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The pilot tried to glide the plane after losing an engine but crashed near a shantytown 2 kilometers from the airport. The plane began losing altitude after an engine failed and crashed into a drainage canal and broke in two. 03/18/1998 c 19:30 LOCATION: Off Hsinchu, Taiwan CARRIER: Formosa Airlines (Taiwan) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Saab340B REGISTRY: B-12255 ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed in the ocean shortly after taking off from Hsinchu, bound for Kaohsiung. Possible bomb explosion. 02/16/1998 20:09 LOCATION: Taipei, Taiwan CARRIER: China Airlines (Taiwan) FLIGHT: 676 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A300-622R REGISTRY: B-1814 ABOARD: 197 FATAL: 197 GROUND: 9 DETAILS: The aircraft was attempting to land at Taipei's international airport in rain and fog when the crew requested a go around. While attempting a second landing, the plane crashed into a residential neighborhood, ripping the roofs off several structures, skidding into a rice paddy and bursting into flames. The pilot was flying 300 feet too high and overcorrected. In an attempt to lose altitude the crew somehow lost control and crashed. 02/02/1998 c11:00 LOCATION: Pagalungan, Philippines CARRIER: Cebu Pacific Air (Philippines) FLIGHT: 387 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: RP-1507 ABOARD: 104 FATAL: 104 GROUND: DETAILS: Flight 387 originated in Manila on a flight to Tacloban and Cagay de Oro. The aircraft crashed while on approach to Cagay de Oro into a remote mountainous area. Wreckage was found near the town of Pagalungan, NE of Cagay de Oro. The last radio message from the pilot was "leveling off at 5,000 feet sir". The cockpit voice recorder revealed that the GPWS warned of terrain a dozen times just before impact. Pilot error, inadequate training standards and deficient equipment. 01/27/1998 LOCATION: Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar CARRIER: Myanmar Airways (Burma) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 600 REGISTRY: XY-AES ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed on takeoff after the No. 2 engine failed and caused the aircraft to swerve off the runway and crash into a wall. The plane was on a flight to Sittwe when the crash occurred at Thandwe Airport. 01/13/1998 c 22:00 LOCATION: Tor Kach, Pakistan CARRIER: Ariana Afghan Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-12 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 51 FATAL: 51 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was on a flight from Kandahar to Herat but was forced to return to Kandahar because of poor weather when it crashed into a mountain 70 miles north of Quetta in Khojak Pass. The last message from the pilot was "we are running low on fuel." 12/19/1997 c 16:13 LOCATION: Near Palembang, Indonesia CARRIER: SilkAir FLIGHT: 185 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-300 REGISTRY: 9V-TRF ABOARD: 104 FATAL: 104 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was on a flight from Jakarta to Singapore. The plane disappeared off radar screens and shortly after, crashed into the Musi River. The plane, almost brand-new, cruising in good weather and with an experienced crew suddenly left normal flight and crashed at a high rate of speed. The right wing and parts of the rudder separated from the aircraft before it crashed. There is speculation that the captain committed suicide and deliberately crashed the plane. 12/17/1997 c 21:15 LOCATION: Fotina, Greece CARRIER: Aerosweet FLIGHT: 241 AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-42 REGISTRY: UR-42334 ABOARD: 70 FATAL: 70 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into mountains (Mt. Olympus) while approaching Salonica during a second attempt to land on a flight from Odessa, Ukraine to Salonica, Greece. The plane was holding at 3,300 feet due to heavy traffic. The pilot, who had never flown to Salonica, may have been disoriented and could have assumed he had cleared the high mountains southwest of the city. Tower tapes indicate that after the missed approach, the crew reported they were heading north when they actually were heading west. 12/15/1997 c 18:30 LOCATION: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates CARRIER: Tajikistan Airlines FLIGHT: 3183 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154 REGISTRY: EY-85281 ABOARD: 86 FATAL: 85 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed and burned while making an attempt to land after one of the engines fell off. 12/13/1997 17:00 LOCATION: La Veriente, Bolivia CARRIER: STAP FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Swearingen SA-226T REGISTRY: CP-1635 ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed approximately 300 meters from the runway. 12/06/1997 09:44 LOCATION: Irkutsk-2, Russia CARRIER: Military FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-124 REGISTRY: RA-82005 ABOARD: 46 FATAL: 46 GROUND: 46 DETAILS: The military aircraft, bound for Vladivostok, crashed into a residential neighborhood twenty seconds after taking off. Preliminary indications are that the two left engines failed after the computer system began shutting them down shortly after takeoff. 10/12/1997 17:28 LOCATION: Monterey Bay, near Pacific Grove, CA CARRIER: Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Rutan Long EZ (experimental aircraft) REGISTRY: N555JD ABOARD: 1 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft had just finished performing 3 touch-and-go landings at Monterey Peninsula Airport. Shortly after taking off a fourth time, witnesses reported a popping sound from the aircraft. The plane which was at an altitude of 500 feet, went into a steep dive and crashed into the ocean about 150 yards offshore. Singer John Denver, who was piloting the plane, was killed. 10/10/1997 c 23:00 LOCATION: Nuevo Berlin, Uruguay CARRIER: Austral Lineas Aeras (Argentina) FLIGHT: 2553 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: LV-WEG ABOARD: 74 FATAL: 74 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane was on a flight from Posadas to Buenos Aires. It crashed near Nuevo Berlin, a town on the banks of the Uruguay River, after changing its route to avoid heavy rain and hail. A crater 25 feet deep and 30 feet wide was created where the plane crashed into the earth. Possible pilot heater failure. 09/26/1997 13:34 LOCATION: Buah Nabar, Indonesia CARRIER: Garuda Indonesia Airlines FLIGHT: 152 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A300-B4-200 REGISTRY: PK-GAI ABOARD: 234 FATAL: 234 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain 15 minutes before it was due to land at Medan on a flight from Jakarta. The aircraft crashed 20 miles from the airport. ATC error in directing the plane in the wrong direction into mountainous terrain that was obscured by smoke and haze due to forest fires in the area. 09/14/1997 17:10 LOCATION: Off Namibia, Africa CARRIER: Luftwaffe /USAF FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154M / C-141 Starlifter REGISTRY: 1102/65-9405 ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. The Tupolev 154 aircraft was flying at the wrong cruise altitude which caused the midair collision. Twenty- four killed aboard the Tupolev and 9 aboard the C-141. Contributing factors included weak flight-following procedures of the Luanda air traffic control and poor regional ground communications. 09/03/1997 07:00 LOCATION: Phnom Penh, Cambodia CARRIER: Vietnam Airlines FLIGHT: 815 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134 REGISTRY: VN-A120 ABOARD: 66 FATAL: 65 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane was on a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh when it crashed while making an approach to Pochentong International Airport in heavy rain. The plane clipped palm trees and exploded in flames after crashing into a rice paddy, one-half mile from the runway. 08/10/1997 08:15 LOCATION: Matsu Island, Taiwan CARRIER: Formosa Airlines FLIGHT: 7601 AIRCRAFT: Dornier DO-228-212 REGISTRY: B-12256 ABOARD: 16 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was on a flight from Taipei to Matsu where it was attempting to land. The aircraft flew into a mountain and exploded in flames after a missed approach and while executing a go- around in poor weather conditions. 08/06/1997 02:35 LOCATION: Agana, Guam CARRIER: Korean Airlines FLIGHT: 801 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-300 REGISTRY: HL-7468 ABOARD: 254 FATAL: 228 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed in hilly terrain, 3 miles short of Runway 06R, while making an approach in heavy rain to Agana International Airport. The aircraft was on a flight from Seoul to Guam. The runway glide slope system was inoperative. In addition, the Minimum Safe Altitude Warning system (MSAW) was also not working due to a software glitch. The crew was informed the glide slope was inoperative and apparently was executing the localizer only approach procedure to the runway. 07/17/1997 11:56 LOCATION: Bandung, Indonesia CARRIER: Sempati Air FLIGHT: 304 AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 REGISTRY: PK-YPM ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft developed engine trouble (left engine caught on fire) shortly after takeoff. While attempting to make an emergency landing, the plane clipped roof tops of a housing project and crashed into a nearby field. 07/11/1997 21:58 LOCATION: Santiago de Cuba, Cuba CARRIER: Cubana de Aviacion FLIGHT: 787 AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: CU-T1262 ABOARD: 44 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was on a scheduled flight from Santiago to Havana, Cuba. The plane crashed into the ocean 4 miles off the coast shortly after takeoff. Possible failure of the left engine during takeoff. 07/09/1997 09:30 LOCATION: Suzano, Brazil CARRIER: TAM (Brazil) FLIGHT: 283 AIRCRAFT: Fokker-100 REGISTRY: PT-MRK ABOARD: 60 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane was on a flight from Sao Jose dos Campos to Congonhas. An explosion caused explosive decompression and a six-foot hole in the side of the fuselage. One passenger was sucked out and killed. A small bomb containing only 7 ounces of explosives was placed under a passenger seat. 06/06/1997 LOCATION: Irumu, Congo CARRIER: Bazair FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 781D REGISTRY: 9Q-CWL ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: 05/08/1997 c 21:32 LOCATION: Huangtian, China CARRIER: China Southern Airlines FLIGHT: 3456 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-31B REGISTRY: B-2925 ABOARD: 74 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: After several landing attempts, the aircraft crashed onto the runway during a thunderstorm, broke up and caught fire. The aircraft was diverted to Huangtian from Shenzhen's international airport. 04/19/1997 07:39 LOCATION: Tanjung Pandan, Indonesia CARRIER: Merpati Nusantara Airlines (Indonesia) FLIGHT: 106 AIRCRAFT: British Aerospace ATP REGISTRY: PK-MTX ABOARD: 53 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed one mile short of the runway during final approach. 03/18/1997 10:50 LOCATION: Cherkessk, Russia CARRIER: Stavropol Airlines FLIGHT: 1023 AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: RA-46516 ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft lost altitude from FL 197 and crashed into a forest while on a flight from Stavropol, Russia to Trabzon, Turkey. Reports indicated that fire, explosion and in-flight separation of the tail section preceded the crash. 03/13/1997 c 18:06 LOCATION: Near Mashhad, Iran CARRIER: Military Charter FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: C-130 Hercules REGISTRY: ABOARD: 88 FATAL: 88 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft, carrying military personnel and their families crashed 24 miles NE of Mashhad for unknown reasons. The pilot reported technical difficulties prior the crash. 02/02/1997 LOCATION: Near Quibaxe, Angola CARRIER: Force Area Populaire de Angola FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: CASA 212 Aviocar 200 REGISTRY: T-400 ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: 02/01/1997 15:55 LOCATION: Tambacoumba, Senegal CARRIER: Air Sengal FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Hawker Siddeley HS-748-353 Srs.2a REGISTRY: 6AV-AEO ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during takeoff after losing power. 01/09/1997 15:54 LOCATION: Ida, MI CARRIER: Delta-Comair FLIGHT: 3272 AIRCRAFT: Embraer EMB-120RT Brasilia REGISTRY: N265CA ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: While on approach and attempting to land in a snowstorm, the aircraft went into a steep dive and crashed into a field. 11/30/1996 10:33 LOCATION: Medellin, Colombia CARRIER: ACES FLIGHT: 148 AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter REGISTRY: HK-2602 ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a mountain 5 minutes after takeoff. The plane stalled while trying to clear the mountain. Overloaded. 11/27/1996 11:54 LOCATION: Abakan, Siberia, Russia CARRIER: Russian Air Force FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-76MD REGISTRY: RA-76804 ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff. Overloaded. 11/23/1996 c 15:20 LOCATION: Near Moroni, Comoros Islands, Madagascar CARRIER: Ethiopian Airlines FLIGHT: 961 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-767-200ER REGISTRY: ET-AIZ ABOARD: 172 FATAL: 127 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was hijacked. After the crew was forced to alter their flight path and during a struggle with the hijackers, the aircraft ran out of fuel and ditched in the ocean near a beach. 11/19/1996 17:03 LOCATION: Quincy, IL CARRIER: United Express / Private FLIGHT: 5925 AIRCRAFT: Beechcraft 1900-C / Beech King Air 200 REGISTRY: N87GL/N1127D ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: While landing on Runway 13 at Baldwin Field, the United Express collided with the King Air which was taking off on Runway 4. The collision took place where the two runways intersect. Both planes caught fire and rescuers were unable to open the door to the Beech 1900-C because of impact damage. All twelve aboard the United Express and the two pilots aboard the King Air were killed. King Air pilots' failure to use proper communications and "see-and-avoid" procedures at an uncontrolled airport. Involvement of a third aircraft that transmitted unnecessary and inappropriate messages. 11/12/1996 18:40 LOCATION: 60 miles W of New Delhi, India CARRIER: Saudi Arabian Airways / Kazastan Airlines FLIGHT: 763/1907 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-168B / Ilyushin Il-76TD REGISTRY: HZAIH/UN-76435 ABOARD: 349 FATAL: 349 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision 17 km W of New Delhi. The Saudi 747 had just taken off from New Delhi airport ascending to 14,000 feet while the Il-76 was descending. Indications are that the Il-76 was in error. 11/07/1996 17:00 LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria CARRIER: Aviation Development Corporation FLIGHT: 086 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-231 REGISTRY: 5N-BBF ABOARD: 143 FATAL: 143 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed mid-way along its scheduled 50 minute route. The aircraft went into a roll and lost control after taking evasive action to avoid another aircraft. 11/01/1996 08:10 LOCATION: Near Tikal, Guatemala CARRIER: Transported Areos Profesionales - TAPSA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Embraer 110P1 Bandeirante REGISTRY: TG-TPA ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into a mountain in adverse weather conditions while on approach to Santa Elena. 10/31/1996 08:20 LOCATION: Sao Paolo, Brazil CARRIER: TAM (Brazil) FLIGHT: 402 AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-Friendship100 REGISTRY: PT-MRK ABOARD: 95 FATAL: 95 GROUND: 3 DETAILS: The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff into a residential area. Uncommanded deployment of the thrust reverser on the right engine. 10/22/1996 c 22:40 LOCATION: Manta, Ecuador CARRIER: Million Air FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-323C REGISTRY: N751MA ABOARD: 4 FATAL: 4 GROUND: 22 DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into Dolorosa district in flames shortly after taking off. One engine caught fire during the climb-out. 10/02/1996 01:16 LOCATION: Pasamayo, Peru CARRIER: Aeroperu FLIGHT: 603 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-757-200 REGISTRY: N52AW ABOARD: 70 FATAL: 70 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the ocean 28 minutes after taking off from Lima, Peru. Pieces of duct tape were found covering sensors, placed there by personnel during aircraft maintenance causing the malfunction of instruments. The crew was not able to correctly determine their altitude and airspeed and with no ground reference over water and at night, crashed into the ocean. A maintenance worker was tried and convicted of negligent homicide for failing to remove the adhesive tape and received 2 years in jail. 09/25/1996 16:40 LOCATION: Waddenzee, Netherlands CARRIER: Dutch Dakota Association FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3C REGISTRY: PH-DDA ABOARD: 32 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: Shortly after takeoff from Texel, a connecting rod bearing in the No.1 engine failed. The prop was feathered. Soon after, a part of the feathering mechanism failed and the prop started windmilling causing drag. The aircraft rapidly descended and crashed onto a mud-flat. 08/29/1996 10:30 LOCATION: Spitsbergen, Norway CARRIER: Vnokovo Airlines FLIGHT: 2801 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154M REGISTRY: RA-85621 ABOARD: 141 FATAL: 141 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed 7 nm short of the runway into Operafjellet mountain at an altitude of 950 meters while attempting to land in poor weather. The crew did not use the usual approach which includes a turn over the ocean, but rather took a route that led through a narrow valley. 07/17/1996 c 20:45 LOCATION: East Moriches, NY CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: 800 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-131 REGISTRY: N93119 ABOARD: 230 FATAL: 230 GROUND: DETAILS: While on a flight from New York to Paris, France, the aircraft exploded at FL 130 and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island, N.Y. The breakup of the aircraft was caused by an explosion in the empty center fuel tank. The cause of the ignition remains unknown. 07/09/1996 16:30 LOCATION: Papua, New Guinea CARRIER: Milne Bay Air FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter REGISTRY: P2-MBB ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain in rain. 07/06/1996 15:42 LOCATION: Pensacola, FL CARRIER: Delta Air Lines FLIGHT: 1288 AIRCRAFT: Douglas MD-88-88 REGISTRY: N927DA ABOARD: 146 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: Fan disk separation in the left engine. Pieces of the engine penetrated the passenger cabin killing two passengers. The fan hub for the left engine was found fractured. 06/13/1996 12:07 LOCATION: Fukuoka, Japan CARRIER: Garuda Indonesia Airlines FLIGHT: 865 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10-30 REGISTRY: PK-GIE ABOARD: 275 FATAL: 3 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft overran the runway after an aborted takeoff. The fuel line in the No.3 engine was sheared and caught fire. Three passengers were trapped in the wreckage and overcome by toxic fumes. 05/11/1996 14:15 LOCATION: Everglades, Miami, FL CARRIER: ValuJet FLIGHT: 592 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: N904VJ ABOARD: 110 FATAL: 110 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed 18 miles NW of Miami airport in a remote part of the Everglades. Shortly after taking off, after the crew reported fire and smoke in the cabin and cockpit. The in-flight fire was caused by activation of one or more oxygen generators in the forward cargo hold. The generators were outdated, improperly labeled, lacked safety caps and were prohibited from being transported on a passenger flight. The loss of control resulted either from flight control failure or incapacitation of the crew due to extreme heat and smoke. First female commercial airline captain to be killed in a crash in the U.S. 05/03/1996 LOCATION: Near Haj Yousif, Sudan CARRIER: Federal Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: ST-FAG ABOARD: 53 FATAL: 53 GROUND: DETAILS: Struck a building and crashed after several landing attempts in a sandstorm. 04/03/1996 c 13:00 LOCATION: Near Dubrovnik, Croatia CARRIER: U.S. Air Force FLIGHT: 21 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-T43 REGISTRY: 73-1149 ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft strayed off course and hit a hill 16km SE of Dubrovnik while attempting to land in poor weather conditions. U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Ron Brown killed. Crew used an unapproved approach procedure. 02/29/1996 c 20:15 LOCATION: Arequipa, Peru CARRIER: Compania de Aviacion Faucett SA (Peru) FLIGHT: 251 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-222 REGISTRY: OB-1451 ABOARD: 123 FATAL: 123 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a hillside several miles from the airport while attempting to land. The pilot reported flying at 9,500 ft. when the aircraft was actually flying 8,640 ft. Controlled flight into terrain. 02/06/1996 23:47 LOCATION: Near Puerto Plata, Domincan Republic CARRIER: Birgen Air (Turkish) FLIGHT: 301 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-757-225 REGISTRY: TC-GEN ABOARD: 189 FATAL: 189 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, 21 km north of Puerto Plata, shortly after taking off. Faulty air speed indicator indicating air speed that was greater than it actually was, causing the crew to reduce power, leading to a stall. Failure of the crew to recognize the activation of the control column shaker as a warning of an imminent stall. Failure of the crew to carry out the procedures to recover the aircraft from the stall and restore lift. 01/08/1996 12:43 LOCATION: Kinshasa, Zaire CARRIER: African Air FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-32B REGISTRY: RA-26222 ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 2 GROUND: 225 DETAILS: The aircraft failed to gain altitude after taking off from N'Dolo Airport and ran off the runway and crashed into a market square. The plane was possibly overloaded. The aircraft certification was revoked and crew did not have authorization to fly. The number killed on the ground vary from different sources. The number 225 is derived from an article describing the court trial of the pilots, charging them with the death of 225 people. 12/20/1995 21:38 LOCATION: Near Buga, Valle del Cauca, Colombia CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: 965 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-757-223 REGISTRY: N651A ABOARD: 164 FATAL: 160 GROUND: DETAILS: While on a flight from Miami, FL to Cali, Columbia the aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain 38 miles north of Cali while attempting to land. Navigational errors by the crew. Mainly, the flightcrew's failure to adequately plan and execute the approach to the runway. 12/18/1995 LOCATION: Kahengula, Angola CARRIER: Trans Service Airlift FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-188C Electra REGISTRY: 9Q-CRR ABOARD: 144 FATAL: 141 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Jamba. Overloaded by 40 passengers. 12/13/1995 19:00 LOCATION: Villafranca, Italy CARRIER: Romanian Banat Air FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24B REGISTRY: YR-AMR ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 45 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed and burned shortly after takeoff after reaching a height of 500 ft. Icing. 12/08/1995 18:00 LOCATION: Anse, Haiti CARRIER: Air St. Martin FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Beechcraft 1900D REGISTRY: F-OHRK ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Deviated off course and struck mountains. 12/07/1995 05:20 LOCATION: Near Grossevichi, Russia CARRIER: Far East Aviation FLIGHT: 3949 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154B REGISTRY: RA-85164 ABOARD: 97 FATAL: 97 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain while en route. Fuel-feed selected from wing tanks on one side only causing an imbalance. 12/05/1995 17:55 LOCATION: Near Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan, Russia CARRIER: Azerbaijan Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134B-3 REGISTRY: 4K-65703 ABOARD: 82 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed shortly after takeoff after the pilot reported engine problems. Vibration caused engine nuts to work loose which resulted in double engine failure. 12/03/1995 c 22:50 LOCATION: Near Douala, Cameroon CARRIER: Cameroon Airlines FLIGHT: 3701 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-2K9 REGISTRY: TJ-CBE ABOARD: 78 FATAL: 72 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane went into a dive and crashed 6 km short of the runway during a second attempt at landing. Loss of power in the left engine. 11/13/1995 08:55 LOCATION: Kaduna, Nigeria CARRIER: Nigeria Airways FLIGHT: 357 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-2F9 REGISTRY: 5N-AUA ABOARD: 137 FATAL: 9 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft touched down halfway down the runway, veered off the runway where grass caught fire under the aircraft. 11/09/1995 21:00 LOCATION: Near Luyaba, Argentina CARRIER: Lineas Aereas del Estado FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 400M REGISTRY: TC-72 ABOARD: 53 FATAL: 53 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a 8,000 ft. mountain while en route from Comodoro Rivadavia to Cordoba in rain and strong turbulence. 09/21/1995 12:30 LOCATION: Near Moreon, Mongolia CARRIER: MIAT Mongolian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24RV REGISTRY: BNMAU-10103 ABOARD: 43 FATAL: 42 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane on a flight from Ulan Bator to Moeron crashed into mountains after descending too soon. 09/15/1995 12:22 LOCATION: Tawau, Malaysia CARRIER: Malaysian Airlines FLIGHT: 2133 AIRCRAFT: Fokker 50 REGISTRY: 9M-MGH ABOARD: 53 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft touched down 500 meters short of the runway and crashed into a shanty town while attempting a go- around. 09/09/1995 07:15 LOCATION: Near La Macarena, Colombia CARRIER: SAENTA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: CASA 212 Aviocar 200 REGISTRY: FAC1152 ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed short of the runway in poor weather after diverting from another airport. 08/21/1995 12:53 LOCATION: Near Carrollton, GA CARRIER: Delta Air Lines FLIGHT: 7529 AIRCRAFT: Embraer EMB120-RT Brasilia REGISTRY: N256AS ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 8 GROUND: DETAILS: The crew advised the ATC they experienced an emergency while climbing through FL 180. The aircraft crashed into trees and burned while trying to make an emergency landing at the airport. Propeller separation caused by a fatigue crack. 08/09/1995 20:14 LOCATION: Mt. Chichontepec, San Vincente, El Salvador CARRIER: AVIATECA (Guatemala) FLIGHT: 901 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-2H6 REGISTRY: N125GU ABOARD: 65 FATAL: 65 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into Mt. Chinchontepec volcano at night during heavy rain and thunderstorms. Possible damage to the aircraft's DME due to lightening. 08/09/1995 LOCATION: San Salvidore, Guatamala CARRIER: AVIATECA (Guatamala) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-200 REGISTRY: N125GU ABOARD: FATAL: 65 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into a mountain while on ILS approach. Confusion betweent the pilot and ATC due to bad weather and a diversion. The Ground Proximity Warning System had sounded. 06/08/1995 19:08 LOCATION: Atlanta, GA CARRIER: ValuJet FLIGHT: 597 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: N908VJ ABOARD: 62 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The right engine disintegrated and caught fire during takeoff. The takeoff was aborted. Engine parts penetrated cabin and caused a cabin fire and seriously injured a flight attendant. Fatigue in a compressor disc. Failure of maintenance personnel to properly inspect the engine part during overhaul. 03/31/1995 09:11 LOCATION: Near Balotesti, Romania CARRIER: Transporturile Aeriene Romane (Romania) FLIGHT: 371 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A310-324 REGISTRY: YR-LCC ABOARD: 60 FATAL: 60 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed shortly after takeoff into a field during a snowstorm. The crash was caused by the non-availability of the pilot, combined with an unsignalled failure of the autothrottles, at a stage of the flight when the co-pilot had no time left to correct the situation. 03/17/1995 LOCATION: Barranquilla, Colombia CARRIER: Intercontinental de Aviacion FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-15 REGISTRY: HK-3564X ABOARD: 76 FATAL: 52 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a marsh 37 miles from the airport. 01/11/1995 19:38 LOCATION: Cartagena, Colombia CARRIER: Intercontinental de Aviacion FLIGHT: 256 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-14 REGISTRY: HK-3839X ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 51 GROUND: DETAILS: While descending from FL 190, ground witnesses saw fire and sparks aboard the plane before it crashed. One nine-year old survived. 12/29/1994 15:30 LOCATION: Near Van, Turkey CARRIER: Turkish Airlines (THY) FLIGHT: 278 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-400 REGISTRY: TC-JES ABOARD: 76 FATAL: 57 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a hill near the airport in driving snow after a fourth landing attempt. 12/26/1994 c 17:00 LOCATION: Algiers Airport, Algeria CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: 8969 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A300B2-1C REGISTRY: F-GBEC ABOARD: 170 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was hijacked by terrorists. Seven passengers were killed when the plane was stormed. Hijackers killed 3 passengers. 12/17/1994 13:20 LOCATION: Papua, New Guinea CARRIER: Mission Aviation Fellowship FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 REGISTRY: P2-MFS ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. 12/13/1994 18:34 LOCATION: Morrisville, NC CARRIER: American Eagle FLIGHT: 3379 AIRCRAFT: British Aerospace Jetstream 3201 REGISTRY: N918AE ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed 4 miles SW of runway 5L while on an ILS approach. The captain associated the illumination of the left engine ignition light with an engine failure. Captain's failure to follow approved procedures for an engine failure, single-engine approach and go-around and stall recovery. 12/11/1994 11:30 LOCATION: Pacific Ocean CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: 434 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-200 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 292 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: An explosive device detonated under a seat in the passenger cabin blowing a two foot square hole in the fuselage and killing one passenger. The plane, on a flight from Tokyo to Manila, made a safe emergency landing at Okinawa. 11/22/1994 22:03 LOCATION: Bridgeton, MO CARRIER: Trans World Airlines / private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-82 / Cessna 441 REGISTRY: N954U/N411KM ABOARD: 142 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: During its takeoff roll, the DC-9 collided with the Cessna, which was waiting for clearance to take off. The ground collision took place in the fog. The Cessna pilot mistakenly thought he had clearance to enter the runway. Two aboard the Cessna were killed, none were killed aboard the DC-9. 10/31/1994 15:59 LOCATION: Roselawn, IN CARRIER: American Eagle FLIGHT: 4184 AIRCRAFT: ATR-72-212 REGISTRY: N401AM ABOARD: 68 FATAL: 68 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was in a holding pattern and was descending to a newly assigned altitude of 8,000 feet when it experienced an uncommanded roll and excursion and crashed during a rapid descent. Icing. Lack adequate information in the operation manual concerning previously known effects of freezing precipitation on the stability and control characteristics of the aircraft. 10/29/1994 LOCATION: Near Ust Ilimsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeronika FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-12BP REGISTRY: RA-11790 ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft suddenly pitched down and crashed while on approach. Icing 10/24/1994 LOCATION: Belem, Brazil CARRIER: Fuerza Area Brasileira FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed C-130E Hercules REGISTRY: 2460 ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: 10/12/1994 23:05 LOCATION: Krakas Mountains, near Natanz , Iran CARRIER: Iran Asseman Airlines FLIGHT: 746 AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000 REGISTRY: EP-PAV ABOARD: 66 FATAL: 66 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft made an uncontrolled descent after losing power in both engines and crashed into a mountain. 09/26/1994 17:38 LOCATION: Near Vanavarva, Russia CARRIER: Cheremshanka Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 REGISTRY: RA-87468 ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: After three landing attempts at Tura, the crew diverted to Vanavarva. The aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed on a river bank about 40 km from Vanavarva. 09/18/1994 08:20 LOCATION: Tamanrasset, Algeria CARRIER: Oriental Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: BAC One-Eleven 515FB REGISTRY: 5N-IMO ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: After circling for almost an hour and a half and aborting four landing attempts in adverse weather conditions, the aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed. 09/08/1994 19:03 LOCATION: Near Aliquippa, PA CARRIER: USAir FLIGHT: 427 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-300 REGISTRY: N513AU ABOARD: 132 FATAL: 132 GROUND: DETAILS: On a flight from Chicago to Pittsburgh, while on approach, the aircraft went into a sudden nose dive and crashed into a wooded ravine 7 miles west of the airport. An uncommanded, full rudder deflection or rudder reversal that placed the aircraft in a flight regime from which recovery was not possible using the known recovery procedures. 08/21/1994 LOCATION: Near Agadir, Morocco CARRIER: Royal Air Maroc FLIGHT: 630 AIRCRAFT: Aerospatiale-Alenia ATR-42-300 REGISTRY: CN- CDT ABOARD: 44 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft entered a steep dive and crashed. The pilot was blamed for disconnecting the autopilot and deliberately causing the crash and committing suicide. This was challenged by the Moroccan Pilot's Union. 08/10/1994 11:22 LOCATION: Cheju, South Korea CARRIER: Korean Airlines FLIGHT: 2033 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A300B4-622R REGISTRY: HL-7296 ABOARD: 160 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft overran the runway and caught fire while landing during adverse weather conditions. The approach was flown with slats/flaps at 15/20 degrees due to suspected windshear. 07/02/1994 18:43 LOCATION: Charlotte, NC CARRIER: USAir FLIGHT: 1016 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-30 REGISTRY: N954VJ ABOARD: 57 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into trees and a private residence after a missed approach during adverse weather conditions. Microburst induced windshear. Crew's inability to recognize windshear and microburst conditions. Crew was not updated with the latest weather conditions. 07/01/1994 08:30 LOCATION: Near Tidjika, Mauritania CARRIER: Air Mauritanie FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 4000 REGISTRY: 5T-CLF ABOARD: 93 FATAL: 80 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crash landed on the runway in adverse weather, after a second landing attempt, breaking the landing gear and sliding off the side of the runway. 06/30/1994 17:41 LOCATION: Toulouse-Blagnac, France CARRIER: Airbus Industrie FLIGHT: 129 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A330-321 REGISTRY: F-WWKH ABOARD: 7 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed after demonstrating a simulated engine failure on takeoff. Caused by a number of factors relating to the test and actions of the crew none of which singly would have caused the crash. 06/06/1994 08:20 LOCATION: Near Xi'an, China CARRIER: China Northwest Airlines FLIGHT: 2303 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154M REGISTRY: B-2610 ABOARD: 160 FATAL: 160 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane broke-up in flight 10 minutes after taking off. Auto-pilot induced oscillations caused the aircraft to shake violently. The autopilot yaw-channel was accidently connected to the bank control and the bank-channel to the yaw controls. 04/26/1994 20:16 LOCATION: Near Komaki, Aichi, Japan CARRIER: China Airlines (Taiwan) FLIGHT: 140 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A300B4-622R REGISTRY: B-1816 ABOARD: 271 FATAL: 264 GROUND: DETAILS: The crew inadvertently selected TOGA (Take Off Go Around) mode while on ILS approach. The crew tried to override this situation by turning off the autothrottle and reducing thrust. The aircraft stalled and hit the runway tail first and burst into flames. 04/06/1994 LOCATION: Kigali, Rwanda CARRIER: Rwanda Government FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Dassault Falcon 50 REGISTRY: 9XRNN ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by a missile. President of Rwanda killed. 03/23/1994 00:57 LOCATION: Near Mezhduretshensk, Russia CARRIER: Russian International Airways FLIGHT: 593 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A310-304 REGISTRY: F-OGQS ABOARD: 75 FATAL: 75 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after the captain allowed his child to manipulate the controls of the plane. The pilot's 11 year old daughter and 16 year old son were taking turns in the pilot's seat, flying the plane. While the 16 year old was at the controls, he accidently switched off the autopilot, pressed the pedal for the right rudder flap and sent the plane into an uncontrollable tailspin. Two minutes and six seconds later the aircraft struck the ground. 03/02/1994 17:59 LOCATION: Flushing, NY CARRIER: Continental Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas MD-82 REGISTRY: N18835 ABOARD: 116 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft overran the runway after an aborted takeoff. Failure to turn on the pilot/static heat system resulting in erroneous air speed indication. 02/25/1994 LOCATION: Near Carpish, Peru CARRIER: Expresso Aero FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 REGISTRY: OB-1559 ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into hill. 01/07/1994 23:21 LOCATION: Columbus, OH CARRIER: Atlantic Coast Airlines (United Express) FLIGHT: 6291 AIRCRAFT: British Aerospace Jetstream 4101 REGISTRY: N304UE ABOARD: 9 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft stalled 1.2 miles east of runway 28L during an ILS approach. The flight crew allowed the airspeed to decay to stall speed following poorly executed approach procedures. Flight crew inexperience with aircraft. 01/03/1994 12:05 LOCATION: Near Irkutsk, Comm. of Independent States CARRIER: Baikal Air FLIGHT: 130 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154M REGISTRY: RA-85656 ABOARD: 124 FATAL: 124 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: The plane crashed during takeoff following a fire in the No. 2 engine and subsequent loss of the two remaining engines. Faulty air starter unit. 12/26/1993 LOCATION: Gyumri, Armenia, Russia CARRIER: Kuban Airlines FLIGHT: 5719 AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-26 REGISTRY: SSSR-26141 ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft stalled and crashed in fog when the tail struck the runway as the pilot attempted a go-around. 12/01/1993 19:50 LOCATION: Hibbing, MN CARRIER: Express Airlines - Northwest Airlink FLIGHT: 5719 AIRCRAFT: Jetstream BA-3000 REGISTRY: N334PX ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: While on approach, the aircraft collided with trees and terrain 3 miles from the runway threshold. Delay by the captain to start the descent which led to an excessive sink rate and lack of crew coordination and altitude awareness. 11/20/1993 c 23:30 LOCATION: Near Ohrid, Macedonia CARRIER: Aviaimpex (Macedonia) FLIGHT: 110 AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-42D REGISTRY: RA-42390 ABOARD: 116 FATAL: 115 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner crashed and exploded after an aborted landing at Ohrid Airport. Violation of airport traffic pattern. 11/13/1993 14:55 LOCATION: Urumqui, China CARRIER: China Northern Airlines FLIGHT: 6901 AIRCRAFT: Douglas MD-82 REGISTRY: B-2141 ABOARD: 102 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed short of the runway while landing in dense fog, hitting power lines and a wall. Autopilot decoupled from glide slope. 10/26/1993 13:04 LOCATION: Fuzhou, China CARRIER: China Eastern Airlines FLIGHT: 5398 AIRCRAFT: Douglas MD-82 REGISTRY: B-2103 ABOARD: 80 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: While landing during a rainstorm, the aircraft went off the end of the runway, into a swamp, collapsing the landing gear and breaking the fuselage into three sections. 09/22/1993 c 18:30 LOCATION: Sukhumi, Georgia, Russia CARRIER: Transair Georgia Airlines (Georgia) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154B REGISTRY: SSSR-85163 ABOARD: 132 FATAL: 106 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was hit by a missile then crash landed on the runway. Terrorist act by Abchazian rebels. 09/21/1993 LOCATION: Sukhumi, Georgia CARRIER: Transair Georgia FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134A REGISTRY: 65893 ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: 09/14/1993 15:33 LOCATION: Warsaw, Poland CARRIER: Lufthansa FLIGHT: 2904 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A320-211 REGISTRY: D-AIPN ABOARD: 70 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft skidded off the end of the runway while landing. The crew was made aware of windshear at approach end of runway but not of poor water drainage on the runway nor a change in wind direction. A very light touch of the runway surface with the landing gear and lack of compression of the left landing gear leg to the extent understood by the aircraft computer as the actual landing, resulted in delayed deployment of spoilers and thrust reversers. The delay was about 9 seconds. Thus, the braking commenced with delay and in a condition of heavy rain and strong tailwind the aircraft did not stop on the runway. 08/28/1993 LOCATION: Khorag,Tadzhikistan CARRIER: Tadzhikistan National Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 REGISTRY: SSSR-87995 ABOARD: 86 FATAL: 82 GROUND: DETAILS: While taking off, the aircraft, overloaded by 3 times the number of people the plane was designed for, never got airborne, overran the runway and fell into a river bank. The crew was coerced into taking off by armed men who commandeered the plane. 08/26/1993 LOCATION: Near Aldan, Russia CARRIER: Sakhaavia FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Let 410UVP-E REGISTRY: 67656 ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: 08/18/1993 16:56 LOCATION: Leeward Point Airfield, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba CARRIER: American International Airways FLIGHT: 808 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-61 REGISTRY: N814CK ABOARD: 3 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed short of the runway, while on approach. Impaired judgment, decision making and flying abilities of the captain and flight crew due to the effects of fatigue. 07/26/1993 15:40 LOCATION: Haenam, South Korea CARRIER: Asiana Airlines (South Korea) FLIGHT: 733 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-5L9 REGISTRY: HL-7229 ABOARD: 114 FATAL: 68 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft hit Mt. Ungeo while on approach after two missed landing attempts. Captain's decision to land in weather that had fallen below minima. 07/23/1993 LOCATION: Yinchuan, China CARRIER: China Northwest Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: British Aerospace 146-300 REGISTRY: B-2716 ABOARD: 113 FATAL: 55 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a lake after an aborted takeoff. 07/12/1993 LOCATION: Talladega, AL CARRIER: Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Helicopter, Hughes 369HS REGISTRY: N9116F ABOARD: 1 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: The helicopter crashed while attempting to land in a confined area of the infield of the Tallagega Super Speedway. The pilot of the helicopter, NASCAR race car driver Davey Allison, killed. The pilot's poor in-flight decision to land downwind in a confined area that was surrounded by high obstructions, and his failure to properly compensate for the tailwind condition. 07/01/1993 LOCATION: Sorong, Irian Jaya, Indonesia CARRIER: Merpati Nusantara Airlines (Indonesia) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 3000 REGISTRY: PK-GFU ABOARD: 43 FATAL: 41 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane overran the runway while attempting to land in rain and crashed onto a beach. Controlled flight into terrain. 06/18/1993 LOCATION: Near Tbilisi, Georgia CARRIER: Tajikistan Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-26 REGISTRY: 26035 ABOARD: 40 FATAL: 40 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after encountering severe turbulence on a flight between Batumi and Chimkent. 05/19/1993 15:06 LOCATION: Near Medellin, Colombia CARRIER: SAM (Colombia) FLIGHT: 501 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-46 REGISTRY: HK-2422X ABOARD: 132 FATAL: 132 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane hit a mountain while on approach to Maria Cordova Airport. Errors by the crew and the ATC. 04/26/1993 LOCATION: Aurangabad, India CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-2A8 REGISTRY: VT-ECQ ABOARD: 118 FATAL: 56 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft hit a truck, struck power lines and crashed into a field after failing to gain altitude during takeoff. 04/23/1993 LOCATION: Zavnah, Mongolia CARRIER: MIAT Mongolian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: BN-MAU ABOARD: 32 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: Flew into hillside on a flight from Ulan Bator to Bayan Olgiy. 04/19/1993 LOCATION: Zwingle, IA CARRIER: Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 REGISTRY: N86SD ABOARD: 8 FATAL: 8 GROUND: DETAILS: While cruising at FL240, a fracture of the propeller hub resulted in the separation of a propeller blade and damage to the engine, nacelle, wing and fuselage causing significant degradation to aircraft performance. The aircraft was incapable of maintaining altitude and crashed into a silo while attempting to make an emergnecy landing. South Dakota Governor George Mickelson killed. 04/06/1993 01:10 LOCATION: 950 nm S of Shemya, AK CARRIER: China Eastern Airlines FLIGHT: 583 AIRCRAFT: Douglas MD-11 REGISTRY: B-2171 ABOARD: 255 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: The slats inadvertently deployed while at FL 330. Progressed through several pitch oscillations. Lost 5,000 feet in altitude. Inadequate design of the flap/slat actuation handle. 04/01/1993 LOCATION: Blountville, TN CARRIER: Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fairchild SA227-TT REGISTRY: N500AK ABOARD: 4 FATAL: 4 GROUND: DETAILS: The Hooters Restaurant private plane crashed while attempting to land at the Tri-Cities airport near Bristol, Tennessee. NASCAR Winston Cup Champion Alan Kulwicki killed. Failure of the pilot to follow procedures concerning use of the engine inlet anti- icing system while operating in icing conditions, which resulted in ice ingestion and loss of engine power. Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while coping with the engine problem. 03/31/1993 c 12:25 LOCATION: Anchorage, AK CARRIER: Japan Air Lines FLIGHT: 46E AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-121 REGISTRY: N47EV ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The No.2 engine and pylon separated from the aircraft at 2,000 feet. The plane landed safely. The engine separation was due to an encounter with severe or possibly extreme turbulence and a fatigue crack. 03/05/1993 11:13 LOCATION: Skopje, Macedonia, Serbia CARRIER: Palair Macedonian FLIGHT: 301 AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-Friendship100 REGISTRY: PH-KXL ABOARD: 97 FATAL: 83 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft shuttered violently after takeoff, rolled to the left, then right and crashed. Icing. Failure to deice the plane before takeoff. 02/08/1993 c 10:15 LOCATION: Tehran, Iran CARRIER: Iran Air / Air Force fighter FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154M / Sukhoi Su-24 REGISTRY: EP- ITD ABOARD: 132 FATAL: 132 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. One killed aboard the Su-24. 12/22/1992 c 10:00 LOCATION: Tripoli, Libya CARRIER: Libya Arab Airlines / Libya Air Force FLIGHT: 1103 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-2L5 / MiG23 REGISTRY: 5A-DIA ABOARD: 157 FATAL: 157 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. 12/21/1992 07:53 LOCATION: Faro, Garve, Portugal CARRIER: Marinair Holland NV FLIGHT: 495 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10-30CF REGISTRY: PH-MBN ABOARD: 340 FATAL: 56 GROUND: DETAILS: While attempting a second landing in high winds, during a storm, the aircraft hit a wing tip and departed from the runway causing a fuel tank to explode. Crew error (high rate of descent) and adverse weather conditions (extreme crosswinds). 12/14/1992 LOCATION: Goma, Congo CARRIER: Scibe Airlift Cargo Zaire FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 400M REGISTRY: 9Q- CBH ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a hill. 11/24/1992 07:52 LOCATION: Near Liutang, Guangxi, China CARRIER: China Southern Airlines FLIGHT: 3943 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-3Y0 REGISTRY: B-2523 ABOARD: 141 FATAL: 141 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed and exploded 15 miles from the airport. Malfunction of the thrust lever which caused a loss of control of the aircraft. 11/15/1992 LOCATION: Near Porto Plata, Dominican Republic CARRIER: Aerocaribbean FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18D REGISTRY: CU-T1270 ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a hill on approach. 11/14/1992 LOCATION: Song Trung, Vietnam CARRIER: Vietnam Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 REGISTRY: VN-A449 ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while landing during a severe rainstorm. 11/11/1992 LOCATION: Tver-Kallinen, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-22A REGISTRY: SSSR-09303 ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after takeoff due to improper loading of cargo. 10/18/1992 LOCATION: Mt. Puntang, Indonesia CARRIER: Merpati Nusantara Airlines (Indonesia) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: CASA 235-10 REGISTRY: PK-MNN ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was descending in heavy rain when it crashed into a mountains. 10/04/1992 17:35 LOCATION: Amsterdam, Netherlands CARRIER: El Al FLIGHT: 1862 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-258F REGISTRY: 4X-AXG ABOARD: 4 FATAL: 4 GROUND: 47 DETAILS: The No. 3 engine separated with its pylon from the aircraft and damaged the leading edge of the right wing. The No. 3 engine then struck the No. 4 engine which also separated with its pylon from the aircraft. During an attempted return to the airport the aircraft crashed into a 11 story building in the Bijlmermeer residential district. Caused by corroded pins. 09/28/1992 14:30 LOCATION: Near Bhadagon, Kathmandu, Nepal CARRIER: Pakistan International Airlines FLIGHT: 268 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A300B4-203 REGISTRY: AP-BCP ABOARD: 167 FATAL: 167 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane hit cloud covered high ground while attempting to land. Failure of the crew to follow prescribed procedures. 08/27/1992 22:45 LOCATION: Near Ivanova, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: 2808 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134A REGISTRY: SSSR-65058 ABOARD: 84 FATAL: 84 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed 1.5 miles from the airport during approach. Poor landing coordination by the flight crew. 07/31/1992 c 15:00 LOCATION: Nanjing, Jiangsu, China CARRIER: China General Aviation Corporation FLIGHT: 7552 AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-42D REGISTRY: B-2755 ABOARD: 126 FATAL: 109 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. Possible engine problem. 07/31/1992 12:45 LOCATION: Near Kathmandu, Nepal CARRIER: Thai Airways FLIGHT: 311 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A310-304 REGISTRY: HS-TID ABOARD: 113 FATAL: 113 GROUND: DETAILS: After experiencing difficulty in deploying the flaps the landing was aborted. While attempting a second landing the aircraft flew into terrain and crashed. The reason for the error leading to the incorrect heading could not be determined. The EFIS and RMI compass displays did not contain the letters 'N', 'S', 'E' or 'W' to show cardinal headings, which might have provided directional cues to prompt the crew. The captain assessed the Ground Proximity Warning System warning as false. 07/30/1992 17:41 LOCATION: John F. Kennedy Airport, Jamaica, NY CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: 843 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-1011 REGISTRY: N11002 ABOARD: 292 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: Immediately after liftoff, the stick shaker activated. The takeoff was aborted but the aircraft ran off the runway and caught fire. A defective stall warning system. A design flaw that allowed the defective stall warning system to go undetected. 07/24/1992 LOCATION: Mt. Lalaboy, Indonesia CARRIER: Mandala Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 816 REGISTRY: PK-RVU ABOARD: 70 FATAL: 70 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach in severe rainstorm. 07/20/1992 LOCATION: Tbilisi, Russia CARRIER: Georgian Air FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154B REGISTRY: SSSR-85222 ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: 4 DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff into buildings. Overloaded. Center of gravity too far forward. 06/08/1992 08:52 LOCATION: Anniston Metropolitan Airport, Anniston, AL CARRIER: GP Express Airlines FLIGHT: 861 AIRCRAFT: Beachcraft C99 REGISTRY: N118GP ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 3 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during an attempted landing. Failure of the flight crew to use approved instrument flight procedures, which resulted in a loss of situational awareness and terrain clearance. 06/06/1992 LOCATION: Tucuti, Panama CARRIER: COPA (Panama) FLIGHT: 201 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-204 REGISTRY: HP-1205CMP ABOARD: 47 FATAL: 47 GROUND: DETAILS: Twenty minutes after leaving Panama, the aircraft changed course to miss an area of thunderstorms. It then went into uncontrolled high speed dive and broke up at FL 100. Non- synchronization of artificial horizons. Malfunctioning attitude indicator. Both attitude indicators functioning off the same gyro. Crew neglected to perform a cross check. Pilot came out of a left bank and continued into a right bank that eventually rolled the aircraft and caused it to go into a steep dive from which recovery was not possible. 04/26/1992 LOCATION: Saweh, Iran CARRIER: Chartered FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 400M REGISTRY: 5-8815 ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 39 GROUND: DETAILS: 04/22/1992 15:53 LOCATION: Mt. Haleakala, HI CARRIER: Scenic Air Tours FLIGHT: 22 AIRCRAFT: Beechcraft E18S REGISTRY: N342E ABOARD: 9 FATAL: 9 GROUND: DETAILS: During an air tour, the aircraft hit a mountain on the island of Maui. The captain's decision to continue VFR into IFR conditions that obscured mountainous terrain and failure properly use available navigational aids to remain clear of terrain. 04/22/1992 11:09 LOCATION: Perris Valley, CA CARRIER: Perris Valley Aviation FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 REGISTRY: N141PV ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Lost power and crashed after taking off. Contaminated fuel. 03/22/1992 21:35 LOCATION: La Guardia Airport, New York, NY CARRIER: USAir FLIGHT: 405 AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28-MK4000 REGISTRY: N485US ABOARD: 51 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane was deiced two times while at the gate. Thirty-five minutes elapsed between the last deicing and takeoff during which ice accumulated on the wings. After liftoff, the plane stalled and came to rest inverted and partially submerged in Flushing Bay. Failure of the airline industry and FAA to provide flightcrews with procedures compatible with departure delays in conditions conducive to airframe icing 02/20/1992 LOCATION: En route from California to Argentina CARRIER: Acrolineas Argentinas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: A passenger died of food poisoning while en route. 