOS, THUNDERSTORMS THUNDERSTURM ACT IV ITV
SUBTOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
** M-ISCELLANEOUS ACTS, CONDITIONS ** IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED LANDED ON FOAMED RUNWAY IMPROPERLY SECURED FAT !GUE FRACTURE
CAUSE/FACTOR TABLE
FATAL ACCIDENTS NONFATAL ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
18 24
PAGE 111
ALL ACC IOENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
2
2
18 6 24
l 2 l l l
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS, CONDITIONS ICONTINUEDI
THRUST REVERSAL-ASYMMETRICAL FIRE IN BRAKES/ WHEEL ASSEMBLY/ WHEEL WELL SIMULATED CONDITIONS OVERLOAD FAILURE HATER I Al FAI LURr PREVIOUS DAMAGE VIBRATION, EXCESSIVE
CAUSE/FACTOR TABLE
FATAL ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
DIRECT ENTRY ·cAUSE·s ARE CARRIED UNDER THEIR APPROPRIATE CAUSAL CATEG-Drfir-5 AND ARE 1NCLUDED IN THE TOTALS
PAGE IV
NONFATAL ACCIDENTS All ACCIDENTS
CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL CAUSE FACTOR TOTAL
DOCKET
1-0054
1-0055
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20591
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
U. S. CERTIFICATED ROUTE AND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR CARRIERS
1967
DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA
8/18167 NR.MANILA,P.I. BOEING 707 TIME - 2115 N-17322
DAMAGE -NONE OPERATOR - CONTINENTAL AIR LINES.INC. TYPE OF ACCIDENT
TURBULENCE
PROBABL-E CAUSE
INJURIES FLIGHT PURPOSE
CRP X-
F S MIN
0 0
l 8 MIL/CTR PASSG.I 0123
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT CLIMB TO CRUISE
WEATHER - TURBULENCE, ASSOCIATED WI CLOUDS, THUNDERSTORMS OTHER FLIGHT PERSONNEL MfSCElLANEOUS A~fiS,CONDITIONS - SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED
FACTOR WEATHER - THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY
WEATHER BRIEFING - COMPANY DISPATCH WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
PILOT DATA
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, IN TYPE.
REMARKS- SEAT BELT SIGN ON.STEWARDESS THROWN FROM SEAT. PLT HAD ADVISED CREW AND PAX OF EXPECTED TURB.
AGE 46, UNKNOWN
4/25/67 SAN JUAN,PR CONVAIR 640D TIME - 1903 N-3420
CRPX-
0 0
0 3 0 54
PASSG S-I AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 28. 6075 TOTAL HOURS, 408 IN TYPE.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL OPERATOR - CARIBBEAN-ATLANTIC AIRLINES,INC. TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
FIRE-OR EXPLOSION IN FLIGHT GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE
PROBABLE CAUSE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - RESERVOIR,LINES,FITTINGS MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPERLY SECURED MAiNTENANCE,SERVICING, INSPECTION - IMPROPER MAINTENANCE
LANDING TRAFFIC PATTERN-CIRCLING LANDING ROLL
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FIRE IN BRAKES,WHEEL ASSEMBLY,WHEEL WELL FACTOR
PRODUCTION-DESIGN - POOR/INADEQUATE DESIGN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND REMARKS- HYO LINE NO.l NACELLE SPLIT,IGNITED FROM UNK SOURCE.GRND LOOP DUE LEFT BRAKE FIRE DMG.FIRE UNCONTR
PAGE 17
DOCKET
1-0056
1-0057
1-0058
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES FLIGHT PURPOSE
4/25/67 SAN FRANCISCO,CAL BOEING 707 TIME - 0810 N-789TW.
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL OPERATOR - TRANS WORLD AIRLINES,INC. TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GEAR COLLAPSED
PROBABLE CAUSE
CRPX-
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - PREVIOUS DAMAGE FACTOR
MISt~iLANEOUS ~tTS,CONDITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
F S M/N
0 0
0 3 CARGO S-D 0 0
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PILOT DATA
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 45, 8871 TOTAL HOURS, 981 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- PREVIOUS HARD LNDG OCCURRED AT PHILA.APT PRIOR TO CREW CHNG.NO CREW WRITE UP.NOSE WHEEL FAILED.
6/9/67 NR.MASSENA,NY BOEING 727 TIME - 2135 N-8145N
DAMAGE -NONE OPERATOR - EASTERN AIR LINES,INC.
