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Airline Accident
(09-17-1908-03-29-98)
03/29/1998 c 09:35
LOCATION: Piura, Peru
CARRIER: Fuerza Aerea del Peru FLIGHT: 388
AIRCRAFT: Antonov 32 REGISTRY: OB-1389
ABOARD: 50 FATAL: 21 GROUND: 1
DETAILS: A Peruvian air force plane carrying villagers stranded by
flooding crashed while attempting to land at Piura Airport. 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.
Propeller separation in flight caused loss of control of the aircraft.
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