02/09/1992 05:15 LOCATION: Kafountine, Senegal CARRIER: Gambcrest FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 640 REGISTRY: N862FW ABOARD: 59 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into trees during approach. The crew mistook the hotel lights for runway lights. 01/28/1992 LOCATION: Near Stepanakert, Azerbayzhan CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Mil MI-8 helicopter REGISTRY: ABOARD: 47 FATAL: 47 GROUND: DETAILS: Exploded and crashed after being hit by a surface-to-air missile. Highest death toll in a commercial helicopter crash in aviation history. 01/20/1992 c 19:20 LOCATION: Mt. Saint-Odile, near Strasbourg, France CARRIER: Air Inter (France) FLIGHT: 148 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A320-111 REGISTRY: F-GGED ABOARD: 96 FATAL: 87 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft hit a mountain while on approach to Strasbourg . Design deficiencies with the mode selector switch. Incorrectly set flight management system. 12/29/1991 c 15:05 LOCATION: Wanli, Taiwan CARRIER: Air China FLIGHT: 358 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-2R7F REGISTRY: B-198 ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed on takeoff after losing an engine due to corroded pins. 12/27/1991 08:51 LOCATION: Stockholm, Sweden CARRIER: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) FLIGHT: 751 AIRCRAFT: Douglas MD-81 REGISTRY: OY-KHO ABOARD: 129 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft reached an altitude of 3,000 feet and then made an emergency descent, clipping trees and crash landing in a field. Failure of both engines. Improper deicing of the aircraft led to chunks of ice breaking off and being ingested into both engines, leading to engine failure. 12/22/1991 LOCATION: Heidelberg, Germany CARRIER: Classic Wings FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3A REGISTRY: D-CCCC ABOARD: 32 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Sightseeing tour struck a hill while making a left turn in turbulence. Poor crew coordination. Overloaded. 11/26/1991 05:02 LOCATION: Bugulma, Russia CARRIER: Tartarstan Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: SSSR-47823 ABOARD: 41 FATAL: 41 GROUND: DETAILS: While on approach, the plane yawed to the right. The crew decided to go around but crashed short and to the right of the runway. Horizontal stabilizer icing. 11/21/1991 LOCATION: Khodzhavend, Russia CARRIER: Azerbaijani Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: 11/16/1991 LOCATION: Anderma, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Crash landed in poor weather conditions. 11/07/1991 LOCATION: Makhackala, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 REGISTRY: SSSR-87526 ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft flew into a mountain. 09/11/1991 10:03 LOCATION: Near Eagle Lake, TX CARRIER: Continental Express FLIGHT: 2574 AIRCRAFT: Embraer 120RT Brasilia REGISTRY: N33701 ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: In-flight loss of the left horizontal stabilizer. Forty-seven screw fasteners that would have attached the upper surface of the leading edge assembly for the left side of the horizontal stabilizer were missing. Lack of compliance with FAA approved maintenance procedures. 08/16/1991 01:55 LOCATION: Imphal, India CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: 257 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-2A8 REGISTRY: VT-EFL ABOARD: 69 FATAL: 69 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into high ground during approach. The crew failed to follow the correct approach course. 07/11/1991 08:40 LOCATION: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia CARRIER: Nigeria Airways FLIGHT: 2120 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8 Super 61 REGISTRY: C-GMXQ ABOARD: 261 FATAL: 261 GROUND: DETAILS: After takeoff, fire was reported in the landing gear well. The aircraft crashed while trying to return to the airport. Loss of hydraulics and electrical systems after fire started in the wheel well from an overheated tire due to under inflation. 07/10/1991 18:12 LOCATION: Birmingham, AL CARRIER: L'Express Airlines FLIGHT: 508 AIRCRAFT: Beechcraft BE-99-C99 REGISTRY: N7217L ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into houses while on ILS approach. Decision to continue instrument approach into thunderstorm conditions resulting in loss of control of the aircraft. 07/09/1991 LOCATION: Bellavista Airport, Peru CARRIER: Aerochasqui FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: CASA 212 Aviocar 200 REGISTRY: OB-1218 ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was shot down by police when mistaken for drug smugglers. 05/26/1991 23:17 LOCATION: Near Ban Nong Rong, Thailand CARRIER: Lauda Air (Austria) FLIGHT: 004 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-767-3Z9ER REGISTRY: OE-LAV ABOARD: 223 FATAL: 223 GROUND: DETAILS: Twelve minutes after takeoff the crew received a visual REV ISLN advisory warning which indicated that an additional system failure may cause deployment of the No. 1 engine thrust reverser. No action was taken since the manual indicated "No Action Required". Just before reaching FL 310 during a climb, there was an uncommanded deployment of the No. 1 engine thrust reverser. The aircraft stalled and crashed into the jungle. Failure of the reverse thrust isolation valve. Following the accident Boeing made modifications to the thrust reverser system. 04/05/1991 14:51 LOCATION: Brunswick, GA CARRIER: Atlantic Southeast Airlines FLIGHT: 2311 AIRCRAFT: Embraer EMB-120RT- Brasilia REGISTRY: N270AS ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: While on final approach, the airplane suddenly rolled left until the wings were perpendicular to the ground and crashed in a nose down attitude. Malfunction of the left engine propeller control unit. Senator John Tower killed. 03/23/1991 LOCATION: Navoi, Uzbekistan, Russia CARRIER: Uzbek Civil Aviation Administration FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24B REGISTRY: SSSR-46472 ABOARD: 63 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft overran the runway and crashed into concrete blocks. 03/05/1991 LOCATION: La Puerta, Venezuela CARRIER: Linea Aeropostal Venezolana (Venezuela) FLIGHT: 108 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: YV-23C ABOARD: 43 FATAL: 43 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a mountain during descent in fog. Controlled flight into terrain. 03/03/1991 09:44 LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: 585 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-291 REGISTRY: N999UA ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: While on final approach the aircraft rolled to the right and pitched nose down until it reached an almost vertical attitude before hitting the ground. Loss of control for undetermined reasons. Possible uncommanded deflection of the rudder caused by either a mechanical problem or atmospheric disturbances. 02/22/1991 LOCATION: Cazombo, Angola CARRIER: Fuerza Area Angolaise FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: ABOARD: 47 FATAL: 47 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by surface-to-air missile. 02/20/1991 15:24 LOCATION: Puerto Williams, Chile CARRIER: LAN (Chile) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: British Aerospace BAE-146-200A REGISTRY: CC- CET ABOARD: 73 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane overran the runway on approach and sank in ocean. 02/14/1991 LOCATION: Taisha, Ecuador CARRIER: Mission Aviation Fellowship FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 REGISTRY: FAE447 ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: 02/01/1991 18:07 LOCATION: LAX, Los Angeles, CA CARRIER: USAir / Skywest FLIGHT: 1493/5569 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-300 / Fairchild Metroliner REGISTRY: N388US/N683AV ABOARD: 99 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: The USAir landed on top of the Metroliner after the ATC cleared the USAir to land with the Metroliner still on the runway. After the collision, both planes slid off the runway into an unoccupied fire station and burned. Error by the ATC. Twenty-two killed aboard the USAir, 12 aboard the Metroliner. 01/10/1991 LOCATION: Merida, Venezuela CARRIER: Marina Venezolan FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: CASA 212 Aviocar 200 REGISTRY: ARV-0209 ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/03/1990 13:45 LOCATION: Romulus, MI CARRIER: Northwest Airlines/ Northwest Airlines FLIGHT: 299/1482 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-251 / DC-9-14 REGISTRY: N278US/N3313L ABOARD: 198 FATAL: 8 GROUND: DETAILS: Ground collision in dense fog. The 727 was on its takeoff roll when the DC-9 taxied onto the active runway. Improper crew coordination aboard the DC-9. Failure to stop and alert ATC of positional uncertainty. Eight killed aboard the DC-9. 11/21/1990 11:15 LOCATION: Koh Samui, Thailand CARRIER: Bangkok Airways FLIGHT: 125 AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada Dash 8-103 REGISTRY: OB- 1358 ABOARD: 38 FATAL: 38 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in heavy rain. The pilot experienced spatial disorientation which resulted in improper control of the aircraft. Numerous procedural errors by the crew. 11/21/1990 LOCATION: Yakutsk-Magan, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-62 REGISTRY: SSSR-86613 ABOARD: 176 FATAL: 176 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner crashed during approach. 11/14/1990 19:11 LOCATION: Stadelberg, Switzerland CARRIER: Alitalia (Italy) FLIGHT: 404 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: I-ATJA ABOARD: 46 FATAL: 46 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft hit high ground during a low approach. False VHF navigation indication. Non-compliance with approved procedures. 10/03/1990 20:08 LOCATION: Cape Canaveral, FL CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: 791 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-31 REGISTRY: N8923E ABOARD: 97 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft experienced severe turbulence after entering overhang of a thunderstorm at FL 310. Three passengers received serious injuries. One passenger died 20 days after the accident. Failure of the captain to follow procedures by allowing the aircraft to continue into the overhang anvil of a thunderstorm. Failure of the passengers to abide by instructions concerning the use of seat belts. Failure of the flight attendants to enforce the use of seat belts. 10/02/1990 c 09:15 LOCATION: Guangzhou, China CARRIER: Xiamen Airlines / China SW Airlines FLIGHT: 8301/ AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-247 / Boeing B-757-21B REGISTRY: B-2510/B-2812 ABOARD: 226 FATAL: 128 GROUND: DETAILS: Shortly after takeoff a hijacker entered the cockpit and demanded to be flown to Hong Kong. The captain circled for 30 minutes and landed at Guangzhou, hitting the runway hard, clipping a B-707 and crashing into a B-757. Eighty-two aboard the B-737 and 46 aboard the B-757 were killed. 10/02/1990 LOCATION: Near Kuwait City, Kuwait CARRIER: Iraqi Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-76 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 130 FATAL: 130 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was shot down by a Kuwaiti fighter shortly after takeoff with an air-to-air missile. 09/11/1990 c 15:30 LOCATION: Off Newfoundland, Canada CARRIER: Faucett FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-247 REGISTRY: OB-1303 ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed into the ocean. The last that was heard from the plane was it was low on fuel and preparing to ditch. 08/27/1990 01:00 LOCATION: Elkhorn, WI CARRIER: FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bell BHT-206-B Helicopter REGISTRY: N16933 ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: The helicopter crashed soon after takeoff into terrain in fog. Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan killed. Failure of the pilot to attain adequate altitude before flying over rising terrain. 08/01/1990 LOCATION: Stepanakert, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 REGISTRY: SSSR-87453 ABOARD: 47 FATAL: 47 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed into a cloud covered mountain. Premature descent. 06/10/1990 c 08:20 LOCATION: Oxfordshire, England CARRIER: British Airways FLIGHT: 5309 AIRCRAFT: BAC One-Eleven REGISTRY: ABOARD: 85 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: On a flight from Birmingham, England to Malaga, Spain, at FL 230, a large section of windshield fell away from the aircraft. The decompression pulled the captain out from under his seatbelt. Despite trying to hold onto the yoke, the captain was sucked out into the opening. A steward in the cockpit was able to grab hold of his legs. Another steward was able to strap himself into the vacant seat and aid in holding onto the captain's legs. The copilot wearing full restraints made an emergency landing at Southampton. The captain remained half way out of the aircraft for 15 minutes and suffered only frostbite and some fractures. Improper bolts used to replace the windshield two days earlier. 06/06/1990 LOCATION: Altamira, Brazil CARRIER: TABA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fairchild FH-227B REGISTRY: PT-ICA ABOARD: 42 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: Flying under VFR in IFR conditions. 05/18/1990 LOCATION: Manila, Philippines CARRIER: Aerolift Philippines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Beechcraft 1900C-1 REGISTRY: RP-C314 ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed shortly after takeoff. 05/11/1990 LOCATION: Manila, Philippines CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-3Y0 REGISTRY: EI-BZG ABOARD: 119 FATAL: 8 GROUND: DETAILS: There was an explosion in the center fuel tank while the aircraft was being pushed back for flight. Ignition of vapors in the empty center tank probably from faulty wiring. Several causes have been presumed including chafed insulation on the wiring for the center fuel tank float level switch and damaged insulation on the wiring of the nearby wing anti-ice valve. 05/10/1990 LOCATION: Tuxtla-Guttir, Mexico CARRIER: Aviacsa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fairchild F-27J REGISTRY: F-GHXA ABOARD: 38 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: 04/18/1990 LOCATION: Off Panama CARRIER: Aero Perlas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 REGISTRY: N187AS ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/01/1990 LOCATION: Mongolia CARRIER: MIAT Monolian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-26 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: 02/14/1990 c 13:00 LOCATION: Near Bangalore, India CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: 605 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A320-231 REGISTRY: VT-EPN ABOARD: 146 FATAL: 92 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed short of the runway during approach. The co-pilot's flight director was left in the descend mode. The co- pilot inadvertently operated the altitude selection knob instead of the vertical speed knob. Failure of the crew to realize the gravity of the situation and respond immediately towards proper action of moving the throttles, even after the radio altitude call-outs. 01/25/1990 21:34 LOCATION: Cove Neck, NY CARRIER: AVIANCA (Colombia) FLIGHT: 052 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-321B REGISTRY: HK 2016 ABOARD: 158 FATAL: 73 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was put in a series of extended holding patterns as it approached New York. The crew informed ATC they were running out of fuel but did not declare an emergency and were cleared to land. After a missed approach and during a go-around, the plane ran out of fuel and crashed in a wooded area. The captain speaking very little English and communicating through the first officer at no time declared an emergency. The first officer used the term "we need priority" several times, rather than declaring an emergency. The ATC did not realize the peril of the aircraft. Failure of the crew to properly communicate the emergency situation to the ATC. 01/15/1990 LOCATION: Pico Blanco, Costa Rica CARRIER: SANSA FLIGHT: 32 AIRCRAFT: CASA 212 Aviocar 200 REGISTRY: TI-SAB ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain. 01/13/1990 LOCATION: Near Pervouralsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: SSSR-65951 ABOARD: 71 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: Fire in the rear cargo hold. Fire warning in both engines forced to plane to land in snow laden field. Short circuit in electrical wiring. 12/26/1989 22:30 LOCATION: Pasco, WA CARRIER: United Express FLIGHT: 2415 AIRCRAFT: British Aerospace BAE-3101 REGISTRY: N410UE ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 6 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during an approach in icing conditions. Crew's decision to continue an unstabilized ILS approach which led to a stall. Improper vectoring by ATC. 11/27/1989 LOCATION: Bogota, Colombia CARRIER: AVIANCA FLIGHT: 203 AIRCRAFT: Boeing 727-21 REGISTRY: HK-1803 ABOARD: 110 FATAL: 110 GROUND: 3 DETAILS: The plane burst into flames and crashed shortly after taking off from El Dorado Airport. Detomation of an explosive device placed in a seat on the starboard side of the passenger cabin. Five police informants, marked for death by a drug cartel were among the passengers killed. 11/25/1989 LOCATION: Seoul, South Korea CARRIER: Korean Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 REGISTRY: HL-7255 ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed after takeoff after losing the left engine. 11/21/1989 LOCATION: Near Tyumem, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: SSSR-46335 ABOARD: 42 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed right of the runway during approach in haze and snow. 10/28/1989 18:37 LOCATION: Halawa Point, Molokai, Hawaii CARRIER: Aloha Island Air FLIGHT: 1712 AIRCRAFT: De Havilland Twin Otter, DHC-6-300 REGISTRY: N707PV ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft collided with terrain near Halawa Bay, Molokai, Hawaii, while en route on a scheduled passenger flight from the Kahalui Airport, Maui, Hawaii, to Kaunakakai Airport, Molokai, Hawaii. The decision of the captain to continue flight under visual flight rules at night into instrument meteorological conditions, which obscured rising mountainous terrain. 10/26/1989 18:55 LOCATION: Hualein, China CARRIER: China Airlines (Taiwan) FLIGHT: 204 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-209 REGISTRY: B-180 ABOARD: 54 FATAL: 54 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane hit a mountain after taking off. The flight crew used an incorrect departure procedure. 10/26/1989 LOCATION: RSFSR, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-26 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain on approach. 10/21/1989 07:53 LOCATION: Near Tegucigalpa, Honduras CARRIER: TAN Airlines (Honduras) FLIGHT: 414 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-224 REGISTRY: N88705 ABOARD: 146 FATAL: 129 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft landed short of the runway in adverse weather conditions. The crew did not follow approach procedure. 10/20/1989 LOCATION: Leninakan, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-76TD REGISTRY: SSSR-76466 ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Descended below minima and struck a mountain. Did not heed GPWS warnings. Incorrectly set altimeter. 10/18/1989 LOCATION: Nasosny, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-76MD REGISTRY: SSSR-76569 ABOARD: 57 FATAL: 57 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after an engine fire. 09/27/1989 09:53 LOCATION: Grand Canyon National Park Airport, Tusayan, Arizona CARRIER: Grand Canyon Airlines FLIGHT: Canyon 5 AIRCRAFT: De Havilland Twin Otter, DHC-6-300 REGISTRY: N75GC ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after an attempted landing and go- around. Improper pilot techniques and crew coordination during the landing attempt, bounce, and attempted go-around. 09/20/1989 23:21 LOCATION: New York, Laguardia, NY CARRIER: USAir FLIGHT: 5050 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-401 REGISTRY: N416US ABOARD: 63 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: During an aborted takeoff, the aircraft overran the runway, hit a wooden approach lighting pier and came to rest partially submerged in shallow water. The failure of the captain to exercise his authority in a timely manner to reject or continue the troubled takeoff which was initiated by a mistrimmed rudder. 09/19/1989 c 14:00 LOCATION: Near Bilma Niger CARRIER: Union des Transportes Aeriens (France) FLIGHT: 772 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10-30 REGISTRY: N54629 ABOARD: 170 FATAL: 170 GROUND: DETAILS: While climbing through FL 350 ft., 21 minutes after takeoff, a bomb exploded in the forward baggage compartment. The aircraft disintegrated and crashed into the desert. A Congolese man, who boarded at Brazzaville and disembarked at Ndjamera was believed to have brought the bomb aboard. 09/08/1989 16:36 LOCATION: Skagerrak, Denmark CARRIER: Partnair FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 580 REGISTRY: LN-PAA ABOARD: 55 FATAL: 55 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the ocean after an in-flight breakup. Severe vibration caused by worn bolts. 09/04/1989 c 19:00 LOCATION: Near Havana, Cuba CARRIER: Empresa Consolidada Cubana de Aviacion (Cuba) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-62M REGISTRY: CU-T1281 ABOARD: 126 FATAL: 126 GROUND: 45 DETAILS: The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in heavy rain. Decision to fly after an abrupt deterioration in weather conditions. 09/03/1989 c 20:45 LOCATION: Near Sao Jose do Xingu, Brazil CARRIER: VARIG (Brazil) FLIGHT: 254 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-241 REGISTRY: PP-VMK ABOARD: 54 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Ran out of fuel due to navigation error. Crashed in jungle. The crew, preoccupied with listening to a World Cup championship match, flew in the wrong direction. It is alleged that the pilot led the survivors two days through the jungle to rescue and the first words out of his mouth were "who won". 08/25/1989 LOCATION: Near Gilgit, Pakistan CARRIER: Pakistan International Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 200 REGISTRY: AP-BBF ABOARD: 54 FATAL: 54 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into Himalaya mountains en route from Gilgit to Islanabad.. 08/15/1989 LOCATION: Shanghai-Hongqiao, China CARRIER: China Eastern Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24RV REGISTRY: B-3417 ABOARD: 40 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Lost power and crashed into a river. 08/03/1989 LOCATION: Samos, Greece CARRIER: Olympic Aviation FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Short 330-200 REGISTRY: SX-BGE ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into Mt. Kerkis in poor weather after deviating from course on approach. 07/27/1989 c 07:00 LOCATION: Tripoli, Libya CARRIER: Korean Airlines FLIGHT: 803 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10-30 REGISTRY: HL-7328 ABOARD: 199 FATAL: 75 GROUND: 6 DETAILS: The aircraft crashed short of the runway while landing in fog. Failure of the captain to land without analyzing the weather data. 07/19/1989 16:00 LOCATION: Sioux City, IA CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: 232 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10-10 REGISTRY: N1819U ABOARD: 298 FATAL: 111 GROUND: DETAILS: Catastrophic failure of the No. 2 (rear) engine while en route from Denver to Chicago, with total loss of all three hydraulics systems due to damage. The aircraft maneuvering with only the thrust of the engines, crashed while attempting to land. Failure to detect a fatigue crack in the No. 2 engine resulting in the disintegration of the fan disk and loss of all three hydraulic systems. Subject of the 1992 TV-movie "Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232". 06/28/1989 09:30 LOCATION: Near Borana, Somalia CARRIER: Somali Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 600RF REGISTRY: 60- SAZ ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after takeoff. Shot down by a surface-to-air missile. 06/21/1989 LOCATION: Near Tarma, Peru CARRIER: Fuerza Area Peruana FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada DHC-5D Buffalo REGISTRY: FAP-329 ABOARD: 59 FATAL: 59 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/07/1989 c 04:30 LOCATION: Near Paramaribo, Para, Surinam, South America CARRIER: Surinam Airways FLIGHT: 764 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8 Super 62 REGISTRY: N1809E ABOARD: 187 FATAL: 176 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft hit a tree and crashed during a third landing attempt in fog. The crew descended below the published minimum altitude. 04/10/1989 c 21:00 LOCATION: Col de Tourniol, France CARRIER: Europe Aero Service FLIGHT: 602 AIRCRAFT: Col de Tourniol ( REGISTRY: F-GGDM ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. Navigational error. Controlled flight into terrain. 03/21/1989 LOCATION: Guarulhos, Brazil CARRIER: Transbrazil FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-349C REGISTRY: PT-TCS ABOARD: 3 FATAL: 3 GROUND: 22 DETAILS: The plane crashed into houses during an approach. Crew error. High speed approach. 03/10/1989 12:09 LOCATION: Dryden, Ontario, Canada CARRIER: Air Ontario FLIGHT: 1363 AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000 REGISTRY: C-FONF ABOARD: 69 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: While flying from Thunder Bay, Ontario to Winnipeg, Manitoba, the plane crashed on take-off from Dryden, Ontario. The aircraft filed to gain altitude clipping the tops of trees causing debris to clog the engines leading to the plane crashing. Because the auxiliary power unit used for starting the engines was lacking at Dryden, the plane had to be refueled with one engine running and the plane could not be de-iced. Causes included icing, lack of APU at Dryden, heavy passenger and fuel load, and pilot's decision to takeoff in poor weather conditions. 03/09/1989 17:13 LOCATION: Dayton, OH CARRIER: Piedmont Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-201 REGISTRY: N217US ABOARD: 82 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft experienced rapid decompression while flying at 37,000 ft. The aircraft landed safely. An excessively worn outflow valve in the cabin pressurization system. One passenger died but it was ruled due to natural causes. 02/24/1989 02:09 LOCATION: Honolulu, HI CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: 811 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-122 REGISTRY: N4713U ABOARD: 356 FATAL: 9 GROUND: DETAILS: After leaving Honolulu, on a flight from Los Angeles to Sidney, Australia, the loss of an improperly latched cargo door resulted in explosive decompression and loss of power in the No. 3 and 4 engines. Nine passengers were sucked out of the plane and lost at sea. The plane landed safely. 02/08/1989 13:08 LOCATION: Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal CARRIER: Independent Air Inc. FLIGHT: 1851 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-331B REGISTRY: N723IT ABOARD: 144 FATAL: 144 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner hit a mountain while attempting to land. Procedural errors by the flight crew and ATC. 02/03/1989 LOCATION: Rangoon, Myanmar CARRIER: Burma Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 600 REGISTRY: XY-AEK ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft entered a fog bank after taking off and hit a tree and crashed. 01/08/1989 c 20:05 LOCATION: Leicestershire, England CARRIER: British Midland Airways FLIGHT: 92 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-4Y0 REGISTRY: G-OBME ABOARD: 126 FATAL: 47 GROUND: DETAILS: A fanblade on the No. 1 engine detached and caused a compressor stall and vibration of the aircraft. The crew throttled back the No. 2 engine and the vibration stopped and the No. 2 engine was shut down. While attempting to land, power was lost in the No. 1 engine, the aircraft stalled and crashed into trees. The crew mistakenly shut down the wrong engine. 12/21/1988 18:56 LOCATION: Lockerbie, Scotland CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: 103 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-121A REGISTRY: N739PA ABOARD: 259 FATAL: 259 GROUND: 11 DETAILS: The airliner disappeared from radar shortly after leveling off at FL 310 while on a flight from Heathrow Airport, London, to New York. The aircraft broke up with two main sections of wreckage coming down in the town of Lockerbie. Detonation of an explosive device in the forward cargo area. 12/11/1988 LOCATION: Leninakan, Armenia, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-76 / AFMi-8 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 78 FATAL: 78 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision with a Soviet AFMi-8. 10/25/1988 10:53 LOCATION: Juliaca, Peru CARRIER: Aero Peru FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Friendship 1000 REGISTRY: OB-R- 1020 ABOARD: 69 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed shortly after takeoff. 10/19/1988 c 08:30 LOCATION: Gauhati, India CARRIER: Vayudoot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 100 REGISTRY: VT-DMC ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed short of the runway. Controlled fight into terrain. 10/19/1988 c 07:00 LOCATION: Near Ahmedabad, India CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: 113 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-2A8 REGISTRY: VT-EAH ABOARD: 129 FATAL: 124 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane hit an electrical mast, short of runway during approach in fog and burst into flames. 10/17/1988 00:30 LOCATION: Rome, Italy CARRIER: Uganda Airlines FLIGHT: 775 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-338C REGISTRY: 5X-UBC ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Hit building while performing a third landing attempt in fog. 10/07/1988 LOCATION: Linfen, China CARRIER: Shanxi Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-14 REGISTRY: B-4218 ABOARD: 46 FATAL: 42 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a hotel shortly after takeoff. 09/15/1988 13:05 LOCATION: Bahar Dar, Ethiopia CARRIER: Ethiopian Airlines FLIGHT: 604 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-230 REGISTRY: ET-AJA ABOARD: 104 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: During takeoff, the aircraft ingested numerous pigeons into both engines. One engine lost thrust almost immediately and the second lost thrust during the emergency return to the airport. The aircraft crashed while trying to land. 09/09/1988 LOCATION: Bangkok, Thailand CARRIER: Hang Khong (Vietnam) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134A REGISTRY: VN-A102 ABOARD: 90 FATAL: 76 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during approach in heavy rain and turbulence short of the runway. 09/01/1988 LOCATION: Cerro de la Calera, Mexico CARRIER: Transporte Areo Federal FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Embraer 110P1 Bandeirante REGISTRY: XC-COX ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into hill. 08/31/1988 09:01 LOCATION: Dallas, TX CARRIER: Delta Air Lines FLIGHT: 1141 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-232 REGISTRY: N473DA ABOARD: 108 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft stalled and crashed during takeoff, hitting a ILS localizer antenna, 1,000 feet beyond the end of the runway. Improperly set flaps and slats and failure of the takeoff safety warning system. 08/02/1988 LOCATION: Sofia, Bulgaria CARRIER: Balkan Bulgarian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 REGISTRY: LZ-DOK ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff. 07/03/1988 c 10:30 LOCATION: Persian Gulf CARRIER: Iran Air FLIGHT: 655 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A300B2-202 REGISTRY: EP-IBU ABOARD: 290 FATAL: 290 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by the U.S. Navy vessel U.S.S. Vincennes with a surface-to-air missile. 06/26/1988 14:45 LOCATION: Habsheim, France CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: 296Q AIRCRAFT: Airbus A320-111 REGISTRY: F-GFKC ABOARD: 136 FATAL: 3 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane was scheduled to perform a series of low flybys at an air show. The plane was to descend to 100 ft. altitude with landing gear and flaps extended. The automatic go-around protection was inhibited for the maneuver. During the maneuver, the plane descended thru 100 ft. to an altitude of 30 feet and hit trees at the end of the runway. The aircraft was totally destroyed by the successive impacts and violent fire which followed. Caused by a combination of aircraft design deficiencies and pilot error. 06/12/1988 09:23 LOCATION: Posadas, Argentina CARRIER: Austral Lineas Aeras (Argentina) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas MD-81 REGISTRY: N1003G ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner crashed 3 miles short of runway in poor visibility. Crew's overconfidence and incorrect in-flight planning. 05/24/1988 12:55 LOCATION: New Orleans, LA CARRIER: TACA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-3T0 REGISTRY: N75356 ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft encountered heavy rain and hail which resulted in flame-out of both engines. Attempts to restart engines were unsuccessful. The aircraft landed safely in a field with no power. 05/06/1988 LOCATION: Broennoysund, Norway CARRIER: Wideroe FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada Dash 7-102 REGISTRY: ET- AGT ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a hillside during approach in poor weather. 04/28/1988 13:46 LOCATION: Maui, HI CARRIER: Aloha Airlines FLIGHT: 243 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-297 REGISTRY: N73711 ABOARD: 95 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: On a flight from Hilo to Honolulu the aircraft suffered separation of the top of the fuselage resulting in explosive decompression and severe structural damage. A flight attendant was sucked out of the opening in the fuselage and her body never recovered The plane landed safely. Undetected disbonding and fatigue cracking. 04/27/1988 LOCATION: Near Tchamulate, Angola CARRIER: Fuerza Area Revolucionaria FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down with a surface-to-air missile. 04/12/1988 LOCATION: Near Hennenman, South Africa CARRIER: United Air FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3C REGISTRY: ZS-UAS ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed after fire broke out at FL90 and an emergency descent was made. 04/05/1988 LOCATION: Combi, Cypress CARRIER: Kuwait Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-200 REGISTRY: 9K-ADA ABOARD: FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: Hijacking. Two hostages killed on ground. 03/17/1988 13:17 LOCATION: Near Cucuta, N of Santander, Colombia CARRIER: AVIANCA (Colombia) FLIGHT: 410 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-21 REGISTRY: HK-1716 ABOARD: 143 FATAL: 143 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck a mountain at 6,200 feet after taking off in mist and haze. The crew took off under VFR conditions during adverse weather conditions. 03/04/1988 LOCATION: Near Fontainebleau, France CARRIER: Transport Arien Transregional FLIGHT: 230 AIRCRAFT: Fairchild FH-227B REGISTRY: F-GCPS ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after hitting power lines. 03/01/1988 17:28 LOCATION: Near Johannesburg, South Africa CARRIER: Commercial Airways (Comair) FLIGHT: 206 AIRCRAFT: Embraer EMR-110P1 REGISTRY: ZS-LGP ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed and burned 8 miles from Jan Smuts Airport while attemping to land. Detonation of a bomb consisting of nitro-glycerine and ammonium nitrate. 02/27/1988 LOCATION: Surgut, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134A REGISTRY: SSSR-65675 ABOARD: 51 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Hard landing beside runway. Plane broke up and caught fire. 02/19/1988 21:27 LOCATION: Cary, NC CARRIER: AV Air / American Eagle FLIGHT: 3378 AIRCRAFT: Fairchild SA227-AC REGISTRY: N622AV ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into a reservoir shortly after taking off in low visibility and ceiling. The failure of the flight crew to maintain a proper flight path because of the first officer's inappropriate instrument scan, the captain's inadequate monitoring of the flight, and the flight and the flight crew's response to a perceived fault in the airplane's stall avoidance system. 02/08/1988 LOCATION: Mulheim, Germany CARRIER: NFD (Germany) FLIGHT: 108 AIRCRAFT: Swearingen SA.227AC Metro REGISTRY: D- CABB ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was struck by lightening after which the right wing broke off and the plane went into an uncontrollable descent and crashed. 01/24/1988 16:49 LOCATION: Near Nizhnevartovsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 REGISTRY: SSSR-87549 ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: Loss of engine power on takeoff. 01/19/1988 19:20 LOCATION: Near Durango, CO CARRIER: Continental Express FLIGHT: 2286 AIRCRAFT: Swearingen SA.227AC Metro REGISTRY: N68TC ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 8 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed while attempting to land in adverse weather conditions. Crew choose VOR/DME approach instead of ILS. 01/18/1988 c 22:15 LOCATION: Near Chungking, Sichuan, China CARRIER: China Southwest Airlines FLIGHT: 4146 AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18D REGISTRY: B-222 ABOARD: 108 FATAL: 108 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed 10 minutes before its scheduled landing. Fire in and failure of the No. 4 engine preceded the crash. Poor maintenance procedures. 12/08/1987 LOCATION: Near Lima, Peru CARRIER: Servicio Aeronaval de la Marina Peru FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 400M REGISTRY: AE-560 ABOARD: 42 FATAL: 41 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane was observed during a fly-by to check that the landing gear was down. After attempting another approach the aircraft crashed into the sea. 12/07/1987 16:16 LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA CARRIER: Pacific Southwest Airlines FLIGHT: 1771 AIRCRAFT: British Aerospace BAe-146-200 REGISTRY: N168US ABOARD: 43 FATAL: 43 GROUND: DETAILS: A fired USAir employee, David Burke, after leaving a goodbye message to friends, shot both pilots. The aircraft went into a steep dive and crashed. 11/29/1987 c 11:30 LOCATION: Over Andaman Sea CARRIER: Korean Airlines FLIGHT: 858 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-3B5C REGISTRY: HL-7406 ABOARD: 115 FATAL: 115 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed while on a flight from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Detonation of an explosive device in the passenger cabin left by two passengers who exited the plane at Abu Dhabi. 11/28/1987 c 04:00 LOCATION: Over Indian Ocean CARRIER: South African Airways FLIGHT: 295 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-244B REGISTRY: ZS-SAS ABOARD: 159 FATAL: 159 GROUND: DETAILS: Fire in the main cargo area, origin unknown. Transportation of hazardous materials in the cargo hold. The fire caused incapacitation of the crew, desorientation of the crew, in- flight break-up and loss of control of the aircraft. 11/23/1987 18:25 LOCATION: Homer, Alaska CARRIER: Ryan Air Services FLIGHT: 103 AIRCRAFT: Beechcraft 1900C REGISTRY: N401RA ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed short of the runway during approach an approach to runway 3. Icing. Cargo improperly loaded. Miscalculation of center of gravity by crew. 11/15/1987 14:15 LOCATION: Denver, CO CARRIER: Continental Airlines FLIGHT: 1713 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-14 REGISTRY: N626TX ABOARD: 82 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: During a snowstorm and a 27 minute delay after de- icing, the aircraft experienced a rapid rotation during takeoff and crashed. Icing. Failure to de-ice a second time. 10/15/1987 18:28 LOCATION: Mt. Crezzo, Italy CARRIER: Aero Transporti Italiani FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Arospatiale/Aeritalia ATR-42-312 REGISTRY: I- ATRH ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Nosed down and crashed into a mountain shortly after takeoff in icing conditions. 10/11/1987 LOCATION: Near Pagan, Burma CARRIER: Burma Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 600 REGISTRY: XY-AEL ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 49 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain. 08/31/1987 c 15:30 LOCATION: Off Ko Phuket, Thiland CARRIER: Thai Airways FLIGHT: 365 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-2P5 REGISTRY: HS-TBC ABOARD: 83 FATAL: 83 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the ocean after the crew's attention was diverted to concern over another aircraft. Failure of the crew to monitor their airspeed and errors by the ATC. 08/16/1987 20:45 LOCATION: Romulus, MI CARRIER: Northwest Airlines FLIGHT: 255 AIRCRAFT: Douglas MD-82 REGISTRY: N312RC ABOARD: 155 FATAL: 154 GROUND: 2 DETAILS: The aircraft stalled and crashed during takeoff from Metro Airport. A 2-year-old girl was the only survivor. Slats and flaps not extended. Lack of electrical power to the aircraft takeoff warning system. 08/04/1987 LOCATION: Calama, Chile CARRIER: Lan Chile FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-2A1 REGISTRY: CC-CHJ ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: The landing gear failed during landing, the aircraft broke in two and caught fire. Touched down 500 meters short of the runway threshold. 07/30/1987 LOCATION: Mexico City, Mexico CARRIER: Agro Air International FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter REGISTRY: HI-481 ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 1 GROUND: 54 DETAILS: The plane crashed on a roadway after taking off in adverse weather conditions. 07/24/1987 LOCATION: En route from Rome, Italy to Paris, France CARRIER: Air Afrique FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: Hijacking. Hijacker killed one passenger. 06/26/1987 LOCATION: Mt. Pugo, Philippines CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: British Aerospace 748 2 REGISTRY: RP-C1015 ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a Mount Pugo in monsoon rains and heavy fog. 06/21/1987 LOCATION: Heho, Burma CARRIER: Burma Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 200 REGISTRY: XY-ADP ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 45 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountains at 8,200 feet after leaving Taungyi. 06/11/1987 LOCATION: Khost, Afghanistan CARRIER: Bakhtar Afghan Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-26 REGISTRY: YA-BAL ABOARD: 53 FATAL: 53 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by rebels with a missile. 05/09/1987 11:12 LOCATION: Warsaw, Poland CARRIER: Polskie Linie Lotnicze (Poland) FLIGHT: 5055 AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-62M REGISTRY: SP-LBG ABOARD: 183 FATAL: 183 GROUND: DETAILS: The no. 2 engine failed, causing an engine fire, cabin decompression, damage to the no.1 engine, loss of elevator control and damage to the electrical system. A fire in the cargo hold was not detected because of damage to the fire warning system. While attempting to return to Warsaw, the aircraft crashed into a forest 15 km before the runway. The cause of the engine failure was a overheated bearing. 04/04/1987 c 14:40 LOCATION: Medan-Polonia, Indonesia CARRIER: Garuda Indonesia Airlines FLIGHT: 035 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: PK-GNQ ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed on approach during heavy rain after hitting an antenna. Windshear 03/30/1987 LOCATION: Parachinar, Pakistan CARRIER: Bakhtar Afghan Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-26 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 40 FATAL: 40 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by Pakastani F-16s. 03/21/1987 LOCATION: San Bernardino mountains, CA CARRIER: Air National Guard FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Phantom jet fighter REGISTRY: ABOARD: 1 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: Dino Martin, son of entertainer Dean Martin was killed when his Phantom jet crashed into the mountains of San Bernardino during a snowstorm. 02/09/1987 LOCATION: Khost, Afghanistan CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-26 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by rebels. 01/03/1987 LOCATION: Abidjan, Ivory Coast CARRIER: Varig FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-379C REGISTRY: PP-VJK ABOARD: 51 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed in the jungle while returning after taking off with a No. 1 engine fire. 12/25/1986 LOCATION: Ay, Saudi Arabia CARRIER: Iraqi Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-270C REGISTRY: YI-AGJ ABOARD: 106 FATAL: 63 GROUND: DETAILS: Hijacking. While on a flight from Baghdad to Amman, hijackers exploded a hand grenade in the passenger cabin. While making an emergency descent a second hand grenade exploded in the cockpit causing the plane to lose control and crash-land. 12/12/1986 LOCATION: Berlin, East Germany CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134A REGISTRY: SSSR-65795 ABOARD: 82 FATAL: 70 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after landing on the wrong runway in fog. 11/06/1986 LOCATION: Off Sumburgh, Shetlands, England CARRIER: British International Helicopters FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing-Vertol Chinook REGISTRY: G-BWFC ABOARD: 47 FATAL: 45 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed due to rotor failure. 10/20/1986 LOCATION: Kuybyshev, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134A REGISTRY: SSSR-65766 ABOARD: 94 FATAL: 70 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed after a hard landing without leveling off. 10/19/1986 LOCATION: Lembombo Mts., South Africa CARRIER: Mozamique Air FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134A REGISTRY: C9-CAA ABOARD: 43 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during a storm. Navigational error. GPSW ignored. President of Mozambique killed. 09/05/1986 LOCATION: Karachi, Pakistan CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747 REGISTRY: N656PA ABOARD: FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Hijacking. Sixteen passengers killed while on ground. 08/31/1986 11:52 LOCATION: Cerritos, CA CARRIER: Aeromexico / private FLIGHT: 498 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 / Piper PA-28-181 REGISTRY: XA-JED/N4891F ABOARD: 67 FATAL: 67 GROUND: 15 DETAILS: Midair collision. Pilot of the Piper inadvertently entered the LAX terminal control area. Inadequate radar approach/departure procedures. Three killed in the Piper. 08/16/1986 c 10:30 LOCATION: Malakal, Sudan CARRIER: Sudan Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 400M REGISTRY: ST- ADY ABOARD: 60 FATAL: 60 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by rebels with surface-to-air missiles shortly after takeoff. 07/02/1986 10:27 LOCATION: Near Sykyvkar, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134A REGISTRY: SSSR-65120 ABOARD: 92 FATAL: 54 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed in a forest after an in-flight fire caused by baggage that ignited in the rear cargo hold. 06/19/1986 09:33 LOCATION: Grand Canyon, AZ CARRIER: Grand Canyon Airlines / Helitech FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: De Havilland DHC-6 -300/ Bell 206B REGISTRY: N76GC/N6TC ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. Inadequate visual lookout on the part of both aircraft. Twenty killed on the de Havilland, 5 on the Helitech. 06/10/1986 LOCATION: Near Cairo, Egypt CARRIER: Air Sinai FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 500 REGISTRY: SU-GAD ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed short of runway and collided with a building during a sandstorm. 05/03/1986 LOCATION: Colombo, Sri Lanka CARRIER: Air Lanka FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-1011-100 REGISTRY: 4R-ULD ABOARD: 128 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Detonation of an explosive device in the rear section of the cabin. 04/02/1986 LOCATION: Near Athens, Greece CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727 REGISTRY: N54340 ABOARD: 121 FATAL: 4 GROUND: DETAILS: Detonation of a explosive device in the passenger compartment causing four passengers to be sucked out. The plane landed safely at Athens. The plastic explosive was left under a seat by a woman carrying a Lebanese passport. 03/31/1986 c 09:15 LOCATION: Maravatio, Mexico CARRIER: Mexicana FLIGHT: 940 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-264 REGISTRY: XA-MEM ABOARD: 167 FATAL: 167 GROUND: DETAILS: A tire explosion in wheel well after takeoff damaged the hydraulic and electrical systems. 03/02/1986 LOCATION: Bugulma, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: SSSR-46423 ABOARD: FATAL: 38 GROUND: DETAILS: Failure of the autofeather sensor electrical breaker. 02/20/1986 c 12:25 LOCATION: Near Ahvaz, Iran CARRIER: Iran Asseman Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship REGISTRY: EP-ASA ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 49 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by an Iraqi military fighter. 02/16/1986 LOCATION: Makung, Taiwan CARRIER: China Airlines (Taiwan) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-281 REGISTRY: B-1870 ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the ocean during an attempted go-around after a missed landing attempt. 01/29/1986 LOCATION: Las Lomitas, Mexico CARRIER: Aerocalifornia FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: DC-3A-178 REGISTRY: XA-IOR ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane tried to land at Los Mochis but had to divert to Las Lomitas becaude of fog, The airport was not approved for commercial flights. The plane crashed into a hill near the airport while attempting to land. 01/28/1986 c 07:45 LOCATION: Sao Paulo, Brazil CARRIER: VASP (Brazil) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-200 REGISTRY: PP-SME ABOARD: 72 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into a dyke after overrunning the runway during a rejected takeoff during adverse weather conditions. Took off in fog on a taxiway. 01/18/1986 c 08:00 LOCATION: Near San Andres, Peten, Guatemala CARRIER: Aerovias de Guatemala SA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Sud-Aviation Caravelle VI-N REGISTRY: HC- BAE ABOARD: 94 FATAL: 94 GROUND: DETAILS: After initiating an overshoot and attempting to land for a second time the plane crashed into a hilly area in the jungle. 12/31/1985 17:08 LOCATION: De Kalb, TX CARRIER: Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N711Y ABOARD: 9 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crash landed into a field after dense smoke filled the plane and cockpit. The fire most likely started in the cabin heater. Singer Rick Nelson killed. 12/12/1985 06:45 LOCATION: Near Gander, Newfoundland, Canada CARRIER: Arrow Airways FLIGHT: MF1285R AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8 Super 63PF REGISTRY: N950JW ABOARD: 256 FATAL: 256 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft stalled and crashed during takeoff. Possible icing of the wings. There is controversy surrounding this crash. The possibility exists that the crash was caused by the detonation of an explosive device in a cargo compartment which led to an in-flight fire and loss of control of the aircraft. 11/24/1985 20:15 LOCATION: Luqa, Malta CARRIER: EgyptAir FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-266 REGISTRY: SU-AH ABOARD: 96 FATAL: 60 GROUND: DETAILS: Hijacking. While on the ground at Malta the aircraft was stormed by Egyptian forces. During the fight, several hand grenades were thrown into the cabin causing a fire. 09/23/1985 10:20 LOCATION: Grottoes Grove, VA CARRIER: Henson Airlines FLIGHT: 1517 AIRCRAFT: Beechcraft B99 REGISTRY: N339HA ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft hit a mountain while on approach in level flight at an altitude of 2,400 feet. Improper IFR procedure. 09/06/1985 15:21 LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI CARRIER: Midwest Express FLIGHT: 105 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-14 REGISTRY: N100ME ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft stalled and dove into the ground during takeoff. Failure of right engine after compressor spacer failure precipitated by a fatigue crack. The crew's improper use of flight controls and failure to follow emergency procedures. 09/04/1985 c 11:00 LOCATION: Kandahar, Afghanistan CARRIER: Ariana Afghan Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-26 REGISTRY: YA-BAM ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 52 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by rebels with a ground-to-air missile while flying at 13,000 feet. 08/22/1985 c 07:15 LOCATION: Manchester, England CARRIER: British Airtours FLIGHT: 28M AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-236 REGISTRY: G-BGJL ABOARD: 137 FATAL: 55 GROUND: DETAILS: An engine failure led to a ruptured fuel tank and fire during takeoff. Thermal metal fatigue of the combustor. 08/12/1985 18:56 LOCATION: Mt. Osutaka, near Ueno Village, Japan CARRIER: Japan Air Lines FLIGHT: 123 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-SR46 REGISTRY: JA8119 ABOARD: 524 FATAL: 520 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft suffered an aft pressure bulkhead failure at 24,000 ft. after takeoff. The aircraft had severe control difficulties and eventually collided with a mountain. Improper repair of bulkhead after a tail strike in 1978. Worst single plane disaster in aviation history. Kyu Sakamoto famous for his Japanese song "Sukiyaki" was killed in the accident. 08/02/1985 18:06 LOCATION: Ft. Worth-Dallas, TX CARRIER: Delta Air Lines FLIGHT: 191 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-1011-1 TriStar REGISTRY: N726DA ABOARD: 167 FATAL: 136 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: While on a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Dallas/ Forth Worth, the aircraft crashed while making an landing attempt in thunderstorm activity. Microburst induced windshear. Flight into known adverse weather conditions. Lack of adequate training in avoiding windshear. 07/24/1985 LOCATION: Leticia, Colombia CARRIER: Fuerza Area Colombiana FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: FAC-902 ABOARD: 80 FATAL: 80 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into the jungle in poor weather, after the No. 3 engine caught fire. 07/10/1985 c 23:45 LOCATION: Near Uch Kuduk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: 7425 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154B-2 REGISTRY: SSSR-85311 ABOARD: 200 FATAL: 200 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft went into an uncontrolled descent from FL 400 and crashed. 06/23/1985 c 07:15 LOCATION: Atlantic Ocean, near Ireland CARRIER: Air India FLIGHT: 182 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-237B REGISTRY: VT-EFO ABOARD: 329 FATAL: 329 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft broke up in flight and crashed into the ocean. Detonation of an explosive device in the forward cargo hold. Terrorist working in Vancouver, Canada, checked baggage with bombs onto two flights. One bag transferred at Toronto onto flight 182 The other would have been transferred at Tokyo onto another Air India flight, but exploded at the airport killing 2 baggage handlers. 06/14/1985 LOCATION: Athens, Greece CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: 847 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: Hijacking. U.S. Navy diver Robert Stethem was murdered aboard. 05/03/1985 c 12:00 LOCATION: Near L'vov, Ukraine, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot / Soviet Air Force FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134A / Antonov An-26 REGISTRY: 65856/26492 ABOARD: 94 FATAL: 94 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision as the Tupolev-134A prepared to land and the Antonov An-26 just took off. Violations by the civil approach and military controllers. Seventy-one killed on the TU134. 04/16/1985 LOCATION: Las Cruces, NM CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-227 REGISTRY: N718AA ABOARD: 89 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: While cruising at FL 350 a loud noise was heard followed by a severe jolt. The No. 3 engine separated from the aircraft. A damaged O ring allowed leakage from the forward lavatory waste drain valve . Four gallons of fluid leaked and froze on the exterior of the plane and then broke away in chunks and smashed into the engine. 04/15/1985 c 23:30 LOCATION: Phuket, Thailand CARRIER: Thai Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-200 REGISTRY: HS-TBB ABOARD: 11 FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft hit high ground during good weather conditions and after transmitting an emergency message that they lost both engines. 