CRP X-
0 0
0 6 PASSG S-I l 72
TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION TURBULENCE INFLIGHT CLIMB TO CRUISE
PROBABLE CAUSE WEATHER - TURBULENCE, ASSOCIATED W/ CLOUDS, THUNDERSTORMS MISCELLANEOUS-PERSONNEL - PASSENGER
FACTOR- - . , MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSONNEL - OTHER
WEATHER BRIEFING - COMPANY DISPATCH WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 40, 10629 TOTAL HOURS, 23 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- ACFT PENETRATED ISOLATED TSTM CELL.PAX WERE ADEQUATELY WARNED.REQ TO DIVERT DELAYED BY DEP CONTROL
11/28/67 RALEIGH-DURHAM,NC VISCOUNT 745D TIME - 2100 N-7465
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL OPERATOR - UNITED AIR LINES,INC. TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GEAR tOLLAPSED
PRO BABLE CAUSE LANDING GEAR - NOSEWHEEL STEERING
CRPX-
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FATIGUE FRACTURE FACTOR ..
MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - VIBRATION,EXCESSIVE FIRE AFTER IMPACT
0 0
0 4 PASSG S-D l 38
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 43, 8862 TOTAL HOURS, 3982 I~ TYPE.
REMARKS- VALVE BODY OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING JACK TWIN RELIEF VALVE FAILED,CAUSED OSCILLATION.
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DOCKET
1-0059
1-0060
1-0061
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S MIN
2/10/67 NR.DA NANG,SO.VT.NAM LOCKHEED 1049H CR- 0 0 4 TIME - 1415 N-6924C PX- 0 0 0
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
FLIGHT PURPOSE
FERRY
OPERATOR - FLYING TIGER LINESrINC. TYPE OF ACCIDENT
FIRE OR EXPLOSION IN FLIGHT AIRFRAME FAILURE IN FLIGHT
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT ON LAND SUSPECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
PILOT DATA
AGE UNKNOWN, UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
REMARKS- INVESTIGATION UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE SO. VIET NAM GOVT. N0.2 ENG AND PROP SEPARATED.LNDG OK
9/29/67 NUBON 1 THAILAND BOEING 707 TIME - 1305 N-417PA
DAMAGE -NONE OPERATOR - PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRHAYS,INC. TYPE OF ACCIDENT
TURBULENCE
CRPX-
0 0
1 8 PASSG S-1 0 83
PHASE OF OPERATION INFLIGHT NORMAL CRUISE
AGE UNKNOWN, UNKNOWN TOTAL HOURS, UNKNOWN IN TYPE.
REMARKS- INVESTIGATION UNDER JURISDICTION OF GOVT.OF THAILAND. STEWARDESS FRACTURED PELVIS DURING FALL.
11/1/67 GREAT FALLS,MONT CONVAIR 340T TIME - 0145 N-73120
CRPX-
0 0
0 3 PASSG S-D 0 1
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL OPERATOR - FRONTIER AIRLINES, INC. TYPE OF ACCIDENT PHASE OF OPERATION
UNDERSHOOT COLLIDED WITH WIRES/POLES
PROBABLE CAUSE PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE FLIGHT AND NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS - ALTIMETERS
FACTOR~-
WEATHER - LOW CEILING WEATHER - SNOW MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - LANDED ON FOAMED RUNWAY
WEATHER BRIEFING - NO BRIEFING RECEIVED WEATHER FORECAST - FORECAST SUBSTANTIALLY CORRECT EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON AIRPORT
SUSPECTED OR KNOWN AIRCRAFT DAMAGE
LANDING INITIAL APPROACH LANDING MISSED APPROACH
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 42, 10486 TOTAL HOURS, 70 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- CAUSE OF ALTIMETER ERROR UNDTHND.CONTINUED FLT TO ALTERNATE ARPT.DAMAGED NOSE GR COLLAPSED ON LOG.