03/28/1985 LOCATION: Florencia, Colombia CARRIER: Satena FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 3000 REGISTRY: FAC- 1140 ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 52 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a fog covered mountain. 02/22/1985 LOCATION: Timbuktu, Mali CARRIER: Air Mali FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24V REGISTRY: TZ-ACT ABOARD: 51 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after takeoff. The plane was not able to return to the airport after experiencing an engine failure. 02/19/1985 c 10:15 LOCATION: 300 nm NW of San Francisco, CA CARRIER: China Airlines (Taiwan) FLIGHT: 006 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-SP-09 REGISTRY: N4522V ABOARD: 274 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft descended in an uncontrolable dive, from 41,000 to 9,500 ft. after losing power in No. 4 engine. The pilot, preoccupied the malfunctioning engine, didn't properly monitor instruments and over relied on the autopilot. The captain lost control of the airplane when, after disengaging the autopilot, he failed to make the proper flight corrections to recover the aircraft. Forces during the inverted spin were estimated to be from +6G to -4G. The landing gear was forced out through the closed doors, breaking the doors, which flew back and took out part of the rudder and elevator. The plane landed safely. 02/19/1985 09:27 LOCATION: Mt. Oiz, near Durango, Vizcaya, Spain CARRIER: Iberia Airlines (Spain) FLIGHT: 610 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-256 REGISTRY: EC-DDU ABOARD: 148 FATAL: 148 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into an antenna on Mt. Oiz. Incorrect interpretation of Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS). The captain was heard shouting "shut up" at the GPWS as it announced "pull up". Overconfidence in altitude alert system. Incorrect interpretation of its warnings. 02/01/1985 LOCATION: Minsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134A REGISTRY: SSSR-65910 ABOARD: 80 FATAL: 58 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during takeoff. Icing. 01/23/1985 LOCATION: Cerro el Plateado, Colombia CARRIER: Aerolineas Centrales de Colombia FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 REGISTRY: HK-1910 ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain in fog and rain. Flying under VFR when conditions changed to IFR. 01/21/1985 01:04 LOCATION: Reno, NV CARRIER: Galaxy Airlines FLIGHT: 203 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-188A Electra REGISTRY: N5532 ABOARD: 71 FATAL: 70 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed while returning to the airport after reporting severe vibrations. While attempting to land, the aircraft crashed into a field, bounced and slid into mobile homes. A ground handler forgot to close an air start access door. The crew's failure to control and monitor the flight path and air speed of the aircraft after detecting the vibration. 01/19/1985 08:22 LOCATION: Havana, Cuba CARRIER: Cubana de Aviacion FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18D REGISTRY: CU-T899 ABOARD: 38 FATAL: 38 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner crashed after takeoff. Failure of the artificial horizon and obstruction of aileron control due to shifted cargo. 01/18/1985 LOCATION: Jinan, China CARRIER: CAAC FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: B-434 ABOARD: 41 FATAL: 38 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after overshooting runway in rain and fog on a flight from Nanjing to Jinan. 01/01/1985 LOCATION: Near La Paz, Bolivia CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-225 REGISTRY: N819EA ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft hit Mt. Illimani at an altitude of 19,600 feet during an approach. Pilot error. Controlled flight into terrain. 12/23/1984 c 18:10 LOCATION: Near Kranoyarsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: 3519 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154B-2 REGISTRY: SSSR-85338 ABOARD: 110 FATAL: 110 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed while attempting an emergency landing after the No. 3 engine caught fire. Failure of a compressor. 12/19/1984 LOCATION: Near Jaen, Peru CARRIER: Fuerza Area Peruana FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 REGISTRY: FAP-307 ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/06/1984 18:14 LOCATION: Jacksonville, FL CARRIER: Provincetown - Boston Airlines FLIGHT: 1039 AIRCRAFT: Embraer 110P1 Bandeirante REGISTRY: N96PB ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: After taking off, the aircraft went into a steep dive, crashed and burned. Malfunction of the elevator control system or elevator trim system. 10/28/1984 LOCATION: Kabul, Afghanistan CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-22 REGISTRY: SSSR-08837 ABOARD: FATAL: 240 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. 10/11/1984 c 05:40 LOCATION: Near Omsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: 3352 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154B REGISTRY: SSSR-85243 ABOARD: 175 FATAL: 174 GROUND: 4 DETAILS: While landing, the crew noticed something on the runway, took evasive action and crashed into two cleaning vehicles. The flying control officer fell asleep and did not inform the controllers cleaning vehicles were on the runway. 09/18/1984 11:04 LOCATION: Quito, Ecuador CARRIER: AECA Cargo FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-55F REGISTRY: HC-BKN ABOARD: 4 FATAL: 4 GROUND: 85 DETAILS: The plane crashed into buildings after taking off. Improper calculations and settings for takeoff. 09/11/1984 LOCATION: Near the Kwango River, Zaire CARRIER: MMM Aero Services FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Handley Page Dart Hearald 202 REGISTRY: 9Q- CAH ABOARD: FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: 08/24/1984 11:18 LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA CARRIER: Wings West Airlines / Private FLIGHT: 628 AIRCRAFT: Beechcraft C99 / Rockwell 112TC REGISTRY: N6399U/N112SM ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. The Beech was climbing and the Rockwell was descending. Two aboard the Rockwell aircraft were killed. Inadequate visual lookout on the part of both pilots. 08/05/1984 LOCATION: Nawabshah, Pakistan CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-12BP REGISTRY: SSSR-10232 ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Engine oil radiators penetrated by hail. Loss of all four engines. Load limits exceeded during emergency descent. 08/05/1984 LOCATION: Dacca, Bangladesh CARRIER: Bangladesh Biman FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 600 REGISTRY: S2-ABJ ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 49 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in the water, short of the runway on the second landing attempt. 03/16/1984 LOCATION: San Borja, Bolivia CARRIER: Lloyd Aereo Boliviano FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fairchild F-27M REGISTRY: CP-862 ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in jungle. 02/28/1984 16:16 LOCATION: Jamaica, NY CARRIER: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) FLIGHT: 901 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10-30 REGISTRY: LNRKB ABOARD: 177 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: While attempting to land at JFK, New York, the aircraft touched down 4,700 feet beyond the threshold, slid off end of runway and came to rest in a tidal waterway. The crew's disregard for prescribed procedures for monitoring and controlling of airspeed during the final stages of the approach and decision to continue the landing rather than to execute a missed approach. Overreliance on the autothrottle speed control system which had a history of recent malfunctions. 01/10/1984 LOCATION: Sofia, Bulgaria CARRIER: Balkan Bulgarian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134A REGISTRY: LZ-TUR ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck power lines and crashed into a forest during a snowstorm while attempting to land. The crew descended below decision altitude while trying to make visual contact with the runway. A go around attempt was unsuccessful. 12/24/1983 LOCATION: Leshukonskoye, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: SSSR-46617 ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner crashed on approach in adverse weather. 12/07/1983 c 09:40 LOCATION: Near Madrid, Spain CARRIER: Iberia Airlines (Spain) / AVIACO FLIGHT: 350/134 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-200 / DC9-32 REGISTRY: EC- CFJ/EC-CGS ABOARD: 135 FATAL: 93 GROUND: DETAILS: While taking off, the B-727 struck the DC-9 on the runway in poor visibility, fog and snow. Because of poor visibility and inadequate signs and markings the, DC-9 inadvertently wandered on the runway being used by the B-727 to take off. Fifty-one killed aboard the 727, all 42 aboard the DC-9. 11/28/1983 LOCATION: Enugu, Nigeria CARRIER: Nigeria Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 2000 REGISTRY: 5N-ANF ABOARD: 72 FATAL: 53 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed 18 nm short of the runway and caught fire in poor visibility. 11/27/1983 10:06 LOCATION: Madrid-Barajas, Spain CARRIER: AVIANCA (Colombia) FLIGHT: 11 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-283B REGISTRY: HK-2910 ABOARD: 192 FATAL: 181 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed during an approach after descending too low. Procedural errors by the crew. 11/08/1983 c 15:20 LOCATION: Lubango, Huila, Angola CARRIER: TAAG Angola Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-200 REGISTRY: D2-TBN ABOARD: 130 FATAL: 130 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner crashed immediately after takeoff. Shot down by rebels with a surface to air missile. 09/23/1983 c 15:30 LOCATION: Near Mina Jebel Ali, UAE CARRIER: Gulf Air (Oman) FLIGHT: 771 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-2P6 REGISTRY: A40-BK ABOARD: 112 FATAL: 112 GROUND: DETAILS: Detonation of an explosive device in the baggage compartment. Crashed into the desert after a distress message and during an emergency landing attempt. 09/01/1983 c 06:30 LOCATION: Near Sakhalin Island, Russia CARRIER: Korean Airlines FLIGHT: 007 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-230B REGISTRY: HL-7442 ABOARD: 269 FATAL: 269 GROUND: DETAILS: On a flight from Alaska to South Korea, the airliner drifted off course and twice penetrated Soviet airspace. During the second penetration, the airliner was shot down by a Russian Su-15 Air Force fighter with air-to-air missiles. The aircraft crashed into international waters in the Sea of Japan. 08/30/1983 23:17 LOCATION: Near Alma-Ata, Kazakh, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134A REGISTRY: SSSR-65129 ABOARD: 90 FATAL: 90 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed an burned while attempting to land. Procedural errors. 07/23/1983 LOCATION: Gimli, Manatoba, Canada CARRIER: Air Canada FLIGHT: 143 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-767 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 69 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: Aircraft ran out of fuel, glided and landed safely at former air force base used as airport. The crew miscalculated the quantity of fuel on board calculating in pounds instead of kilograms. This was first model of aircraft of Air Canada to use kilograms 07/11/1983 c 07:40 LOCATION: Near Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador CARRIER: TAME (Ecuador) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-2V2 REGISTRY: HC-BIG ABOARD: 119 FATAL: 119 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountainous terrain during approach. Under-qualification of pilot. 07/01/1983 LOCATION: Fouta Djall mountain, Guinea CARRIER: CAAK FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-62M REGISTRY: 889 ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. 06/02/1983 19:20 LOCATION: Cincinatti International Airport, Covington/Hebron, KY CARRIER: Air Canada FLIGHT: 797 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: CFTLU ABOARD: 46 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: An in-flight fire in rear lavatory of unknown origin. Fatalities occurred from smoke inhalation and a flash fire that erupted when exit doors were opened. Underestimation of the fire severity and conflicting fire progress reports to the captain delayed a quicker emergency landing. 05/05/1983 09:15 LOCATION: En route Miami, FL - Nassau, Bahamas CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: 855 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-1011 REGISTRY: N334EA ABOARD: 172 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: Procedural error by maintenance crew caused O-ring seal to be left off all three engines, causing all oil to leak out in flight. One engine shut down at first sign of trouble, followed by failure of other two engines. First engine restarted at an altitude of 3,000 feet and ran long enough to make a safe landing at Miami 9 minutes later. 04/19/1983 LOCATION: Leninakan, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 REGISTRY: SSSR-87291 ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: The crew deviated from course while descending to land. Navigational error. ATC procedural error. 03/11/1983 LOCATION: Barquisimeto Venezuela CARRIER: Avensa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: YV-67C ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft landed past the runway threshold, experienced a hard landing in fog, slid off the runway and broke up. Improper in-flight decisions & inadequate supervision of the flight. 01/16/1983 LOCATION: Ankara, Turkey CARRIER: Turkish Airlines (THY) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-2F2 REGISTRY: TC-JBR ABOARD: 67 FATAL: 47 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed short of the runway in fog and snow. Poor visibility and windshear. 12/24/1982 LOCATION: Guangzhou, China CARRIER: CAAC FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18B REGISTRY: B-202 ABOARD: 69 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: A passenger's cigarette caused a fire in the cabin. 12/09/1982 13:27 LOCATION: La Serena, Chile CARRIER: Aeronor Chile FLIGHT: 304 AIRCRAFT: Fairchild F-27J REGISTRY: CC-CJE ABOARD: 46 FATAL: 46 GROUND: DETAILS: While on approach, the aircraft suddenly banked to the left and went into a steep descent and crashed. Inadequate flight procedures by the pilot in command after experiencing a loss of power in the left engine. 11/30/1982 LOCATION: Quetame, Colombia CARRIER: Aerolineas Centrales de Colombia FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 310 REGISTRY: HK-2536 ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain. Flying under VFR in IFR conditions. 09/13/1982 c 12:00 LOCATION: Near Malaga, Spain CARRIER: Spantax (Spain) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10-30CF REGISTRY: EC-DEG ABOARD: 393 FATAL: 51 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during takeoff after intense vibration, caused by a blown retreaded tire. The crew aborted the takeoff above VR and overran the runway. They failed to apply reverse thrust symmetrically. 09/01/1982 LOCATION: Near Valladolid, Ecuador CARRIER: Aerolineas Condor FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada Caribou REGISTRY: HC-BHZ ABOARD: 44 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: Low ceiling and a disorientated pilot caused the plane to fly into a mountain in the Andes. 07/09/1982 16:09 LOCATION: Kenner, LA CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: 759 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-235 REGISTRY: N4737 ABOARD: 145 FATAL: 145 GROUND: 8 DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during a thunderstorm shortly after takeoff. The plane reached an altitude of 95 to 150 feet and then began to descend and crashed into trees and houses bursting into flames. Microbust induced windshear. Limited capability of current ground-based low-level windshear detection technology. 07/06/1982 c 00:05 LOCATION: Near Moscow, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: 411 AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-62M REGISTRY: SSSR-86513 ABOARD: 90 FATAL: 90 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed and burned in field shortly after takeoff. Failure of the aircraft's power plant fire warning system due to design deficiencies which resulted in false fire indications in both engines. 06/28/1982 c 10:50 LOCATION: Southern Belorussia, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: 8641 AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-42 REGISTRY: SSSR-45229 ABOARD: 132 FATAL: 132 GROUND: DETAILS: From an altitude of 30,000 ft., a malfunction occurred causing the aircraft to crash 125 miles from its destination. In-flight failure and jamming of stabilizer screw-jack mechanism due to wear. 06/24/1982 20:44 LOCATION: Mount Galunggung, Indonesia CARRIER: British Airways FLIGHT: 009 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747 REGISTRY: G-BDXH ABOARD: 257 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft flew into a plume from a volcanic eruption at 37,000 feet during the night. All engines failed and the windshield lost transparency because of pitting. The first engine was restarted at 12,000 feet, followed by the other three and the plane landed safely at Jakarta. 06/12/1982 LOCATION: Tabatinga, Brazil CARRIER: TABA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fairchild-Hiller FH-227B/LCD REGISTRY: PT- LBV ABOARD: 44 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into the tower during an approach in adverse weather conditions. 06/08/1982 02:25 LOCATION: Near Sierra de Pacatuba, Brazil CARRIER: VASP (Brazil) FLIGHT: 168 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-212A REGISTRY: PP-SRK ABOARD: 137 FATAL: 137 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a hill during approach. Despite two altitude alert system warnings and the co-pilot's warning of the mountains ahead, the captain continued to descend below the minimum descend altitude. Non-observance of air traffic and carrier's procedures. 05/25/1982 LOCATION: Brasilia, Brazil CARRIER: VASP (Brazil) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-200 REGISTRY: PP-SMY ABOARD: 118 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft broke in two after a hard landing. The pilot's misuse of rain repellant, causing an optical illusion. 05/09/1982 LOCATION: Off Aden, Yemen CARRIER: Alyemda FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada Dash 7-103 REGISTRY: 7O- ACK ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into the ocean during an approach 2 km short of the runway. 04/26/1982 c 16:45 LOCATION: Near Yangshuo, Guangxi, China CARRIER: Civil Aviation Administration of China FLIGHT: 3303 AIRCRAFT: Hawker Siddeley Trident 2E REGISTRY: B-266 ABOARD: 112 FATAL: 112 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck a mountain during a landing attempt. 03/26/1982 LOCATION: Queate, Colombia CARRIER: Aeropesca Colombia FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 745D REGISTRY: HK-2382 ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain during poor weather conditions. 03/20/1982 LOCATION: Branti Airport, Indonesia CARRIER: Gardua Indonesia Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000 REGISTRY: PK- GVK ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane overran the runway in heavy rain and crashed into a field. 03/19/1982 LOCATION: Leesburg, FL CARRIER: Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Beechcraft Bonanza F35 REGISTRY: N567LT ABOARD: 3 FATAL: 3 GROUND: DETAILS: Randy Rhoads, lead guitarist for heavy metal star Ozzy Osbourne was killed when plane in which he was flying buzzed Osbourne's tour bus and crashed into a house. The pilot and Rachel Youngblood were also killed. 02/09/1982 LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan CARRIER: Japan Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-61 REGISTRY: JA-8061 ABOARD: 174 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft flew into shallow water after a struggle with the mentally ill pilot. 01/23/1982 c 19:36 LOCATION: Boston, Logan, Boston, MA CARRIER: World Airways FLIGHT: 30H AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10-30CF REGISTRY: N113WA ABOARD: 212 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: While landing on an icy runway, the aircraft touched down 2,500 feet beyond the displaced threshold and slid off the end of the runway into shallow water. The crew landed without sufficient information as to runway conditions. Lack of FAA regulations. The pilot's decision to retain autothrottle speed control throughout the flare and the consequent extended touchdown point on the runway contributed to the severity of the accident. 01/13/1982 16:01 LOCATION: Washington, DC CARRIER: Air Florida FLIGHT: 90 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-222 REGISTRY: N62AF ABOARD: 79 FATAL: 74 GROUND: 4 DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the 14th St. bridge and the Potomac River and sank shortly after takeoff, after reaching a peak altitude of 300 ft. The flight crew's failure to use engine anti-icing system during takeoff which led to incorrect power setting for takeoff. Failure to de-ice the plane a second time before takeoff and taking off with snow/ice on the airfoil surfaces of the aircraft. Crew's inexperience in icing conditions. 12/01/1981 08:53 LOCATION: Mt. San Pietro, near Ajaccio, Corsica, France CARRIER: Index Adria Aviopromet (Yugoslavia) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9 Super 82 REGISTRY: YU-ANA ABOARD: 180 FATAL: 180 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a mountain during an approach to Camp dell Oro Airport in heavy fog. The crew was not properly prepared for the approach. The minimum altitude and maximum speed limits of the holding pattern were probably not retained. Imprecise language used by the crew and air traffic controller. 11/16/1981 LOCATION: Norilsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154B-2 REGISTRY: SSSR-85480 ABOARD: 167 FATAL: 99 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while attempting to land. Malfunctioning elevator. 11/08/1981 LOCATION: Sierra de Guerro, Mexico CARRIER: Aeromexico FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: XA-DEO ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight struck a mountain during an emergency descent due to explosive decompression. Crew's failure to follow approved emergency procedures. 10/06/1981 17:12 LOCATION: Moerdijk, Netherlands CARRIER: NLM (The Netherlands) FLIGHT: 431 AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Friendship 4000 REGISTRY: PH-CHI ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft entered an area of severe turbulence and a tornado which resulted in the separation of the right wing and in- flight break up. 09/18/1981 LOCATION: Zheleznogorsk, Russian CARRIER: Aeroflot /Military FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 / Mi-8 REGISTRY: SSSR-87455 ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision with a military Mi-8 helicopter. 09/02/1981 LOCATION: Paipa, Colombia CARRIER: Taxi Aereo el Venado FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Embraer 110P1 Bandeirante REGISTRY: HK-2651 ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was unable to gain altitude upon taking off. After turning left the plane struck a hill. Overloaded. 08/27/1981 LOCATION: Mt. Elena, Colombia CARRIER: Aeropesca Colombia FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 745D REGISTRY: HK-1320 ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in the jungle on a mountain peak. Flying VFR in meteorological conditions below minima. 08/24/1981 LOCATION: Near Zavitnsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot / Russian Air Force FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 / Soviet Air Force TU-16 REGISTRY: SSSR-46653 ABOARD: 32 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision with a Soviet Air Force TU-16. 08/22/1981 c 10:00 LOCATION: Near Sanyi, Miao-li, Taiwan CARRIER: Far Eastern Air Transport FLIGHT: 103 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-222 REGISTRY: B-2603 ABOARD: 110 FATAL: 110 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft experienced in-flight structural failure. Severe corrosion in belly of plane which led to a pressure hull rupture. 07/27/1981 LOCATION: Chihuahua, Mexico CARRIER: Aeromexico FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: XA-DEN ABOARD: 66 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: While landing in adverse weather conditions, the aircraft landed right of the runway, bounced, struck the ground, the fuselage broke in two and caught fire. 07/20/1981 LOCATION: Mogadishu, Somalia CARRIER: Somali Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 600RF REGISTRY: 6O- SAY ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: Part of the right wing separated from the aircraft after the aircraft entered an area of heavy rain and severe turbulence and went into a spiral dive. 05/20/1981 LOCATION: Pinarete mountain, Mexico CARRIER: Aero Leon FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair CV-440-11 REGISTRY: XA-KEA ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain at 8,867 feet. 05/07/1981 LOCATION: Rio de la Plata, Argentina CARRIER: Austral Lineas Aeras (Argentina) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: BAC One-Eleven 529FR REGISTRY: LV-LOX ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a river bed after two missed approaches and while in a holding pattern. Severe turbulence and thunderstorms in area. 02/07/1981 LOCATION: Near Leningrad, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 73 FATAL: 73 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/23/1980 LOCATION: Arabian Gulf near Saudi Arabia CARRIER: Saudi Arabian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-1011-200 REGISTRY: HJ-AHJ ABOARD: 288 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: Two passengers were sucked out of the plane after a tire exploded in the wheel well. 12/21/1980 c 14:23 LOCATION: Rio Hacha, Colombia CARRIER: Transportes Aereos del Caribe FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Aerospatiale Caravelle 6R REGISTRY: HK-1810 ABOARD: 70 FATAL: 70 GROUND: DETAILS: A fire and explosion took place 5 minutes after taking off. The explosion was possibly caused by a bomb. 09/12/1980 20:58 LOCATION: Off Freeport, Bahamas CARRIER: Florida Commuter Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N75KW ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean about 3 1/2 nm SW of West End Settlement in low ceiling and thunderstorm activity. The cause was unable to be determined. 08/26/1980 LOCATION: Near Djakarta, Indonesia CARRIER: Bouraq Indonesian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 812 REGISTRY: PK-IVS ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: A section of the tail separated and the aircraft crashed into a swamp. Broken spigot fitting, which forms part of the elevator torque tube assembly. 08/19/1980 19:08 LOCATION: Near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia CARRIER: Saudi Arabian Airlines FLIGHT: 163 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1011-200 TriStar REGISTRY: HZ-AHK ABOARD: 301 FATAL: 301 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight experienced fire in the aft cargo compartment 6 minutes after takeoff from Rilyadh. The plane returned to the airport and landed but because of a delay in evaculating the plane, all aboard were killed by smoke and fire. The failure of the captain to prepare the cabin crew for immediate evacuation upon landing and his failure in not making a maximum stop landing on the runway, with immediate evacuation. 07/07/1980 00:39 LOCATION: Nar Alma-Ata, Kazakh, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: 4225 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154B REGISTRY: SSSR-85355 ABOARD: 166 FATAL: 166 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed and burned 2 minutes after takeoff. Windshear. 06/27/1980 20:59 LOCATION: Tyrrhenian Sea, off Ustica, Italy CARRIER: Aero Transporti Italiani FLIGHT: 870 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-15 REGISTRY: I-TIGI ABOARD: 81 FATAL: 81 GROUND: DETAILS: Two Libyan MiG aircraft concealed themselves from radar detection by flying closely to the DC-9. When this was discovered an attempt was made by either French or US aircraft to intercept the MiGs. It was believed that a shot fired at the MiGs accidentally struck Itavia flight 870. The aircraft exploded and crashed off the island of Ustica. A report released in 1994 stated new evidence pointed to an explosive device aboard the aircraft causing the crash. 06/08/1980 c 15:30 LOCATION: Near Matala, Huila CARRIER: Lineas Aereas de Angola FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 REGISTRY: D2-TYC ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: Accidently shot down by anti-aircraft fire. 04/27/1980 06:55 LOCATION: Don Muang, Thailand CARRIER: Thai Airways FLIGHT: 231 AIRCRAFT: British Aerospace 748 2 REGISTRY: HS-THB ABOARD: 53 FATAL: 40 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft entered a thunderstorm, was caught in a downdraft and struck the ground. Procedural errors by the pilot. 04/25/1980 13:21 LOCATION: Tenerife, Canary Islands CARRIER: Dan-Air Services (UK) FLIGHT: 1008 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-64 REGISTRY: G-BDAN ABOARD: 146 FATAL: 146 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into a mountain during approach to Tenerife. The pilot while in a holding pattern, took the aircraft in an area of high ground not maintaining the correct altitude. 04/12/1980 20:38 LOCATION: Florianopolis, Brazil CARRIER: Ytsmdntsdo FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-27C REGISTRY: PT-TYS ABOARD: 58 FATAL: 55 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into hill while landing during a thunderstorm. The pilot misjudged speed and distance and failed to initiate a go-around. Improper flight supervision. 03/14/1980 c 11:00 LOCATION: Near Warsaw, Poland CARRIER: Polskie Linie Lotnicze (Poland) FLIGHT: 007 AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-62 REGISTRY: SP-LAA ABOARD: 87 FATAL: 87 GROUND: DETAILS: While attempting to land at Warsaw, the crew initiated an overshoot procedure after there were indications that the landing gear was not down. When thrust was applied, the No. 2 engine disintegrated damaging two other engines and severing the rudder and elevator control lines. The plane crashed one-half mile from the runway threshold The dead included 22 members of the U.S. boxing team and Polish singer Anna Jantar. 01/21/1980 c 19:10 LOCATION: Elburz Mtns., near Laskarak, Markazi, Iran CARRIER: Iran National Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-86 REGISTRY: EP-IRD ABOARD: 128 FATAL: 128 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft hit high ground during a landing attempt in fog and snow. Inoperative ILS and ground radar. 12/23/1979 LOCATION: Ankara, Turkey CARRIER: Turkish Airlines (THY) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000 REGISTRY: TC-JAT ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 41 GROUND: DETAILS: In-flight structural failure due to severe turbulence. 12/22/1979 LOCATION: Near Puerto Esperanza, Peru CARRIER: FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo REGISTRY: ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into jungle. 11/28/1979 12:49 LOCATION: Near Mt. Erebus, Ross Island, Antarctica CARRIER: Air New Zealand FLIGHT: 901 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10-30 REGISTRY: ZK-NZP ABOARD: 257 FATAL: 257 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the slopes of Mt. Erebus while on sightseeing flight to Antarctica. An incorrect computer-stored flight plan resulted in a navigational error. Because of overcast, the crew descended below authorized altitude. Contributing to the accident was the crew's inexperience with flying the Antarctic route. 11/26/1979 c 02:00 LOCATION: Near At Ta'if, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia CARRIER: Pakistan International Airlines FLIGHT: 740 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-340C REGISTRY: AP-AWZ ABOARD: 156 FATAL: 156 GROUND: DETAILS: After being airborne about a half an hour a cabin attendant reported a fire in the aft cabin area. Seventeen minutes later the aircraft crashed into a rocky desert. Blaze may have been started by a passenger. 10/31/1979 05:42 LOCATION: Mexico City, Mexico CARRIER: Western Air Lines FLIGHT: 2605 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10-10 REGISTRY: N903WA ABOARD: 88 FATAL: 72 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: The aircraft struck a vehicle after landing on a closed runway. Non-compliance with the meteorological minima for the approach procedure, as cleared. Failure to comply with the aircraft's operating procedures during the approach phase, and landing on a runway closed to traffic. 10/08/1979 LOCATION: Athens, Greece CARRIER: Swissair FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8 REGISTRY: HB-IDE ABOARD: 154 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft overran the runway and crashed with the left wing and tail separating before the aircraft came to a rest. The crew touched down the aircraft too late, at a speed higher than normal after a non-stabilized final approach. The crew did not fully apply the braking systems after a touchdown under known adverse conditions 09/14/1979 00:47 LOCATION: Near Sarroch, Italy CARRIER: Aero Transporti Italiani FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: I-ATJC ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft hit a mountain at an altitude of 2,000 ft. during approach. Crew's misjudgement and inadequate ATC assistance. 09/03/1979 LOCATION: Adema, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: SSSR-46269 ABOARD: 43 FATAL: 40 GROUND: DETAILS: 08/29/1979 LOCATION: Near Kirsanov, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-124 REGISTRY: SSSR-45038 ABOARD: 63 FATAL: 63 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft lost control and crashed after an inadvertent flap extension. 08/11/1979 c 13:35 LOCATION: Dneprodzerzhinsk, Ukraine, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot / Aeroflot 7628 FLIGHT: 7880 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134A / Tupolev Tu-134A REGISTRY: 65735/65816 ABOARD: 178 FATAL: 178 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. Separation error by air traffic controller. Eight-four killed on the 65735. 08/04/1979 LOCATION: Near Panvel, India CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Hindustan 748 2-224 REGISTRY: VT-DXJ ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 45 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into the Kiroli Hills while on approach to Bombay at night. Momentary/intermittent loss of electrical contact in G/S system of aircraft which gave the pilot an erroneous impression of the interception of the glide slope. 08/02/1979 LOCATION: Canton, Ohio CARRIER: Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Twin engine jet REGISTRY: ABOARD: 1 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft fell short of the runway during a landing attempt at Akron-Canton airfield. Baseball player Thurman Munson, who was piloting the aircraft, was killed. 07/11/1979 LOCATION: Near Medan Airfield, Indonesia CARRIER: Garuda Indonesia Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000 REGISTRY: PK-GVE ABOARD: 61 FATAL: 61 GROUND: DETAILS: Struck Mt. Sebayak during approach. 05/30/1979 c 20:55 LOCATION: Rockland, ME CARRIER: Downeast Airlines FLIGHT: 46 AIRCRAFT: De Havilland DHC-6-200 REGISTRY: N68DE ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a wooded area during a non- precision approach. Failure to arrest aircraft's descent rate. 05/25/1979 15:04 LOCATION: Chicago O'Hare, IL CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: 191 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10-10 REGISTRY: N110AA ABOARD: 271 FATAL: 271 GROUND: 2 DETAILS: During takeoff just as the plane lifted from the runway, the left engine and pylon separated from the aircraft damaging the wing and hydraulic system which caused the aircraft to roll and crash. Highest single plane death toll in U.S. aviation history. Asymmetrical stall and the ensuing roll of the aircraft because of the uncommanded retraction of the left wing outboard leading edge slats and the loss of stall warning and slat disagreement indication systems caused by separation of the engine and pylon Improper maintenance procedures used by American Airlines when dismounting the engines for maintenance, putting strain on the engine mounts. 04/23/1979 LOCATION: Near Cuenca, Ecuador CARRIER: Saeta FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 785D REGISTRY: HC-AVP ABOARD: 57 FATAL: 57 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after taking off. Wreckage found 5 years later. 03/20/1979 LOCATION: Chardzhov, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-104B REGISTRY: SSSR-42444 ABOARD: 59 FATAL: 59 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed while attempting to land after entering the wake turbulence of a helicopter. 03/14/1979 LOCATION: Bejing, China CARRIER: CAAC FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Hawker Siddeley Trident 2E REGISTRY: B-274 ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 12 GROUND: 32 DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after being stolen and flown by pilot who was not qualified to fly. 03/14/1979 LOCATION: Near Doha Airport, Qatar CARRIER: Alia Royal Jordanian Airlines FLIGHT: 600 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-2D3 REGISTRY: JY-ADU ABOARD: 64 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed while attempting to land in a thunderstorm. Windshear. 02/12/1979 c 17:00 LOCATION: Near Kariba, Rhodesia CARRIER: Air Rhodesia FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 748D REGISTRY: VP-YND ABOARD: 59 FATAL: 59 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by rebels with 2 surface-to-air missiles, a few minutes after taking off from Kariba. 12/28/1978 18:15 LOCATION: Portland, OR CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: 173 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-61 REGISTRY: N8082U ABOARD: 189 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft ran out of fuel while the crew was distracted with a landing gear problem. Failure of the captain to monitor properly the aircraft's fuel state and to properly respond to the low fuel state as indicated by other crew members. 12/23/1978 00:39 LOCATION: Near Cinisi, Sicily, Italy CARRIER: Alitalia (Italy) FLIGHT: 4128 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: I-DIKQ ABOARD: 129 FATAL: 108 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into ocean during a landing approach. Poor monitoring of altitudes and too early a transition from ILS to visual flight procedures. 11/21/1978 LOCATION: Near Rubio, Venezuela CARRIER: Taxi Aereo el Venado FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47A REGISTRY: HK-1393 ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in the Judio mountains. 11/15/1978 23:30 LOCATION: Near Katunayake, Sri Lanka CARRIER: Loftleidir HF (Icelandic Airlines) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-Super 63CF REGISTRY: TF-FLA ABOARD: 262 FATAL: 184 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed short of the runway into a coconut plantation while attempting to land. Crew's non-conformance with approach procedures. Excessive sink rate. 10/07/1978 LOCATION: Sverdlovsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 REGISTRY: SSR-87437 ABOARD: 38 FATAL: 38 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after the left engine flamed out on takeoff. 09/25/1978 09:02 LOCATION: San Diego, CA CARRIER: Pacific Southwest Airlines / Private FLIGHT: 182 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-214 / Cessna 172 REGISTRY: N533PS/N7711G ABOARD: 137 FATAL: 137 GROUND: 7 DETAILS: Midair collision. The PSA was descending and about to land at Lindbergh Field. The Cessna was climbing while engaged in practice approaches. The primary cause was the PSA crew lost sight of the Cessna and did not make that fact known to the ATC. The ATC failed to realize from the PSA transmissions that they lost sight of the Cessna. Two occupants of the Cessna were killed. 09/03/1978 c 17:00 LOCATION: Near Kariba, Rhodesia CARRIER: Air Rhodesia FLIGHT: 825 AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 782D REGISTRY: VP-WAS ABOARD: 56 FATAL: 48 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down with a missile by rebels. Ten survivors shot after crash. The 10 survivers were murdered by the guerrillas. 06/26/1978 LOCATION: Toronto, Canada CARRIER: Air Canada FLIGHT: 189 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: C-FTLV ABOARD: 107 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane overran the runway after an aborted takeoff due to a blown tire. The plane crashed into a ravine. Debris from a blown tire caused damage to the "down and locked" switch, causing the unsafe light to come on after which the crew aborted the takeoff. 05/08/1978 21:20 LOCATION: Pensacola, FL CARRIER: National Airlines FLIGHT: 193 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-235 REGISTRY: N4744 ABOARD: 58 FATAL: 3 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed while attempting to land. The plane came to rest in 12 feet of water. Failure of crew to monitor altitude and descent rate and the failure of the 1st officer to provide the captain with the required altitude and approach performance call- outs. 03/25/1978 06:56 LOCATION: Okaraba, Burma CARRIER: Burma Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 200 REGISTRY: XY-ADK ABOARD: 48 FATAL: 48 GROUND: DETAILS: After an explosion, the aircraft went spinning into the ground. 03/16/1978 LOCATION: Vrastsa, Bulgaria CARRIER: Balkan Bulgarian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134 REGISTRY: LZ-TUB ABOARD: 73 FATAL: 73 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed shortly after takeoff. An emergency of some kind occurred during the climb. Could not be determined. 03/03/1978 LOCATION: Caracas, Venezuela CARRIER: Aeropostale FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: British Aerospace 748 2A REGISTRY: YV-45C ABOARD: 47 FATAL: 47 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the ocean shortly after takeoff due to problems with the artificial horizon. 03/01/1978 09:25 LOCATION: LAX, Los Angeles, CA CARRIER: Continental Airlines FLIGHT: 603 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10-10 REGISTRY: N68045 ABOARD: 200 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane overran the runway after an aborted takeoff due to a blown tire which occurred during a critical point in the takeoff. 02/11/1978 LOCATION: Cranbrook Airport, Canada CARRIER: Pacific Western Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-275 REGISTRY: C-FPWC ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 42 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft touched down just as the crew noticed a snow plow on the runway. A go-around was initiated but the thrust reverses did not stow away properly. The aircraft overran the runway, crashed and burned. 02/10/1978 LOCATION: Artigas, Uruguay CARRIER: TAMU FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47A REGISTRY: CX-BJH/T511 ABOARD: 44 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/01/1978 c 20:15 LOCATION: Off Bandra, Maharashtra, India CARRIER: Air India FLIGHT: 855 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-237B REGISTRY: VT-EBD ABOARD: 213 FATAL: 213 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane went into a steep dive from FL 800 and exploded on impact with the ground. Irrational control wheel inputs on the part of the captain after his attitude director indicator had malfunctioned. 12/29/1977 LOCATION: Cuenca, Ecuador CARRIER: Servicios Aereos Nacionales FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 764 D REGISTRY: HC-BEM ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a hill. Flying under VFR in IFR conditions. 12/18/1977 LOCATION: Off Madeira, Portugal CARRIER: SATA FLIGHT: 730 AIRCRAFT: Aerospatiale Caravelle 10R REGISTRY: HB-ICK ABOARD: 57 FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: Ditched into the ocean while on approach. Action involuntary due to sensory illusion. 12/13/1977 LOCATION: Evansville, IN CARRIER: National Jet Services, Air Indiana FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N51071 ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed during takeoff in rain and fog. Killed, were the entire Evansville basketball team. Aileron on one wing and rudder remained locked upon takeoff, which made it extremely difficult to bank. Improperly loaded luggage which resulted in rearward center of gravity which resulted in the aircraft's rotating to a nose-high attitude immediately after takeoff. 12/04/1977 c 20:15 LOCATION: Straits of Johore, near Kampung Ladang, Malasyia CARRIER: Malaysian Airlines FLIGHT: 653 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-2H6 REGISTRY: 9M-MBD ABOARD: 100 FATAL: 100 GROUND: DETAILS: While descending from 21,000 to 7,000 feet, both pilots were shot and the aircraft crashed into a swamp. 12/02/1977 LOCATION: Near Al Bayda, Lebanon CARRIER: Balkan Bulgarian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154B REGISTRY: LZ-BTN ABOARD: 165 FATAL: 59 GROUND: DETAILS: After not being able to land at the scheduled airport due to fog, the crew could not find the alternate airport, ran out of fuel and crashed. 11/22/1977 c 10:00 LOCATION: Near Bariloche, Argentina CARRIER: Austral Lineas Aeras (Argentina) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134 REGISTRY: LV-JGY ABOARD: 79 FATAL: 46 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed into high ground after an aborted landing attempt. Improper and premature descent which was below safety limits. 11/19/1977 21:48 LOCATION: Near Funchal, Island of Madeira, Portugal CARRIER: TAP (Air Portugal) FLIGHT: 425 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-282 REGISTRY: CS-TBR ABOARD: 164 FATAL: 131 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft landed 1,000 ft. past the aiming point of the runway, overran the runway and plunged off a cliff during the third landing attempt. Hydroplaning, due to poor drainage on the runway. Excessive speed during landing. 11/03/1977 LOCATION: Belgrade, Yugoslavia CARRIER: El Al FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: Explosive decompression. 10/20/1977 18:52 LOCATION: Near Gillsburg, Mississippi CARRIER: L & J Company FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair CV-300 REGISTRY: N55VM ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 6 GROUND: DETAILS: The crew diverted to Mc Comb because of low fuel. Both engines quit before the aircraft could land and a forced landing was made in a wooded area. Lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Stevie Gaines, back up vocalist Cassie Gaines and assistant manager Dean Kilpatrick of the Lynyrd Skynyrd band killed. Several other members of the band were seriously injured. Improper flight planning. Malfunctioning engine that used excessive fuel. 09/27/1977 LOCATION: Lumpur, Malaysia CARRIER: Japan Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-62H REGISTRY: JA-8051 ABOARD: 79 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck a hill short of the runway while on approach. Descended below minima. 09/22/1977 LOCATION: Bucuresti, Romania CARRIER: Malev Hungarian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134 REGISTRY: HA-LBC ABOARD: 53 FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed short of runway. The aircraft had been flown at reduced power, leading to a gradual loss of altitude, unnoticed by the crew. 09/08/1977 LOCATION: Mt. Loi Hsam Hsao, Myanmar CARRIER: Burma Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 REGISTRY: XY-AEH ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Struck a mountain. 09/04/1977 LOCATION: Near Cuenca, Ecuador CARRIER: Servicios Aereos Nacionales FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 764D REGISTRY: HC-BCL ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Struck a mountain. 07/07/1977 LOCATION: San Diego, CA CARRIER: Private KNBC Los Angeles FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Helicopter REGISTRY: ABOARD: 2 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: The helicopter, piloted by Francis Gary Powers crashed in Balboa Park on the way back from covering a news story on a brush fire. Francis Gary Powers was famous for piloting the U-2 spy plane in 1960 that was shot down by the Russians and caused a major political crisis for President Eisenhower. Powers was a helicopter pilot and newscaster for KNBC in Los Angeles. Power's cameraman was also killed. The helicopter apparently ran out of fuel. 05/27/1977 LOCATION: Havana, Cuba CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-62 REGISTRY: SSSR-86614 ABOARD: 70 FATAL: 68 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: The aircraft struck power lines and crashed while on final approach. 04/27/1977 LOCATION: Guatemala City, Guatemala CARRIER: Aviateca FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair CV-440 REGISTRY: TG-ACA ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Failure of the No. 1 engine due to lack of oil. Mantenance error. 04/10/1977 LOCATION: SW of Bogota, Colombia CARRIER: Taxi Aereo el Venado FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HK-556 ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on the slopes of the Rio Guape mountains. Found 1 month later. Deviation from course. 04/04/1977 16:19 LOCATION: New Hope, GA CARRIER: Southern Airways (US) FLIGHT: 242 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-31 REGISTRY: N1335U ABOARD: 85 FATAL: 62 GROUND: 8 DETAILS: The aircraft sustained a broken windshield and loss of power to both engines after penetrating a thunderstorm. The plane crash landed on a highway and exploded in flames. Total and unique loss of thrust from both engines while the aircraft was penetrating an area of severe thunderstorms. 03/27/1977 17:07 LOCATION: Tenerife, Canary Islands CARRIER: Pan American World Airways / KLM FLIGHT: 1736/4805 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-121 / Boeing B-747-206B REGISTRY: N736PA/PH-BUF ABOARD: 644 FATAL: 583 GROUND: DETAILS: Both aircraft were diverted to Tenerife because of a bombing at Las Palmas Airport. After an extended delay, both planes were instructed to back track up the runway. The KLM plane reached its takeoff point while the Pan Am plane was still on the runway The Pan Am plane continued up the runway missing the taxiway turnout. There was heavy fog on the runway. The KLM plane began its takeoff roll without permission with the Pan Am plane was still on the runway. The KLM plane hit the Pan Am plane just as it was taking off. Both planes burst into flames. This was the worst death toll in aviation history. KLM 234 + 14 crew, Pan Am 326 + 9 crew killed. 02/15/1977 LOCATION: Mineralnye Vody, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18V REGISTRY: SSSR-75520 ABOARD: 77 FATAL: 77 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed during an aborted landing. 01/15/1977 LOCATION: Kalvesta, Sweden CARRIER: Skyline Sweden FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 838 REGISTRY: SE-FOZ ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft suddenly dove to the earth from an altitude of 1,150 feet. Icing of stabilizer leading to stabilizer stall. 01/13/1977 c 18:15 LOCATION: Near Alma Ata, Kazakh, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: 3843 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-104A REGISTRY: SSSR-42369 ABOARD: 90 FATAL: 90 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was preparing to land at Khabarovsk when it was informed by the tower that its left engine was on fire. Shortly thereafter, the plane crashed 2 miles short of the runway. 12/30/1976 LOCATION: Near Trujillo, Peru CARRIER: Faucett FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-54A-1-DO REGISTRY: OB-R-247 ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed shortly after taking off from Trujillo. 12/25/1976 c 03:45 LOCATION: Near Bangkok, Thailand CARRIER: EgyptAir FLIGHT: 864 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-366C REGISTRY: SU-AXA ABOARD: 62 FATAL: 62 GROUND: 19 DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into an industrial area during a landing attempt. Lack of altitude awareness and disorientation leading to an uncontrolled descent. Crew did not make use of navigational aids. 12/17/1976 LOCATION: Kiev, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24V REGISTRY: SSSR-87638 ABOARD: 55 FATAL: 48 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed in fog while making landing attempt. 11/28/1976 LOCATION: Moscow, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-104B REGISTRY: SSSR-42471 ABOARD: 73 FATAL: 73 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed during takeoff in poor weather conditions on a flight from Moscow to Leningrad. 11/23/1976 LOCATION: Kozani, Greece CARRIER: Olympic Airways (Greece) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: NAMC YS-11A-500 REGISTRY: SX-BBR ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner crashed into mountainous terrain after being diverted to another city due to poor weather. 11/04/1976 LOCATION: Banjarmasin, Indonesia CARRIER: Bali International Air Service FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 100 REGISTRY: PK-KFR ABOARD: 38 FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: Overshot runway. A go-around was initiated but abrupt application of power made an engine autofeather after which the plane crashed. 10/25/1976 LOCATION: El Yopal, Colombia CARRIER: Taxi Aereo el Venado FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47DL REGISTRY: HK-149 ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: The No. 1 engine failed and the plane crashed while returning to the airport. 10/12/1976 01:37 LOCATION: Near Bombay, India CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Sud-Aviation Caravelle VI-N REGISTRY: VT- DWN ABOARD: 95 FATAL: 95 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crash landed in flames during an emergency landing. The right engine failed during takeoff. A fatigue crack in compressor led to engine destruction, severing of fuel lines and fire. The fire spread because the crew did not shut off the fuel supply. 10/06/1976 c 13:30 LOCATION: Off Bridgetown, Barbados CARRIER: Empresa Consolidada Cubana de Aviacion (Cuba) FLIGHT: 455 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-43 REGISTRY: CU-T1201 ABOARD: 73 FATAL: 73 GROUND: DETAILS: Ten minutes after taking off from Barbados the aircraft reported an explosion aboard. The plane was seen below the overcast trailing smoke. The aircraft crashed into the Caribbean Sea. Detonation of an explosive device in the aft of the cabin which initiated an uncontrollable fire which led to the incapacitation of the crew. 09/19/1976 LOCATION: Karatepe Mountains, Turkey CARRIER: Turkish Airlines (THY) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-2F2 REGISTRY: TC-JBH ABOARD: 154 FATAL: 154 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck a mountain during approach. Crew attempted a landing at the wrong city. 09/10/1976 c 11:15 LOCATION: Near Gaj, Hrvatska, Yugoslavia CARRIER: Inex Adria Aviopromet / British Airways FLIGHT: 330/476 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-31 / Trident 3B REGISTRY: YU- AJR/G-AWZT ABOARD: 176 FATAL: 176 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. ATC error. One hundred thirteen deaths on the DC-9, 63 on the Trident. 09/09/1976 c 14:50 LOCATION: Off Adler, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot /Aeroflot FLIGHT: 7957 /31 AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 / Yakovlev Yak-40 REGISTRY: 46518/87772 ABOARD: 90 FATAL: 90 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision at FL187. ATC error. Eighteen deaths on the Yak, 46 on the Antonov. Fifty-two deaths on the Antonov, 38 on the Yak. 08/15/1976 LOCATION: Ecuador Andes CARRIER: Saeta FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 785D REGISTRY: HC-ARS ABOARD: 59 FATAL: 59 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on a flight from Quito to Cuenca. 07/28/1976 LOCATION: Bratislava, Czechoslovakia CARRIER: Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18L REGISTRY: SSSR-42335 ABOARD: 79 FATAL: 76 GROUND: DETAILS: The No. 3 engine failed during the approach and the No. 4 engine was feathered by mistake. The aircraft lost control and crashed into the water after the decision to go-around was made. 06/27/1976 LOCATION: Entebbe, Uganda CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: 139 AIRCRAFT: Airbus A300 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 258 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: Hijacking. Seven passengers were killed during a commando raid to free hostages. 06/04/1976 14:47 LOCATION: Agana, Guam CARRIER: Air Manila FLIGHT: 702 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed Electra 188A REGISTRY: RP-C1061 ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 45 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: The No. 3 engine failed during the takeoff roll. The aircraft began to rise but struck terrain. The loss of climb capability after the crew retracted the flaps at too low an altitude to clear the rising terrain. 06/01/1976 LOCATION: Nacias Nguema, Equatorial Guinea CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154A REGISTRY: SSSR-85102 ABOARD: 46 FATAL: 46 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in mountainous terrain on a flight from Luanda to Moscow. 05/15/1976 LOCATION: Chemigov, Ukraine, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: SSSR-46534 ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 52 GROUND: DETAILS: Went into a spin and crashed. 05/09/1976 LOCATION: Near Madrid, Spain CARRIER: Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force FLIGHT: 48 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-131F REGISTRY: 5-8104 ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was struck by lightening while descending through FL100. There was an explosion in the No. 1 fuel tank which caused the left wing to fail and the plane to crash. Ignition of fuel vapor in the No.1 tank in the vicinity of the motor drive fuel valve. 04/27/1976 15:10 LOCATION: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: 625 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-95 REGISTRY: N1963 ABOARD: 88 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft overran the runway while attempting to land, struck an ILS antenna and came to rest against a building bursting in flames. The captain's actions and judgment in initiating a go-around maneuver with insufficient runway remaining after a long touchdown and adverse wind conditions. 04/14/1976 LOCATION: Neuquen, Argentina CARRIER: Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscales FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Hawker Siddlely HS-748 2 REGISTRY: LV-HHB ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Structural failure and in-flight separation of the right wing. 04/05/1976 LOCATION: Ketchican, AK CARRIER: Alaska Airlines FLIGHT: 60 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-81 REGISTRY: N124AS ABOARD: 57 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane overran the runway while landing. The captain's faulty judgement in initiating a go-around after he was committed to a full stop landing following an excessively long and fast touchdown from an unstabilized approach. 03/05/1976 c 01:00 LOCATION: Near Voronezh, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18D REGISTRY: SSSR-75408 ABOARD: 111 FATAL: 111 GROUND: 7 DETAILS: The aircraft plunged to earth from FL 260. Electrical power failure of compass, gyros and auto pilot. 02/09/1976 LOCATION: Irkutsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-104A REGISTRY: SSSR-42327 ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. 01/21/1976 LOCATION: Near Shanghai, China CARRIER: CAAC FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: B-492 ABOARD: 40 FATAL: 40 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. 01/20/1976 LOCATION: Near Guayaquil, Ecuador CARRIER: TAME (Ecuador) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Hawker Siddeley HS-748 2 REGISTRY: HC- AUE/683 ABOARD: 42 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Lost altitude, struck trees and crashed in mountainous terrain. 01/03/1976 LOCATION: Moscow, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 87 FATAL: 87 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into houses after takeoff. 01/01/1976 c 05:30 LOCATION: Near Al Qaysumah, Saudi Arabia CARRIER: Middle East Airlines (Lebanon) FLIGHT: 438 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-720B-023B REGISTRY: OD-AFT ABOARD: 81 FATAL: 81 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft broke-up at FL 370 and crashed in the desert. Detonation of an explosive device the forward cargo compartment. 11/17/1975 LOCATION: Near Sukhumi, Georgia, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: SSSR-46467 ABOARD: 38 FATAL: 38 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a hill while descending. 10/30/1975 c 09:20 LOCATION: Near Prague, Czechoslovakia CARRIER: Inex Adria Aviopromet FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: YU-AJO ABOARD: 120 FATAL: 75 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft hit high ground during an ILS approach in fog. 10/27/1975 LOCATION: Tomonoco, Bolivia CARRIER: Transporte Aereo Militar FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 440-12 REGISTRY: TAM-44 ABOARD: 67 FATAL: 67 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after taking off. 09/30/1975 LOCATION: Off Beirut, Lebanon CARRIER: Malev Airlines (Hungary) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154B REGISTRY: HA-LCI ABOARD: 60 FATAL: 60 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the ocean while on approach. The ILS localizer was down at the time but a visible approach was possible. Undetermined cause. 09/24/1975 LOCATION: Near Palembang, Indonesia CARRIER: Garuda Indonesia Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000 REGISTRY: PK- GVC ABOARD: 61 FATAL: 25 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: Struck a tree while on approach in poor weather. Visual flight in weather conditions below minima. 09/01/1975 LOCATION: Leipzig-Halle, Germany CARRIER: Interflug FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134 REGISTRY: DM-SCD ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft descened below the glide path and struck a radio tower short of the runway. The captain was sentenced to 5 years in prison, the co-pilot, navigator and radio officer 3 years each. 08/20/1975 c 00:13 LOCATION: Near Damascus, Syria CARRIER: Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie FLIGHT: 542 AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-62 REGISTRY: IJ-DBF ABOARD: 128 FATAL: 126 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner crashed 10 miles NE of Damascus International Airport during approach. Failure of the crew to maintain the minimum flight altitude. 08/07/1975 16:11 LOCATION: Denver, CO CARRIER: Continental Airlines FLIGHT: 426 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-224 REGISTRY: N88777 ABOARD: 131 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft climbed to about 100 feet above runway 35L and then crashed near the departure end of the runway. At the time of the accident, a thunderstorm with associated rain showers was moving over the northern portion of the airport. The aircraft's encounter, immediately following takeoff, with severe wind shear at an altitude and airspeed which precluded recovery to level flight. 08/03/1975 c 04:30 LOCATION: Near Immouzer, Morocco CARRIER: Alia Royal Jordanian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-321C REGISTRY: JY-AEE ABOARD: 188 FATAL: 188 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was on approach when the right wing tip and No. 4 engine struck a mountain peak at 2,400 feet. Part of the wing separated and the plane crashed into a ravine. 07/15/1975 LOCATION: Near Batumi, Georgia, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 REGISTRY: SSSR-87464 ABOARD: 41 FATAL: 41 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck a mountain after an attempted go- around. 06/24/1975 16:05 LOCATION: New York, Kennedy, NY CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: 66 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-225 REGISTRY: N8845E ABOARD: 124 FATAL: 115 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the approach lights to runway 22L at the JFK while on an ILS approach to the runway through a very strong thunderstorm that was located astride the ILS localizer course. 04/04/1975 LOCATION: Saigon, Vietnam CARRIER: U.S. Air Force FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: C-5 Galaxy REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 172 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed while evacuating Vietnamese orphans. Pressure failure. 03/16/1975 LOCATION: Near Barito, Argentina CARRIER: Lineas Aereas del Estado FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 400M REGISTRY: TC-72 ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 52 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into mountains. 03/12/1975 c 18:00 LOCATION: Central Highlands, South Vietnam CARRIER: Air Vietnam FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: XV-NUJ ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by a hand-held surface-to-air misssle by North Vietnamese forces. 02/03/1975 LOCATION: Manila, Philippines CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Hawker Siddeley HS-748 2 REGISTRY: RP-C1028 ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: The No. 2 engine caught fire shortly after takeoff. The aircraft crashed into a rice field while making an emergency approach back to the airport. 01/30/1975 LOCATION: Istanbul, Turkey CARRIER: Turkish Airlines (THY) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000 REGISTRY: TC-JAP ABOARD: 42 FATAL: 42 GROUND: DETAILS: After an electrical failure at the airport the aircraft initiated a go-around. Because another aircraft was about to take-off, an extended downwind leg was flown. The aircraft crashed into the Sea of Marmara while in the process of making the approach. 01/08/1975 LOCATION: Docello, Colombia CARRIER: Satena FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: FAC-688 ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while on a flight from Neiva to Puerto Rico. 01/03/1975 LOCATION: Moscow, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-124 REGISTRY: SSSR-45037 ABOARD: 61 FATAL: 61 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed shortly after takeoff. 12/29/1974 LOCATION: Carpathian Mts., Romania CARRIER: Tarom FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24RV REGISTRY: YR-AMD ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into Lotru mountains. 12/22/1974 c 12:30 LOCATION: Maturin, Venezuela CARRIER: Aerovias Venezolanas SA (Venezuela) FLIGHT: 358 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-14 REGISTRY: YV-CAVM ABOARD: 75 FATAL: 75 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed 5 minutes after takeoff. 12/04/1974 c 22:15 LOCATION: Near Maskeliya, Sri Lanka CARRIER: Martinair Holland NV (The Netherlands) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-55F REGISTRY: PH-MHB ABOARD: 191 FATAL: 191 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft impacted high ground during approach. The crew descended below a safe altitude due to a position error. 12/01/1974 LOCATION: Bear Mountain, Stony Point, NY CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: 6231 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-251 REGISTRY: N274US ABOARD: 3 FATAL: 3 GROUND: DETAILS: In-flight icing of the pitot-static system resulted in inaccurate airspeed indications. The aircraft stalled in a climb from which recovery was not effected. 12/01/1974 11:10 LOCATION: Near Berryville, VA CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: 514 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-231 REGISTRY: N54328 ABOARD: 92 FATAL: 92 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into high terrain during approach. Crew's decision to descend before aircraft reached approach segment. Lack of clarity in ATC procedures. 11/20/1974 c 07:50 LOCATION: Near Nairobi, Kenya CARRIER: Lufthansa FLIGHT: 540 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-130 REGISTRY: D-ABYB ABOARD: 157 FATAL: 59 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft stalled and crashed during takeoff. The wing flaps were not extended. First Boeing 747 to crash. 10/29/1974 LOCATION: Rae Point, Canada CARRIER: Pan Artic Oil FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed Electra 188PF REGISTRY: C-FPAB ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into the ocean. 09/15/1974 c 11:00 LOCATION: Phan Rang, Vietnam CARRIER: Air Vietnam (South Vietnam) FLIGHT: 706 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-121C REGISTRY: XV-NJC ABOARD: 75 FATAL: 75 GROUND: DETAILS: Hijacked. Detonation of two hand grenades in the passenger compartment after the pilot refused to fly to Hanoi, North Vietnam. The aircraft attempted to land, executed a missed approach and dove into the ground from a height of 1,000 feet. 09/11/1974 c 07:35 LOCATION: Near Charlotte, NC CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: 212 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-31 REGISTRY: N8984E ABOARD: 82 FATAL: 70 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck trees short of the runway during an approach. Lack of altitude awareness due to poor cockpit discipline. Did not follow prescribed procedure. 09/08/1974 c 09:40 LOCATION: Ionian Sea West of Athens, off Kefallinia, Greece CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: 841 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-331B REGISTRY: N8734 ABOARD: 88 FATAL: 88 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft pitched up, rolled to the left, went into a steep spiral dive and crashed into the ocean. Detonation of an explosive device in the aft cargo hold. A Palestinian organization claimed responsibility. The blast probably buckled the cabin floor damaging the elevator and rudder controls. 09/07/1974 LOCATION: Tandjung-karang, Indonesia CARRIER: Garuda Indonesia Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 600 REGISTRY: PK-GFJ ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a building while on approach. 08/14/1974 LOCATION: Margarita Island, Venezuela CARRIER: Linea Aeropostal Venezolana (Venezuela) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 749 REGISTRY: YV-C-AMX ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 48 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed into La Gloria peak in a hurricane. 08/12/1974 LOCATION: Cali, Colombia CARRIER: Avianca FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47-DL REGISTRY: HK-508 ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: The crew became lost in rainy weather and flew into Trujillo Mountain. The wreckage was found 2 months later. 08/11/1974 LOCATION: Near Ouagadougou, Upper Volta CARRIER: Air Mali FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18B REGISTRY: TZ-ABE ABOARD: 60 FATAL: 47 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after running out of fuel. After being diverted because of bad weather, a navigation error caused the crew to circle the wrong city. 06/08/1974 22:30 LOCATION: Monte San Isidoro, Colombia CARRIER: Aerolineas TAO FLIGHT: 514 AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 785D REGISTRY: HK-1058 ABOARD: 44 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft lost control and crashed after a tailplane failure. Failure in-flight of the tailplane spar causing the left tailplane and elevator the detach. 05/23/1974 LOCATION: Kiev, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Yakovlev YAK-40 REGISTRY: SSSR-87579 ABOARD: FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. 04/27/1974 LOCATION: Near Leningrad, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18V REGISTRY: SSSR-75559 ABOARD: 118 FATAL: 118 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after report of a heavy vibration and fire in the No. 4 engine. Structural failure of turbine disc in No. 4 the engine. 04/22/1974 22:26 LOCATION: Grogak, Bali, Indonesia CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: 812 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-321B REGISTRY: N446PA ABOARD: 107 FATAL: 107 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed into Mt. Mesehe and burned during approach. External or internal interference causing an incorrect indication from the automatic direction finder. 04/04/1974 02:35 LOCATION: Francistown, Botswana CARRIER: Wenela Air Services FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: A2-ZER ABOARD: 84 FATAL: 78 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into trees and burst into flames after the engines overheated resulting in loss of power. Fuel contamination. 03/13/1974 LOCATION: Bishop, CA CARRIER: Sierra Pacific Airlines FLIGHT: 802 AIRCRAFT: Convair 440 REGISTRY: N4819C ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into the White Mountains. 03/03/1974 c 12:40 LOCATION: Bois d' Ermenonville, France CARRIER: Turkish Airlines (THY) FLIGHT: 981 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10-10 REGISTRY: TC-JAV ABOARD: 346 FATAL: 346 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Orly Airport in Paris, France. Climbing through FL130 the aircraft lost the rear cargo door, resulting in explosive decompression and damage to the cabin floor and control cables. In a similar incident, on June 12, 1972, an American Airlines 747 lost its cargo door shortly after taking off from Detroit Michigan. The plane landed safely. It was determined that there was a flaw in the latching mechanism design that made it appear the door was latched when it was not. 02/05/1974 LOCATION: Banos, Ecuador CARRIER: Aero Taxis Equatorianos FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47 REGISTRY: HC-AUC ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Struck a mountain shortly after takeoff. Failure to climb to the minimum safety altitude. Overconfidence of crew. 01/30/1974 c 23:40 LOCATION: Pango Pango, American Samoa CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: 806 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-321B REGISTRY: N454PA ABOARD: 101 FATAL: 97 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed and burned while making ILS approach to Pango Pango International Airport. There was a failure of the crew to correct an excessive rate of descent causing the aircraft to fly into trees short of the runway. Most aboard the aircraft were not injured by the crash but succumbed to fire and panic afterwards. 01/26/1974 c 07:30 LOCATION: Izmir, Turkey CARRIER: Turkish Airlines (THY) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker VFW F.28 Fellowship Mark 1000 REGISTRY: TC-JAO ABOARD: 73 FATAL: 66 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane yawed left, pitched nose down and crashed shortly after taking off. Icing. Frost on the wings along with over rotation resulted in a stall. 01/09/1974 LOCATION: Florencia, Colombia CARRIER: Satena FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Hawker Siddeley HS-748 2A REGISTRY: FAC- 1103 ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a hill after an in-flight fire. 01/01/1974 12:38 LOCATION: Near Turin, Italy CARRIER: Aerolinee Itavia FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000 REGISTRY: I-TIDE ABOARD: 42 FATAL: 38 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed 2 miles short of the runway during approach in fog. 12/22/1973 22:10 LOCATION: Near Tetouan, Morocco CARRIER: Sobelair SA (Belgium) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Sud-Aviation Caravelle VI-N REGISTRY: OO-SRD ABOARD: 106 FATAL: 106 GROUND: DETAILS: After missing the outer marker the aircraft continued off course and crashed into a mountain at an elevation of 2,300 feet. 12/17/1973 LOCATION: Rome, Italy CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-321A REGISTRY: N407PA ABOARD: 177 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: Two phosphorus bombs thrown into the aircraft ready for departure. 12/16/1973 LOCATION: Near Vilnius, Lithuania CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-124 REGISTRY: SSSR-45061 ABOARD: 51 FATAL: 51 GROUND: DETAILS: Dove and crashed from FL180. 11/17/1973 LOCATION: Quang-Ngai, Vietnam CARRIER: Air Vietnam FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: XV-NIE ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: Flying under VFR in IFR conditons. 11/03/1973 09:39 LOCATION: Boston MA CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: 160 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-321C REGISTRY: N458PA ABOARD: 3 FATAL: 3 GROUND: DETAILS: Smoke in the cockpit and uncontrollable fire caused by spillage of nitric acid on sawdust packing in the cargo hold. 11/03/1973 c 16:40 LOCATION: Near Albuquerque, NM CARRIER: National Airlines FLIGHT: 27 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-10-10 REGISTRY: N60NA ABOARD: 128 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: Overspeeding of the starboard engine caused the engine to disintegrate. Pieces struck the fuselage, breaking a window, causing rapid explosive decompression and a passenger was sucked out of the plane. The plane landed safely. The captain and flight engineer experimenting with the autothrottle system to see its response to various other instrument settings caused overspeeding of the engine. 10/13/1973 c 20:15 LOCATION: Near Domodedovo, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: 964 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-104B REGISTRY: SSR-42486 ABOARD: 119 FATAL: 119 GROUND: DETAILS: After making a right turn, the aircraft plunged to earth from 1,500 ft. Electrical failure of compass and main gyro. 09/30/1973 20:40 LOCATION: Near Sverdlovsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-104B REGISTRY: SSSR-42506 ABOARD: 108 FATAL: 108 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff. After reaching a altitude of 1,200 ft. the aircraft banked to the left which steepened until the plane began to descend and finally crashed. Malfunctioning artificial horizon. 09/20/1973 LOCATION: Natchitiches, LA CARRIER: Private Charter FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Beechcraft D-18 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 7 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into a tree just past the end of the runway while taking off. Singer Jim Croce, 30, killed. 09/11/1973 LOCATION: Moganik, Yugoslavia CARRIER: JAT Yugoslav Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Aerospatiale Caravelle 6N REGISTRY: YU-AHD ABOARD: 41 FATAL: 41 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck Maganick Mountain at 6,300 ft., while descending from FL90 to FL60. 08/28/1973 21:50 LOCATION: Thirty-five miles west of Los Angeles, CA CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-331B REGISTRY: N8705T ABOARD: 152 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane porpoised while descending to LAX. The aircraft was subjected to 2 minutes of peak acceleration forces of 2.4 g A combination of design tolerances in the aircraft's longitudinal control system which, under certain conditions, produced a critical relationship between control forces and aircraft response. 08/27/1973 12:45 LOCATION: Bogota, Colombia CARRIER: Aerovias Brasil FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-188A Electra REGISTRY: HK-777 ABOARD: 42 FATAL: 42 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into El Cable Hill after takeoff in fog. 08/18/1973 LOCATION: Baku, Azerbaijan, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: SSSR-46435 ABOARD: 64 FATAL: 56 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. Engine failure. 08/13/1973 c 11:40 LOCATION: Near La Corunda, Spain CARRIER: Avianco (Spain) FLIGHT: 116 AIRCRAFT: Sud-Aviation Caravelle 10-R REGISTRY: EC-BIC ABOARD: 85 FATAL: 85 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: The aircraft experienced two missing landing attempts. On the third try, the crew tried to descent below minimum safe altitude to make visual contact with the ground. The right wing clipped trees and the aircraft crashed about 2 m from the runway. Attempting to land in meteorological conditions that were below minima. 07/31/1973 11:08 LOCATION: Logan Airport, Boston, MA CARRIER: Delta Air Lines FLIGHT: 723 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-31 REGISTRY: N975NE ABOARD: 89 FATAL: 89 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed into a seawall during ILS approach in adverse weather conditions. Failure to monitor altitude in fast changing weather conditions. Poor positioning of the aircraft for an approach. 07/23/1973 17:43 LOCATION: St. Louis, MO CARRIER: Ozark Air Lines FLIGHT: 809 AIRCRAFT: Fairchild-Hiller FH-227B REGISTRY: N4215 ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 38 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after attempting to land in thunderstorms with heavy rain and high winds. The plane crashed into the ground short of the runway after encountering a strong downdraft. The aircraft's encounter with a downdraft following the captain's decision to initiate and continue an instrument approach into a thunderstorm. 07/22/1973 22:06 LOCATION: Off Papeete, Tahiti CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: 816 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-321B REGISTRY: N417PA ABOARD: 78 FATAL: 78 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed 30 seconds after takeoff from Faaa Airport into the ocean. Cause unknown. It is possible an instrument failure diverted the crews attention during a turn. 07/11/1973 c 15:00 LOCATION: Paris, Orly, France CARRIER: VARIG (Brazil) FLIGHT: 820 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-345C REGISTRY: PP-VJZ ABOARD: 134 FATAL: 123 GROUND: DETAILS: Fire aboard the aircraft in the aft right toilet was reported and an emergency descent made. The plane was heavily damaged by fire before fire fighters could rescue passengers. Most fatalities were due to CO before rescuers could reach passengers. 06/20/1973 LOCATION: Near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico CARRIER: Aeromexico FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-15 REGISTRY: XA-SOC ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft hit high ground during approach. 06/03/1973 LOCATION: Goussainville, France CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-144 REGISTRY: SSSR-77102 ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 6 GROUND: 8 DETAILS: During a steep climb maneuver during an air show, the left canard wing separated and struck the wing puncturing the fuel tank. The plane crashed in flames. 06/01/1973 LOCATION: Sao Luis, Brazil CARRIER: Cruzeiro do Sul FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VIN REGISTRY: PP-PDX ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: While on a go-around the aircraft attained a nose up attitude, stalled and crashed. Loss of power in the No.1 engine. 05/31/1973 LOCATION: Near New Dehli, India CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-2A8 REGISTRY: VT-EAM ABOARD: 65 FATAL: 48 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed and caught fire after hitting power lines during a landing attempt. The landing was made despite visibility below minima. 05/19/1973 c 15:00 LOCATION: Svay Rieng, Cambodia CARRIER: Cambodia Air FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: XW-TDM ABOARD: 11 FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by ground fire shortly after taking off from Svay Rieng. 05/18/1973 LOCATION: Chita, Siberia, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-104A REGISTRY: ABOARD: 81 FATAL: 81 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft broke up at FL 300. Detonation of a bomb in the cabin being carried by a hijacker. 05/11/1973 LOCATION: Near Semipalatinsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18 REGISTRY: SSR-75687 ABOARD: 61 FATAL: 61 GROUND: DETAILS: 04/21/1973 LOCATION: Patabangan, Philippines CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Hawker Siddeley S-748 2 REGISTRY: PI-C1022 ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after bomb exploded. 04/10/1973 10:13 LOCATION: Near Hochwald, Solothurn, Switzerland CARRIER: Invicta International Airlines (UK) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Vanguard 952 REGISTRY: G-AXOP ABOARD: 145 FATAL: 108 GROUND: DETAILS: Cashed into a forest during a snowstorm. Malfunctioning navigation equipment. 03/19/1973 LOCATION: Ben Me Thuot, South Vietnam CARRIER: Air Vietnam (South Vietnam) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-54D REGISTRY: XV-NUI ABOARD: 62 FATAL: 62 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after an explosion in the cargo hold. 03/05/1973 c 13:50 LOCATION: Near Nantes, France CARRIER: Lineas Aereas de Espana/Spantax SA Transportes FLIGHT: 504/ AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 / Convair 990A Coronado REGISTRY: EC-BII/EC-BJC ABOARD: 68 FATAL: 68 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. Convair crew improperly assessed collision-course situation. Contributing factor was poor quality of radio transmissions. Convair landed safely. 03/03/1973 LOCATION: Moskva, Russia CARRIER: Balkan Bulgarian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18V REGISTRY: LZ-BEM ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on second approach after descending below glide slope. Icing of tailplane. 02/24/1973 LOCATION: Near Leninabad, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18 REGISTRY: SSSR-75712 ABOARD: 79 FATAL: 79 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft entered a spin and dove into the ground. 02/21/1973 LOCATION: Cerro Horqueta, Panama CARRIER: Aerovias Urraca FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HP-560 ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into Cerro Horqueta Mountain. 02/21/1973 c 14:10 LOCATION: Near Isma'iliya, Egypt CARRIER: Libya Arab Airlines FLIGHT: 114 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-224 REGISTRY: 5A-DAH ABOARD: 113 FATAL: 108 GROUND: DETAILS: On a flight from Tripoli to Cairo, the aircraft drifted over Israeli territory due to strong tailwinds and was shot down by Israeli Phantom fighters. 02/19/1973 09:06 LOCATION: Prague, Czechoslovakia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-154 REGISTRY: SSSR-85023 ABOARD: 100 FATAL: 66 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane struck the ground short of the runway while landing. Possible windshear. 01/29/1973 LOCATION: Near Kyrenia, Cyprus CARRIER: EgyptAir FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18D REGISTRY: SU-AOY ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into the Kyrenia Mountains while on approach. 01/22/1973 c 09:30 LOCATION: Kano, Nigeria CARRIER: Alia Royal Jordanian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-3D3C REGISTRY: JY-ADO ABOARD: 202 FATAL: 176 GROUND: DETAILS: The landing gear collapsed after hitting a depression in the runway while landing. The aircraft ran off the side of the runway and caught fire. 12/31/1972 LOCATION: San Juan, Puerto Rico CARRIER: American Express Leasing FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-7CF REGISTRY: N500AE ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed moments after taking off after losing the No. 2 engine and losing power in the No. 3 engine. Baseball player Roberto Clemente killed. Clemente was on a relief mission to deliver supplies for earthquake victims in Nicaragua. 12/29/1972 23:41 LOCATION: Everglades National Park, FL CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: 401 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-1011 TriStar1 REGISTRY: N310EA ABOARD: 176 FATAL: 99 GROUND: DETAILS: The crew was preoccupied with a landing gear problem and was trying to replace the landing gear light while on autopilot and in a holding pattern. As the captain got up to help, he inadvertently pushed on the yoke releasing the autopilot. With no ground reference and under nighttime conditions, the aircraft gradually descended until it crashed into Everglades. Book and movie "Ghost of Flight 401" made about this accident. 12/23/1972 LOCATION: Skaugum, Norway CARRIER: Braathens FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000 REGISTRY: LN-SUY ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 40 GROUND: DETAILS: Hit high ground while on an approach to Oslo. 12/20/1972 c 18:00 LOCATION: Chicago, IL CARRIER: Delta Air Lines / North Central Airlines FLIGHT: 954/575 AIRCRAFT: Convair 880 / DC-9-31 REGISTRY: N8897E/N954N ABOARD: 129 FATAL: 9 GROUND: DETAILS: Ground collision during heavy fog. Nine of 41 passengers killed on the DC-9. Failure of the ATC to ensure aircraft separation during restricted visibility. 12/08/1972 14:28 LOCATION: Chicago, Midway Airport, IL CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: 553 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-737-222 REGISTRY: N9031U ABOARD: 61 FATAL: 43 GROUND: 2 DETAILS: The aircraft crashed while making a nonprecision instrument approach to Runway 31L. The accident occurred in a residential area approximately 1.5 miles southeast of the approach end of Runway 31L. The aircraft was destroyed by impact and subsequent fire The captain's failure to exercise positive flight management during the execution of a non-precision approach, which culminated in a critical deterioration of airspeed resulting in a stall from which level flight could no longer be maintained. 12/08/1972 LOCATION: Near Rawalpindi, Pakistan CARRIER: Pakistan International Airlines FLIGHT: 631 AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 400 REGISTRY: AP-AUS ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into hilly area in poor weather conditions. 12/03/1972 c 06:45 LOCATION: Tenerife, Spain CARRIER: Spantax (Spain) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 990-30A-5 Coronado REGISTRY: EC-BZR ABOARD: 155 FATAL: 155 GROUND: DETAILS: Reached a height of 300 feet the plane suddenly plunged to earth and crashed. Loss of control precipitated by abnormal maneuvers made by the pilot in command in zero visibility. 11/28/1972 19:51 LOCATION: Near Moscow, Russia CARRIER: Japan Air Lines FLIGHT: 446 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-62 REGISTRY: JA8040 ABOARD: 76 FATAL: 62 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft lost altitude while taking off and crashed. Inadvertent extension of spoilers or loss of No.1 and No.2 engines due to icing. 11/04/1972 LOCATION: Near Plovdiv, Bulgaria CARRIER: Balkan Bulgarian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-14P REGISTRY: LZ-ILA ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: The crew elected to divert to Plovdiv due to fog. While on approach, the aircraft struck a mountain. 10/30/1972 LOCATION: Poggiorsini, Italy CARRIER: Aero Transporti Italiani FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 200 REGISTRY: I-ATIR ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: Visual approach in descent below minima. 10/27/1972 c 19:20 LOCATION: Near Noiretable, Loire, France CARRIER: Air Inter (France) FLIGHT: 696 AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 724 REGISTRY: F-BMCH ABOARD: 68 FATAL: 60 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while landing in severe turbulence. Faulty indication by radio compass. 10/21/1972 LOCATION: Off Athens, Greece CARRIER: Olympic Airways (Greece) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: NAMC YS-11A-202 REGISTRY: SX-BBQ ABOARD: 53 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into the ocean while on approach in poor visibility. 10/13/1972 c 21:50 LOCATION: Near Krasnaya Polyana, USSR CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-62 REGISTRY: SSSR-86671 ABOARD: 174 FATAL: 174 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed at the outer marker while attempting to land for the third time in poor weather conditions. Sudden incapacitation of the crew. 10/13/1972 LOCATION: Near San Fernando, Chile CARRIER: TAMU FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fairchild-Hiller FH-227D/LCD REGISTRY: T-571 ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed into Andes mountains. The survivors were not found until 12/22/72. Survivors resorted to cannibalism to stay alive. The book and move "Alive" is based on this accident. 10/02/1972 LOCATION: Kampot, Cambodia CARRIER: Cambodia Air FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: XW-TDA ABOARD: 9 FATAL: 9 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by a mortar shell while approaching to land at Kampot. 10/02/1972 c 18:00 LOCATION: Near Adler, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18B REGISTRY: SSSR-75507 ABOARD: 109 FATAL: 109 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight ditched into Black Sea shortly after takeoff. 08/31/1972 LOCATION: Near Magnitogorsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18 REGISTRY: SSSR-74298 ABOARD: 101 FATAL: 101 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed, trailing heavy smoke. Fire caused by spontaneous ignition of passenger baggage. 08/27/1972 LOCATION: Canaima, Venezuela CARRIER: Lineas Areas Venezolanas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47-DL REGISTRY: YV-C-AKE ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed while the crew was returning to the airport with a failed no.1 engine. 08/16/1972 LOCATION: Near Sandoway, Myanmar CARRIER: Burma Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: XY-ACM ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into the ocean shortly after takeoff. 08/14/1972 c 17:00 LOCATION: Near Konigs Wusterausen, East Germany CARRIER: Interflug FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-62 REGISTRY: DM-SEA ABOARD: 156 FATAL: 156 GROUND: DETAILS: Fire of unknown origin in the rear fuselage weakened the structure until the tail fell off. 07/29/1972 LOCATION: Villavicencio, Colombia CARRIER: AVIANCA / AVIANCA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 / Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HK1341X/HK107 ABOARD: 38 FATAL: 38 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. 06/29/1972 10:37 LOCATION: Appleton, WI CARRIER: North Central Airlines / Air Wisconsin Inc. FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 580/De Havilland Twin Otter 100 REGISTRY: N90858/N4043B ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Both aircraft were preceding under VFR getting ready to land when there was a midair collision. Both aircraft crashed into lake Winnebago. 06/18/1972 17:11 LOCATION: London Heathrow, Staines, Surrey, England CARRIER: British European Airways FLIGHT: 548 AIRCRAFT: Hawker Siddeley Trident 1C REGISTRY: G-ARPI ABOARD: 118 FATAL: 118 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into a field shortly after taking off from Heathrow Airport. The airplane stalled after the wing's leading edge devices were retracted prematurely after takeoff. Incapacitation of pilot due to an arterial hemorrhage. 06/18/1972 LOCATION: Near Kharkov, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-10A REGISTRY: SSSR-11215 ABOARD: 122 FATAL: 122 GROUND: DETAILS: Structural failure and separation of both wings due to a fatigue crack in the center wing section. 06/15/1972 c 14:00 LOCATION: Near Pleiku, Vietnam CARRIER: Cathay Pacific Airways (Hong Kong) FLIGHT: 700Z AIRCRAFT: Convair 880M REGISTRY: VR-HFZ ABOARD: 81 FATAL: 81 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed while en route from Singapore to Hong Kong. Detonation of an explosive device in the passenger cabin in a suitcase under a seat. A Thai police lieutenant accused of planting the bomb was acquitted due to lack of sufficient evidence. 06/14/1972 c 20:20 LOCATION: Near New Delhi, India CARRIER: Japan Air Lines FLIGHT: 471 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-53 REGISTRY: JA8012 ABOARD: 87 FATAL: 82 GROUND: 4 DETAILS: The aircraft crashed short of the runway. Indian officials claimed the crash was caused by a disregard for prescribed procedures in abandoning all instrument references before making visual contact with the runway. Japanese investigators claimed a false glide path signal was responsible for the descent into terrain. 06/03/1972 LOCATION: South Vietnam CARRIER: China Airlines (Taiwan) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: 05/30/1972 c 05:20 LOCATION: Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX CARRIER: Delta Air Lines FLIGHT: 9570 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-14 REGISTRY: N3305L ABOARD: 4 FATAL: 4 GROUND: DETAILS: While practicing touch and go landing the aircraft crashed after getting caught in the wake turbulence of a DC-10. 05/21/1972 LOCATION: Lobito, Angola CARRIER: DTA Angola Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 200 REGISTRY: CR-LLD ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into the ocean in visibility below minima. 05/05/1972 c 22:24 LOCATION: Near Carini, Sicily, Italy CARRIER: Alitalia (Italy) FLIGHT: 112 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-43 REGISTRY: I-DIWB ABOARD: 115 FATAL: 115 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane cashed into Mt. Lunga during an approach. The crew's non-adherence to airport traffic regulations. 04/18/1972 LOCATION: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia CARRIER: East African Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: BAC Super VC-10 1154 REGISTRY: 5X-UVA ABOARD: 107 FATAL: 43 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft broke-up after overrunning the runway after an aborted takeoff. Partial loss of braking power due to the incorrect reassembly of the braking system. 04/12/1972 LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil CARRIER: VASP FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: NAMC YS-11A-211 REGISTRY: PP-SMI ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while on approach. 03/19/1972 LOCATION: Mt. Shamsen, South Yemen CARRIER: EgyptAir FLIGHT: 763 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: YU-AHR ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into Shamsan Mountains during a visual approach. 03/14/1972 c 22:00 LOCATION: Near Al Fujayrah, United Arab Emirates CARRIER: Sterling Airways (Denmark) FLIGHT: 296 AIRCRAFT: Aerospatiale Caravelle Super 10B REGISTRY: OY- STL ABOARD: 112 FATAL: 112 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck a mountain ridge during approach. Incorrect information from an outdated flight plan. 03/03/1972 LOCATION: Albany, NY CARRIER: Mohawk Airlines FLIGHT: 405 AIRCRAFT: Fairchild-Hiller FH227B REGISTRY: N7818M ABOARD: 48 FATAL: 16 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: The crew reported problems with the propeller cruise lock. The prop could not be feathered and the aircraft struck a house short of the runway. Inability of the crew to feather the left propeller, in combination with the descent below the minimum approach altitude. 02/11/1972 13:20 LOCATION: Near Vientiane, Laos CARRIER: Royal Air Lao FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: XW-TDE ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down while flying at 10,000 feet. 01/26/1972 c 17:00 LOCATION: Near Hermsdorf, Czechoslovakia CARRIER: JAT Yugoslav Airlines FLIGHT: 364 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: YU-AHT ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed after the detonation of bomb in the forward cargo hold. A stewardess fell 33,000 feet in the tail section and survived. The bomb was believed to be placed on the plane by a Croatian extremist group. 01/21/1972 LOCATION: Near Funza, Colombia CARRIER: Lineas Areas la Urraca FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 837 REGISTRY: HK-1347 ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/21/1972 LOCATION: San Nicolas, Colombia CARRIER: Satena FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: FAC-661 ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 39 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck a mountain while on a flight from Medellin to Buenaventura. 01/07/1972 c 22:00 LOCATION: Sierra de Atalayasa, Spain CARRIER: Lineas Aereas de Espanan SA (Iberia) FLIGHT: 602 AIRCRAFT: Sud-Aviation Caravelle VI-R REGISTRY: EC-ATV ABOARD: 104 FATAL: 104 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into hill while attempting to land. Failure to maintain the minimum flight altitude during the final stages of the visual approach. 01/06/1972 LOCATION: Near Chetumal, Mexico CARRIER: SAESA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Hawker Siddeley HS-748-230 Srs. 2A REGISTRY: XA-SEV ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed following fire on board. 12/24/1971 c 12:40 LOCATION: Near Puerto Inca, Huanuco, Peru CARRIER: Lineas Aereas Nacionales SA (Peru) FLIGHT: 508 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 188A Electra REGISTRY: OB-R-941 ABOARD: 92 FATAL: 91 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was struck by lightening after the aircraft entered an area of thunderstorms and heavy turbulence. The lightening caused a fire which led to the separation of the right wing and part of the left wing. The aircraft crashed in mountainous terrain. One passenger survived and was found after trekking through the jungle for 10 days. 12/21/1971 LOCATION: Sofia, Bulgaria CARRIER: Balkan Bulgarian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18B REGISTRY: LZ-BES ABOARD: 73 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in adverse weather conditions. 12/01/1971 LOCATION: Saratov, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: SSSR-46788 ABOARD: 57 FATAL: 57 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed short of runway during approach. 11/21/1971 LOCATION: Near Penghu Island, Taiwan CARRIER: China Airlines (Taiwan) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle III REGISTRY: B- 1852 ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into the sea while on a flight from Taipei to Hong Kong. Detonation of an explosive device. 11/12/1971 LOCATION: Vinnitsa, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: SSSR-46809 ABOARD: 47 FATAL: 47 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed during a go-around. 11/10/1971 LOCATION: Off Padang, Philippines CARRIER: Merpati Nusantara Airlines (Indonesia) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 828 REGISTRY: PK-MVS ABOARD: 69 FATAL: 69 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into the ocean while on approach to Pandang. 10/10/1971 LOCATION: Moskva, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-104B REGISTRY: SSSR-42490 ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: 10/02/1971 11:10 LOCATION: Near Aarsele, West Vlaanderen, Belgium CARRIER: British European Airways FLIGHT: 706 AIRCRAFT: Vickers Vanguard 951 REGISTRY: G-APEC ABOARD: 63 FATAL: 63 GROUND: DETAILS: While en route from London to Salzburg, Austria a distress message was received from the aircraft after which it crashed and burst into flames. The elevators and tailplane were destroyed when the rear pressure bulkhead ruptured at 19,000 feet. The airplane rapidly nosed down and crashed. The bulkhead was weakened by corrosion from a suspected leak in the lavatory. 09/28/1971 LOCATION: Sena Madureira, Brazil CARRIER: Cruzeiro FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PP-CBV ABOARD: 32 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft tried to return to the airport after an engine fire but the right wing struck trees and it crashed. 09/16/1971 LOCATION: Kiev, Russia CARRIER: Malev Airlines (Hungary) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134 REGISTRY: HA-LBD ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 49 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on final approach on a flight from Budapest to Kiev. 09/06/1971 LOCATION: Near Hasloh, Germany CARRIER: Paninternational FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: BAC One-Eleven 515FB REGISTRY: D-ALAR ABOARD: 121 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft collided with a bridge shearing off both wings after a double engine failure during takeoff. The water- injection system to cool the engines during take-off was inadvertently filled with kerosene instead of water. 09/04/1971 c 12:15 LOCATION: Near Juneau, AK CARRIER: Alaska Airlines FLIGHT: 1866 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-193 REGISTRY: N2969G ABOARD: 111 FATAL: 111 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the slopes of Chilkat Mountain while in holding pattern 20 miles west of Juneau Municipal Airport. Received incorrect navigational information. 08/28/1971 LOCATION: Off Copenhagen, Denmark CARRIER: Malev Airlines (Hungary) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18D REGISTRY: HA-MOC ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into the ocean while on approach. Crew error. Below prescribed altitiude. 07/30/1971 c 14:00 LOCATION: Near Morioko, Japan CARRIER: All Nippon Airlines / Japanese Air Force FLIGHT: 58 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-281 / Air Force F86F REGISTRY: JA8329 ABOARD: 164 FATAL: 163 GROUND: DETAILS: A Japan Air Self Defense Force F-86F fighter collided with the B-727. Both aircraft crashed, but the fighter pilot ejected safely. 07/30/1971 LOCATION: San Francisco, CA CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: 845 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747 REGISTRY: N747PA ABOARD: FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck approach lights at the departure end of runway during takeoff. 07/25/1971 LOCATION: Near Irkutsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-104B REGISTRY: SSSR-42405 ABOARD: 126 FATAL: 97 GROUND: DETAILS: While landing at Irkutsk Airport the aircraft landed short of the runway after an excessive rate of sink. The left wing separated and the plane burst into flames. 07/03/1971 c 18:10 LOCATION: Hokkaido, Japan CARRIER: Toa Domestic Airline (Japan) FLIGHT: 63 AIRCRAFT: NAMC YS-11A-227 REGISTRY: JA8764 ABOARD: 68 FATAL: 68 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into Yokotsu Mountain while on approach. Navigational error after strong winds caused flight to drift. 06/07/1971 LOCATION: New Haven, CT CARRIER: Allegheny Airlines FLIGHT: 485 AIRCRAFT: Convair 580 REGISTRY: N5832 ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed and struck houses short of the runway. Captain's intentional descent below minima under adverse weather conditions. 06/06/1971 c 18:11 LOCATION: Near Duarte, CA CARRIER: Hughes Airwest / US Marine Air Corps FLIGHT: 706 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-31 / F4-B REGISTRY: N9345/151458 ABOARD: 51 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: The DC-9 was climbing to FL 330 under radar control of the LA ARTCC and the F4-B was en route to El Toro under VFR. Visibility was good with no clouds. The collision took place at 15,500 feet. One of two killed on the F4. Failure of both crews to see and avoid each other and an inoperable transponder on the F4. 05/28/1971 LOCATION: Roanoak, VA CARRIER: Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed in a thunderstorm. World War II hero and western movie star Audie Murphy killed. 05/23/1971 c 20:00 LOCATION: Near Rijeka, Yugoslavia CARRIER: Aviogenex (Yugoslavia) FLIGHT: 130 AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-134A REGISTRY: YU-AHZ ABOARD: 83 FATAL: 78 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed on landing at Rijeka Airport during a heavy rain storm. After a too rapid descent the aircraft landed extremely hard on the runway causing the left wing to separate. The aircraft turned over and slid 2,300 ft. and burst into flames Improper handling of the flight and engine controls. Optical illusion due to the intense rain which cause a refraction of light. 05/13/1971 LOCATION: Honolulu, HI CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-151 REGISTRY: N607US ABOARD: FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: An engine disintegrated during takeoff. 03/31/1971 LOCATION: Ontario, CA CARRIER: Western Air Lines FLIGHT: 366 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-720-047B REGISTRY: N3166 ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after a missed 3 engine ILS approach. Failure of the aircraft rudder hydraulic actuator support fitting, which led to the loss of left rudder control. 03/31/1971 LOCATION: Voroshilovgrad, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-10 REGISTRY: SSSR11145 ABOARD: 64 FATAL: 64 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on approach. 01/18/1971 LOCATION: Zurich, Switzerland CARRIER: Balkan Bulgarian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18 REGISTRY: LZ-BED ABOARD: 47 FATAL: 45 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed in fog to the right and below the glide path during approach with the left wingtip and gear striking the ground first. 01/09/1971 LOCATION: Newark, NJ CARRIER: American Airlines / private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-323 / Cessna 150 REGISTRY: N7595A/N60942 ABOARD: FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. The 707 landed safely. Two killed on the Cessna. 12/31/1970 LOCATION: Leningrad, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18V REGISTRY: SSSR-75773 ABOARD: 93 FATAL: 93 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed during takeoff on a flight to Erevan. 12/31/1970 LOCATION: Off Algiers, Algeria CARRIER: Rousseau Aviaiton FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Nord 262E REGISTRY: F-BNGB ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: Ditched in the ocean. Mayday received. No trace of plane ever found. 12/28/1970 LOCATION: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: 505 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-2A7 REGISTRY: N7890R ABOARD: 55 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft experienced a hard landing which caused it to bounce. The crew executed a second touchdown which caused the main landing gear to fail. The aircraft then overran the runway and hit an embankment. 11/27/1970 17:05 LOCATION: Anchorage, AK CARRIER: Capital Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-63CF REGISTRY: N4909C ABOARD: 229 FATAL: 47 GROUND: DETAILS: The military charter overran the runway during takeoff, hit the ILS localizer support structure and burst into flames. The main wheels remained locked after power was applied for takeoff on the icy runway due to brake or hydraulic failure. 11/14/1970 19:35 LOCATION: Near Huntington, WV CARRIER: Southern Airways (US) FLIGHT: 932 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-31 REGISTRY: N97S ABOARD: 75 FATAL: 75 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed short of the runway at Tri-State Airport. Thirty-six players and 5 coaches on the Marshall University football team killed. Improper procedures executed by the crew. The first officer did not make all of the call outs. The captain used the autopilot throughout the approach. 10/05/1970 LOCATION: Du Bois, PA CARRIER: Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Aerocommander REGISTRY: ABOARD: 2 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a mountainside 20 minutes after taking off. NASCAR driver Curtis Turner was killed along with pro-golfer Clarence King. King was flying the plane and was believed to have suffered a heart attack. 10/02/1970 13:00 LOCATION: Mt. Trelease, near Silver Plume, CO CARRIER: Golden Eagle Aviation FLIGHT: 108 AIRCRAFT: Martin 404 REGISTRY: N464M ABOARD: 40 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft flew into mountainous terrain while on a flight from Denver to Fort Collins, CO and crashed into Mt. Trelease. Members of the Wichita State Football team were killed. Intentional operation of the aircraft over a mountain valley route at an altitude from which the aircraft could neither climb over the obstructing terrain ahead, nor execute a successful course reversal. Other factors included overloaded conditions and lack of a flight planning. 09/29/1970 LOCATION: Near Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-124 REGISTRY: SSSR-45012 ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while cruising at FL270. 08/29/1970 LOCATION: Near Silcher, India CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 400 REGISTRY: VT-DWT ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 39 GROUND: DETAILS: Struck a hill shortly after takeoff. The pilot didn't climb overhead to the minimum sector altitude, but instead continued directly to Gauhati. 08/17/1970 LOCATION: St. Jean, Quebec, Canada CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747-128 REGISTRY: F-BPUD ABOARD: FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: An engine disintegrated in flight. 08/09/1970 15:00 LOCATION: Near Cuzco, Peru CARRIER: Lineas Aereas Nacionales SA (Peru) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 188A Electra REGISTRY: OB-R939 ABOARD: 100 FATAL: 99 GROUND: 2 DETAILS: The flight crashed shortly after takeoff after the No. 3 engine failed. Procedural error after emergency occurred. 08/06/1970 LOCATION: Islamabad, Pakistan CARRIER: Pakistan International Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 200 REGISTRY: AP-ALM ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into terrain after takeoff in thunderstorms and strong winds. 07/18/1970 LOCATION: Over the North Atlantic CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-22 REGISTRY: SSSR-0903 ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Disappeared on a flight from Reykjavik to Halifax. 07/05/1970 08:09 LOCATION: Toronto, Canada CARRIER: Air Canada FLIGHT: 621 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-63 REGISTRY: CF-TIW ABOARD: 109 FATAL: 109 GROUND: DETAILS: While landing and approximately 60 feet above the runway, the spoilers were inadvertently deployed causing the aircraft to fall and lose the No. 4 engine. The crew then decided to go- around. The aircraft exploded while attempting the go-around. Inadvertent deployment of spoilers while the aircraft was still in the air by the first officer. Faulty design by allowing the spoiler handle to perform two different unrelated tasks. 07/03/1970 19:05 LOCATION: Near Arbucias, Gerona, Spain CARRIER: Dan-Air Services (UK) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Comet 4 REGISTRY: G-APDN ABOARD: 112 FATAL: 112 GROUND: DETAILS: Due to heavy traffic the flight was diverted from the planned route. The aircraft failed to follow the assigned airway and crashed into a cloud obscured mountain while on approach. The deviation from the assigned airway may have been caused by malfunctioning equipment. In addition the ATC did not realize the aircraft was deviating from its assigned course. 