PAGE 19
DOCKET
1-0062
1-0063
1-0064
DATE LOCATION
1/24/67 OAKLANO,CALIF TIME - 1428
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES F S M/N
DOUGLAS DC-6 CR- 0 0 4 N-74841 PX- 0 0 C DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL
Fl IGHT PURPOSE
TRAINING
OPERATOR - SATURN AIRWAYS,INC. TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GROUND-WATER LOOP-SwERVE GEAR COLLAPSED
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL LA ND I NG ROLL
PROBABLE: CAUSE DUAL STUDENT - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTiuNAL CONTROL DUAL STUDE~T - IMPROPER OPERATION OF POWERPLANT & POWERPLANT CONTROLS MISC._ELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - THRUST REVERSAL - ASYMETRICAL PILOT IN COMMANU - INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF FLIGHT
FACTOR PILOT IN COMMAND - LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH AIRCRAFT MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - OVERLOAD FAILURE
PILOT DATA
ATR,FLIGHT INSTR., AGE 44, 18307 TOTAL HOURS, 4621 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- IMPROPER TECHNIQUE CAUSED ASSYMMETRICAL REVERSE.CREW UNFAMILIAR WITH EARLY WARNING REVERSE CIRCUIT
4/15/67 MILWAUKEE,WIS CONVAIR 440 TIME - 0812 N-4821C
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL OPcRATOR - DELTA AIR LINES,INC. TYPE OF ACCIDENT
GEAR RETRACTED
CAUSE
CRP X-
SPONTANEOUS-IMPROPER ACTION INADVERTENTLY RETRACTED GEAR
0 0
0 2 TRAINING 0 0
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING ROLL
PRO BABLE PILOT PILOT PILOT
IN COMMAND -IN COMMAND -IN COMMAND - FAILED TO FOLLOW APPROVED ~ROCEDURES,OIRECTIVES,ETC
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONOITIONS - SIMULATED CONDITIONS
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 35, 7250 TOTAL HOURS, 4000 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- SIMULATING NO HYDRAULIC PRESS/FLUID CUNO.PUT HYO ~Y-PASS HANDLE DOWN,GEAR LEVER WAS IN UP POSITION
1/31/67 SAN ANTONIOrTEX TIME - 0320
OPERATOR - SATURN AIRWAYS,INC. TYPE UF ACCIDENT
COLLIDED WITH TREES
PROBABLE CAUSE
DOUGLAS DC-6A N-640NA DAMAGE: -DESTROYED
MISCELLANEOUS - UNDETERMINED FIRE AFTER IMPACT
CR- 3 0 0 PX- 0 0 0
MIL/CTR CARGO.D
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 46, 16179 TOTAL HOURS, 348 IN TYPE.
REMARKS- ACFT FLEW THRU TREES THEN HIT A CLIFF APPROX 1100 FT BELOW GLIDE SLOPE.HAO DIVERTED FROM KELLY AFB
PAGE 20
DOCKET
1-0065
1-0066
BRIEFS OF ACCIDENTS
DATE LOCATION AIRCRAFT DATA INJURIES FLIGHT PURPOSE
9/3/67 NEW ORLEANS.LA LOCKHEED 188A TIME - 0449 N-5006K
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL OPERATOR - NATIONAL AIRLINES,INC. TYPE OF ACCIDENT
PROPELLER/ROTOR FAILURE PROPELLER GROUND-WATER LOOP-SWERVE
PROBABLE CAUSE
CRPX-
F S MIN
0 0
0 5 PASSG S-D 0 0
PHASE OF OPERATION TAKEOFF RUN TAKEOFF ABORTED
POWERPLANT - PROPELLER AND ACCESSORIES - ELECTRIC PITCH CONTROL MECHANISM MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - MATERIAL FAILURE PILci~ IN COMMAN6 - FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
FACTOR MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
REMARKS- NUMBER 4 ROTARY ACTUATOR FAILED kHILE IN FULL INCREASE RPM POSITION.
10/5/67 KANSAS CITY,MO DOUGLAS DC-6A TI ME - 0800 N-34956
DAMAGE -SUBSTANTIAL OPERATOR - UNIVERSAL AIRLINES, INC. TYPE OF ACCIDENT
UNDERSHOOT COLLIDED WITH DIRT BANK
PROBABLE CAUSE
CRP X-
PILOT IN COMMAND - MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE
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0 0
0 3 CARGO NS-D 0 0
PHASE OF OPERATION LANDING FINAL APPROACH LANDING FINAL APPROACH
PILOT DATll
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 39, 11588 TOTAL HOURS, 3447 IN TYPE.
AIRLINE TRANSPORT, AGE 44, 15418 TOTAL HOURS, 1584 IN TYPE.
11m~1m1111r~~m1m~~1m~11 3 17 45 00065 5590
ll 10 1967 accidents
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