05/09/1970 LOCATION: Pellston, MI CARRIER: Executive Jet Sales Inc. FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Gates Learjet 23 REGISTRY: N434EJ ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 6 GROUND: DETAILS: United Auto Workers President, Walter Reuther and his wife killed. 05/02/1970 15:50 LOCATION: Near St. Croix, US Virgin Islands CARRIER: Antillian Airlines FLIGHT: 980 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-33CF REGISTRY: N935F ABOARD: 63 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight was scheduled to fly from New York to St. Maarten. Because poor visibility, the aircraft could not land at St. Maarten and was diverted to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Five minutes later the crew was told the weather had improved at St. Maarten and were directed back. After 3 missed landing attempts at St. Maarten, the crew asked to be diverted to St. Thomas. By this time the plane was low on fuel. While flying to St. Thomas, the aircraft ran out of fuel and ditched into the ocean. Improper management of fuel by the crew. Inadequate warning given to passengers before the ditching. 04/21/1970 LOCATION: Manila, Philippines CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: 215 AIRCRAFT: Hawker Siddeley HS-748-209 REGISTRY: PI-C- 1022 ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was on a flight from Cauayan, Isabela to Manila when it crashed into mountainous terrain after an explosion in the rear of the aircraft. 04/19/1970 LOCATION: Fiumicino, Italy CARRIER: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-62 REGISTRY: SE-DBE ABOARD: 65 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: Failure of No.1 engine fan disc damaged a fuel tank and caused a leak which resulted in a fire. 04/01/1970 c 08:16 LOCATION: Casablanca, Morocco CARRIER: Royal Air Moroc FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Aerospatiale Caravelle 3 REGISTRY: CN-CCV ABOARD: 82 FATAL: 61 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during approach. Fuselage broke in two. 04/01/1970 LOCATION: Novosibirsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: SSSR47751 ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 45 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after colliding with a balloon. 03/14/1970 LOCATION: Belem Bay, Brazil CARRIER: Paraense Transportes Aereos FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fairchild-Hiller FH-227B REGISTRY: PP-BUF ABOARD: 38 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during storm short of the runway while on approach. 02/21/1970 13:34 LOCATION: Zurich, Switzerland CARRIER: Swissair FLIGHT: 330 AIRCRAFT: Convair CV-990-30A-6 REGISTRY: HB-ICD ABOARD: 47 FATAL: 47 GROUND: DETAILS: While on a flight from Zurich to Tel Aviv, Israel the crew reported trouble with the aircraft's cabin pressure and radioed they were returning to the airport. The crew reported they suspected an explosion in the aft cargo hold. While returning to the airport the crew lost navigational instruments and electrical power. The cockpit filled with smoke and the plane crashed into a forest. Detonation of an explosive device in the rear section of the passenger cabin shortly after takeoff. A bomb with an altimeter trigger was believed to have been placed in a package mailed to Israel by Palistinian extremists. 02/15/1970 c 18:30 LOCATION: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic CARRIER: Compania Domincana de Aviacion FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: HI-177 ABOARD: 102 FATAL: 102 GROUND: DETAILS: Two minutes after taking off , the crew reported losing an engine and turned back towards the airport. The plane then descended rapidly and crashed into the ocean. 02/06/1970 LOCATION: Near Samarkand, Uzbek, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18 REGISTRY: SSSR-75798 ABOARD: 92 FATAL: 92 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a mountain at an elevation of 5,000 ft. Misidentification of the aircraft by the air traffic controller. 02/04/1970 LOCATION: Apuseni mountains, Romania CARRIER: Tarom FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24V REGISTRY: YR-AMT ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountains while on approach to Oradea after a flight from Bucuresti. 02/04/1970 LOCATION: Corrientes, Argentina CARRIER: Aerolineas Argentinas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Hawker Siddeley HS-748 1 REGISTRY: LV-HGW ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 39 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in storm. Went into a dive and crashed at a high rate of speed into the ground. 01/28/1970 LOCATION: Batagay, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24 REGISTRY: SSSR-47701 ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a hill on approach. 01/14/1970 LOCATION: Mt. Pumacona, Peru CARRIER: Faucett FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: OB-R-776 ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. Mental state of pilot adversely affected his judgement. 01/13/1970 LOCATION: Apia, Western Samoa CARRIER: Polynesian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: 5W-FAC ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed shortly after taking off. Windshear. 12/22/1969 LOCATION: Nha Trang, Vietnam CARRIER: Air Vietnam (South Vietnam) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: B-2005 ABOARD: 77 FATAL: 10 GROUND: 24 DETAILS: An explosive device detonated in the cabin just as the aircraft was making a landing. The blast damaged the aircraft's hydraulics. The aircraft became airborne, overran the runway and crashed into a school. 12/13/1969 LOCATION: Renton, WA CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-747 REGISTRY: N732PA ABOARD: FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed short of the runway during a landing attempt. 12/08/1969 20:46 LOCATION: Near Keratea, Greece CARRIER: Olympic Airways (Greece) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: SC-DAE ABOARD: 90 FATAL: 90 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into Mt. Pan, 25 miles SW of Athens while preparing to land. The flight crew deviated from the proper track and descended below the minimum safe altitude during approach. 12/04/1969 LOCATION: Off Caracas, Venezuela CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: 212 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-328B REGISTRY: F-BHSZ ABOARD: 62 FATAL: 62 GROUND: DETAILS: Night visual approach. Navigational error. 11/20/1969 c 08:30 LOCATION: Near Ikeja, Nigeria CARRIER: Nigeria Airways FLIGHT: 825 AIRCRAFT: BAC VC-10 REGISTRY: 5N-ABD ABOARD: 87 FATAL: 87 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed and burned 8 miles fro Lagos Airport where it was to have landed. Cause unknown. Possibly insufficient monitoring of equipment. 11/19/1969 LOCATION: Mt. Pilot Knob, Glen Falls, NY CARRIER: Mohawk Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fairchild-Hiller FH-227B REGISTRY: N7811M ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during storm. 09/26/1969 LOCATION: Near La Paz, Bolivia CARRIER: Lloyd Aereo Boliviano FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: CP-698 ABOARD: 74 FATAL: 74 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft flew into a mountain. 09/21/1969 LOCATION: Mexico City, Mexico CARRIER: Mexicana FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-64 REGISTRY: XA-SEJ ABOARD: 118 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane landed short of the runway and broke up. 09/20/1969 c 16:00 LOCATION: Near Hoi An, Vietnam CARRIER: Air Vietnam (South Vietnam) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 / USAF F-4E REGISTRY: XV-NUG ABOARD: 77 FATAL: 75 GROUND: 2 DETAILS: Midair collision. Misconstrued instruction on landing by the DC-4. 09/14/1969 LOCATION: Londrina-Parana, Brazil CARRIER: VASP FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PP-SPP ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while attempting a go-around. 09/12/1969 LOCATION: Near Manila, Philippines CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: BAC One-Eleven 402AP REGISTRY: PI-C1131 ABOARD: 47 FATAL: 45 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a hill during approach. 09/09/1969 15:29 LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN CARRIER: Allegheny Airlines / private FLIGHT: 853 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-31 / Piper Cherokee REGISTRY: N988VJ ABOARD: 84 FATAL: 84 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. Inadequate VFR separation and deficiencies in the ATC system in the terminal area with mixed VFR/IFR traffic. Two killed on the Piper. 09/08/1969 LOCATION: Meta, Columbia CARRIER: Satena FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: FAC-685 ABOARD: 32 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: 08/31/1969 LOCATION: Newton, IA CARRIER: Private Charter FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: N3149X ABOARD: 3 FATAL: 3 GROUND: DETAILS: The single engine plane took off at night in rainy weather and crashed 2 miles south of Newton Airport. Fighter, Rocky Marciano killed. He was on the way home to attend his birthday party. 07/26/1969 LOCATION: Biskra, Algeria CARRIER: Air Algerie FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Sud Aviation Caravelle 6N REGISTRY: 7T-VAK ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Crash landed after a fire in the electrical panel led to a cabin fire. 07/12/1969 LOCATION: Hitauda, Nepal CARRIER: Royal Nepal Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: 9N-AAP ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/04/1969 c 08:42 LOCATION: Near Salinas Victoria, Nuevo Leon, Mexico CARRIER: Compania Mexicana de Aviacion (Mexico) FLIGHT: 704 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-64 REGISTRY: XA-SEL ABOARD: 79 FATAL: 79 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane hit high ground during descent in poor weather conditions. Excessive speed and wide radius of turn took the aircraft out of the designated descent area and over rising terrain. 04/21/1969 LOCATION: Doulatpoor, Pakistan CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 100 REGISTRY: VT-DOJ ABOARD: 44 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed in adverse weather conditions. Windshear 04/02/1969 LOCATION: Zawoja, Poland CARRIER: LOT Polish Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24V REGISTRY: SP-LTF ABOARD: 53 FATAL: 53 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was on a flight from Warsaw to Cracow when it crashed into the Babia Gora mountains. The aircraft deviated from its normal route in heavy fog for unknown reasons. 03/20/1969 c 02:00 LOCATION: Near Aswan Egypt CARRIER: United Arab Airlines (Egypt) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18D REGISTRY: SU-APC ABOARD: 105 FATAL: 100 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed and burned while attempting to land at Aswan Airport for the third time. The pilot descended below minimum safe altitude without having the runway lights clearly in sight. 03/16/1969 c 12:00 LOCATION: Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela CARRIER: Venezolana Internacional de Aviacion FLIGHT: 742 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-32 REGISTRY: YV-C-AVD ABOARD: 84 FATAL: 84 GROUND: 71 DETAILS: Seconds after becoming airborne, the aircraft struck electrical power lines and crashed into houses in the La Trinidad section of the city. Takeoff calculations made from erroneous information. Faulty temperature sensor along the runway. 02/24/1969 LOCATION: Tainan, Taiwan CARRIER: Far Eastern Air Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Handley Page Dart Herald 201 REGISTRY: B-2009 ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after an engine fire. 02/18/1969 LOCATION: Near Lone Pine, CA CARRIER: Mineral County Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N15570 ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: Deviated from prescribed course. 01/18/1969 LOCATION: Near Los Angeles, CA CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: 266 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-22QC REGISTRY: N7434U ABOARD: 38 FATAL: 38 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into Santa Monica Bay shortly after a night takeoff in poor weather and visibility. The crew reported a fire warning in the No. 1 engine and shut it down. After initiating a turn, the aircraft crashed into the water at high speed. With one generator already inoperative the shutting down of the engine caused an overloading of the remaining generator and all electrical power was lost. At night, with no lights or instruments, the plane crashed into the ocean. This crash prompted the FAA to require all transport category aircraft to have a standby attitude indicator which is powered by an independent source. 01/13/1969 LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA CARRIER: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) FLIGHT: 933 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-62 REGISTRY: LM-MOO ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was on approach to 07R when it crashed into Santa Monica bay 6 miles short of the runway. The fuselage broke into 3 pieces one of which floated for 20 hours. Lack of crew coordination and inadequate monitoring of aircraft position which resulted in an unplanned descent into the water. 01/06/1969 LOCATION: Bradford, PA CARRIER: Allegheny Airlines FLIGHT: 737 AIRCRAFT: Convair CV-580 REGISTRY: N5825 ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed clipping treetops short of the runway in light snow. Cause unknown. Possibilities include an altimeter failure or misreading or misreading of the instrument approach chart. 01/06/1969 LOCATION: Northeast Thailand CARRIER: Continental Air Services FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 55 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/05/1969 c 02:35 LOCATION: Gatwick Airport, Horley, Surrey, England CARRIER: Ariana Afghan Airlines FLIGHT: 701 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-113C REGISTRY: YA-FAR ABOARD: 65 FATAL: 50 GROUND: 2 DETAILS: The aircraft descended below the glide slope and crashed into trees and a house short of the runway. Incorrect setting of flaps and instruments. 01/02/1969 LOCATION: Mt. Paku, Taiwan CARRIER: China Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3D REGISTRY: B-309 ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Encounted extreme turbulence. 12/31/1968 LOCATION: Port Hedland, WA, Australia CARRIER: Mac Robertson-Miller Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 720 REGISTRY: VH-RMQ ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after failure of the wing. 12/27/1968 LOCATION: Chicago, IL CARRIER: North Central Airlines FLIGHT: 458 AIRCRAFT: Convair 580 REGISTRY: N2045 ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during an instrument approach after a go-around nearly inverted on a hangar. Spacial disorientation of the crew precipitated by refraction of the landing or approach lights. 12/24/1968 LOCATION: Bradford, PA CARRIER: Allegheny Airlines FLIGHT: 736 AIRCRAFT: Convair CV-580 REGISTRY: N5802 ABOARD: 47 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in snow short of the runway during approach. Continuation of the descent below minimum descent altitude when both pilots were looking outside to establish visual reference to the ground. 12/12/1968 22:02 LOCATION: Near Caracas, Venezuela CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: 217 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-321B REGISTRY: N494PA ABOARD: 51 FATAL: 51 GROUND: DETAILS: En route from New York City the airliner crashed in the Caribbean sea and exploded while descending for a landing at Maiquetia Airport. Possible sensory illusion produced by the town lights 12/02/1968 LOCATION: Fox Lake, AK CARRIER: Wien Consolidated Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fairchild F-27B REGISTRY: N4905 ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 39 GROUND: DETAILS: Broke up in severe turbulence. Pre-existing fatigue cracks. 11/25/1968 LOCATION: Savannakhet, Laos CARRIER: Air America FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46D-20-CU REGISTRY: N1386N ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: 11/22/1968 LOCATION: San Francisco, CA CARRIER: Japan Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-62 REGISTRY: JA8032 ABOARD: FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane landed in ocean short of the runway. Pilot later committed suicide. 10/25/1968 LOCATION: Lebanon, NH CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fairchild-Hiller FH227C REGISTRY: N380NE ABOARD: 42 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into Moose Mountain during approach. Execution of a non-standard approach. 09/28/1968 LOCATION: Port Harcourt, Biafra, Nigeria CARRIER: Pan African Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-54B REGISTRY: N90427 ABOARD: 57 FATAL: 57 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner crashed into trees. 09/11/1968 c 10:30 LOCATION: Off Cap d'Antibes, Alpes-Maritimes, France CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: 1611 AIRCRAFT: Sud-Aviation Caravelle 3 REGISTRY: F-BOHB ABOARD: 95 FATAL: 95 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner crashed into the Mediterranean Sea 10 miles south of Nice Airport. Prior to the crash a message was received that there was fire aboard. 09/03/1968 LOCATION: Burgas, Bulgaria CARRIER: Bulair FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18 REGISTRY: LZ-BEG ABOARD: 89 FATAL: 47 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on approach. Visual approach in deteriorating weather conditions. 08/18/1968 LOCATION: Off Port Said, United Arab Republic CARRIER: United Arab Airlines (Egypt) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24V REGISTRY: SU-AOL ABOARD: 40 FATAL: 40 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on a flight from Cairo to Damascus. 08/10/1968 LOCATION: Charleston, WV CARRIER: Piedmont Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fairchild-Hiller FH-227B REGISTRY: N712U ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on approach in poor visibility. 08/09/1968 LOCATION: Pfaffenhofen, West Germany CARRIER: British Eagle Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 739A REGISTRY: G-ATFN ABOARD: 48 FATAL: 48 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft broke up in-flight. Failure of the aircraft's electrical system. 08/04/1968 LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI CARRIER: North Central Airlines / private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 580 and Cessna 150 REGISTRY: N46345/N8742S ABOARD: FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. Lack of VFR separation. Error by the Convair crew 05/03/1968 c 16:50 LOCATION: Near Dawson, TX CARRIER: Braniff Airlines FLIGHT: 352 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 188A Electra REGISTRY: N9707C ABOARD: 85 FATAL: 85 GROUND: DETAILS: On a flight from Houston to Dallas the airliner flew into thunderstorms. While attempting to turn around the aircraft encountered strong turbulence which resulted in loss of the right wing and subsequent crash. Pilot's decision to penetrate a line of thunderstorms. 04/20/1968 c 18:50 LOCATION: Near Windhoek, South Africa CARRIER: South African Airways FLIGHT: 228/129 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-344C REGISTRY: ZS-EUW ABOARD: 128 FATAL: 123 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft took off from J. G. Strijdom Airport, climbed to an altitude of 600 ft. and then descended, crashing about one minute after taking off 3 miles from the runway. Procedural errors during takeoff . 04/08/1968 LOCATION: Coyhaique, Chile CARRIER: Ladeco FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: CC-CBM ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while on approach. Failure of the right wing. 04/08/1968 c 03:15 LOCATION: Heathrow Airport, London, England CARRIER: British Airways FLIGHT: 712 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707 REGISTRY: G-ARWE ABOARD: 122 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: Shortly after leaving the runway during takeoff the No. 2 engine caught fire. Through some confusion, the crew did not pull the fire shutoff handle. The fire continued to burn and while attempting to land, the No. 2 engine fell away. After the plane came to a stop, the wing tank exploded. 03/27/1968 LOCATION: St. Louis, MO CARRIER: Ozark Air Lines / private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9 and Cessna 150F REGISTRY: N970Z/N8669G ABOARD: FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. Error by the DC-9 crew. 03/24/1968 c 12:10 LOCATION: Off Wexford Harbor, Ireland CARRIER: Aer Lingus (Ireland) FLIGHT: 712 AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 803 REGISTRY: EI-AOM ABOARD: 61 FATAL: 61 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was believed to have gone into a spin or spiral dive with recovery at about 12,000 ft. The dive apparently caused structural damage which resulted in the aircraft plunging into St George's Channel 10 miles east of Carnsore Point. 03/05/1968 20:32 LOCATION: Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, West Indies CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: 212 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-328C REGISTRY: F-BLCJ ABOARD: 63 FATAL: 63 GROUND: DETAILS: After reporting field in sight aircraft struck ridge of a dormant volcano. The crew initiated a descent from an incorrectly identified point. 02/29/1968 LOCATION: Near Bratsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18D REGISTRY: SSSR-74252 ABOARD: 82 FATAL: 82 GROUND: DETAILS: Cruising at flight level 260, some type of emergency developed. An abrupt descent was begun and accelerated until aerodynamic forces broke apart the plane. 02/24/1968 LOCATION: Ban Napa, Laos CARRIER: Royal Air Lao FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: XW-TAD ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a river. 02/16/1968 LOCATION: Linkuo, Taiwan CARRIER: Civil Air Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-92C REGISTRY: B-1018 ABOARD: 63 FATAL: 21 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: The aircraft struck trees and houses short of runway at night in poor weather. Pilot not qualified to fly. 12/10/1967 LOCATION: Near Madison, WI CARRIER: Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: The twin engine aircraft crashed into Lake Monoma in fog . Singer Otis Redding killed along with members of his Bar- Kays band. 12/08/1967 LOCATION: Carpich Huanuco Mt., Peru CARRIER: Faucett FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-C-54A REGISTRY: OR-R-148 ABOARD: 72 FATAL: 72 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane flew into Carpish Mountain. 11/21/1967 c 20:57 LOCATION: Cincinatti International Airport, Covington/Hebron, KY CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: 128 AIRCRAFT: Convair 880-22-1 REGISTRY: N821TW ABOARD: 82 FATAL: 70 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck a tree short of the runway during approach in snow. Procedural errors by the crew during the approach. Did not use glideslope during adverse weather. 11/16/1967 LOCATION: Near Sverdlovsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18B REGISTRY: SSSR-75538 ABOARD: 107 FATAL: 107 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane climbed to 700 ft. and crashed into the ground. Malfunctioning artificial horizon and compass. 11/06/1967 LOCATION: Cincinnati International Airport, Covington/Hebron, KY CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-131 REGISTRY: N742TW ABOARD: FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed after an aborted takeoff. Takeoff aborted after reaching V1 11/04/1967 LOCATION: Femhurst, Sussex, England CARRIER: Iberia Airlines (Spain) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Sud Aviation Caravelle 10R REGISTRY: EC-BDD ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Too low a descent while on approach. 11/03/1967 LOCATION: Near Curitiba, Brazil CARRIER: Sadia FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 214 REGISTRY: PP- SDJ ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Improper procedures by crew. 10/12/1967 c 07:25 LOCATION: Off Rhodes, Greece CARRIER: British Eurpoean Airways FLIGHT: 284 AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Comet 4B REGISTRY: G-ARCO ABOARD: 66 FATAL: 66 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft broke up at FL290 and crashed into the ocean. Detonation of an explosive device in the rear area of the passenger cabin under seat 4A or 5A. 09/05/1967 LOCATION: Gander, Newfoundland, Canada CARRIER: Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie FLIGHT: 523 AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18 REGISTRY: OK-WAI ABOARD: 69 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Caught fire and crashed after takeoff. 07/19/1967 12:01 LOCATION: Near Hendersonville, NC CARRIER: Piedmont Airlines / private FLIGHT: 22 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-22 / Cessna 310 REGISTRY: N68650/N3121S ABOARD: 82 FATAL: 82 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. The B-727 was climbing away from Asheville Airport when it hit the Cessna about 8 miles from the airport. Deviation from IFR clearance by the Cessna. Three killed aboard the Cessna. 07/19/1967 LOCATION: Tananarive, Malagasy Republic CARRIER: Air Madagascar FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4-1009 REGISTRY: 5R-MAD ABOARD: 42 FATAL: 42 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while taking off. 07/06/1967 LOCATION: Bacolod, Philippines CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 100 REGISTRY: PI-C527 ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Pilot error. 06/30/1967 LOCATION: Kai Tak, Hong Kong CARRIER: Thai International FLIGHT: 601 AIRCRAFT: Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle III REGISTRY: HS- TGI ABOARD: 80 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Crew did not follow approach procedures. 06/23/1967 LOCATION: Blossburg, PA CARRIER: Mohawk Airlines FLIGHT: 40 AIRCRAFT: BAC-111-204AF REGISTRY: N1116J ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed after an in-flight fire. Incorrect installation of a valve caused hot air to ignite hydraulic fluid. 06/04/1967 c 10:10 LOCATION: Stockport, Cheshire, England CARRIER: British Midland Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Canadair C-4 REGISTRY: G-ALHG ABOARD: 83 FATAL: 72 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed a during landing. Loss of power in both starboard engines resulting in control difficulties. Fuel starvation due to inadvertent fuel transfer. 06/03/1967 22:06 LOCATION: Mt. Canigou, near Roussillon, France CARRIER: Air Ferry Ltd (UK) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C54A REGISTRY: G-APYK ABOARD: 88 FATAL: 88 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while landing. Series of errors by the crew due to carbon monoxide fumes. 04/27/1967 LOCATION: Virgin Islands CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft overran the runway after a go-around. Procedural error by the crew. 04/20/1967 02:13 LOCATION: Near Nicosia, Cyprus CARRIER: Chartered Britannia FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bristol Britannia 313 REGISTRY: HB-ITB ABOARD: 128 FATAL: 126 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed while making a second landing attempt. Misjudgement by the pilot during approach. Both pilots exceeded their duty time by 3 hours at the time of the crash. The first officer had less than 50 hours flying time in a Britannia. 04/11/1967 LOCATION: Tamanrasset, Algeria CARRIER: Air Algerie FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: 7T-VAU ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. 03/30/1967 LOCATION: New Orleans, LA CARRIER: Delta Air Lines FLIGHT: 9877 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-51 REGISTRY: N802E ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 6 GROUND: 13 DETAILS: Crashed into hotel on approach 03/13/1967 LOCATION: Off East London, South Africa CARRIER: South African Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 818 REGISTRY: ZS-CVA ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Captain suffered a heart attack, first officer could not regain control of aircraft. 03/09/1967 LOCATION: Urbana, OH CARRIER: Trans World Airlines / private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-15 / Beechcraft B-55 REGISTRY: N1063T/N6127V ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. One killed aboard the Beechcraft. Failure of the DC-9 crew to see and avoid the Beechcraft. 03/05/1967 LOCATION: Marseille, OH CARRIER: Lake Central Airlines FLIGHT: 527 AIRCRAFT: Convair CV-580 REGISTRY: N73130 ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Prop overspeed caused the blades to the No. 2 engine to separate causing the plane to crash. 03/05/1967 LOCATION: Monrovia, Liberia CARRIER: VARIG (Brazil) FLIGHT: 837 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-33 REGISTRY: PP-PEA ABOARD: 90 FATAL: 51 GROUND: 5 DETAILS: Crashed on approach. 02/16/1967 LOCATION: Menado, Indonesia CARRIER: Garuda Indonesia Airways FLIGHT: 708 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-188C Electra REGISTRY: PK-GLB ABOARD: 92 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on approach in maginal weather. Awkward landing technique resulting in excessive rate of sink. 12/24/1966 LOCATION: Cascubel River, Columbia CARRIER: Avianca FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47A-80-DL REGISTRY: HK-161 ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: Lack of cockpit discipline. 12/18/1966 LOCATION: Bogota, Colombia CARRIER: Aerocondor de Colombia FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-1649A Starliner REGISTRY: N7301C ABOARD: 59 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Pilot error. Presence of unauthorized person in the cockpit. 11/24/1966 c 16:30 LOCATION: Near Bratislava, Czechoslovakia CARRIER: Transportno Aviatsionno Bulgaro-Soviet Obshchestvo FLIGHT: 101 AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18B REGISTRY: LZ-BEN ABOARD: 82 FATAL: 82 GROUND: DETAILS: Following takeoff, the aircraft did not follow assigned route and crashed into wooded hillside. Insufficient evaluation of the weather conditions and the relief of the terrain by the crew. 11/22/1966 c 12:20 LOCATION: Near Aden, South Africa CARRIER: Aden Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: VR-AAN ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the desert 20 minutes after taking off. Detonation of an explosive device placed in hand luggage in the cabin. 11/13/1966 LOCATION: Off Matsuyama, Japan CARRIER: All Nippon Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: NAMC-YS-11-111 REGISTRY: JA8658 ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed after overshooting the runway. 10/01/1966 20:10 LOCATION: Near Wemme, OR CARRIER: West Coast Airlines FLIGHT: 956 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-9-14 REGISTRY: N9101 ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner was on a flight from Eugene to Portland, Oregon. The plane crashed into Salmon mountain while getting ready for an approach to Portland. The pilots evidently had agreed to maintain 9,000 feet, but descended instead. The aircraft hit the mountain at the 3,830-foot level of a 4,090-foot ridge. The crew's descent below its clearance limit and below that of surrounding obstructing terrain for reasons unknown. First crash of a DC-9 09/22/1966 LOCATION: Winton, Australia CARRIER: Ansett ANA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 832 REGISTRY: VH-RMI ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Fire in No. 1 and 2 engines. 09/01/1966 00:47 LOCATION: Near Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia CARRIER: Britannia Airways (UK) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bristol Britannia 102 REGISTRY: G-ANBB ABOARD: 117 FATAL: 98 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into forest during landing attempt. Crew's failure to follow proper landing procedures. 08/11/1966 LOCATION: Near Sibiu, Romania CARRIER: TAROM FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-14 REGISTRY: YR-TAN ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on a flight from Brasov to Mamia. 08/06/1966 c 23:12 LOCATION: Falls City, NE CARRIER: Braniff Airlines FLIGHT: 250 AIRCRAFT: BAC One-Eleven 203E REGISTRY: N1553 ABOARD: 42 FATAL: 42 GROUND: DETAILS: On a flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis, the aircraft broke up in flight due to turbulence after entering a squall line. 06/29/1966 LOCATION: Sagalyan, Philippines CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PI-C17 ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Cashed in poor weather. 04/27/1966 LOCATION: Tomas, Peru CARRIER: Lansa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 749A Constellation REGISTRY: OB-R- 771 ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 49 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into Mt. Talsula. Pilot error. 04/22/1966 20:30 LOCATION: Near Ardmore, OK CARRIER: American Flyers Airline FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 188C Electra REGISTRY: N183H ABOARD: 98 FATAL: 83 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into foothills during landing attempt at Ardemore Municipal Airport . Incapacitation of captain with a heart attack during final stages of approach. 03/18/1966 LOCATION: Cairo, Egypt CARRIER: United Arab Airlines (Egypt) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-24B REGISTRY: SU-AOA ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on approach in a snowstorm. 03/05/1966 c 14:15 LOCATION: Near Gotemba City, Mt. Fuji, Japan CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: 911 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-436 REGISTRY: G-APFE ABOARD: 124 FATAL: 124 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into Mt. Fuji after encountering severe turbulence when the pilot decided to give the passengers a view of the mountain. The aircraft encountered severe clear air turbulence and started to come apart in the air before crashing. 03/04/1966 c 20:15 LOCATION: Near Tokyo, Japan CARRIER: Canadian Pacific Airlines FLIGHT: 402 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-43 REGISTRY: CF-CPK ABOARD: 72 FATAL: 64 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck the approach lights during a landing attempt. The pilot initiated a steep rate of descent with the intention of executing a final approach at a lower altitude. Poor visibility due to illusive fog conditions misled the pilot and affected his judgement. 02/17/1966 LOCATION: Moskva, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-114B REGISTRY: SSSR-76457 ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a snowbank. 02/07/1966 LOCATION: Srinagar, India CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 200 REGISTRY: PH-SAB ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Cashed into high terrain due to a navigation error. 02/04/1966 LOCATION: Tokyo Bay, Japan CARRIER: All Nippon Airways FLIGHT: 60 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-81 REGISTRY: JA8302 ABOARD: 133 FATAL: 133 GROUND: DETAILS: The jetliner crashed about 7.5 miles ESE of Tokyo International Airport where it was scheduled to land. The aircraft was on VFR approach and was observed at a height of 2, 000 ft. just before the crash. Possible excessive rate of sink on approach. 01/28/1966 LOCATION: Bremen, West Germany CARRIER: Lufthansa FLIGHT: 005 AIRCRAFT: Convair 440-0 REGISTRY: D-ACAT ABOARD: 46 FATAL: 46 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on approach in heavy fog. The aircraft stalled while making a turn at low altitude. Instrument malfunction. 01/24/1966 c 08:00 LOCATION: Mont Blanc, French Alps, Switzerland CARRIER: Air India FLIGHT: 101 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-437 REGISTRY: VT-DMN ABOARD: 117 FATAL: 117 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was told to hold at 1,000 ft. above the clouds before landing at Geneva but descended below the minimum safe altitude and crashed into Mount Blanc. Miscalculation by the crew on their position and the phraseology used by the controller. 01/22/1966 LOCATION: Port-au-Prince, Haiti CARRIER: COHATA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N4662 ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while taking off. 01/15/1966 LOCATION: Kansas City, KS CARRIER: Continental Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane overran runway. 01/15/1966 LOCATION: Off Cartagena, Colombia CARRIER: Avianca (Colombia) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6-54B REGISTRY: HK-730 ABOARD: 64 FATAL: 56 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed shortly after taking off. Maintenance error. 01/01/1966 LOCATION: Sumarta, Indonesia CARRIER: Garuda / Garuda FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 / Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PK- GDU/PK-GDE ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. 12/07/1965 LOCATION: Tenerife, Canary Islands CARRIER: Spantax (Spain) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: EC-ARZ ABOARD: 32 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into high terrain. 12/04/1965 LOCATION: Carmel, NY CARRIER: Trans World Airlines / Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: 853 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-131B / L1049C Constellation REGISTRY: N748TW/N6218C ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 4 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. Misjudgement of altitude separation by Eastern crew. The 707 landed at JFK despite losing 25 feet of the left wing. 11/11/1965 c 19:50 LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: 227 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-22 REGISTRY: N7030U ABOARD: 91 FATAL: 43 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed short of the runway and collided with runway lights causing the main landing gear to fail followed by a fire. Too high of a descent rate during approach. 11/10/1965 LOCATION: Mumansk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-124 REGISTRY: SSSR-45086 ABOARD: FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. 11/08/1965 LOCATION: Boqueron, Colombia CARRIER: Aerolineas TAO FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47DL REGISTRY: HK-1202 ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: Flight on an prohibited route in adverse weather. 11/08/1965 19:01 LOCATION: Cincinatti Airport, near Covington, Kentucky CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: 383 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-23 REGISTRY: N1996 ABOARD: 62 FATAL: 58 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed short of runway during a visual approach in deteriorating weather conditions. Failure of the flight crew to monitor properly the aircraft's height during the approach. 10/27/1965 LOCATION: Heathrow Airport, London, England CARRIER: British European Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Vanguard 951 REGISTRY: G-APEE ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after overrunning runway. Crew fatigue. 09/17/1965 LOCATION: Montserrat, France CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: 292 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-121B REGISTRY: N708PA ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountains while descending for a landing without determining position. 09/16/1965 LOCATION: Quang Ngai, South Vietnam CARRIER: Air Vietnam (South Vietnam) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: XV-NIC ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 38 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by Communist ground fire. 08/16/1965 LOCATION: Chicago, IL CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: 389 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-727-22 REGISTRY: N7036U ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into Lake Michigan during approach while descending from FL 350. Cause not determined. Possible excessive rate of sink. 07/08/1965 c 16:40 LOCATION: Dog Creek, British Columbia, Canada CARRIER: Canadian Pacific Airlines FLIGHT: 21 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: CF-CUQ ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 52 GROUND: DETAILS: The tail section separated from the fuselage after a bomb exploded in the passenger compartment. It was believed a saboteur ignited a mixture of acid and gunpowder which may have been poured into the toilet in a suicide-for-insurance scheme. 07/01/1965 LOCATION: Kansas, MO CARRIER: Continental Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-124 REGISTRY: N70773 ABOARD: FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft slid off the end of the runway while landing and broke in two. 06/28/1965 LOCATION: San Francisco, CA CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-321 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft landed safely at Travis Air Force Base after an engine turbine disintegrated and one-third of the wing was lost after just taking off from San Francisco International Airport. As the passengers viewed the plane landing that was going to take them back to San Francisco, the nose gear collapsed. 05/20/1965 c 01:50 LOCATION: Cairo, Egypt CARRIER: Pakistan International Airlines FLIGHT: 705 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-720-040B REGISTRY: AP-AMH ABOARD: 127 FATAL: 121 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during approach. The plane descended during the approach at triple the normal rate. The aircraft exceeded the recommended descent rate during the final stages of landing. 05/05/1965 LOCATION: Tenerife, Canary Islands CARRIER: Iberia Airlines (Spain) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1049G Super Constellation REGISTRY: EC-AIN ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while landing after a go-around. 04/14/1965 LOCATION: Jersey, UK CARRIER: British United Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47B REGISTRY: G-ANTB ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on approach in poor visibility. 04/10/1965 LOCATION: Near Damascus, Syria CARRIER: Alia Royal Jordanian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Handley Page Dart Herald 207 REGISTRY: JY- ACQ ABOARD: 54 FATAL: 54 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed after taking off. Sturctural failure of the fuselage. 03/31/1965 LOCATION: Off Tangiers, Morocco CARRIER: Iberia Airlines (Spain) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 440-62 REGISTRY: EC-ATH ABOARD: 53 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: Stalled and crashed into the ocean. 03/26/1965 LOCATION: Lowery Pass, Pakistan CARRIER: Pakistan International Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47 REGISTRY: AP-AAH ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/22/1965 LOCATION: Sugar Loaf Mountain, Colombia CARRIER: Avianca FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HK-109 ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Flight under VFR in IFR conditions. 02/08/1965 18:26 LOCATION: Jones Beach, New York, NY CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: 663 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-7B REGISTRY: N849D ABOARD: 84 FATAL: 84 GROUND: DETAILS: On a flight from New York to Richmond VA, the aircraft crashed shortly after taking off after taking evasive action to avoid another aircraft. Placement of the two aircraft on a near head on course which prompted the EAL plane to make an evasive maneuver from which the pilots could not recover. 02/06/1965 LOCATION: San Jose Volcano, Chile CARRIER: LAN (Chile) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: CC-CCG ABOARD: 87 FATAL: 87 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft flew into a mountain. Crew did not follow flight plan. 12/08/1964 10:00 LOCATION: Tripuani, Bolivia CARRIER: Aerolineas Abaroa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: CP-639 ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed in the Andes Mountains after an explosion blew off the tail of the aircraft. A sucide-for-insurance plot was suspected. 11/23/1964 LOCATION: Rome, Italy CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: 800 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-331 REGISTRY: N769TW ABOARD: 73 FATAL: 51 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed while attempting to abort a takeoff. Malfunction of reverse thrusters resulting in a collision with a steamroller. 11/20/1964 LOCATION: Angelholm, Sweden CARRIER: Linjefyg FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 440 REGISTRY: SE-CCK ABOARD: 43 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: Descended prematurely struck the ground short of the runway. Crew mistook lights for runway lights and descended prematurely. 11/15/1964 LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV CARRIER: Bonanza Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fairchild F-27A REGISTRY: N745L ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed in a snowstorm during approach. Captain's misinterpretation of approach charts leading to premature descent below obstructing terrain. 10/19/1964 LOCATION: Mt. Avala, Yugoslavia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into Mt. Avala. 10/10/1964 LOCATION: Sibiu, Romania CARRIER: Tarom FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18B REGISTRY: YR-IMB ABOARD: FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. 10/09/1964 LOCATION: Near Sibiu, Romania CARRIER: Tarom FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-14 REGISTRY: YR-ILB ABOARD: FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: 10/02/1964 05:45 LOCATION: Near Trevelez, Granada, Spain CARRIER: Union des Transportes Aeriens (France) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: F-BHMS ABOARD: 80 FATAL: 80 GROUND: DETAILS: About an hour and a half after departing Palma de Mallorca the airliner crashed into Mt. Alcazaba, 20 miles SSE of Granda. 09/04/1964 LOCATION: Pico da Caledonia, Brazil CARRIER: VASP (Brazil) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 710C REGISTRY: PP-SRR ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 39 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into Mt. Nova. Deviated off course for unknown reasons. 09/02/1964 LOCATION: Island of Sakhalin, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18B REGISTRY: SSR-75531 ABOARD: 87 FATAL: 87 GROUND: DETAILS: After insisting on and getting a direct approach without completing a standard traffic pattern, the airliner crashed into a wooded hillside. Also, controller lacked the radar with which to monitor the flight. Blame was placed on both the crew of the airliner and the 07/31/1964 LOCATION: Near Nashville, TN CARRIER: Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: ABOARD: 2 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: Country music singer Jim Reeves and his manager killed. 07/17/1964 LOCATION: Richmond, VA CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-7B REGISTRY: N809D ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: Landed short of runway and caught fire. 07/09/1964 LOCATION: Parrottsville, TN CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 745D REGISTRY: N7405 ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 39 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed from an uncontrollable fire of unknown origin. One passenger died after free-falling out of the plane in an attempt to escape the onboard fire. 06/21/1964 LOCATION: Taichung, Taiwan CARRIER: Civil Air Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: B-908 ABOARD: 55 FATAL: 55 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed on takeoff due to an engine fire. Overspeeding. 06/05/1964 LOCATION: New York, NY CARRIER: Northeast Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck approach lights with the landing gear during a landing attempt. Failure of the pilot to properly monitor his instruments during the approach. 05/07/1964 c 06:50 LOCATION: San Ramon, CA CARRIER: Pacific Air Lines FLIGHT: 773 AIRCRAFT: Fairchild F-27A REGISTRY: N2770R ABOARD: 44 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft went into a steep dive and crashed while on a flight from Stockton to San Francisco, CA . The last message which had to be obtained through laboratory analysis was "Skipper's shot. We've been shot. I was trying to help." Francisco Gonzales, a passenger, who had told several people he was going to kill himself, shot both the pilot and co-pilot. 04/17/1964 LOCATION: Dahran, Saudi Arabia CARRIER: Middle East Airlines (Lebanon) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Sud Aviation Caravelle 3 REGISTRY: OD-AEM ABOARD: FATAL: 49 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into the ocean while on approach. 03/28/1964 LOCATION: Mt. Vesuvius, Italy CARRIER: Alitalia (Italy) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 785D REGISTRY: I-LAKE ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 45 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed during final approach. Continuation of flight under VFR in deteriorating weather conditions. 03/08/1964 LOCATION: Bogota, Colombia CARRIER: Taxi Aereo de Santander FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HK-862 ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during final approach. Evasive maneuver to avoid a mid-air collision with another aircraft. 03/01/1964 c 11:30 LOCATION: Near Zephyr Cove, Nevada CARRIER: Paradise Airlines FLIGHT: 901A AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 049 Constellation REGISTRY: N86504 ABOARD: 85 FATAL: 85 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into Genoa Peak while attempting to land under VFR conditions. The captain's decision not to wait until the weather improved or divert to an alternate airport during adverse weather conditions. 02/29/1964 c 15:15 LOCATION: Near Innsbruck, Austria CARRIER: British Eagle International Airlines FLIGHT: 802 AIRCRAFT: Bristol Britannia 312 REGISTRY: G-AOVO ABOARD: 84 FATAL: 84 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a mountain 10 miles ESE of the airport while in a holding pattern. The pilot descended below the minimum safe altitude in an apparent attempt to penetrate the overcast. 02/27/1964 LOCATION: Oita, Japan CARRIER: Fuji Airlines FLIGHT: 902 AIRCRAFT: Convair 240-0 REGISTRY: JA5098 ABOARD: 42 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Ran past end of runway when landing and ran into lumber pile. Malfunctioning propeller reverser. 02/25/1964 02:05 LOCATION: Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: 304 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-21 REGISTRY: N8607 ABOARD: 58 FATAL: 58 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into Lake Ponchatrain after takeoff. Mechanical failure. Uncommanded extension of the pitch trim compensator. Probable cause: Degradation of aircraft stability characteristics in turbulence, because of abnormal longitudinal trim component positions. 02/21/1964 LOCATION: Marawi, Philippines CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PI-C97 ABOARD: 32 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: Flight under VFR in IFR conditions. 01/09/1964 LOCATION: Zarate, Argentina CARRIER: Aerolineas Litoral Argentina FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: LV-FYJ ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after crew was overcome by fumes from engine fire. 12/17/1963 LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA CARRIER: Western Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: ABOARD: 46 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed after an attempted go-around. Failure of the pilot to maintain a positive rate of climb and the premature retraction of the landing gear during a go-around in the fog. 12/08/1963 20:59 LOCATION: Elkton, MD CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: 214 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-121 REGISTRY: N709PA ABOARD: 81 FATAL: 81 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner was on a flight from Baltimore to Philadelphia. The aircraft was in a holding pattern along with 5 other planes when the control tower received a Mayday message. The plane was seen going down in flames. Lightening induced ignition of fuel tank vapors. Within two weeks after the accident, the FAA ordered lightening discharge wicks to be installed on all commercial jet airliners. 11/29/1963 c 18:30 LOCATION: Montreal, Canada CARRIER: Trans Canada Airlines FLIGHT: 831 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8F-54F REGISTRY: CF-TJN ABOARD: 118 FATAL: 118 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed about 5 minutes after leaving Dorval Airport in Montreal. Uncommanded extension of the pitch trim compensator. 11/08/1963 LOCATION: Mariehamn, Aaland Island, Finland CARRIER: Finnair FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: OH-LCA ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in fog. Malfunctioning altimeter. 09/11/1963 LOCATION: Perpignan, France CARRIER: Air Nautic FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viking 1B REGISTRY: F-BJER ABOARD: 40 FATAL: 40 GROUND: DETAILS: Navigational error. 09/04/1963 c 07:20 LOCATION: Durrenasch, Aargau, Switzerland CARRIER: Swissair FLIGHT: 306 AIRCRAFT: Sud-Aviation Caravelle III REGISTRY: HG-ICV ABOARD: 80 FATAL: 80 GROUND: DETAILS: Prior to departure from Zurich Airport the pilot, without authorization, taxied half way down the runway in order to clear fog. The aircraft then went back to the beginning of the runway and took off only to crash 10 minutes later 15 miles WSW of Zurich Braking done during the fog clearing procedure overheated the brakes which led to the wheel flange splitting and a burst tire which damaged a fuel line which caused a fire to start which ultimately led to the loss of control of the aircraft. 08/12/1963 LOCATION: Lyons, France CARRIER: Air Inter (France) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 708 REGISTRY: F-BGNV ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: Struck by lightening. 07/27/1963 c 01:50 LOCATION: Off Bandra, Maharashtra, India CARRIER: United Arab Airlines (Egypt) FLIGHT: 869 AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Comet 4C REGISTRY: SU-ALD ABOARD: 63 FATAL: 63 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the Arabian Sea while on a flight from Tokyo, Japan to Egypt while preparing to land. The pilot may have lost control while turning into an area of severe turbulence. 07/13/1963 LOCATION: Near Irkutsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-104B REGISTRY: SSSR42492 ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach on a flight from Peking to Tirana. Premature descent. 07/03/1963 LOCATION: Mt. Ngatamahinerua, New Zealand CARRIER: New Zealand National Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ZK-AYZ ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Windshear. 07/02/1963 LOCATION: Rochester, NY CARRIER: Mohawk Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Martin 404 REGISTRY: N449A ABOARD: 43 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff in severe turbulence. 06/16/1963 LOCATION: Bekkessamson, Romainia CARRIER: Tarom FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: VEB 14P REGISTRY: YR-ILL ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/10/1963 LOCATION: Yunnan, Burma CARRIER: Union of Burma Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: XY-ACS ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during landing. 06/03/1963 LOCATION: Pacific Ocean, 300 miles WSW of Annette Island, AK CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-7CF REGISTRY: N290 ABOARD: 101 FATAL: 101 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was being flown under contract to the military. On a flight from McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma to Elmedorf Air Force Base in Anchorage Alaska the aircraft crashed into the ocean. The last known message was a request to ascend from 14,000 ft. to 18,000 ft. 06/03/1963 LOCATION: Sama, India CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: VT-AUL ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: Structural failure. 05/12/1963 LOCATION: Ayayda, Egypt CARRIER: United Arab Airlines (Egypt) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: SU-AJX ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed between Cairo and Alexandria. 05/03/1963 LOCATION: Near Buca, Cameroons CARRIER: Air Afrique FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: F-BIAO ABOARD: 55 FATAL: 55 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft flew into a mountain. Crew choose to fly a prohibited route. 05/03/1963 LOCATION: Sao Paulo, Brazil CARRIER: Cruzeiro FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 340-59 REGISTRY: PP-CDW ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Returned to airport after the No. 2 caught fire. The crew feathered the prop, made a left turn, stalled and crashed into a house. Improper unfeathering procedure. 03/15/1963 LOCATION: Near Tacora Volcano, Peru CARRIER: Lloyd Aereo Boliviano FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: CP-707 ABOARD: 41 FATAL: 41 GROUND: DETAILS: Flight under VFR in IFR conditions. 03/05/1963 LOCATION: Dyersburg, TN CARRIER: Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Piper Comanche REGISTRY: 7000P ABOARD: 4 FATAL: 4 GROUND: DETAILS: The light plane crashed in adverse weather conditions. Singer, Patsy Cline killed. Also killed were Hawkshaw Hawkins, Cowboy Copas and Cline's manager. 03/02/1963 LOCATION: Near Davao City, Philippines CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PI-C489 ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during descent. Navigational error. 02/12/1963 c 13:48 LOCATION: Near Miami, FL CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: 705 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-720B REGISTRY: N724US ABOARD: 43 FATAL: 43 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after penetrating a thunderstorm and encountering severe turbulence. The aircraft initially entered an area of updrafts followed by downdrafts which put the aircraft into a high speed dive. While trying to pull out of the dive, the aircraft broke apart from excessive g forces. 02/01/1963 c 17:15 LOCATION: Ankara, Turkey CARRIER: Middle East Airlines (Lebanon)/Turkish Air ForceC-47 FLIGHT: 265 AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 754D REGISTRY: OD-ADE ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: 87 DETAILS: Midair collision between a civilian and military aircraft. Both planes crashed into a heavily populated area destroying buildings, houses and vehicles. Military flight training zone extending into the approach pattern associated with civilian aircraft. 01/28/1963 LOCATION: Kansas City, KS CARRIER: Continental Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 812 REGISTRY: N242V ABOARD: 8 FATAL: 8 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft dove into ground while making a landing approach. Icing of the horizontal stabilizer. 12/29/1962 LOCATION: Monte Renosa, Corsica, France CARRIER: Air Nautic FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing Stratoliner REGISTRY: F-BELZ ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Crew fatigue. 12/19/1962 LOCATION: Warsaw, Poland CARRIER: LOT Polish Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 804 REGISTRY: SP-LVB ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after being struck by lightening. 12/14/1962 LOCATION: Burbank, CA CARRIER: Flying Tiger Line FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1049H Super Constellation REGISTRY: N6913C ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: 3 DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during an ILS approach to Burbank Airport. Incapacitation of the captain with a heart attack at a critical point in the approach from which the co-pilot could not recover. 12/14/1962 LOCATION: Near Manaus, Brazil CARRIER: Panair do Brasil FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 049 Constellation REGISTRY: PP-PDE ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/06/1962 LOCATION: Barranca Bermeja, Colombia CARRIER: Taxader FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HK-437E ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Flight under VFR in IFR conditions. 11/30/1962 LOCATION: New York, NY CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: 512 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-7B REGISTRY: N815D ABOARD: 51 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: The tail of the aircraft hit the ground during an attempted go-around in fog. The technique employed by the crew during an abandoned approach under fog conditions. 11/27/1962 c 03:40 LOCATION: Lima, Peru CARRIER: VARIG (Brazil) FLIGHT: 810 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-441 REGISTRY: PP-VJB ABOARD: 97 FATAL: 97 GROUND: DETAILS: After initiating an overshoot procedure at the suggestion of the control tower because it was too high, the aircraft preceded to start another approach when it crashed into La Cruz Peak. Possible misinterpretation of navigation instruments. 11/26/1962 LOCATION: Paraibuna, Brazil CARRIER: VASP (Brazil) / Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Saab Scandia / Cessna 310 REGISTRY: PP-SRA ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision with a Cessna at 2,400 m. Three killed on the Cessna. 11/23/1962 LOCATION: Ellicot, MD CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 745D REGISTRY: N7430 ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck a flock of Whistling Swans at night, at 6,000 ft. One, estimated to be 13 pounds, struck the leading edge of the tail stabilizer, weakening the structure and causing it to detach. The aircraft lost control and crashed. 11/23/1962 LOCATION: Le Bourget, France CARRIER: Malev Airlines (Hungary) FLIGHT: 355 AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18D REGISTRY: HA-MOD ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. 11/10/1962 LOCATION: Near Tourane, South Vietnam CARRIER: Air Vietnam (South Vietnam) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: XV-NID ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. Navigational error. 09/23/1962 LOCATION: North Atlantic Ocean CARRIER: Flying Tiger Line FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1049H Constellation REGISTRY: N6923C ABOARD: 76 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane ditched at sea approximately 560 nm W of Shannon, Ireland. Failure of 2 of the 4 aircraft's engines and the improper action of the flight engineer which disabled a 3rd engine necessitating a ditching at sea. 09/02/1962 LOCATION: Near Khabarovsk, USSR CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-104A REGISTRY: SSSR-42366 ABOARD: 86 FATAL: 86 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner crashed and burned 10 minutes after taking off from Khabarovsk Airport. The crew reported that they were experiencing shaking and uncontrollable roll and yaw. 08/23/1962 LOCATION: Berranca Bermeja, Colombia CARRIER: Taxader FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HK-794 ABOARD: FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into another aircraft after tire burst during takeoff. 07/22/1962 LOCATION: Honolulu, HI CARRIER: Canadian Pacific Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bristol Britannia 314 REGISTRY: CF-CZB ABOARD: 40 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while attempting 3 engine go-around. 07/19/1962 LOCATION: Near Bangkok, Thailand CARRIER: United Arab Airlines (Egypt) FLIGHT: 869 AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Comet 4C REGISTRY: SU-AMW ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on approach. Premature descent. 07/07/1962 c 00:15 LOCATION: Near Junnar, Maharashtra, India CARRIER: Alitalia (Italy) FLIGHT: 771 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-43 REGISTRY: I-DIWD ABOARD: 94 FATAL: 94 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a hill at an elevation of 3,600 ft. 50 miles ENE of the airport. Navigational error. Premature descent. 06/30/1962 LOCATION: Near Krasnoyarsk, USSR CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-104A REGISTRY: SSSR-42340 ABOARD: 84 FATAL: 84 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft went into an uncontrollable dive from FL 290. 06/28/1962 LOCATION: Near Adler, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-10A REGISTRY: SSSR11186 ABOARD: 81 FATAL: 81 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into a mountain during an approach to Adler Airport. Caused by a change in approach patterns to the airport on the part of controllers without approval from aviation authorities. Lack of training by the carrier for flights into mountainous regions. 06/22/1962 c 04:01 LOCATION: Basse-Terre, Guadaloupe, West Indies CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: 117 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-328 REGISTRY: F-BHST ABOARD: 113 FATAL: 113 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a hill while on approach. Nonfunctioning VOR station. Insufficient meteorological information given to the flight crew. Malfunctioning automatic direction finder due to the effects of poor atmospheric conditions. 06/03/1962 c 12:35 LOCATION: Villeneuve-le-Roi, Val-de-Marne, France CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-328 REGISTRY: F-BHSM ABOARD: 132 FATAL: 130 GROUND: DETAILS: During takeoff from Orley Airport, the nose rose for about 5 seconds and then dropped back down on the runway. Smoke streamed from the wheels as the crew tried to stop the aircraft but it ran off the runway and collided with the runway lights and a house. The aircraft's horizontal stabilizer was improperly trimmed due to a failure of the trim servo motor. 05/22/1962 21:21 LOCATION: Near Unionville, MO CARRIER: Continental Airlines FLIGHT: 11 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-124 REGISTRY: N70775 ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 45 GROUND: DETAILS: En route from Chicago to Kansas City the airliner fell from FL 390 and crashed on the Iowa/Missouri border. Detonation of a dynamite bomb in the right rear lavatory in the towel bin under the wash basin. This is the first case of sabotage on a commercial jet airliner. The bomb was believed to have been carried aboard by a passenger in a suicide-for-insurance plot. 05/09/1962 LOCATION: Vitoria, Brazil CARRIER: Cruzeiro FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 240-0 REGISTRY: PP-CEZ ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into tree. Approach not carried out in accordance with company procedures. 04/22/1962 LOCATION: Serrania del Baudo, Colombia CARRIER: AVISPA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47A-1 REGISTRY: HK-524 ABOARD: 40 FATAL: 40 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/27/1962 LOCATION: Santiago de Cuba, Cuba CARRIER: Cubana de Aviacion FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-14 REGISTRY: CU-T819 ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed shortly after takeoff. 03/15/1962 c 00:30 LOCATION: Western Pacific Ocean, Philippine Sea CARRIER: Flying Tiger Line FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1049H Super Constellation REGISTRY: N6921C ABOARD: 107 FATAL: 107 GROUND: DETAILS: Lost at sea while en route from Guam to the Philippines. Members of a ship's crew reported seeing an explosion in the sky. Last known position 14 degrees N, 135 degrees E. 03/04/1962 c 19:20 LOCATION: Douala, Cameroon CARRIER: Caledonian Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-7C REGISTRY: G-ARUD ABOARD: 111 FATAL: 111 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft had a unusually long take-off run and appeared to gain altitude with difficulty. One and one-half miles from the runway the aircraft struck trees and crashed into a swamp. A jammed right elevator spring tab. 03/01/1962 10:08 LOCATION: Jamaica Bay, New York, NY CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: 1 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-123B REGISTRY: N7506A ABOARD: 95 FATAL: 95 GROUND: DETAILS: After taking off from New York International Airport and reaching a height of 1,500 feet, the aircraft made a left turn but continued to roll until it was inverted and crashed into Jamaica Bay. A rudder control malfunction which caused a full unwanted rudder deployment. This was caused by the use of an improper tool at the manufacturing plant to wrap the rudder servo unit's wiring, damaging the wires and leading to a short circuit. 02/25/1962 LOCATION: Portlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela CARRIER: Avensa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fairchild F-27 REGISTRY: YV-C-EVH ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Struck trees on approach. 12/21/1961 LOCATION: Ankara, Turkey CARRIER: British European Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Comet 4B REGISTRY: G-ARJM ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff. Malfunctioning horizontal horizon. 11/23/1961 LOCATION: Campinas, Argentina CARRIER: Aerolineas Argentinas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Comet 4 REGISTRY: LV-AHR ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 52 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. Failure to operate under IFR in adverse weather conditions. 11/08/1961 c 21:30 LOCATION: Near Richmond, VA CARRIER: Imperial Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed C-69 Constellation REGISTRY: N2737A ABOARD: 79 FATAL: 77 GROUND: DETAILS: Flown under a military contract, several procedural errors by the crew caused the loss of 2 engines. After several more errors, the aircraft crashed into a wooded area. Most deaths from post-impact fire and CO. Lack of command coordination and decision, faulty judgement and insufficient knowledge that led to an emergency situation. In addition were faulty maintenance procedures. The carriers license was revoked 6 weeks after the crash. 11/01/1961 LOCATION: Recife, Brazil CARRIER: Panair do Brasil FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-7C REGISTRY: PP-PDL ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 45 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed into a hill during approach. Improper evaluation of distance, flying a non-standard traffic pattern by night and failing to observe altitude minima during the final approach 10/07/1961 LOCATION: Mt. Canigou, France CARRIER: Derby Aviation FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: G-AMSW ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while descending to land. Navigational error. 09/23/1961 LOCATION: Ankara, Turkey CARRIER: Turkish Airlines (THY) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 100 REGISTRY: TC-TAY ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into high terrain on approach. The aircraft was not in a normal pattern and was below normal altitude. 09/18/1961 LOCATION: Ndola, Zambia CARRIER: United Nations Organization FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: SE-BDY ABOARD: FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into jungle. UN Secretary General, Dag Hammerskjold killed. 09/17/1961 LOCATION: Chicago, IL CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: 706 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 188C Electra REGISTRY: N137US ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft rolled over, struck high tension wires and crashed during takeoff. Jammed aileron. Mechanical failure in the aileron primary control system due to improper replacement of the aileron boost assembly resulting in loss of control of the aircraft. 09/12/1961 21:09 LOCATION: Near Rabat, Morrocco CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: 2005 AIRCRAFT: Sud-Aviation Caravelle III REGISTRY: F-BJTB ABOARD: 77 FATAL: 77 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed and burned while attempting to land at Sale Airport. With its landing gear down and flaps partially extended the plane struck the ground in a slight nose-down attitude. Possible misread altimeter. 09/10/1961 c 03:55 LOCATION: Shannon, Ireland CARRIER: President Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: N90773 ABOARD: 84 FATAL: 84 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the Shannon River shortly after takeoff in fog. Possible fault with the artificial horizon or aircraft's aileron tabs. 09/01/1961 c 02:05 LOCATION: Near Hinsdale, IL CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: 529 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 049 Constellation REGISTRY: N86511 ABOARD: 78 FATAL: 78 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a field and burned 10 miles west of Midway Airport. The airliner had taken off from Midway headed for Las Vegas. Loss of a 5/16 inch steel bolt from the elevator assembly which caused the elevator to move to its full upward position creating a stall. 08/09/1961 LOCATION: Stavanger, Norway CARRIER: Cunard Eagle Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viking 1B REGISTRY: G-AHPM ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 39 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. Deviation from course. 08/06/1961 LOCATION: Budapest, Hungary CARRIER: Malev Airlines (Hungary) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HA-TSA ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 27 GROUND: 3 DETAILS: Sightseeing flight. Inattention of crew to duties. 07/19/1961 LOCATION: Near Azul, Brazil CARRIER: Aerolineas Argentinas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6 REGISTRY: LV-ADW ABOARD: 67 FATAL: 67 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after being struck by lightening. 07/12/1961 LOCATION: Casablanca, Morocco CARRIER: Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18B REGISTRY: OK-PAF ABOARD: 73 FATAL: 73 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into power cables on second approach in adverse weather. 07/11/1961 LOCATION: Denver, CO CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: 859 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8 REGISTRY: N8040U ABOARD: 122 FATAL: 17 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a maintenance truck and burned while making an emergency landing. Asymmetrical thrust during the landing attempt. Numbers 1 & 2 thrust reversers failed. 06/30/1961 LOCATION: Buenos Aires, Argentina CARRIER: Transcontinental FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46A REGISTRY: LV-FTO ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during final approach. Navigational error. 06/12/1961 LOCATION: Cairo, Egypt CARRIER: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines FLIGHT: 823 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-188C Electra REGISTRY: PH-LLM ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. Crew's inattention to procedures. 05/30/1961 c 01:20 LOCATION: Near Lisbon, Portugal CARRIER: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines FLIGHT: 897 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-53 REGISTRY: PH-DCL ABOARD: 61 FATAL: 61 GROUND: DETAILS: Five minutes after taking off from Rome, Italy the aircraft plunged into the Atlantic Ocean. There was indications from the wreckage that the aircraft went into a spiral dive and hit the water at over 500 mph. Either through inattentiveness or loss of an artificial horizon or other instrument malfunction the aircraft went into a steep left bank from which recovery was not possible. Attitude of the aircraft at the moment of impact pointed to over correction. 05/10/1961 c 02:30 LOCATION: Sahara Desert, near In Amenas, Libya CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: 406 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1649A Starliner REGISTRY: F-BHBM ABOARD: 78 FATAL: 78 GROUND: DETAILS: While en route from Fort Lamy, Chad to Marseilles, France, the airliner crashed and burned in the Sahara Desert. Detonation of a nitrocellulose bomb. 04/03/1961 LOCATION: Llico, Chile CARRIER: LAN FLIGHT: 310 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: CC-C-LDP ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed due to icing. 03/28/1961 LOCATION: Russelbach, East Germany CARRIER: Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18 REGISTRY: OK-OAD ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 52 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after in-flight explosion. The plane disintegrated due to structural stress while descending. 02/15/1961 10:05 LOCATION: Near Brussels, Belgium CARRIER: Sabena FLIGHT: 548 AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-707-320 REGISTRY: OO-SJB ABOARD: 72 FATAL: 72 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: The aircraft was about to touchdown on the runway when engine power was increased and the aircraft climbed to 1,500 ft. The aircraft completed 3 left-hand circles, its attitude increased until it nosed down and crashed. Eighteen members of the U.S. Figure Skating team killed. Failure of the aircraft's flying controls, possibly jamming of the outboard ailerons or unwanted extension of the spoilers. 02/03/1961 c 23:50 LOCATION: Off Surabaya, Indonesia CARRIER: Garuda Indonesia Airlines FLIGHT: 542 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PK-GDY ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: Disappeared on a flight from Surabaya to Balikpapan. The wreckage was never found. 01/24/1961 LOCATION: Mt. Burangrang, Indonesia CARRIER: Garuda Indonesia Airlines FLIGHT: 424 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PK-GDI ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck Mt. Burangrang while on a flight from Jakarta to Surabaya. Attempt by the pilot to fly over mountainous terrain when unsure of his position and in weather conditions which severely restricted visibility. 01/03/1961 LOCATION: Koivulahti, Finland CARRIER: Finnair FLIGHT: 311 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: OH-LCC ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Both pilots tested positive for alcohol. 12/22/1960 LOCATION: Cebu City, Philippines CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PI-C126 ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff. No. 1 engine failure. 12/16/1960 c 10:30 LOCATION: Staten Island / Brooklyn, NY CARRIER: United Air Lines / Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: 826/266 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-8-11 / Lockheed 1049 S Const REGISTRY: N8013U/N6907C ABOARD: 128 FATAL: 128 GROUND: 6 DETAILS: A midair collision took place over Staten Island. The Connie crashed immediately at Miller Army Air Field on Staten Island. The United jet tried to make an emergency landing at La Guardia Airport but crashed into the streets of Brooklyn. The jet tore the Connie apart, sucking out a passenger into a jet engine and spewing passengers from the spinning fuselage as it fell onto Staten Island. Three passengers from the United flight died shortly after. One survived several days before dying The United crew entered a low-altitude holding pattern at 500 miles per hour, twice the speed it should have been going and flew past the clearance limits and airspace allocated to the flight. One of 2 VORs not working on the DC-8. 11/23/1960 LOCATION: Manila, Philippines CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PI-C133 ABOARD: 32 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into Mt. Baco after taking off. Navigational error under adverse weather conditons. 11/07/1960 LOCATION: Near Quito, Ecuador CARRIER: AREA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fairchild F-27A REGISTRY: HC-ADV ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain while on a flight from Guayaquil to Quito. 10/29/1960 LOCATION: Toledo, OH CARRIER: Arctic Pacific FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46F-1-CU REGISTRY: N1244N ABOARD: 48 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after taking off from Toledo Express Airfield. Sixteen members of the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo football team killed. Premature lift-off. 10/04/1960 17:40 LOCATION: Boston, MA CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: 375 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 188A Electra REGISTRY: N5533 ABOARD: 72 FATAL: 62 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed about a minute after takeoff from Logan Airport into Winthrop Bay. The aircraft hit a flock of Starlings which were ingested into the engines. Three of the 4 engines lost power which resulted in loss of control of the aircraft. 09/29/1960 LOCATION: Off Elba, Italy CARRIER: United Arab Airlines (Egypt) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 739B REGISTRY: SU-AKW ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after penetrating severe thunderstorm. 09/26/1960 LOCATION: Moscow, Russia CARRIER: Austrian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 837 REGISTRY: OE-LAF ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on approach. 09/19/1960 c 06:00 LOCATION: Agana, Guam, Mariana Islands CARRIER: World Airways FLIGHT: 830 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6AB REGISTRY: N90779 ABOARD: 94 FATAL: 80 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was carrying American servicemen and dependents. Less than a minute after taking off, the aircraft crashed on Mt. Barrigada bursting into flames on impact. The casualties were more attributable to the effects of the fire than the crash. Failure of the pilot to comply with published departure procedures by initiating a right turn before attaining an altitude of 1,000 ft. 09/07/1960 LOCATION: Near Salto, Uruguay CARRIER: Aerolineas Argentinas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6 REGISTRY: LV-ADS ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in storm. Separation of propeller followed by disintegration of the aircraft. 08/29/1960 c 06:50 LOCATION: Off Dakar, Senegal CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: 343 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1049G Super Constellation REGISTRY: F-BHBC ABOARD: 63 FATAL: 63 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean after an unsuccessful landing attempt. Possible structural failure or loss of control due to turbulence, sensory illusion or distraction of the flight crew which could have been associated with a lightning strike. 08/17/1960 LOCATION: Kiev, Ukraine, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18 REGISTRY: SSSR 75705 ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after an in-flight fire while on a flight from Cairo to Moscow. 06/24/1960 LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil CARRIER: REAL FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 340-62 REGISTRY: PP-YRB ABOARD: 54 FATAL: 54 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into Guanabara Bay during approach. 06/19/1960 LOCATION: Ankara, Turkey CARRIER: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Sud-Aviation Caravelle REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 42 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during approach. 06/19/1960 LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA CARRIER: Unknown FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Unknown REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed while on an approach off the ocean, eight miles short of runway. Pilot sensory illusion. 06/14/1960 LOCATION: Mt. Gilbert, AK CARRIER: Pacific Northern Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 749A Constellation REGISTRY: N1554V ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into Mt. Gilbert. Failure of the crew to use all available NAVAIDS in establishing the aircraft's position. 06/10/1960 LOCATION: Off Mackay, Qld. Australia CARRIER: Trans Australia Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-27 Friendship 100 REGISTRY: VH-TFB ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed into the ocean. Cause could not be determined. 04/28/1960 08:20 LOCATION: Near Calabozo, Venezuela CARRIER: Linea Aeropostal Venezolana FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: YV-C-AFE ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after an explosion aboard. Detonation of a hand-grenade brought aboard by a Russian immigrant. The explosion occurred after the captain tried to disarm the man. 04/22/1960 LOCATION: Bunia, Belgian Congo CARRIER: Sobelair SA (Belgium) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-54A REGISTRY: OO-SBL ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain while on approach. 04/19/1960 LOCATION: Bogota, Colombia CARRIER: Lloyd Aereo Colombiano FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: HK-390 ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during final approach. Lack of pilot experience. 03/19/1960 LOCATION: Cordoba, Colombia CARRIER: SAMSA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: HK-516 ABOARD: FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Forced landing after engine failure. Overspeeding of propellers 03/17/1960 15:25 LOCATION: Near Cannelton, 10 mile SE of Tell City, IN CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: 710 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 188C Electra REGISTRY: N121US ABOARD: 63 FATAL: 63 GROUND: DETAILS: An in-flight separation of the wing. A design flaw caused an oscillation known as whirl mode to transfer propeller wobble to the outboard nacelles which induced flutter in the wing which led to the separation of the wing. Second crash with same cause. 02/26/1960 LOCATION: Lvov, Ukraine, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-10 REGISTRY: SSSR-11180 ABOARD: 32 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. 02/26/1960 LOCATION: Shannon, Eire, Ireland CARRIER: Alitalia (Italy) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-7C REGISTRY: I-DUVO ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Lost altitude shortly after takeoff and crashed. 02/25/1960 LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil CARRIER: REAL FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 / USN R-6D REGISTRY: PP- AXD/131582 ABOARD: 61 FATAL: 61 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision between a DC-3 and a USN R-6D. 02/05/1960 LOCATION: Laguna de Huana-Costa , Boliva CARRIER: Lloyd Aereo Boliviano FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: CP-609 ABOARD: 59 FATAL: 59 GROUND: DETAILS: Engine fire. 01/21/1960 LOCATION: Montego Bay, Jamacia CARRIER: AVIANCA (Colombia) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1049G Super Constillation REGISTRY: HK-177 ABOARD: 46 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while attempting to land. Crew fatigue. 01/19/1960 18:47 LOCATION: Ankara, Turkey CARRIER: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) FLIGHT: 871 AIRCRAFT: Sud Aviation Caravelle 1 REGISTRY: OY-KRB ABOARD: 42 FATAL: 42 GROUND: DETAILS: While on a flight from Istanbul to Ankara, Turkey the aircraft crashed while on approach to Esenboga Airport, 6 nm short of the runway. The aircraft struck the ground at an elevation of 3,500 ft, between the Ankara mountain range and the airport. An unintentional descent below the authorized minimum flight altitude during final approach to Esenboga Airport for reasons that could not be determined. 01/18/1960 LOCATION: Charles City, VA CARRIER: Capital Airlines FLIGHT: 20 AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 745D REGISTRY: N7462 ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed and burned in a wooded area. Loss of 2 engines due to delay in arming the icing system followed by the loss of the remaining 2 engines. 01/06/1960 c 02:40 LOCATION: Wilmington/Bolivia, NC CARRIER: National Airlines FLIGHT: 2511 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: N8225H ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane disintegrated in flight at 18,000 feet while on a flight from New York to Miami. Detonation of a dynamite bomb in the passenger cabin. It was suspected that a passenger, Julian Frank, who had purchased large amounts of insurance detonated the bomb, although it could never be proven. 12/31/1959 LOCATION: Near San Jose de Chiquitos, Bolivia CARRIER: Lloyd Aereo Boliviano FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: CP-584 ABOARD: FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/22/1959 LOCATION: Rid de Janeiro, Brazil CARRIER: VASP (Brazil) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 827 / Fokker AT-6 REGISTRY: PP-SRG ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 33 GROUND: 10 DETAILS: Midair collision with a Brazilian Air Force AT-6 Harvard. One killed in the fighter. 12/13/1959 LOCATION: Near Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-18 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain while on a flight from Kabul to Tashkent. 12/08/1959 LOCATION: Off Cartagena, Colombia CARRIER: Sociedad Aeronautica Medellin FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: HK-515 ABOARD: FATAL: 45 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/01/1959 LOCATION: Willamsport, PA CARRIER: Allegheny Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Martin 202 REGISTRY: N174A ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into Eagle Mountain while on approach. 11/21/1959 LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon CARRIER: Ariana Afghan Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: YA-BAG ABOARD: FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed shortly after takeoff. Navigational error. 11/16/1959 c 01:00 LOCATION: Gulf of Mexico CARRIER: National Airlines FLIGHT: 967 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-7B REGISTRY: N4891C ABOARD: 42 FATAL: 42 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the Gulf of Mexico at 29 degrees 13 minutes N, 88 degrees 40 minutes W, while on a flight from Tampa to New Orleans. Sabotage was suspected but could never be proven due to lack of physical evidence. 11/16/1959 LOCATION: Lvov, Ukraine, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Antonov AN-10 REGISTRY: SSSR-11167 ABOARD: 40 FATAL: 40 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. 10/30/1959 LOCATION: Waynesborough, VA CARRIER: Piedmont Airlines FLIGHT: 349 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N55V ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: Mental breakdown of captain during flight. 10/29/1959 LOCATION: Athens, Greece CARRIER: Olympic Airways (Greece) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: SX-BAD ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Engine failure. 09/29/1959 LOCATION: Buffalo, TX CARRIER: Braniff Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 188A Electra REGISTRY: N9705C ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: In-flight separation of the left wing. A design flaw caused an oscillation known as whirl mode to transfer propeller wobble to the outboard nacelles which induced flutter in the wing which led to the separation of the wing. 09/24/1959 LOCATION: Bordeaux, France CARRIER: T.A. Intercontinentaux FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-7C REGISTRY: F-BIAP ABOARD: 65 FATAL: 53 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed shortly after takeoff. Crew did not properly monitor altimeter. 09/24/1959 LOCATION: Great Sitkin Island, AK CARRIER: Reeve Aleutian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-54B REGISTRY: N63396 ABOARD: FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Pilot did not fly in accordance with VFR. 09/23/1959 LOCATION: Sao Paulo, Brazil CARRIER: VASP (Brazil) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Saab Scandia REGISTRY: PP-SQV ABOARD: FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff. 08/19/1959 LOCATION: Near Barcelona, Spain CARRIER: Transair FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: G-AMZD ABOARD: FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: Deviated from course. 07/10/1959 LOCATION: Nicaragua CARRIER: Aerolineas Nacionales FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: TI-1022 ABOARD: 60 FATAL: 60 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by Nicaraguan fighters. 06/26/1959 c 17:35 LOCATION: Near Varese, Lombardia, 20 miles NW of Milan, Italy CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: 891 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1549A Starliner REGISTRY: N7313C ABOARD: 68 FATAL: 68 GROUND: DETAILS: While flying from Athens to Chicago, the right wing exploded during a storm. Ignition of gasoline vapors emanating from fuel tank vent pipes by static discharge after the airliner was hit by lightening. 06/23/1959 LOCATION: Cerros Baco, Peru CARRIER: AVIANCA (Colombia) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: HK-135 ABOARD: FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. 06/01/1959 LOCATION: Over Nicaragua CARRIER: Aerolineas Nacionales SA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss Wright C-46 REGISTRY: TI-1022 ABOARD: 60 FATAL: 60 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by Nicaraguan Air Force fighters. 05/15/1959 LOCATION: Mar del Plata, Aregntina CARRIER: Aerolineas Argentinas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: LV-AFW ABOARD: FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during a steep turn following a takeoff at night. 05/13/1959 LOCATION: Near Toumavista, Peru CARRIER: Transportes Aereos Peruanas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: OB-WBP-507 ABOARD: FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a hillside while on a flight from Lima to Pucallpa. 05/12/1959 LOCATION: Chase, MD CARRIER: Capital Airlines FLIGHT: 75 AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 745D REGISTRY: N7463 ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: Disintegrated in-flight due to severe turbulence after penetrating a thunderstorm. 03/05/1959 LOCATION: Managua, Nicaragua CARRIER: TACA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 763 REGISTRY: YS-09C ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed shortly after takeoff. Failure of No. 1 engine. 02/17/1959 LOCATION: Gatwick, Surrey, England CARRIER: Turkish Airlines (THY) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 794D REGISTRY: TC-SEV ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. 02/03/1959 23:55 LOCATION: La Guardia Airport, New York, NY CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: 320 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed Electra L-188A REGISTRY: N6101A ABOARD: 73 FATAL: 65 GROUND: DETAILS: While attempting to land in rain and fog at La Guardia Airport, the aircraft descended below the minimum altitude and crashed into the East River. The aircraft struck the water while in shallow descent at 150 mph with its landing gear and flaps extended Primarily the crash resulted from the failure of the crew to properly monitor essential instruments for determining attitude due to preoccupation with particular aspects of the aircraft and its environment. Limited experience of the crew with this particular type of aircraft. Erroneous setting of the captain's altimeter. Possibly misinterpretation of the altimeter and rate of descent indicator. 02/03/1959 c 01:00 LOCATION: Mason City, IA CARRIER: Dwyer Flying Service / Private Charter FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Beechcraft Bonanza REGISTRY: N3794N ABOARD: 4 FATAL: 4 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed shortly after taking off, 5 miles Northwest of Mason City during a snowstorm. Singers Ritchie Valens and Buddy Holly and Jiles P. "the Big Bopper" Richardson killed. Ritchie Valens earlier won a coin toss and went on the flight instead of Tommy Allsup. Pilot's decision to undertake a flight in which the likelihood of encountering IFR conditions existed when he was not certified to fly IFR. Also deficiencies in the weather briefing and the pilot's unfamiliarity with the instrument which determines the attitude of the aircraft. Rumors persist the pilot was accidently shot by a gun found in the wreckage and owned by Holly. 01/22/1959 LOCATION: Dabouk, Jordan CARRIER: Air Jordan FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 240-2 REGISTRY: JY-ACB ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Struck trees during approach and crashed. Adverse weather conditions. 01/16/1959 LOCATION: Mar del Plata, Argentina CARRIER: Austral Lineas Aeras (Argentina) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: LV-GED ABOARD: FATAL: 51 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while landing. Failed to observe IFR procedures. 01/11/1959 LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil CARRIER: Lufthansa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1049G Super Constellation REGISTRY: D-ALAK ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during landing. Descent below minima. Crew fatigue. 01/08/1959 LOCATION: Mt. Holston, TN CARRIER: Southeast Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N18941 ABOARD: FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Radio equipment not used. 12/30/1958 LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil CARRIER: VASP (Brazil) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Saab Scandia REGISTRY: PP-SQE ABOARD: FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff. Pilot error. 12/04/1958 LOCATION: Guadarrama Mountains, Spain CARRIER: Aviaco FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: SNCASE Languedoc REGISTRY: EC-ANR ABOARD: FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Icing. 11/09/1958 LOCATION: North Atlantic Ocean CARRIER: Aerolineas Topografica FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Martin Mariner REGISTRY: CS-THB ABOARD: FATAL: 42 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was missing on a flight from Cabo Ruivo to Funchal. 11/01/1958 02:01 LOCATION: Nipe Bay, Cuba CARRIER: Cubana FLIGHT: 495 AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 755D REGISTRY: CU-T603 ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Hijacked by 5 Cuban rebels, the plane crashed after running out of fuel while attempting to land at Preston Airport. 10/22/1958 LOCATION: Anzio, Italy CARRIER: British Eurpoean Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 701C REGISTRY: G-ANHC ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: Mid-air collision with an Italian Air Force F-86. Ailiner drifted off course. 10/17/1958 LOCATION: Near Kanash, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-104A REGISTRY: SSSR-42362 ABOARD: 80 FATAL: 80 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane was on a flight from Peking to Moscow at FL330 when it went out of control. The aircraft experienced extreme turbulence during a climb, stalled and plunged to earth and burned. The captain described everything as it happened as he attempted to recover from the uncontrolled descent, ending the radio transmission with a farewell. 10/15/1958 LOCATION: Villa Montes, Bolivia CARRIER: Transporte Aereo Militar FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47A REGISTRY: TAM-03 ABOARD: FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. 10/14/1958 LOCATION: Mt. Alto del Cedro, Venezuela CARRIER: Linea Aeropostal Venezolana (Venezuela) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1049E Super Consellation REGISTRY: YV-C-ANC ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Premature descent. 09/05/1958 LOCATION: Campina Grande, Brazil CARRIER: Loide Aereo Nacional FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: PP-LDX ABOARD: FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Improper approach procedure. 08/15/1958 LOCATION: Nantucket, MA CARRIER: Northeast Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 240-2 REGISTRY: N90670 ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed short of the runway while on approach. Poor judgement and technique by the pilot during approach in poor weather conditions. 08/15/1958 LOCATION: Near Chita, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev TU-104-A REGISTRY: SSSR-5542 ABOARD: 64 FATAL: 64 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft stalled after flying over a thunderstorm. The aircraft climbed in excess of its operational ceiling considering its weight. 08/14/1958 c 03:45 LOCATION: North Atlantic Ocean, 100 miles W of Galaway Bay, Ireland CARRIER: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines FLIGHT: 607E AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1049H Super Constellation REGISTRY: PH-LKM ABOARD: 99 FATAL: 99 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the sea while en route from Shannon to Gander, Newfoundland. Possible overspeeding of outer propeller. 08/12/1958 LOCATION: Maraso Bay, Brazil CARRIER: Loide Aereo Nacional FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: PP-LEQ ABOARD: FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on approach. 08/12/1958 LOCATION: Sakiya Saugye, Japan CARRIER: All Nippon Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: JA5045 ABOARD: FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: 08/09/1958 LOCATION: Benghazi, Libya CARRIER: Central African Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 748D REGISTRY: VP-YNE ABOARD: 54 FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. Misinterpreted altimeter reading. 06/16/1958 LOCATION: Curitiba, Brazil CARRIER: Cruzeiro FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 440-59 REGISTRY: PP-CEP ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. Windshear. 06/02/1958 LOCATION: Near Guadalajara, Mexico CARRIER: Aeronaves de Mexico FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 749A Constellation REGISTRY: XA- MEV ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 45 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into mountainous terrain. Did not follow prescribed procedures after takeoff. 05/31/1958 LOCATION: SW of Algiers, Algeria CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: F-BHKV ABOARD: FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain. 05/20/1958 LOCATION: Brunswick, MD CARRIER: Capital Airlines / Air National Guard FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 745D / T-33A REGISTRY: N7410/53-5966 ABOARD: 11 FATAL: 11 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: Midair collision at 8,000 ft. four miles ENE of Brunswick. Failure of the T-33A pilot to exercise a proper see and avoid procedure to avoid other traffic. One aboard the T-33 ejected safely, the other was killed. 05/18/1958 c 04:30 LOCATION: Near Casablanca, Morocco CARRIER: Sabena FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-7C REGISTRY: OO-SFA ABOARD: 69 FATAL: 65 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft developed trouble in the No. 1 engine while en route from Lisbon to Leopoldville. While attempting to land in poor visibility on 3 engines the aircraft stalled 80 ft. above the ground and crashed into a building and burst into flames. Pre-crash damage to the No. 1 engine. Poor landing technique by the captain. 05/15/1958 LOCATION: New Delhi, India CARRIER: Pakistan International Airlines FLIGHT: 205 AIRCRAFT: Convair 240-7 REGISTRY: AP-AEH ABOARD: 38 FATAL: 21 GROUND: 2 DETAILS: Crashed after taking off. Improper observation and interpretation of instruments. No visual reference during night flight. 04/21/1958 c 08:30 LOCATION: Near Sloan, 10 miles SW of Las Vegas, NV CARRIER: United Air Lines / U.S. Air Force FLIGHT: 736 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-7 / F-100F REGISTRY: N6328C/56- 3755 ABOARD: 47 FATAL: 47 GROUND: DETAILS: The DC-7 was en route from Los Angeles to Denver flying at 21,000 ft. The military jet was on a training mission being conducted under VFR. The fighter initiated an evasive maneuver just prior to colliding with the airliner. The F-100 pilot ejected safely. Inability of both aircraft flying under VFR conditions to see and avoid each other. 04/14/1958 LOCATION: Off Castell de Fels, Spain CARRIER: Aviaco FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Heron 2D REGISTRY: EC-ANJ ABOARD: FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: 04/07/1958 LOCATION: Mt. Illiniza, Ecuador CARRIER: AREA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HC-ACL ABOARD: FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: 04/06/1958 LOCATION: Freeland, MI CARRIER: Capital Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 745D REGISTRY: N7438 ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 49 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft stalled and crashed into a corn field while making a landing attempt at Tri-City Airport. Icing of the horizontal stabilizer. 03/25/1958 LOCATION: Miami, FL CARRIER: Braniff Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-7-C REGISTRY: N5904 ABOARD: FATAL: 9 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed 2 minutes after takeoff while trying to return to the airport due to an engine fire. 03/24/1958 LOCATION: Kathmandu, Nepal CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: VT-CYN ABOARD: FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Navigational error. 03/22/1958 LOCATION: Grants, NM CARRIER: Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: Film director, producer Mike Todd, husband of Elizabeth Taylor killed. 02/27/1958 LOCATION: Horwich, Lancs, England CARRIER: Silver City Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bristol 170 Freighter 21 REGISTRY: G-AICS ABOARD: 42 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into hill during approach. Used wrong radio beacon. 02/06/1958 LOCATION: Munich, West Germany CARRIER: British European Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Airspeed Ambassador A5-57 REGISTRY: G-ALZU ABOARD: 44 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during takeoff in a snowstorm. Drag, due to slush on the runway. Ice on the wings. Seven members of the Manchester United football (soccer) team killed. 01/21/1958 LOCATION: Near La Paz, Bolivia CARRIER: Transporte Aereo Militar FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: TAM-04 ABOARD: FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in mountainous terrain between Tipuani and La Paz. 12/08/1957 LOCATION: Bolivar, Argentina CARRIER: Aerolineas Aregntinas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: LV-AHZ ABOARD: 61 FATAL: 61 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed during storm. Left wing detached in extreme turbulence. 11/15/1957 LOCATION: Chessell Down Hants, England CARRIER: Aquilla Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Short Solent 3 REGISTRY: G-AKNU ABOARD: 46 FATAL: 46 GROUND: DETAILS: No. 3 and No. 4 engine failure. 11/09/1957 c 16:30 LOCATION: Pacific Ocean CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: 7 AIRCRAFT: Boeing - 377 Stratocruiser REGISTRY: N90944 ABOARD: 44 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft disappeared mid-way on a flight between San Francisco and Honolulu. Wreckage was found 940 miles NE of Honolulu 5 days later. Unable to determine the cause. There was evidence of carbon monoxide in the cabin. 11/06/1957 LOCATION: Bristol, England CARRIER: Bristol Aeroplane Co. FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bristol Britannia 301 REGISTRY: G-ANCA ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on a training flight. 10/28/1957 LOCATION: Madrid, Spain CARRIER: Iberia Airlines (Spain) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: EC-ACH ABOARD: FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Fire in the engine caused by foreign objects. 10/03/1957 LOCATION: Beirut, Lebanon CARRIER: Lebanese International Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: OD-ACK ABOARD: FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff. 09/15/1957 LOCATION: New Bedford, MA CARRIER: Northeast Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N33417 ABOARD: FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck trees to the right and short of the runway during approach. ILS approach, did not follow prescribed procedures. 08/29/1957 LOCATION: Near Juticalpa, Honduras CARRIER: Sahsa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: XH-SAF ABOARD: FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. 08/15/1957 LOCATION: Copenhagen, Denmark CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-14P REGISTRY: SSSR-L1874 ABOARD: FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into harbor after hitting a chimney 08/11/1957 c 14:15 LOCATION: Near Issoudon, Quebec, Canada CARRIER: Maritime Central Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: CF-MCF ABOARD: 79 FATAL: 79 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft en route from London to Ontario, Canada was flying at 6,000 ft. when it entered a thunderstorm. Subsequently it plunged to earth almost vertically at a speed calculated at 230 mph bursting into flames. 07/25/1957 c 03:40 LOCATION: Daggett, CA CARRIER: Western Air Lines FLIGHT: 39 AIRCRAFT: CV-240 REGISTRY: N8406H ABOARD: 16 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane landed safely after a dynamite bomb exploded in the rear lavatory. A passenger intent on suicide detonated a bomb blowing a 6 x 7 ft. hole in the fuselage. 07/15/1957 LOCATION: Near Biak, Indonesia CARRIER: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines FLIGHT: 844 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1049C Super Constellation REGISTRY: PH-LKT ABOARD: 68 FATAL: 58 GROUND: DETAILS: Crew did not properly monitor their altitude. 07/01/1957 LOCATION: Bay of Bengal CARRIER: Pakistan International Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: AP-AJS ABOARD: FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during a storm. 06/23/1957 LOCATION: Port Hardy, BC, Canada CARRIER: Queen Charlotte Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: CF-EPI ABOARD: FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff. Jammed elevator. 05/13/1957 LOCATION: Greenland CARRIER: U.S. Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: LV-XER ABOARD: FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: 05/09/1957 LOCATION: Barajas, Madrid, Spain CARRIER: Aviaco FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bristol 170 - Wayfarer REGISTRY: EC-ADI ABOARD: FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Crew error. 05/01/1957 LOCATION: Blackbushe, Hants, England CARRIER: Eagle Aviation FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viking 1B REGISTRY: G-AJBO ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while landing. Engine failure. 04/21/1957 LOCATION: Istanbul, Turkey CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed Super Constellation REGISTRY: F-BGNE ABOARD: FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: Explosive decompression . A passenger was sucked out of window and never recovered. 04/08/1957 LOCATION: Algiers, Algeria CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: F-BEIK ABOARD: FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff. 04/07/1957 LOCATION: Bage, Brazil CARRIER: VARIG (Brazil) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: PP-VCF ABOARD: FATAL: 40 GROUND: DETAILS: Fire caused by rupture of fuel line. Engine fire. 03/18/1957 LOCATION: Near Sayari, Bolivia CARRIER: Lloyd Aereo Boliviano FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: CP-535 ABOARD: FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountains. 03/14/1957 LOCATION: Manchester, England CARRIER: British European Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount 701 REGISTRY: G-ALWE ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: 2 DETAILS: The plane crashed into houses. Incorrectly assembled flaps. Fracture due to fatigue of bolt holding flap. 03/09/1957 LOCATION: El Soldado, Colombia CARRIER: AVIANCA (Colombia) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HK-155 ABOARD: FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: Pilot did not follow prescribed route. 03/02/1957 LOCATION: Blyn, WA CARRIER: Alaska Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-54B REGISTRY: N90449 ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountains 3 miles east of Blyn while en route to Seattle. Navigation error and poor judgement by the pilot in entering an overcast mountainous area at too low an altitude. 02/01/1957 c 17:50 LOCATION: Rikers Island, NY CARRIER: Northeast Airlines FLIGHT: 823 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6A REGISTRY: N34954 ABOARD: 102 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from La Guardia Airport on Rikers Island N.Y. during a snowstorm. Failure of the captain the monitor and interpret flight instruments and maintain control of the aircraft. Several inmates from the Rikers Island Prison made some heroic rescues and were later pardoned. 01/31/1957 LOCATION: Near Sunland, CA CARRIER: Douglas Aircraft FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6A / U.S. Air Force F-89 REGISTRY: N8210H/52-1870 ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 6 GROUND: 3 DETAILS: Midair collision. It was the first test flight of the DC-6 01/23/1957 LOCATION: Ometepe Island, Nicaragua CARRIER: Lanica FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: AN-AEC ABOARD: FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/22/1956 LOCATION: Mt. Oiner, Italy CARRIER: Linee Aeree Italiane FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: I-LINC ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Aircraft strayed off assigned airway. 12/09/1956 c 19:15 LOCATION: Near New Hope, British Columbia, Canada CARRIER: Trans Canada Airlines FLIGHT: 810-9 AIRCRAFT: Canadair DC-4M-2 Northstar REGISTRY: CF-TFD ABOARD: 62 FATAL: 62 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft departed Vancouver en route to Calgary. Some 50 minutes later the pilot reported a fire in its No. 2 engine and was turning back. While flying under the power of 3 engines the aircraft encountered severe icing, turbulence or other difficulty which led to the loss of control by the crew. It could not be determined why the aircraft was 12 miles south of the assigned airway. 12/08/1956 LOCATION: Caqueta, Colombia CARRIER: AIDA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina REGISTRY: HK- 133 ABOARD: FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountains. Engine failure. 11/27/1956 LOCATION: Cevilla, Venezuela CARRIER: Linea Aeropostal Venezolana (Venezuela) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 749 Consellation REGISTRY: YV-C- AMA ABOARD: FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on approach. Did not follow prescribed approach procedures. 11/24/1956 LOCATION: Near Eglisau, Switzerland CARRIER: Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-12 REGISTRY: OK-DBP ABOARD: FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while taking off. 11/24/1956 LOCATION: Paris, France CARRIER: Linee Aeree Italiane FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: I-LEAD ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. 11/17/1956 LOCATION: El Rucio Mountain, Colombia CARRIER: Empresa Aviacion del Pacifico FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HK-385 ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: Lack of cockpit discipline by pilot. 11/15/1956 LOCATION: Puerto Somoza, Nicaragua CARRIER: Aerovias Guest FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-54A REGISTRY: XA-HEG ABOARD: FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed following a fire in the fuel system. 10/16/1956 LOCATION: Pacific Ocean CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing Stratocruiser REGISTRY: N90943 ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after an engine failure. 09/09/1956 LOCATION: Bartlesville, OK CARRIER: Continental Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 / C-170B REGISTRY: N33315 / ? ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. 08/29/1956 LOCATION: Cold Bay, AK CARRIER: Canadian Pacific Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: CF-CUP ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after a missed approach. The crew executing full retraction of flaps without increasing power or changing attitude, resulting in loss of lift after the missed approach. 08/08/1956 LOCATION: Thazi, Burma CARRIER: Union of Burma Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: XY-ADC ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while on a flight from Rangoon to Mandalay. 07/16/1956 LOCATION: Rio Cuarto, Argentina CARRIER: Aerolineas Argentinas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: LV-ACD ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while making approach. Descended below prescribed minima. 07/09/1956 LOCATION: Flat Rock, MI CARRIER: Trans Canada Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viscount REGISTRY: CF-TGR ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: No. 4 propeller broke and one blade penetrated the fuselage. 06/30/1956 c 11:30 LOCATION: Grand Canyon, AZ CARRIER: United Air Lines / Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: 718 / 2 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-7 / Lockheed S Constellation REGISTRY: N6902C/N6324C ABOARD: 128 FATAL: 128 GROUND: DETAILS: The TWA aircraft flying from Los Angeles to Kansas City and the United Aircraft flying from Los Angeles to Chicago collided over the Grand Canyon. Both planes were traveling about 320 mph. Both aircraft were flying in uncontrolled airspace. Inability of pilots of both planes to see the other in uncontrolled airspace flying under VFR conditions. 06/24/1956 LOCATION: Kano, Nigeria CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Canadair C-4 REGISTRY: G-ALHE ABOARD: FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff. Flew into a thunderstorm. Windshear. 06/20/1956 c 01:30 LOCATION: Asbury Park, NJ CARRIER: Linea Aeropostal Venezolana (Venezuelan) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1049E Super Constellation REGISTRY: YV-C-AMS ABOARD: 74 FATAL: 74 GROUND: DETAILS: About 1.5 hours after taking off from New York the pilot radioed the No. 2 propeller was overspeeding and could not be feathered. Upon trying to return to New York the plane caught fire and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. Vibration resulting from the uncontrollable propeller caused one of the inside wing attachments to loosen or break somewhere between the fuel tank and the dump chute causing an uncontrollable fire. 05/24/1956 LOCATION: Guatemala City, Guatemala CARRIER: AVIATECA (Guatemala) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: TG-AHA ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain. 05/15/1956 LOCATION: Kathmandu, Nepal CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: VT-DBA ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 14 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: 04/01/1956 LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Martin 404 REGISTRY: N40403 ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff. 02/24/1956 LOCATION: Near Aleppo, Syria CARRIER: Syrian Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: YK-AAE ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while taking off. Double engine failure. 02/20/1956 LOCATION: Near Cairo, Egypt CARRIER: Transport Aerien Intercontinentaux FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: F-BGOD ABOARD: 64 FATAL: 52 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed while on approach. Pilot inexperienced in ILS approaches. 02/18/1956 c 13:20 LOCATION: Near Zurrieg, Malta CARRIER: Scottish Airlines (UK) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Avro York C-1 REGISTRY: G-ANSY ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft took off from Luqua Airport in Malta bound for England when smoke was seen coming from the left engine. Shortly thereafter it banked to the left and plunged almost vertically into cliffs. Engine failure due to cracks in the boost enrichment capsule and the failure of the captain to stop the leftward swing of the aircraft using the rudder, failure to correct the nose high attitude, and failure to feather the No. 1 engine. 01/18/1956 LOCATION: Torysa, Czechoslovakia CARRIER: Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on a flight from Bratislava to Kosice. 01/11/1956 LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil CARRIER: DLH FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed Super Constellation REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed while on approach. 12/21/1955 LOCATION: Jacksonville, FL CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 749C Constellation REGISTRY: N112A ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed while on approach. The crew allowed the aircraft to deviate to the left of course and descent below the glide path for reasons unknown. 12/19/1955 LOCATION: Sao Paulo, Brazil CARRIER: FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: 11/17/1955 LOCATION: Seattle, WA CARRIER: Kredorian, R.R. FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-54 REGISTRY: N88852 ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff. Maintenance error. 11/01/1955 c 19:00 LOCATION: Longmont, CO CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: 629 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: N37559 ABOARD: 44 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed 11 minutes after taking off from Denver on a flight to Seattle. Detonation of a bomb in the No. 4 cargo hold, placed by John Graham in his mother's luggage in order to collect 37,500 dollars in insurance. A delayed flight caused the bomb to detonate over flat land rather than the mountains as planned. He was executed for the crime. 10/06/1955 c 07:25 LOCATION: Near Centennial, WY CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: 409 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: N30062 ABOARD: 66 FATAL: 66 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into Medicine Bow Peak while en route from Denver, Colorado to Salt Lake City. Cause unknown. Possible incapacitation of crew by carbon monoxide emanating from a faulty cabin heater. 10/02/1955 LOCATION: Pico Oiriruma-Vinac, Peru CARRIER: Faucett FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C54A REGISTRY: OB-PAZ-228 ABOARD: FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: 09/21/1955 LOCATION: Idris, Libya CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Canadair C-4 REGISTRY: G-ALHL ABOARD: FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: Crash landed in sandstorm after four landing attempts. 08/26/1955 LOCATION: Caparao Mountain, Brazil CARRIER: Cruzeiro FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PP-CBY ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Failure to follow flight plan. 08/06/1955 LOCATION: Near Voronezh, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on a flight from Stalingrad to Moscow. 08/04/1955 LOCATION: Fort Leonard Wood, MO CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 240-0 REGISTRY: N94221 ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft attempted an emergency landing after fire broke out in the No. 2 engine. The right wing separated from the aircraft and it crashed 1 1/2 miles from the runway. Installation of an unairworthy part in the No. 2 engine which resulted in an uncontrollable fire and loss of the right wing. 07/27/1955 c 07:40 LOCATION: Near Petrich, Bulgaria CARRIER: El Al Airlines FLIGHT: 402/46 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 049 Constellation REGISTRY: 4X-AKC ABOARD: 58 FATAL: 58 GROUND: DETAILS: On a flight from London, England to Tel Aviv, Israel, the aircraft drifted over Bulgarian airspace and was shot down by Bulgarian jet fighters. A navigational error that probably originated with an incorrect radio compass indication due to the effects of thunderstorm activity in the area. 07/17/1955 LOCATION: Chicago, IL CARRIER: Braniff Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 340-32 REGISTRY: N3422 ABOARD: 43 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: While on instrument approach, the aircraft hit a sign and crashed. Disorientation caused by momentary loss of visual reference. 07/14/1955 LOCATION: Oaxaca, Mexico CARRIER: Lineas Areas Unidas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: XA-DOB ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed en route from Acapulco to Oaxaca. 06/16/1955 LOCATION: Near Asuncion, Paraguay CARRIER: Panair do Brasil FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 049 Constellation REGISTRY: PP-PDJ ABOARD: FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Improper final approach. Pilot fatigue. 05/18/1955 LOCATION: Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kenya CARRIER: East African Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: VP-KKH ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Failure to follow prescribed route. 04/18/1955 LOCATION: Kupe Mountains, Cameroons CARRIER: UAT FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Heron 1B REGISTRY: F-BGOI ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: Wreckage found after 10 months. 04/11/1955 17:30 LOCATION: Off Great Natuna Island, Sarawak CARRIER: Air India FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 749A Constellation REGISTRY: VT-DEP ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: An explosion occurred at 18,000 feet while over the China Sea. A resulting fire which started on the starboard wing soon spread and eventually led to total hydraulic and electrical failure. Smoke filled the cockpit and the plane crashed. An act of political terrorism. An aircraft worker placed an incendiary device in the starboard wheel well. 03/20/1955 LOCATION: Springfield, MS CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 240-0 REGISTRY: N94234 ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed while attempting to land. Crew's inattention to flight instruments. Pilot sensory illusion which gave a false impression of the aircraft's altitude. 03/08/1955 LOCATION: Mascota, Mexico CARRIER: Mexicana FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: XA-DIK ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: 02/19/1955 LOCATION: Albuquerque, NM CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: 260 AIRCRAFT: Martin 404 REGISTRY: N40416 ABOARD: 16 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft flew into Sandia mountain while en route from Albuquerque to Sante Fe. Possible problem with the flux gauge compass. 02/13/1955 LOCATION: Rome, Italy CARRIER: Sabena FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6 REGISTRY: OO-SDB ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while on approach. Navigational error due to failure to use radio equipment. 02/05/1955 LOCATION: Near Calabar, Nigeria CARRIER: West African Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bristol 170 Freighter 21E REGISTRY: VR-NAD ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after the wing failed. 02/01/1955 LOCATION: Nagpur, India CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Dove 1 REGISTRY: VT-CVB ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a field shortly after takeoff. Poorly executed right turn at night. 01/19/1955 LOCATION: Des Moines, Iowa CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: 329 AIRCRAFT: Convair REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft safely made an emergency landing in a corn field after experiencing severe vibration. Incorrectly installed elevator bolt worked loose. 01/12/1955 LOCATION: Greater Cincinnati Airport, Covington, KY CARRIER: Trans World Airlines / Castleton Inc. FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Martin 202A / DC-3 REGISTRY: N93211/N999B ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: 2 DETAILS: Midair collision. DC-3 entered airport control zone without clearance or communication with the tower. 12/31/1954 LOCATION: Irkutsk, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff on a flight from Peking to Cyprus. 12/29/1954 LOCATION: Near Moscow, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 45 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/25/1954 LOCATION: Preswick, Ayrshire, England CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing Stratocruiser REGISTRY: G-LASA ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. Pilot error. 12/22/1954 LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA CARRIER: Johnson Flying Service FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N24320 ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Ditched into the Monoghaela River after running out of fuel. Inadequate flight planning. 12/18/1954 LOCATION: New York, NY CARRIER: Linee Aeree Italiane FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: I-LINE ABOARD: 32 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into approach lights of the runway during the fourth landing attempt at Idlewild Airport. Pilot's erratic approach to which fatigue played a part. Two and one-half hours in holding pattern. 12/04/1954 LOCATION: Near Luang Pragang, Laos CARRIER: Air Laos FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: F-BEIA ABOARD: 2 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: 11/16/1954 LOCATION: Peru CARRIER: TAM (Brazil) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while on a flight from Pucallpa to Lima. 09/05/1954 LOCATION: Dublin, Ireland CARRIER: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 1049C Constellation REGISTRY: PH- LKY ABOARD: 56 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the Shannon River after takeoff. 08/23/1954 LOCATION: Near Dutch Coast, North Sea CARRIER: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: PH-DFO ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on a flight from Shannon to Schiphol. Cause not determined. 08/22/1954 LOCATION: Near Mason City, IA CARRIER: Braniff Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N61451 ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed due to a loss of control after penetrating an area of thunderstorms. 08/16/1954 LOCATION: Near Pakse, Laos CARRIER: Air Vietnam (South Vietnam) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bristol 170 Freighter 21E REGISTRY: F-VNAI ABOARD: 55 FATAL: 47 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into river. Aircraft was being used to evacuate families. 08/09/1954 LOCATION: Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal CARRIER: AVIANCA (Colombia) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 749A Constellation REGISTRY: HK-163 ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. Flew opposite to prescribed course after takeoff. 07/23/1954 09:45 LOCATION: Off Hainan, China CARRIER: Cathay Pacific Airways (Hong Kong) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Avro Anson 1 REGISTRY: VR-HEU ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by Chinese military aircraft. 05/31/1954 LOCATION: Cipo Mountain, Brazil CARRIER: Transportes Aereos Nacionales FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PP-ANO ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: Struck mountain due to navigational error. 04/23/1954 LOCATION: Sierra del Vilgo, Argentina CARRIER: Aerolineas Argentinas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: LV-ACX ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. Struck mountain. Deviation from prescribed course. Crew fatigue. 04/08/1954 LOCATION: Moose Jaw, SK, Canada CARRIER: Trans Canada Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Canadair C-4-1 REGISTRY: CF-TFW ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Mid-air collision with a RCAF Harvard. Two killed on the Harvard. 04/08/1954 LOCATION: Off Stromboli, Italy CARRIER: South African Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Comet 1 REGISTRY: G-ALYY ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft broke up in-flight and crashed into the ocean en route from Rome to Cairo. Metal fatigue due to a design flaw. Third crash with the same cause. 04/03/1954 LOCATION: Adana, Turkey CARRIER: Devlet Hava Yollari FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: TC-ARK ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed shortly after takeoff. 03/25/1954 LOCATION: Monterrey, Mexico CARRIER: Aeronaves de Mexico FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: XA-GUN ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. Struck mountains. 03/13/1954 LOCATION: Singapore CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 749C Constellation REGISTRY: G- ALAM ABOARD: 40 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed short of the runway, hit a wall and overturned. Pilot fatigue. 01/14/1954 LOCATION: Prauge, Czechoslovakia CARRIER: Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. 01/14/1954 LOCATION: Rome, Italy CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6 REGISTRY: PI-C294 ABOARD: FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while landing in turbulence following an engine fire. 01/11/1954 LOCATION: Manizales, Colombia CARRIER: AVIANCA (Colombia) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HK-160 ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. 01/10/1954 09:50 LOCATION: Elba, Italy CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Comet 1 REGISTRY: G-ALYP ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft broke up in-flight while en route from Rome to London. Metal fatigue due to a design flaw. Second crash with the same cause. 12/12/1953 LOCATION: Nagpur, India CARRIER: Indian Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: VT-CHF ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Loss of control in too steep a turn. 12/04/1953 LOCATION: Mt. Somosierra, Spain CARRIER: Aviaco FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bristol 170 Freighter 21 REGISTRY: EC-AEG ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in poor weather conditions. 11/03/1953 LOCATION: Potosi, Bolivia CARRIER: Lloyd Aereo Boliviano FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: CP-600 ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain during landing. 10/29/1953 LOCATION: Near Half Moon Bay, CA CARRIER: British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6 REGISTRY: VH-BPE ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed while on approach to San Francisco International Airport. Failure of the crew to follow prescribed procedures for an instrument approach. 10/14/1953 LOCATION: Frankfurt, Germany CARRIER: Sabena FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 240-12 REGISTRY: OO-AWQ ABOARD: 44 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: Loss of engine power on takeoff. 09/28/1953 LOCATION: Louisville, KY CARRIER: Resort Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: N66534 ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed while landing. Installation of improper hinge bolts and bearings in the left elevator resulting in structural failure of the elevator and loss of control of the aircraft. 09/16/1953 LOCATION: Albany, NY CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 240-0 REGISTRY: N94255 ABOARD: FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into two radio towers while on approach. While the pilot was aligning with the runway, he descended below obstructions partially obscured by fog. Crew's failure to abandon landing under adverse weather conditions. 09/01/1953 LOCATION: Near Barcelonnette, France CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 749A Constellation REGISTRY: F-BAZZ ABOARD: FATAL: 42 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountains during approach to Nice. 09/01/1953 LOCATION: Vail, WA CARRIER: Regina Cargo Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N19941 ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: 07/27/1953 12:30 LOCATION: Near Kanggye, North Korea CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ilyushin IL-12 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by a U.S. Air Force F-86 jet fighter towards the end of the Korean War. The Russian government claimed the plane was over Chinese air space. 07/12/1953 c 20:40 LOCATION: Pacific Ocean, 350 miles east of Wake Island CARRIER: Transocean Air Lines (US) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6A REGISTRY: N90806 ABOARD: 58 FATAL: 58 GROUND: DETAILS: Lost at sea while en route from Wake Island to Honolulu, Hawaii. Approximately 300 miles W of Wake Island. Cause not determined. 06/18/1953 LOCATION: Tachikawa AFB, Tokyo, Japan CARRIER: U.S. Air Force FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: C-124 Globemaster II REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 129 GROUND: DETAILS: Engine failure during takeoff. 06/17/1953 LOCATION: Sao Paulo, Brazil CARRIER: Panair do Brasil FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 049 Constellation REGISTRY: PP-PDA ABOARD: FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on landing. Exploded in the air. Engine trouble. 06/16/1953 LOCATION: Phou-Lassy, French Indo-China CARRIER: Aigle Azur FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: F-BEST ABOARD: 34 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after on board fire on a flight from Vientiane to Saigon. Possibly shot down. 05/17/1953 LOCATION: Waskom, TX CARRIER: Delta Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N28345 ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach in a thunderstorm. 05/15/1953 LOCATION: San Ramon Mtns., Costa Rica CARRIER: LACSA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: TI-1002 ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: 05/09/1953 LOCATION: New Delhi, India CARRIER: Air India FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: VT-AUD ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: Stalled following takeoff. Too steep a turn made by pilot. 05/02/1953 c 16:35 LOCATION: Near Jalalogori, West Bengal, India CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: 783/057 AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Comet I REGISTRY: G-ALYV ABOARD: 43 FATAL: 43 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed 6 minutes after taking off from Dum Dum Airport. The accident occurred during a violent thunderstorm. Wreckage indicated that the aircraft broke up in the air. Metal fatigue. Failure of both elevator spars caused by a heavy down-load that may have been associated with a pull-up maneuver. 04/20/1953 LOCATION: San Francisco Bay, CA CARRIER: Western Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6 REGISTRY: N91303 ABOARD: FATAL: 38 GROUND: DETAILS: Descended below minimum altitude. Sensory illusion. 04/16/1953 LOCATION: NW of Hanoi, Vietnam CARRIER: Aigle Azur FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: F-BESS ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after takeoff due to wing failure. 04/10/1953 LOCATION: Anichieta Island, Brazil CARRIER: REAL FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PP-ANX ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: Stalled and crashed during an emergency landing due to engine failure. 04/10/1953 LOCATION: Kingston, Jamaica CARRIER: Caribbean International Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 18-56 Lodestar REGISTRY: VP-JBC ABOARD: FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff. Engine failure. 03/29/1953 LOCATION: Mtara, Tanganyika CARRIER: Central African Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viking 1B REGISTRY: VP-YEY ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after a wing failed due to metal fatigue cracks. 03/20/1953 LOCATION: Alverado, CA CARRIER: Transocean Air Lines (US) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: N88492 ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a barley field. Cause not determined. Icing suspected. 03/14/1953 LOCATION: Kalasahar, India CARRIER: Orient Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 240-7 REGISTRY: AP-AEG ABOARD: 16 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. 03/03/1953 LOCATION: Karachi, Pakistan CARRIER: Canadian Pacific Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Comet 1A REGISTRY: CF-CUN ABOARD: 11 FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft overran the runway during takeoff. Excessive nose-up attitude of the aircraft during the takeoff run producing a partly stalled condition and excessive drag. First fatal crash of a commercial jet aircraft. 02/14/1953 LOCATION: Off Mobile, AL CARRIER: National Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6 REGISTRY: N90893 ABOARD: 46 FATAL: 46 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the Gulf of Mexico off Mobile, Alabama. The aircraft broke up in the turbulence of a "frontal wave" storm after failure of the left wing. 02/02/1953 LOCATION: North Atlantic CARRIER: Lancashire Aircraft Corporation FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Avro York 685 REGISTRY: G-AHFA ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 39 GROUND: DETAILS: Last know coordinates 46' 15" N, 46'31"W. No trace of the aircraft or its occupants were ever found. 01/26/1953 LOCATION: Sinnai, Sardinia, Italy CARRIER: Linee Aeree Italiane FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: I-LAIL ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after a wing failed due to overstressing. 01/07/1953 LOCATION: Fish Haven, ID CARRIER: Associated Air Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: N1648M ABOARD: 40 FATAL: 40 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into mountains. Found 5 months later. Icing conditions. 01/05/1953 LOCATION: Belfast, England CARRIER: British European Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viking 610-1B REGISTRY: G-AJDL ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while landing. Pilot error. 12/25/1952 LOCATION: Tehran, Iran CARRIER: Iran Air FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: EP-ACJ ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/20/1952 LOCATION: Moses Lake, WA CARRIER: U.S. Air Force FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: C-124 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 87 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed and burned. 12/06/1952 LOCATION: Near Sofia, Bugaria CARRIER: TABSO FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lisunov Li-2 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed en route from Sofia to Varna 12/06/1952 LOCATION: Off Bermuda-Kindley Field, Bermuda CARRIER: Cubana FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: CU-T397 ABOARD: FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff. 10/14/1952 LOCATION: San Fransisco do Paula, Brazil CARRIER: REAL FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PP-AXJ ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Struck high terrain. Navigational error during poor weather. 08/12/1952 LOCATION: Palmeira de Goias, Brazil CARRIER: Transportes Areos Nacionales FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PP-ANH ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Exploded in mid-air. 05/05/1952 LOCATION: Skien, Norway CARRIER: Fred Olsen Flyveselskap FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47A REGISTRY: LN-NAD ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: 04/29/1952 c 03:40 LOCATION: Near Carolina, Brazil CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: 202 AIRCRAFT: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser REGISTRY: N1039V ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed into the jungle. Separation of the propeller blade leading to separation of the No. 2 engine. 04/18/1952 LOCATION: Near Whittier, CA CARRIER: North Continental Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46F REGISTRY: N8404C ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while landing. 04/11/1952 c 12:20 LOCATION: North of San Juan, Puerto Rico CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: 526A AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: N88899 ABOARD: 69 FATAL: 52 GROUND: DETAILS: After taking off from Isle Grande Airport the crew had engine problems. The aircraft then crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. The ditching took place in turbulent seas. The tail broke off on impact and the aircraft stayed afloat for only 3 minutes and sank The captains attempt to re-establish a climb without using all available power after a critical loss of power in the No. 4 engine resulting in a nose-high altitude, loss of airspeed and settling of the aircraft to too low an altitude to effect a recovery 04/09/1952 LOCATION: Mihara Volcano, Japan CARRIER: Japan Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Martin 202 REGISTRY: N93043 ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/30/1952 LOCATION: Baguio, Philippines CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PI-C270 ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. 03/29/1952 LOCATION: San Felipe, Venezula CARRIER: TACA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: YV-C-AZU ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into Cerro Grande mountains. 03/26/1952 LOCATION: Moscow, Russia CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: ABOARD: 70 FATAL: 70 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane overshot the runway and collided with a military aircraft. 03/24/1952 LOCATION: Gao, French West Africa CARRIER: SATT FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 18 Lodestar REGISTRY: F-ARTE ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after taking off. 03/22/1952 LOCATION: Frankfurt, Germany CARRIER: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6 REGISTRY: PH-TPJ ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in rain and fog during approach. 03/03/1952 LOCATION: Nice, France CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: SNCASE Languedoc REGISTRY: F-BCUM ABOARD: 38 FATAL: 38 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff. Malfunction of ailerons. 02/16/1952 LOCATION: Near Burgio, Italy CARRIER: Hunting Air Travel FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viking 1 REGISTRY: G-AHPI ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: Pilot did not maintain safe altitude. 02/11/1952 LOCATION: Elizabeth, NJ CARRIER: National Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6 REGISTRY: N90891 ABOARD: 63 FATAL: 29 GROUND: 4 DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into an apartment complex during takeoff. Reversal in flight of No. 3 propeller and subsequent feathering of No. 4 propeller at too low an altitude to effect a recovery. 02/04/1952 LOCATION: Kikwit, Belgian Congo CARRIER: Sabena FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: OO-CBN ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: In-flight failure of a propeller which damaged control cables causing loss of control of the aircraft. 01/22/1952 LOCATION: Elizabeth, NJ CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Convair 240-0 REGISTRY: N94229 ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: 7 DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into an apartment house during its approach 3 miles short and right of the runway. Possible carburetor icing. 01/19/1952 LOCATION: Sandsplit, BC, Canada CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6-54-E REGISTRY: N45342 ABOARD: 43 FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the ocean after overshooting the runway. Nose gear problems and icing. 01/10/1952 LOCATION: Gwynynt Lake, England CARRIER: Aer Lingus (Ireland) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: EI-AFL ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft lost control in severe turbulence and downdrafts and crashed. 12/30/1951 LOCATION: Cobough, Ontario, Canada CARRIER: North Continental Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46E REGISTRY: N59478 ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: 12/23/1951 LOCATION: Near Little Valley, NY CARRIER: Continental Charters FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46A REGISTRY: N3944C ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Flying VFR under IFR condtions. 12/23/1951 LOCATION: Tehran, Iran CARRIER: Misair FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: SNCASE Languedoc REGISTRY: SU-AHH ABOARD: FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during second landing attempt. 12/16/1951 c 15:10 LOCATION: Elizabeth, NJ CARRIER: Miami Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss Wright C-46F REGISTRY: N1678M ABOARD: 56 FATAL: 56 GROUND: DETAILS: Shortly after taking off from Newark Airport the control tower noticed smoke emanating from the right engine. Minutes later the aircraft gradually descended, its left wing dropped and the aircraft struck the roof of a building. Hold-down studs in the number 10 cylinder of the right engine failed due to fatigue. Fire erupted at the base of the failed cylinder. Extension of the landing gear and loss of the right engine led to the aircraft stalling at the height of about 200 ft. 11/21/1951 LOCATION: Calcutta, India CARRIER: Deccan Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: VT-AUO ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on landing in fog, struck trees. 11/14/1951 LOCATION: Lotz, Poland CARRIER: LOT Polish Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: SP-LCG ABOARD: FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. 10/28/1951 LOCATION: Cuidad Flores, Guatemala CARRIER: FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while taking off. 10/22/1951 LOCATION: Skopje, Yugoslavia CARRIER: JAT Yugoslav Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: YU-ACC ABOARD: FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed between Belgrade and Skopje. 10/17/1951 LOCATION: Mt. Benson, BC, Canada CARRIER: Queen Charlotte Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina REGISTRY: CF- FOQ ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: While flying VFR in adverse weather conditions, the pilot mistook Nanaimo for Vancouver. 10/15/1951 LOCATION: East Griqualand, South Africa CARRIER: South African Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ZS-AVJ ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into Mt. Ingeli. 09/12/1951 LOCATION: Ialas Baeares, Spain CARRIER: Societe Alpes Provence FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: F-BEIZ ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 39 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed due to structural failure following loss of control in bad weather. 09/08/1951 LOCATION: Sao Paulo, Brazil CARRIER: VASP (Brazil) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PP-SPQ ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: 3 DETAILS: Crashed into houses on takeoff. 08/24/1951 c 05:00 LOCATION: Union City, CA CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: 615 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: N37550 ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: Cleared for an approach to Oakland Municipal Airport, the aircraft crashed 15 miles SSE of the airport. Patches of fog obscured the terrain. The aircraft struck a hill at an elevation of about 1,000 ft. at 225 to 240 mph. Neither of its 2 low-frequency receivers were tuned to the Oakland station and the captain may have attempted to fly by visual reference using the ADF. As a result the flight was 3 miles off course and well below the minimum prescribed altitude. 07/21/1951 LOCATION: Near Sitka, Alaska CARRIER: Canadian Pacific Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: CF-CPC ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: Missing between Vancouver and Anchorage. 07/12/1951 LOCATION: Aracaju, Brazil CARRIER: Loide Aereo Nacional FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PP-LPG ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during a landing attempt in adverse weather conditions under VFR and hit high ground. 06/30/1951 c 02:00 LOCATION: Rocky Mountain Nat. Park, near Ft. Collins, CO CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: 610 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6B REGISTRY: N37543 ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: En route from San Francisco to Denver after passing the Cheyenne radio range the aircraft turned south in the wrong heading. Flying in darkness, the aircraft continued on this course until it hit Crystal Mountain. The captain may have depressed the wrong control switch or may have turned his ADF in such a way that it had been affected by the radio range station at Fort Bridger, WY. 06/29/1951 LOCATION: Near Rijeka, Yugoslavia CARRIER: JAT Yugoslav Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: YU-ACE ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on a flight from Rejeka and Zagreb. 06/22/1951 LOCATION: Near Sanoyea, Liberia CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 049 Constellation REGISTRY: N88846 ABOARD: 40 FATAL: 40 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into a hill. The pilot descended below en route minimum altitude without knowing the aircraft's position. 04/28/1951 LOCATION: Fort Wayne, IN CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N16088 ABOARD: 11 FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after being caught in a squall line with 65-85 mph winds. Windshear. 04/25/1951 LOCATION: Key West, FL CARRIER: Cubana / US Navy FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 /Beechcraft SMB REGISTRY: CU- T188/39939 ABOARD: 43 FATAL: 43 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane, on a flight from Miami to Cuba, collided with a US Navy Beechcraft. 04/09/1951 LOCATION: Cape d'Arguilar, Hong Kong CARRIER: Siamese Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HS-SAE ABOARD: 16 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: The pilot lost control of the aircraft while attempting too steep a turn while making an approach. 04/06/1951 LOCATION: Refugio Pass, near Santa Barbara, CA CARRIER: Southwest Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N63439 ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into a mountain while en route from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara. Failure of the crew to maintain minimum altitude for the route being flown. 03/26/1951 LOCATION: Rio Grande, Argentina CARRIER: Aerolineas Argentinas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: LV-ACY ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 11 GROUND: 2 DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. 03/21/1951 LOCATION: Corozal, Colombia CARRIER: LANSA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47 REGISTRY: HK-315 ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while on a flight to Cartagena. 03/11/1951 LOCATION: Mt. Butler, Hong Kong CARRIER: Pacific Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: HS-POS ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed shortly after takeoff. Pilot error. 03/02/1951 LOCATION: Sioux City, IA CARRIER: Mid Continent Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N19928 ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Missed approach, stalled, crashed and burned in poor weather conditions. 02/03/1951 LOCATION: Near Mt. Cameroun, Buea, Nigeria CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: F-BBDO ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 29 GROUND: DETAILS: Incorrect procedures followed by crew. 01/31/1951 LOCATION: Off Hafnarfjorour, Iceland CARRIER: Icelandair FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: TF-ISG ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into the ocean after a second landing attempt in snow. 01/17/1951 LOCATION: Near Civitavecchia, Italy CARRIER: Alitalia (Italy) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Savoia Marchetti SM-95 REGISTRY: I-DALO ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach after lightning ignited a mixture of air and fuel fumes in the fuel tank. 01/16/1951 LOCATION: Reardon, WA CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: 115 AIRCRAFT: Martin 202 REGISTRY: N93054 ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft went into a dive and hit the ground at 340 mph while on approach to Spokane. Reasons unknown. 01/14/1951 LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA CARRIER: National Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4-1009 REGISTRY: N74685 ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane overshot the landing, ran into a ditch and caught fire. Pilot error in electing to land long, on a wet and snow covered runway instead of executing a missed approach. 01/13/1951 LOCATION: Mt. Bukit, Besar,Thailand CARRIER: Air Carriers FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: VR-HEP ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountains while on a flight from Butterworth and Kota Bharu. 01/12/1951 LOCATION: Ixopo, South Africa CARRIER: United Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Dove 1 REGISTRY: ZS-DDW ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: Broke up in turbulence. 12/30/1950 LOCATION: Santiago del Estado, Argentina CARRIER: Aerolineas Argentinas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: LV-ACH ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/15/1950 LOCATION: Valvera, Venezuela CARRIER: Avensa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47 REGISTRY: YC-C-AVU ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff into mountains. 12/13/1950 LOCATION: Katagiri, India CARRIER: Air India FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: VT-CFK ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Hit high ground due to a navigation error. 12/08/1950 LOCATION: Bangui, French Equatorial Africa CARRIER: T.A. Intercontinentaux FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-54A REGISTRY: F-BELB ABOARD: 56 FATAL: 46 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a hill after takeoff. 11/13/1950 c 18:00 LOCATION: Mt. de L'Obiou, France CARRIER: Curtiss-Reid Flying Services Ltd. (Canada) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: CF-EDN ABOARD: 58 FATAL: 58 GROUND: DETAILS: En route from Rome, Italy to Montreal, Canada the aircraft drifted 50 miles of the prescribed route and struck Mt. de l'Obiou. The pilot probably realized the deviation and tried to take corrective action, but did not see the mountain in time. 11/07/1950 LOCATION: Butte, MT CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Martin 202 REGISTRY: N93040 ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a mountain during approach. Captain's failure to follow prescribed approach procedures. 11/03/1950 LOCATION: Mont Blanc, France CARRIER: Air India FLIGHT: 109 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 749 Constellation REGISTRY: VT-CQP ABOARD: 48 FATAL: 48 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed in a snowstorm, 200 meters below Mont Blanc summit while on a flight from Cairo to Geneva. 10/31/1950 LOCATION: London Heathrow, England CARRIER: British European Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viking 1B REGISTRY: G-AHPN ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed in fog. 10/17/1950 LOCATION: Mill Hill, London, England CARRIER: British European Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: G-AGIW ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into trees after engine failure. 09/23/1950 LOCATION: Karlstad, Sweden CARRIER: Svenska Aero FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Avro Ninteen I REGISTRY: SE-BRS ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff 09/21/1950 LOCATION: Newr Zagreb, Yugoslavia CARRIER: JAT Yugoslav Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 11 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during landing. 09/04/1950 LOCATION: Utica, NY CARRIER: Robinson Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N18936 ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into trees after experiencing engine failure. 08/31/1950 c 02:00 LOCATION: Near Wadi Natrun, Egypt CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: 903 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 740A Constellation REGISTRY: N6004C ABOARD: 55 FATAL: 55 GROUND: DETAILS: En route from Cairo to Rome, Italy witnesses observed the aircraft to be on fire. After turning back toward Cairo, it crashed and burned. Failure of the rear master rod bearing in the No. 3 engine that led to an uncontrollable fire. 07/29/1950 LOCATION: Tunbukta, Algeria CARRIER: Cie Air Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bristol 170 Freighter 21 REGISTRY: F-BENF ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: Wing failure. 07/28/1950 LOCATION: Porte Alegre, Brazil CARRIER: Penair do Brasil FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 049 Constellation REGISTRY: PP-PCG ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft flew into power lines during a landing attempt. 07/17/1950 LOCATION: Patharkot, India CARRIER: Indian National Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: VT-ATS ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: Wing failed in extreme turbulence. 07/09/1950 LOCATION: Casablanca, Morocco CARRIER: Aigle Azur FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: F-BFGL ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/26/1950 LOCATION: York, Australia CARRIER: Australian National Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: VH-ANA ABOARD: 29 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/23/1950 c 01:25 LOCATION: Lake Michigan, 20 NNW of Benton Harbor, MI CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: 2501 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: N95425 ABOARD: 58 FATAL: 58 GROUND: DETAILS: En route from New York to Minneapolis, the aircraft crashed into Lake Michigan. The DC-4 was last reported at 3,500 ft. The crash occurred shortly after the aircraft entered an area of severe turbulence with thunderstorm activity. Despite an intensive search the main wreckage could not be located. The forecast of a squall line in the areas was not made available to the crew. The cause remains unknown. 06/14/1950 LOCATION: Bahrain CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4-1009 REGISTRY: F-BBDM ABOARD: 53 FATAL: 40 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/12/1950 LOCATION: Off Bahrain CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: F-BBDE ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 46 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. 06/09/1950 LOCATION: Near Barranco, Colombia CARRIER: New Tribes Mission FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: N16030 ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/05/1950 LOCATION: Off Florida CARRIER: Westair Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: N1248N ABOARD: 65 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed due to engine failure. 05/30/1950 LOCATION: Near Iheus, Brazil CARRIER: Aerovias Brasil FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PP-AVZ ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Structural failure due to severe turbulence during a thunderstorm. 05/24/1950 LOCATION: Near Pasto, Colombia CARRIER: Lansa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: C-307 ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. 05/02/1950 LOCATION: Chimborcza, Ecuador CARRIER: AVIANCA (Colombia) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HK-120 ABOARD: FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: Flew into a mountain. 04/15/1950 LOCATION: Santa Ana, Colombia CARRIER: Lansa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: HK-309 ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/28/1950 LOCATION: Off Cap Ferret, France CARRIER: SEMAF FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Latecoere 631 REGISTRY: F-BANU ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/25/1950 LOCATION: Ankara, Turkey CARRIER: Devlet Hava Yollairi FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: TC-BAL ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: Caught fire after landing. 03/12/1950 c 14:50 LOCATION: Llandow Airport, Cardiff, Ireland CARRIER: Fairfligt Ltd. FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Avro Tudor 5 REGISTRY: G-AKBY ABOARD: 83 FATAL: 80 GROUND: DETAILS: During approach to runway 28 at Llandow Airport it appeared to witnesses that the aircraft was going to touch down prematurely. This was followed by an application of power. Climbing to 300 ft. the aircraft stalled and crashed into a field. Due to the placement of luggage in relation to passenger load the center of gravity was such that there was insufficient elevator control remaining to counteract the rise of the nose upon full application of power. 03/07/1950 LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Martin 202 REGISTRY: NC93050 ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: 2 DETAILS: Crashed into a flag pole on approach. Pilot's attempt to land visual, rather than ILS after visual reference to the ground was lost. 01/14/1950 LOCATION: Tamatave, Madagascar CARRIER: Societe Transatlantique Aerienne FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: F-BFGD ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. 12/12/1949 c 20:38 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CARRIER: Capital Airlines FLIGHT: 500 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC-25691 ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into the Potomac River while approaching Washington National Airport. Immediately before the accident, and during the execution of an instrument approach, the aircraft was stalled at too low an altitude to effect recovery. 12/10/1949 LOCATION: Near Hoikow, China CARRIER: Civil Air Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: XT-814 ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/09/1949 LOCATION: Near Lanchow, China CARRIER: Civil Air Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: XT-820 ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 36 GROUND: DETAILS: 11/29/1949 LOCATION: Dallas, TX CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6 REGISTRY: N90728 ABOARD: 55 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft stalled and crashed during takeoff. 11/20/1949 LOCATION: Oslo, Norway CARRIER: Aero Holland FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47A REGISTRY: PH-TFA ABOARD: 35 FATAL: 34 GROUND: DETAILS: 11/01/1949 LOCATION: Arlington, VA CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines / US Air Force FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-54B / USAF P-38 REGISTRY: N88727/NX26927 ABOARD: 56 FATAL: 56 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. Execution of a straight in approach by the P-38 pilot without proper clearance. 10/28/1949 LOCATION: San Miguel Island, Azores CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 749 Constellation REGISTRY: F-BAZN ABOARD: 48 FATAL: 48 GROUND: DETAILS: Flew into a mountain. French middleweight boxing champion Marcel Cerdan killed. 09/09/1949 10:45 LOCATION: Sault-aux-Cochons, PQ, Canada CARRIER: Canadian Pacific Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: CF-CUA ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft disintegrated in flight 40 miles outside of Quebec. Detonation of a dynamite bomb in the forward baggage compartment. Planted by Albert Guay, a jeweler, in a plot to kill his wife, a passenger on the plane. Guay, who assembled the bomb, had his mistress Marguerite Pitre airmail the bomb on the aircraft. Ms. Pitre brother, a clockmaker, helped make the timing mechanism. The insurance policy was for 10,000 dollars. All three were hanged for the crime. 08/19/1949 LOCATION: Oldham, England CARRIER: British Eurpoean Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: G-AHCY ABOARD: FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: 08/06/1949 LOCATION: Salasaca, Ecuador CARRIER: Shell Co of Ecuador FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bristol 170 Freighter 21 REGISTRY: HC-SBU ABOARD: FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: 07/30/1949 LOCATION: Chesterfield, NJ CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines / USN FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 / F-6F REGISTRY: N19963/BU72887 ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision with a US Navy F-6F. 07/12/1949 LOCATION: Chatsworth, CA CARRIER: Standard Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46E REGISTRY: N79978 ABOARD: 48 FATAL: 35 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain. 07/12/1949 LOCATION: Near Bombay, India CARRIER: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-749 Constellation REGISTRY: PH- TDF ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 45 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/23/1949 LOCATION: Off Bari, Italy CARRIER: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 749 Constellation REGISTRY: PH-TER ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/07/1949 LOCATION: San Juan, Porto Rico CARRIER: Strato Freight FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46D REGISTRY: N92857 ABOARD: 81 FATAL: 53 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during takeoff. Engine failure. 06/06/1949 LOCATION: Malahasa Attica, Greece CARRIER: Tech - Aeronautical Explotiation FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: SC-BAI ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: 05/07/1949 16:00 LOCATION: Sibuyan Sea, off the Philippine island of Elalat CARRIER: Philippine Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PI-C-98 ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane was on a flight from Daet, Camarines to Manila when it crashed after experiencing a violent explosion in the tail of the aircraft. Two ex-criminals confessed to planting a time bomb aboard the flight in order to kill the husband of a woman involved with another man. 03/18/1949 LOCATION: Near Waikanae, New Zealand CARRIER: New Zealand National Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 18 Lodestar REGISTRY: ZK-AKX ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: 02/19/1949 LOCATION: Near Coventry, Warks, England CARRIER: British European Airways / Military FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 / Anson REGISTRY: G-AHCW ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision with a RAF Anson. 02/08/1949 LOCATION: Off Copenhagen, Denmark CARRIER: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viking 1B REGISTRY: OY-DLU ABOARD: FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/30/1949 LOCATION: Port Washington, NY CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-749 / C-140 REGISTRY: NC86530/? ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. 01/17/1949 LOCATION: Atlantic Ocean, off Bermuda CARRIER: British South American Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Avro Tudor 1 REGISTRY: G-AGRE ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Lost at sea on a flight from Nassau, Bermuda to Kingston, Jamaica. 01/02/1949 c 22:05 LOCATION: Seattle, WA CARRIER: Seattle Air Charter FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC79025 ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft took off in fog. About midway down the runway the plane swerved to the left and became airborne. The left wing dropped the wing tip dragged on the runway. After about 750 feet, the tail wheel made contact with the runway. The engines were cut and the plane skidded for 700 feet until it hit a hanger and burst into flames. The accident was caused by the crew's attempt to take off in an airplane which had formations of ice and frost on the surfaces of the wings. 12/21/1948 LOCATION: Basalt Island CARRIER: Civil Air Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-54B REGISTRY: N8342C ABOARD: 33 FATAL: 33 GROUND: DETAILS: 10/23/1948 LOCATION: Mt. Ruapehu, New Zealand CARRIER: New Zealand National Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 10A Electra REGISTRY: ZK-AGK ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountains. 10/20/1948 23:32 LOCATION: Prestwick Airport, Scotland CARRIER: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 049 Constellation REGISTRY: PH-TEN ABOARD: 40 FATAL: 39 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane hit power lines while attempting to land in heavy fog. Improper flight procedures by the crew. 10/02/1948 LOCATION: Near Trondheim, Norway CARRIER: DNL FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Short Sandringham 6 REGISTRY: LN-IWA ABOARD: 45 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while attempting to land in poor weather conditions. 08/29/1948 LOCATION: Winona, MN CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Martin 202 REGISTRY: NC93044 ABOARD: 37 FATAL: 37 GROUND: DETAILS: The wing separated from the aircraft during a thunderstorm. Metal fatigue due to design flaw. 08/01/1948 LOCATION: Atlantic Ocean CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Latecoere 631 REGISTRY: F-BDRC ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 52 GROUND: DETAILS: Lost at sea. 07/29/1948 LOCATION: Buenos Aires, Argentina CARRIER: ALFA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Short Sandringham 2 REGISTRY: LV-AAP ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed and sank after attempting to land in fog. 07/29/1948 LOCATION: Tsingtao, China CARRIER: Civil Air Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: XT-822 ABOARD: FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: 07/24/1948 LOCATION: Grande Greve, Canada CARRIER: Rimouski Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: CF-FKY ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 28 GROUND: DETAILS: 07/16/1948 LOCATION: Pacific Ocean between Hong Kong and Macao CARRIER: Cathay Pacific Airways (Hong Kong) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Consolidated OA-10 Catalina REGISTRY: VR-HDT ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed after being hijacked. First airliner to be hijacked. 07/07/1948 LOCATION: Djiring, French Indo-China CARRIER: Aigle Azur FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: F-BCYP ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountains. 07/04/1948 LOCATION: Northolt, Middlesex, England CARRIER: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6 / RAF York MW248 REGISTRY: SE-BDA ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 39 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. 06/17/1948 LOCATION: Mount Carmel, PA CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6 REGISTRY: NC37506 ABOARD: 43 FATAL: 43 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed after an in-flight fire in cargo hold. The crew was overcome by fumes from the fire. 05/15/1948 LOCATION: Vrede, South Africa CARRIER: Mercury Aviation FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ZS-BWY ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: 05/13/1948 LOCATION: Mount Coron, France CARRIER: Skyways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Dove 1 REGISTRY: G-AJOU ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed in a storm. Kathleen Kennedy, sister of John F. Kennedy, killed. 05/13/1948 LOCATION: Near Magazini, Belgian Congo CARRIER: Sabena FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4-1009 REGISTRY: OO-CBE ABOARD: 32 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed in a thunderstorm. 04/15/1948 LOCATION: Shannon, Ireland CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed Constellation REGISTRY: NC88858 ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while attempting to land. 04/05/1948 LOCATION: Berlin, Germany CARRIER: British European Airways / Soviet Air Force FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viking 1B & Soviet YAK-3 fighter REGISTRY: G-AIVP ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: The DC-3 collided with the Russian Air Force Yakovlev 3 fighter, which was performing aerobatics. The pilot was killed in the YAK fighter. 03/27/1948 LOCATION: Monte Cardo, Corsica, France CARRIER: Indian National Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Vickers Viking 1B REGISTRY: VT-CEL ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/15/1948 LOCATION: Villa Pinzon, Colombia CARRIER: Agencia Interamericana de Avidada FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: C-1002 ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/12/1948 LOCATION: Mt. Sanford, AK CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-54G REGISTRY: NC95422 ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 30 GROUND: DETAILS: On a charter flight from Lunghwa Airport, Shanghai to La Guardia Airport, New York the plane crashed into Mt. Sanford after taking off from Anchorage, Alaska. Pilot's failure to see Mt. Sanford due to obscuring clouds or aurora borealis. 03/10/1948 LOCATION: Chicago, IL CARRIER: Delta Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: NC37478 ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: During takeoff the aircraft went into a near vertical climb to an altitude of 800 feet, stalled and crashed. 03/02/1948 LOCATION: Heathrow Airport, London, England CARRIER: Sabena FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: OO-AWH ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed during an approach in poor weather conditions. Last DC-3 built. 02/21/1948 LOCATION: St. Marcouf, France CARRIER: Latecoere Airlines (France) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Latecoere 631 REGISTRY: F-BDRD ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/30/1948 LOCATION: NE of Berma CARRIER: British South American Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Avro Tudor 4B REGISTRY: G-AHNP ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 31 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/28/1948 LOCATION: Diablo Mts., CA CARRIER: Airline Transport Carriers FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC36480 ABOARD: 32 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: An in-flight fire caused the wing to separate from the aircraft. 01/13/1948 LOCATION: Oxon Hill, MD CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC28384 ABOARD: 9 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during approach in poor weather. Failure of the crew to follow prescribed procedures during an ILS approach. 12/27/1947 LOCATION: Korangi Creek, India CARRIER: Air India FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47 REGISTRY: VT-AUG ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: 11/30/1947 14:25 LOCATION: Seattle, WA CARRIER: Alaska Airlines FLIGHT: 009 AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-54A REGISTRY: NC-91009 ABOARD: 28 FATAL: 8 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: The plane was on a flight from Anchorage, AK to Seattle, WA. The plane attempted to land at Boeing Field but aborted the landing because of low ceiling and visibility. During a second landing attempt, the aircraft touched down 2,700 feet beyond the approach end of the runway, ran past the end of the runway, hit a automobile, crashed into a ditch and burst into flames. This accident was caused by the landing of the airplane too far from the approach end of a wet runway and at a speed too great to accomplish a full stop on the runway. 11/27/1947 LOCATION: Montenegrin Mountains, Yugoslavia CARRIER: JAT Yugoslav Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: YU-ABC ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: 11/27/1947 LOCATION: Yakutat, AK CARRIER: Columbia Air Cargo FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC95486 ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into trees. 11/19/1947 LOCATION: Santa Maria del Monte Scala, Italy CARRIER: Transair Sweden FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: 11/18/1947 LOCATION: Ravello, Italy CARRIER: Trafik-Turist-Transportflyg FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bristol 170 Freighter XI REGISTRY: SE-BNG ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain. 11/11/1947 LOCATION: Gallup, NM CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6 REGISTRY: NC90741 ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: 10/26/1947 LOCATION: Annette Island, AK CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4A REGISTRY: NC88920 ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into Tamgas Mountain after abandoning an approach to Annette Island because of extreme turbulence and radioing its intentions to proceed to Juneau. Possible severe turbulence or icing. 10/26/1947 LOCATION: Near Mt. Hymettus, Greece CARRIER: AB Aerotransport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4-1009 REGISTRY: SE-BBG ABOARD: 44 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during a storm. 10/24/1947 LOCATION: Bryce Canyon, UT CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-6 REGISTRY: NC37510 ABOARD: 52 FATAL: 52 GROUND: DETAILS: Fire reported on board before the plane crashed. The crew allowed fuel to be accidently vented while transferring from one wing to the other. A faulty design allowed vented fuel to be sucked into heating unit and exploded when cabin heater came on. 10/16/1947 LOCATION: Off Cartegena, Spain CARRIER: Societe Aerienne du Littoral FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bristol 10 Freighter I REGISTRY: F-BCJN ABOARD: 44 FATAL: 41 GROUND: DETAILS: 10/08/1947 LOCATION: El Paso, TX CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: 311 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: NC90432 ABOARD: 56 FATAL: 0 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft went into steep dive and pulled out 350 feet from the ground. As an experiment, a captain riding in the jump seat engaged the gust lock in flight. The command pilot rolled the elevator with no response as the jump seat captain disengaged the gust lock causing the aircraft to go into a steep dive, execute part of an outside roll and become inverted. Neither the command or jump seat captain had seat belts on and accidently feathered No. 1, 2 and 4 engines. The co-pilot managed to unfeather the props and pull out of the dive. 08/22/1947 LOCATION: Bahrain CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Short Sandingham 5 REGISTRY: G-AHZB ABOARD: FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: 08/02/1947 LOCATION: Andes, Argentina CARRIER: British South American Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Avro Lancastian 3 REGISTRY: G-AGWH ABOARD: 11 FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: Crash in the mountains. 07/13/1947 LOCATION: Melbourne, FL CARRIER: Burke Air Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC79024 ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/19/1947 LOCATION: Al Mayadin, Syria CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: 121 AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 049 Constellation REGISTRY: NC88845 ABOARD: 36 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: While on a flight originating in New York and making its inaugural westbound flight of round-the-world service, the aircraft's No. 1 engine failed half-way on a leg from Karachi to Istanbul. Due to closed airports and inadequate repair facilities, the pilot choose to continue to its destination. Several hours later, the remaining engines overheated and the No.2 engine caught fire causing the plane to crash. Gene Roddenberry (creator of Star Trek) was a deadheading Pan Am pilot aboard who helped rescue many of the passengers. The crash was blamed on Pan Am's failure to replace the No. 2 engine which had experienced several problems earlier. 06/13/1947 LOCATION: Leesburg, VA CARRIER: Pennsylvania Central Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: NC88842 ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 50 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed at Lookout Rock. Pilot's decision to descend below minima under weather conditions that prevented adequate visual reference to the ground. Incorrect clearance given by ATC. 05/30/1947 LOCATION: Port Deposit, MD CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: 605 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: NC88814 ABOARD: 54 FATAL: 54 GROUND: DETAILS: While on approach, the plane went into a nose dive and crashed. Possible problems with the elevator. 05/29/1947 LOCATION: Hjedinsfjordur, Iceland CARRIER: Flugefelag FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: TF-ISI ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: 05/29/1947 LOCATION: La Guardia Airport, New York, NY CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: NC30046 ABOARD: 48 FATAL: 43 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft overran the runway during a landing attempt, crashed and caught fire. 04/08/1947 LOCATION: Near Cara, Venezuela CARRIER: Linea Aeropostal Venezolana (Venezuela) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-47 REGISTRY: YV-ALO ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 27 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/14/1947 LOCATION: Mt. Moucherolles, France CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: F-BAXO ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: 02/15/1947 LOCATION: Near Bogota, Colombia CARRIER: AVIANCA (Colombia) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: C-114 ABOARD: 53 FATAL: 53 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane flew into Mt. Tabalazo. 02/01/1947 LOCATION: Near Lisbon, Portugal CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: F-BAXQ ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/28/1947 LOCATION: Near Hankow, China CARRIER: CNAC FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/26/1947 LOCATION: Copenhagen, Denmark CARRIER: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PH-TCR ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. Singer Grace Moore killed. 01/25/1947 LOCATION: Chungqing, China CARRIER: China National Aviation Corporation FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/25/1947 LOCATION: Croydon, Surrey, England CARRIER: Spencer Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: VP-YFD ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into another plane during takeoff. 01/22/1947 LOCATION: Puesto Araujo, Colombia CARRIER: AVIANCA (Colombia) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-53B REGISTRY: C-108 ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/12/1947 LOCATION: Near Galax, VA CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC88872 ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed while en route. Action of the pilot in attempting to let down without having positively determined the position of the aircraft. 01/05/1947 LOCATION: Tsingtao, China CARRIER: China National Aviation Corporation FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 38 FATAL: 38 GROUND: DETAILS: Flew into a mountain. 01/03/1947 LOCATION: Sao Paulo, Brazil CARRIER: Panair do Brasil FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Sikorsky S-43B REGISTRY: PP-PBN ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/25/1946 LOCATION: Shanghai, China CARRIER: CNAC / Central Air Transport / CNAC FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 / DC-3 / DC-3 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 68 FATAL: 49 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: Collision of three planes on the ground during poor weather conditions. 12/23/1946 LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil CARRIER: FAMA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: LV-LIG ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: Flew into a mountain. 12/04/1946 LOCATION: Meshed, Iran CARRIER: Aeroflot FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lisunov Li-2 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: 11/26/1946 LOCATION: San Jose, Costa Rica CARRIER: LACSA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: RX-76 ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: 11/14/1946 LOCATION: Amsterdam, Netherlands CARRIER: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PH-TBW ABOARD: 26 FATAL: 26 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed during a landing attempt in inclement weather. 11/13/1946 LOCATION: White Mountain, CA CARRIER: Western Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC18645 ABOARD: 11 FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: 11/01/1946 LOCATION: St Leger-la-Montagne, France CARRIER: CTA Languedoc Roussillon FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: AAC-1 Toucan REGISTRY: F-BCAD ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: 10/17/1946 LOCATION: Laramie, WY CARRIER: National Air Transport Services FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC38942 ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during a snowstorm. 10/03/1946 LOCATION: Stephenville, Newfoundland CARRIER: American Overseas Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas C-54E REGISTRY: NC90904 ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 39 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into high ground. 09/27/1946 LOCATION: Rio Doce, Brazil CARRIER: Panair do Brasil FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PP-PCH ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: 09/18/1946 LOCATION: Near Gander, Newfoundland CARRIER: Sabena FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-4-1009 REGISTRY: OO-CBG ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 32 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed 35 nm SW of Gander. 09/06/1946 LOCATION: Bathurst, Gambia CARRIER: British South American Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Avro York REGISTRY: G-AHEW ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed during takeoff. 09/05/1946 LOCATION: Elko, NV CARRIER: Trans-Luxury Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC57850 ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: 09/04/1946 LOCATION: Le Bourget, France CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: F-BAXD ABOARD: 27 FATAL: 20 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: 09/03/1946 LOCATION: Near Kjoji, Sweden CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: F-BAOB ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: 07/13/1946 LOCATION: Tsinan, China CARRIER: Central Air Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss C-46 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed during takeoff. 07/11/1946 LOCATION: Reading, PA CARRIER: Trans World Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed L-049 Constellation REGISTRY: NC86513 ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed due to an in-flight fire caused by an electrical short. 05/22/1946 LOCATION: Oslo, Norway CARRIER: DNL FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers JU-52/3m REGISTRY: LN-LAB ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. 05/16/1946 LOCATION: Richmond, VA CARRIER: Viking Air Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC53218 ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/24/1946 LOCATION: Cocos Islands CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Avro Lancastrian 1 REGISTRY: G-AGLX ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/10/1946 LOCATION: Off Hobart, Tasmania CARRIER: Australian National Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: VH-AET ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/05/1946 LOCATION: Prague, Czechoslovakia CARRIER: Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers JU-52/3m REGISTRY: ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during approach. 03/03/1946 LOCATION: San Diego, CA CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC21799 ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft flew into Thing Mountain while on approach to San Diego. The crew descended into instrument conditions to an altitude below that required to maintain clearance over Thing Mountain. 01/31/1946 LOCATION: Mt. Elk, WY CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC25675 ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: 01/18/1946 LOCATION: Cheshire, CT CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC19970 ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after the wing caught on fire. 08/11/1945 LOCATION: Ixtaccihuati, Mexico CARRIER: Mexicana FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-2-243 REGISTRY: XA-DOT ABOARD: 16 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in poor weather conditions. 08/01/1945 LOCATION: Near San Luis Potosi, Mexico CARRIER: Lineas Aereas Mineras FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing 247D REGISTRY: XA-DUY ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountainous terrain. 07/28/1945 c 10:00 LOCATION: New York, NY CARRIER: FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: USAF B-25 REGISTRY: 0577 ABOARD: 3 FATAL: 3 GROUND: 11 DETAILS: A U.S. Air Force plane crashed into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building in fog. Lt. Col. William Smith, the pilot, became disoriented while trying to land at Newark Airport. 04/14/1945 LOCATION: Morgantown, WV CARRIER: Pennsylvania Central Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC25692 ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Flew into a mountain. 02/23/1945 LOCATION: Marion, VA CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Flew into a mountain. 01/10/1945 LOCATION: Burbank, CA CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC25684 ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/08/1945 LOCATION: Port of Spain, Trinidad CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Martin M-130 REGISTRY: NC14716 ABOARD: 30 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while attempting to land. 12/15/1944 LOCATION: English Channel CARRIER: Unknown FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Unknown REGISTRY: ABOARD: 2 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: Disappeared over the English Channel en route from Bedford England to Paris, France. Band leader and musician Glenn Miller killed. It has been theorized the plane may have been hit by bombs jettisoned over the English Channel by RAF bombers. 11/04/1944 LOCATION: Hartford, CA CARRIER: Trans Continental & Western Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC28310 ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: The wing separated from the aircraft after encountering severe turbulence. 10/16/1944 LOCATION: Telemark, Norway CARRIER: Lufthansa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers JU-52/3m REGISTRY: D-ADQU ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain during poor weather conditions. 09/21/1944 LOCATION: Rio Doce, Brazil CARRIER: Panair do Brasil FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 18 Lodestar REGISTRY: PP-PBH ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: 08/30/1944 LOCATION: Sao Paulo, Brazil CARRIER: Panair do Brasil FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 18 Lodestar REGISTRY: PP-PBI ABOARD: 16 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in fog. 08/23/1944 LOCATION: Freckelton, England CARRIER: FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: USAF B-24 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 76 GROUND: DETAILS: A U.S. Air Force Bomber crashed into a school. 08/08/1944 LOCATION: Antilla, Cuba CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Sikorsky S-42 REGISTRY: NC823M ABOARD: 31 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff and sank into the ocean. 06/20/1944 LOCATION: Porto Alegre, Brazil CARRIER: Varig FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 10C Electra REGISTRY: PP-VAG ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a river. 05/27/1944 LOCATION: Off Calcutta, India CARRIER: CNAC FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed at sea in poor weather conditions. 02/24/1944 LOCATION: Memphis, TN CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC211767 ABOARD: 24 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in a snow storm. 10/22/1943 LOCATION: Hallo, Sweden CARRIER: AB Aerotransport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: SE-BAG ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by German military aircraft. 08/27/1943 LOCATION: Over the North Sea CARRIER: Aktiebolaget Aerotransport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: SE-BAF ABOARD: 7 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by German military aircraft. 08/27/1943 LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil CARRIER: VASP (Brazil) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers JU-52/3m REGISTRY: PP-SPD ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into buildings. 07/28/1943 LOCATION: Tramniel, KY CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC16014 ABOARD: 21 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during a storm. 07/27/1943 LOCATION: Brandon Head, Erie, England CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Short Sunderland 3 REGISTRY: G-AGES ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/30/1943 LOCATION: Kartoum, Sudan CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lickheed Hudson VI REGISTRY: FK-618 ABOARD: 16 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/16/1943 LOCATION: Kartoum, Sudan CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed Hudson VI REGISTRY: FK-459 ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/01/1943 LOCATION: Off the coast of France CARRIER: KLM FLIGHT: 2L272 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: G-AGBB ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by German military aircraft. British actor Leslie Howard killed. 04/07/1943 c 23:00 LOCATION: Gibraltar CARRIER: FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Liberator B24 C REGISTRY: A-L-523 ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight, bound for London, crashed into the Mediterranean shortly after takeoff. Wladyslaw Sikorski, prime minister of the Polish government in exile, killed. 02/22/1943 LOCATION: Lisbon, Portugal CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-314 REGISTRY: NC18603 ABOARD: 39 FATAL: 24 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while attempting to land. 01/22/1943 LOCATION: Mt. Chaparra, Peru CARRIER: Panagra FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC33645 ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/21/1943 LOCATION: Boonville, CA CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Martin M-130 REGISTRY: NC14715 ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: Flew into a mountain. 01/09/1943 LOCATION: River Tagus, Lisbon, Portugal CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Short S-26 REGISTRY: G_AFCK ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/21/1942 LOCATION: Fairfield, UT CARRIER: Western Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland DH-90 REGISTRY: NC16060 ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after performing a violent maneuver. 10/23/1942 LOCATION: Palm Springs, CA CARRIER: American Airlines / USAF FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 / Boeing B-34 REGISTRY: NC16017 ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. 09/27/1942 LOCATION: Ameur el Ain, Algeria CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Dewoitine D-342 REGISTRY: F-ARIZ ABOARD: 25 FATAL: 25 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. 08/13/1942 LOCATION: Algiers, Algeria CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Liore et Olivier H-246 Air Boat REGISTRY: F- AREJ ABOARD: FATAL: 4 GROUND: DETAILS: Attacked by Royal Air Force fighters. Crashed in the water while attempting to land. 05/02/1942 LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DST REGISTRY: NC18146 ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain. 03/03/1942 LOCATION: Wyndham, Australia CARRIER: KNILM FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PK-AFV ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 8 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by Japanese military aircraft. 02/28/1942 LOCATION: Over the Indian Ocean CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Short S-23 Flying Boat REGISTRY: G-AETZ ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by Japanese military aircraft. 02/15/1942 LOCATION: Over the English Channel, near Plymouth, England CARRIER: British Overseas Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Consolidated Liberator REGISTRY: G-AGDR ABOARD: 9 FATAL: 9 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by accident. 01/30/1942 LOCATION: Near Kupang, Timor CARRIER: British Overseas Airways Corporation FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Short S-23 Flying Boat REGISTRY: G-AEUH ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by Japanese military aircraft 01/26/1942 LOCATION: Kupang, Timor CARRIER: KNILM FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Grumman Goose REGISTRY: PK-AFS ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by Japanese military aircraft. 01/24/1942 LOCATION: Near Samarinda, Borneo CARRIER: KNILM FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: PK-AFW ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by Japanese aircraft. 01/16/1942 c 19:30 LOCATION: Near Las Vegas, NV CARRIER: Trans Continental & Western Airways FLIGHT: 3 AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC1946 ABOARD: 22 FATAL: 22 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into Double or Nothing peak, 32 miles NW of Las Vegas, NV 15 minutes after takeoff. Actress Carole Lombard killed. The flight was 6.7 miles off course for unknown reasons. Contributing factors included making use of an erroneous compass course and blackout of beacons in the area made necessary because of the war emergency. 10/30/1941 LOCATION: New London, Canada CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC25663 ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: 10/20/1941 LOCATION: Moorhead, MN CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC21712 ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed due to icing. 09/01/1941 LOCATION: Bollemont, France CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bloch 220 REGISTRY: F-AQNL ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into a lake after engine failure during takeoff. 06/21/1941 LOCATION: Sea of Japan CARRIER: Manchurian Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Mitsubishi MC-20 REGISTRY: M-604 ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/19/1941 LOCATION: Bucharest, Romania CARRIER: Lares FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. 06/03/1941 17:00 LOCATION: Over the Atlantic Ocean CARRIER: Great Western and Southern Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland Dragon REGISTRY: G-ACPY ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 6 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by German military aircraft. 03/28/1941 LOCATION: Elands Bay, South Africa CARRIER: South African Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockeed 18 Lodestar REGISTRY: ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain. 02/26/1941 LOCATION: Atlanta, GA CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC28394 ABOARD: FATAL: 8 GROUND: DETAILS: 02/06/1941 LOCATION: Armstrong, ON, Canada CARRIER: Trans Canada Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 14-H2 Super Electra REGISTRY: CF- TCP ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: The plane crashed into trees during its approach. 01/18/1941 LOCATION: Near Nagy-Varad, Hungary CARRIER: Malev Airlines (Hungary) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers JU-52/3m REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/15/1941 LOCATION: Off South Africa CARRIER: LATI FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Savoia-Marchetti SM-75 REGISTRY: I-BAYR ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: 12/04/1940 LOCATION: Chicago, IL CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC25678 ABOARD: 16 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed to due icing. 11/27/1940 LOCATION: Over the Mediterranean CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Farman F-224 REGISTRY: F-AROA ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by Italian aircraft. 11/04/1940 LOCATION: Near Centerville, UT CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC16086 ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain. 10/29/1940 LOCATION: Near Kunming, China CARRIER: China National Aviation Corporation FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-2 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 9 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by Japanese military fighters. 08/31/1940 LOCATION: Near Lovettsville, VA CARRIER: Pennsylvania Central Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC21789 ABOARD: 23 FATAL: 23 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was flying through a thunderstorm when lightening struck the plane. The plane nosed over and plunged to earth. 08/23/1940 LOCATION: Cluj, Romania CARRIER: Lares FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 21 GROUND: DETAILS: 07/07/1940 LOCATION: Gulf of Tonkin CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Dewoitine D-338 REGISTRY: F-AQBA ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by a Japanese military fighter. 06/20/1940 LOCATION: Near Ouistreham, France CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Dewoitine D-338 REGISTRY: F-ARTD ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: Inadvertently shot down by French anti-aircraft fire. 06/14/1940 LOCATION: Near Kar, Russia CARRIER: Aero O/Y FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers Ju-52/3m REGISTRY: OH-ALL ABOARD: 9 FATAL: 9 GROUND: DETAILS: Shot down by Soviet military aircraft. 03/26/1939 bertragung unterbrochen IER: Braniff Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-2-112 REGISTRY: NC13727 ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 8 GROUND: DETAILS: An explosion in an engine just after takeoff blew the two halves of the cowl open creating excessive drag and causing the left wing to drop. The captain tried to circle back, but the wing impacted an embankment along a section line road and crashed about 100 yards inside the boundary. Either the hot metal of the engines or some other source ignited the fuel spilling out of the ruptured tank and the cabin was quickly engulfed in flames. 03/18/1939 LOCATION: Near Adler, WA CARRIER: Boeing Airplane Company FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing Stratoliner REGISTRY: NX19901 ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after the tail broke off. 02/24/1939 LOCATION: Roubion, France CARRIER: Lufthansa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers JU-52/3m REGISTRY: D-ALUS ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/13/1939 LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil CARRIER: Syndicato Condor FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers JU-52/3mge REGISTRY: PP-CAY ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/08/1938 LOCATION: Off Kubashima, Japan CARRIER: Japan Aviation Corporation FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Nakajima DC-2 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed due to engine failure. 11/26/1938 LOCATION: Bathurst, Gambia CARRIER: Lufthansa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers JU90V2 REGISTRY: D-AIVI ABOARD: 16 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. 11/04/1938 LOCATION: Channel Islands, Jersey CARRIER: Jersey Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland DH-86 REGISTRY: G-ACZBN ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: 10/25/1938 LOCATION: Mt. Dandenong, Australia CARRIER: Australian National Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-2-112 REGISTRY: VH-UYC ABOARD: 18 FATAL: 18 GROUND: DETAILS: 10/10/1938 LOCATION: Soest, Germany CARRIER: Sabena FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Sabca S-73 REGISTRY: OO-AGT ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: 10/01/1938 LOCATION: Grisons, Switzerland CARRIER: Lufthansa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers JU-52/3m REGISTRY: D-AVFB ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: 08/24/1938 LOCATION: Wangmoon, China CARRIER: China National Aviation Corporation FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-2 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: While on a flight from Hong Kong to Chungking, the aircraft was shot down by Japanese military fighters. 08/18/1938 LOCATION: Montnago, Italy CARRIER: Macchi FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Macchi C-94 REGISTRY: I-NILO ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: 08/13/1938 LOCATION: Kehl, Germany CARRIER: Unknown FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Unknown REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountain. 07/28/1938 LOCATION: Pacific Ocean between Manila and Guam CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Martin M-130 REGISTRY: NC14714 ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed into the ocean while en route. 07/22/1938 LOCATION: Stulpica, Romania CARRIER: LOT Polish Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 14H Super Electra REGISTRY: SP-BNG ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after being struck by lightening. 07/14/1938 LOCATION: Off Sardinia, Italy CARRIER: Ala Littoria FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Savoia Marchetti S-66 REGISTRY: I-VOLO ABOARD: FATAL: 20 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/30/1938 LOCATION: South Pacific CARRIER: Pan American World Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Martin Clipper REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: 05/24/1938 LOCATION: Cleveland, OH CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DST REGISTRY: NC18108 ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed after an engine fire. 05/16/1938 02:07 LOCATION: Near Saugus, CA CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 14-H2 Super Electra REGISTRY: NC17394 ABOARD: 9 FATAL: 9 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was bound from Burbank, CA to St. Paul MI when it struck a ridge at Mint Canyon shortly after taking off from Burbank Airport. 04/30/1938 LOCATION: Near Formia, Italy CARRIER: Ala Littoria FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers G-24 REGISTRY: I-BAUS ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountains. 02/05/1938 LOCATION: Kandalaksha, Russia CARRIER: TsAGI FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: V6 Airship REGISTRY: ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: 11/16/1937 LOCATION: Ostende, Belgium CARRIER: Sabena FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers JU-52/3m REGISTRY: OO-AUB ABOARD: 11 FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: Grand Duke and Duchess of Hess killed. 10/17/1937 LOCATION: Haydens Peak, WY CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC16074 ABOARD: 19 FATAL: 19 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in adverse weather conditions. 07/28/1937 LOCATION: Hal, Belgium CARRIER: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-2-115L REGISTRY: PH-ALF ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed after an in-flight fire. 07/02/1937 LOCATION: Off Lae, New Guinea CARRIER: Purdue Reasearch Foundation FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed 10E Electra REGISTRY: NR16020 ABOARD: 2 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: Disappeared while en route from Lae to Howland Island. Amelia Earhart killed. The aircraft most likely ran out of fuel and crashed into the ocean. 05/06/1937 LOCATION: Lakehurst, NJ CARRIER: Deutsche Zeppelin Reederet FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Zeppelin LZ-129 REGISTRY: D-LZ-129 ABOARD: 97 FATAL: 35 GROUND: 1 DETAILS: The airship Hindenburg caught fire and burned while being moored. Possible causes were static discharge or sabotage. 03/25/1937 LOCATION: Clifton, PA CARRIER: Trans Continental & Western Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-2-112 REGISTRY: NC13730 ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed due to icing. 02/09/1937 LOCATION: San Francisco, CA CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-3 REGISTRY: NC16073 ABOARD: 11 FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into San Francisco Bay. 01/12/1937 11:15 LOCATION: Saugus, CA CARRIER: Western Air Express FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing 247 REGISTRY: NC13315 ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft, on a flight from Salt Lake City to Burbank, CA, crashed into Stone Mountain while it attempted to land at Burbank Airport in fog and rain. Explorer Martin Johnson killed. 12/27/1936 LOCATION: Newhall, CA CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-247D REGISTRY: NC13355 ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner crashed while on approach into Rice Canyon south of Newhall. 12/19/1936 LOCATION: Port Jarvis, NY CARRIER: Eastern Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-2-112 REGISTRY: NC13732 ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed due to icing. 12/15/1936 LOCATION: Lone Peak, UT CARRIER: Western Air Express FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing B-247 REGISTRY: NC13370 ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain. 12/09/1936 LOCATION: Croydon, England CARRIER: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-2-115E REGISTRY: PH-AKL ABOARD: 16 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed into houses during heavy fog. Juan de la Cieva killed. 11/01/1936 LOCATION: Near Tabarz, Germany CARRIER: Lufthansa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers JU-52 REGISTRY: D-APOO ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: 07/31/1936 LOCATION: Off Channel Islands, Jersey CARRIER: Guemsey Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Saro Cloud REGISTRY: G-ABXW ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: 04/07/1936 LOCATION: Uniontown, PA CARRIER: Trans Continental & Western Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-2-112 REGISTRY: NC13721 ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/26/1936 LOCATION: Amemeca, Mexico CARRIER: Mecicana FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford 5-AT-B Tri Motor REGISTRY: X-ABCO ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Caught fire and crashed. 01/17/1936 LOCATION: Near Cochabamba, Boliva CARRIER: Lloyd Aereo Boliviano FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers JU-52 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 13 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/14/1936 LOCATION: Goodwin, AR CARRIER: American Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Douglas DC-2-120 REGISTRY: NC14274 ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Cause of crash could not be determined. Possible causes, passenger interference, one fuel tank running dry and the co-pilot alone at the controls. 12/31/1935 LOCATION: Alexandria, Egypt CARRIER: Imperial Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Short Calcutta REGISTRY: G-AASJ ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed. 11/09/1935 LOCATION: Brindisi, Italy CARRIER: Imperial Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Short Kent REGISTRY: G-ABFB ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft caught fire and crashed. 11/09/1935 LOCATION: Near Juticalpa, Honduras CARRIER: TACA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford Tri Motor REGISTRY: ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: 11/09/1935 LOCATION: Near Juticalpa, Honduras CARRIER: TACA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford Tri-Motor REGISTRY: ABOARD: 14 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: 10/07/1935 LOCATION: Near Cheyenne, WY CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing 247 REGISTRY: NC13317 ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain. 08/15/1935 LOCATION: Walakpi, near Point Barrow, AK CARRIER: Private FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: REGISTRY: NR12283 ABOARD: 2 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: The light aircraft crashed into a lagoon after taking off in adverse weather conditions. Engine failure. Wiley Post and Will Rogers killed. 05/18/1935 LOCATION: Near Moscow, Russia CARRIER: Gor'ky Eskadril'ya FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Tupolev ANT-20 / I-15 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 49 GROUND: 2 DETAILS: Midair collision during aerobatics. 10/19/1934 LOCATION: Bass Strait, Australia CARRIER: Holyman Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland DH-86 REGISTRY: VH-URN ABOARD: 11 FATAL: 11 GROUND: DETAILS: 07/27/1934 LOCATION: Near Tuttlingen, Germany CARRIER: Swissair FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss Condor REGISTRY: CH-170 ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/24/1934 LOCATION: Medellin, Colombia CARRIER: Servicio Aereo Columbiano FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford Tri Motor / Ford Tri Motor REGISTRY: C-31 / F-31 ABOARD: 17 FATAL: 17 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. Actor Carlos Gardel killed. 06/11/1934 LOCATION: Junin, Argentina CARRIER: Panagra FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford 5-AT-C Tri-Motor REGISTRY: NC8417 ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 6 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during a heavy rainstorm. 06/09/1934 LOCATION: Mongaup Mountain, NY CARRIER: American Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Curtiss condor T-32 REGISTRY: NC12354 ABOARD: 7 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: 05/09/1934 LOCATION: English Channel CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Wibault 282T-12 REGISTRY: F-AMPH ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 6 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in fog. 02/23/1934 LOCATION: Near Salt Lake City, UT CARRIER: Boeing Air Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing 247 REGISTRY: NC13357 ABOARD: 8 FATAL: 8 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during a snowstorm. 01/14/1934 LOCATION: Corbigny, France CARRIER: Air France FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Dewoitine D-332 REGISTRY: F-AMMY ABOARD: 10 FATAL: 10 GROUND: DETAILS: Cashed in adverse weather conditions. Icing. 11/21/1933 LOCATION: Near Kharkov, Ukraine, Russia CARRIER: Kalinin FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Kalinin K-7 REGISTRY: ABOARD: 20 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed due to structural failure. 10/10/1933 21:00 LOCATION: Chesterton, IN CARRIER: United Air Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Boeing 247 REGISTRY: NC13304 ABOARD: 7 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft was en route from Cleveland to Chicago it when crashed and burned. The aircraft was destroyed by an explosive device placed in the cargo hold which used nitro-glycerine and was probably attached to a timing device. This was the first proven case of sabotage in the history of commercial aviation. 09/12/1933 LOCATION: Ljubljana, Yugoslavia CARRIER: Aeroput FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Farman F-306 REGISTRY: YU-SAH ABOARD: 8 FATAL: 8 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during takeoff. 08/29/1933 LOCATION: Quay, New Mexico CARRIER: Trans Continental & Western Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford 5-AT-B Tri Motor REGISTRY: ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during a storm. 05/09/1933 LOCATION: Viladrau, Spain CARRIER: Aeropostale FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Latecoere 28-1 REGISTRY: F-AJIX ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 6 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while landing in fog. 04/23/1933 LOCATION: Mt. Terrione, Italy CARRIER: Air Orient FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Cams 33 REGISTRY: F-ALCE ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 6 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into a mountain. 03/28/1933 14:30 LOCATION: Near Dixmude, Belgium CARRIER: Imperial Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Armstrong Whitworth Argosy II REGISTRY: G- AACI ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 15 GROUND: DETAILS: The airliner was crusing at about 4,000 feet when fire was observed coming out of its tail section. The pilot tried to make an emergency landing but the fuselage split in two causing the aircraft to crash and burn. Although never proven, this is thought to be the first airline disaster caused by an act of satotage. The fire was thought to have been started by a passenger in an attempt to commit suicide. 03/25/1933 LOCATION: Hayward, CA CARRIER: Carney Speed Lines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed Orion 9 REGISTRY: NC12226 ABOARD: 3 FATAL: 3 GROUND: 11 DETAILS: 11/02/1932 LOCATION: Echterpfuhl, Germany CARRIER: Lufthansa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers F-13 REGISTRY: D-724 ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into mountainous terrain. 07/16/1932 LOCATION: Vitacura, Chili CARRIER: Panagra FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford 5-AT-C Tri Motor REGISTRY: NC403H ABOARD: 9 FATAL: 9 GROUND: DETAILS: The flight crashed into a mountain. The wreckage was found 20 months later. 11/05/1931 LOCATION: Camden, NJ CARRIER: NY, Phil., Washington AW FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed Orion 9 REGISTRY: NC12221 ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: 08/09/1931 LOCATION: Cincinnati, OH CARRIER: American Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford 5-AT-C Tri Motor REGISTRY: NC9662 ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 6 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed on takeoff. Engine failure. 03/31/1931 LOCATION: Bazaar, Kansas CARRIER: Trans Continental & Western Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F10A REGISTRY: NC999E ABOARD: 9 FATAL: 9 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft wing separated in flight. Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne killed. Wing-aileron flutter. 10/06/1930 LOCATION: Dresden, Germany CARRIER: Lufthansa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Messerschmitt M-20B REGISTRY: D-1930 ABOARD: 8 FATAL: 8 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed into hill while attempting to land. 10/05/1930 LOCATION: Near Beauvais, France CARRIER: Air Council FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Royal Airship Works R-101 REGISTRY: G-FAAW ABOARD: 54 FATAL: 48 GROUND: DETAILS: The airship was on its inaugural flight from Cardington, England to Karachi, India. During a storm on the first night it suddenly nosedived, leveled briefly, then dived again crashing and burning. Preparations had been rushed for political reasons and there had been no full-speed test flight. Apparently in the wind and rain the outer cover split open at the front, so that the two forward gasbags ruptured simultaneously. Dropping ballast raised the nose, but only because there was also dynamic lift, which was promptly lost as speed was reduced (presumably to save the remaining gasbags). 08/22/1930 LOCATION: Iglau, Czechoslovakia CARRIER: Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford 5-AT-C Tri Motor REGISTRY: OK-FOR ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed during a storm. 07/10/1930 LOCATION: Aransas Pass, TX CARRIER: Cross Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Lockheed Vega 5 REGISTRY: NC31M ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: 01/19/1930 LOCATION: Oceanside, CA CARRIER: Maddux Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford 5-AT-C Tri Motor REGISTRY: NC989 ABOARD: 16 FATAL: 16 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in adverse weather conditions. 11/06/1929 LOCATION: Near Godstone, Surrey, England CARRIER: Lufthansa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers G-24 REGISTRY: D-903 ABOARD: 8 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: Exploded in flight. 10/26/1929 LOCATION: Off Spezia, Italy CARRIER: Imperial Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Short Calcutta REGISTRY: G-AADN ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft ditched in the ocean. Sank while in tow. 09/03/1929 LOCATION: Mt. Taylor, NM CARRIER: Trans Continental Air Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford 5-AT-B Tri Motor REGISTRY: NC9649 ABOARD: 8 FATAL: 8 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in a thunderstorm. 06/29/1929 LOCATION: Lake Constance, Switzerland CARRIER: Aero Lloyd FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Domier Delphin III REGISTRY: D-1620 ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed while landing. 06/24/1929 LOCATION: St. Paul, MN CARRIER: Northwest Orient Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford 5-AT-B Tri Motor REGISTRY: NC7416 ABOARD: 8 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: Triple engine failure. 06/17/1929 LOCATION: English Channel CARRIER: Imperial Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Handley Page W-10 REGISTRY: G-EBMT ABOARD: 13 FATAL: 4 GROUND: DETAILS: Engine failure. 04/21/1929 LOCATION: San Diego, CA CARRIER: Maddux Airlines / USAF FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford 5-AT-B Tri Motor / B-PW-9D-28-37 REGISTRY: NC9636 ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 6 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision with a US Air Force Boeing PW-9D. 03/17/1929 LOCATION: Newark, NJ CARRIER: Colonial Western Airlines FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford 4-AT-B Tri Motor REGISTRY: NC7683 ABOARD: 15 FATAL: 14 GROUND: DETAILS: Double engine failure. 01/25/1929 LOCATION: Near Corfu, Greece CARRIER: Aeroespresso FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: CMASA Wal REGISTRY: I-AZDA ABOARD: 9 FATAL: 2 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/04/1928 LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil CARRIER: FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers G24 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: 6 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft wingtip struck the water and crashed into Rio de Janero Bay. 08/25/1928 LOCATION: Near Port Towensend, BC, Canada CARRIER: British Columbia Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford 4-AT-B Tri Motor REGISTRY: G-CATX ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 6 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in fog. 06/14/1928 LOCATION: Frankfurt, Germany CARRIER: Lufthansa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: AEGK REGISTRY: D-74 ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: 04/19/1928 LOCATION: Minuesa, Spain CARRIER: Iberia Airlines (Spain) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Rohrbach Roland REGISTRY: M-CCCC ABOARD: 9 FATAL: 9 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in fog. 01/12/1928 LOCATION: Spur, TX CARRIER: Sunbean Air Transport Co. FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Ford 4-AT-B Tri Motor REGISTRY: NC7862 ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: 09/17/1927 LOCATION: Hadley, NJ CARRIER: Reynolds Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Fokker F-VII REGISTRY: NC776 ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: Engine failure. 07/27/1927 LOCATION: Amoneburg, Germany CARRIER: Lufthansa FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers F-13 REGISTRY: D-206 ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/24/1927 LOCATION: Tambo, Qld, Australia CARRIER: Qantas FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland DH-9C REGISTRY: G-AUED ABOARD: 3 FATAL: 3 GROUND: DETAILS: 10/21/1926 LOCATION: English Channel CARRIER: Imperial Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Handley Page W-10 REGISTRY: G-EBMS ABOARD: 12 FATAL: 12 GROUND: DETAILS: Engine failure. 08/18/1926 LOCATION: Hurst, Kent, England CARRIER: Air Union FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Bleriot 155 REGISTRY: F-AIEB ABOARD: FATAL: 4 GROUND: DETAILS: Crashed in adverse weather conditions. Engine failure. 07/03/1926 LOCATION: Czechoslovakia CARRIER: CIDNA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Caudron C-61 REGISTRY: F-AFBT ABOARD: 7 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: 03/22/1925 LOCATION: Near Tiflies, Georgia, Russia CARRIER: Zakavia FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers F-13 REGISTRY: R-RECA ABOARD: 5 FATAL: 5 GROUND: DETAILS: 12/24/1924 LOCATION: Surrey, England CARRIER: Imperial Airways FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland DH-34B REGISTRY: G-EBBX ABOARD: 8 FATAL: 8 GROUND: DETAILS: 06/08/1924 LOCATION: Barranquilla, Colombia CARRIER: SCADTA FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Junkers F-13 REGISTRY: A16 ABOARD: FATAL: 3 GROUND: DETAILS: 09/14/1923 LOCATION: Berks, England CARRIER: Daimier Hire FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland DH-34 REGISTRY: G-EBBS ABOARD: 6 FATAL: 6 GROUND: DETAILS: 04/07/1922 LOCATION: Grandvilliers, France CARRIER: Daimer Hire / Grands Express Aeriens FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: de Havilland DH-18 / Faman F-60 Goliath REGISTRY: G-EAOW/FGEAD ABOARD: 7 FATAL: 7 GROUND: DETAILS: Midair collision. First commercial midair collision. 08/24/1921 LOCATION: River Humber, England CARRIER: Royal Airship Works FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Royal Airship Works ZR-2 REGISTRY: R38 ABOARD: 49 FATAL: 44 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft crashed due to structural failure. 12/14/1920 LOCATION: Golders Green, London, England CARRIER: Hadley Page Transport FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Handley Page HP-12 REGISTRY: G-EAMA ABOARD: 8 FATAL: 4 GROUND: DETAILS: The aircraft struck trees in fog. 10/05/1920 LOCATION: Valencia, Spain CARRIER: Latecoere Airlines (France) FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Breguet 14 REGISTRY: ABOARD: FATAL: GROUND: DETAILS: 09/17/1908 17:18 LOCATION: Fort Myer, VA CARRIER: FLIGHT: AIRCRAFT: Wright Flyer III REGISTRY: ABOARD: 2 FATAL: 1 GROUND: DETAILS: A U.S. Army flyer flown by Orville Wright crashed from a height of about 75 feet, killing Lt. Thomas Selfridge. 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