plane_crashes_data.csv

month,hour,year,location,operator,route,type,aboard,fatalities,summary
1,12,1950,"Near Vacas, Bolivia",Military - Bolivian Air Force,Valle grande - Cochabamba,Douglas C-47,32,32,Crashed while en route in the Andes mountains after encountering a thunderstorm.
3,20,1950,"Minneapolis, Minnesota",Northwest Orient Airlines,Rochester Minn. - Minneapolis,Martin 202,13,13,"Crashed into a flag pole, well marked by red neon obstruction lights, on approach in blowing snow.  Pilot's attempt to land visual rather than ILS after visual reference to the ground was lost."
3,14,1950,"Llandow Airport, Cardiff, Wales",Fairflight Ltd.,Llandow - Dublin,Avro 689 Tudor 5,83,80,"During the 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."
4,23,1950,"Near Atsugi, Japan",Military - U.S. Air Force,Philippines - Japan,Douglas C-54D,35,35,Flew off its prescribed course and crashed into Mt. Tanzawa in a rainstorm.
5,20,1950,"Lagens Air Force Base, Azores",Military - U.S. Air Force,Bermuda - England,Boeing B-29,16,16,Crashed while attempting to land after being diverted to Lagens due to engine trouble.
5,10,1950,"Myrtle Beach, South Carolina",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Curtiss C-46D,39,39,"Lost the left aileron after taking off, lost control and crashed."
5,17,1950,"Teterboro, New Jersey",Regina Cargo Airlines,,Curtiss C-46F-1-CU,2,1,The cargo plane lost an engine on takeoff and crashed. Overloading of the aircraft due to faulty loading and dispatch procedures coupled with engine malfunctioning due to inadequate maintenance.
6,22,1950,AtlantiOcean off Florida,Westair Transport,San Juan - Wilmington NC,Curtiss C-46-F-1-CU,65,28,"Ditched into the Atlanti300 miles east of Melbourne, Florida on a flight from San Juan, Porto Rico to Wilmington, North Carolina due to failure of both engines. It sank in one of the deepest areas of the Atlantiand could not be recovered. Failure of both engines for reasons unknown."
6,19,1950,"Near Fonseca, Colombia",New Tribes Mission,"Kingston, Jamacia - Maracaibo, Venezuela",Douglas DC-3-178,15,15,Crashed and burned 19 miles east northeast of Fonseca well off course. Cause unknown.
6,21,1950,Off Bahrain,Air France,Saigon - Paris,Douglas DC-4-1009,52,46,"While making a final approach for Bahrain, the aircraft crashed into the sea. The pilot did not keep a accurate check of his altitude and rate of descent during the approach. Crew error, possibly due to fatigue.  An alternate probable cause may been windshear. It was not know at the time that windshear conditions existed at temperature inversion levels for several days after Shamal dust storms. The aircraft may have run out of adequate forward speed at an altitude of 400 feet after descending through a headwind level into a tailwind level when committed to land.  With surface winds relatively calm and in 2,000 meters of sand haze, the winds at 400 ft. may have been in excess of 80 knots."
6,21,1950,Off Bahrain,Air France,Saigon - Paris,Douglas DC-4-1009,53,40,"The aircraft crashed into the Persian Gulf while on approach on a flight from Saigon to Paris. Improper approach. Crew error. An alternate probable cause may been windshear. It was not know at the time that windshear conditions existed at temperature inversion levels for several days after Shamal dust storms. The aircraft may have run out of adequate forward speed at an altitude of 400 feet after descending through a headwind level into a tailwind level when committed to land.  With surface winds relatively calm and in 2,000 meters of sand haze, the winds at 400 ft. may have been in excess of 80 knots."
6,23,1950,"Lake Michigan, 18 NNW of Benton Harbor, Michigan",Northwest Orient Airlines,New York City - Minneapolis-St. Paul,Douglas DC-4,58,58,"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. The wreckage was located in 150 feet of water but was not recoverable because it was in 30 feet of silt. The forecast of a squall line in the areas was not made available to the crew. Cause unknown."
6,23,1950,"York, Australia",Ansett ANA,Guildford - Melbourne,Douglas DC-4-1009,29,29,"The airliner experienced trouble with all four engines. The crew attempted to return to Guildford but  in the dark, while in a 15 degree turn to port, the aircraft barely cleared a ridge line, struck a tree 30 feet off the ground and ploughed into a downward slope shredding itself and contents into small pieces. The aircraft was named 'Amana.'"
7,4,1950,"Off O-shima Island, Japan",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Douglas C-47D,26,25,"The aircraft took off from O-shima and reached an altitude of 3,500 feet after which a sudden unexplained descent was made until it crashed into the sea. The surviving witness stated the aircraft hit two moderate bumps followed by dimming of the lights before the descent."
8,22,1950,"Near Fairfield, California",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Boeing B-29MR,20,12,"The No. 2 propeller began to overspeed during the takeoff. This was followed by overspeeding of the No. 3 propeller. The No. 3 propeller was successfully feathered  but then the landing gear would not retract. The aircraft was unable to gain altitude and the pilot slid the aircraft to the left to avoid a trailer park at the end of the runway. The aircraft stalled, fell to the ground and broke-up.  Killed in the accident was Brigadier General Robert E. Travis. The installation was later renamed Travis Air Force Base in his honor."
8,0,1950,"Near Wadi Natrun, Egypt",Trans World Airlines,Cairo - Rome,Lockheed 749A Constellation,55,55,"While en route from Cairo to Rome, witnesses observed the aircraft 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. The aircraft was named 'Star of Maryland.'"
9,14,1950,"Utica, New York",Robinson Airlines,"Utica, NY - Newark, NJ",Douglas DC-3,23,16,"Engine parts were observed falling from a height of 3,000 feet. Soon after, the plane was seen losing altitude until it crashed into trees 1.5 miles southeast of Oneida County Airport. Failure of the left engine shortly after takeoff coupled with increased drag due to loss of the left cowling and reduced power output of the right engine resulting from the high pitch position of the right propeller."
9,5,1950,"Kwajalein, Marshall Islands",Military - U.S. Navy,Kwajzalein - Tokyo,Douglas R5D-3,26,26,Crashed into the sea and exploded 3 minutes after taking off from Kwajalein. Possible vertigo experienced by the pilot or malfunction of the instruments.
9,1,1950,"Near Kyushu Island, Japan",Military - U.S. Air Force,Ashiya AB - Kimpo AB,Douglas C-54D-DC (DC-4),51,23,Crashed in the Korea strait 1mile from the end of the runway after taking off from Ashiya Air Base.
10,19,1950,"London Heathrow, England",British European Airways,Paris - London,Vickers 610 Viking-1B,30,28,"Crashed in fog in an overshoot after deciding on a go-around. Although it cannot be established with certainty, the probable explanation of the known facts may be that the captain deliberately came down below break-off point and then at 100 ft. or less came into fog which abruptly reduced the visibility of the runway lights and that then and not till then he started overshoot procedure with fatal results."
11,9,1950,"Mont Blanc, France",Air India,Bombay - Cairo - Geneva - London,Lockheed 749 Constellation,48,48,The aircraft crashed in a snowstorm 200 meters below Mont Blansummit. The crew was warned by a Geneva controller to climb immediately. They acknowledged the message but soon after struck the mountain. The exact cause of the accident remains undetermined. Most likely the aircraft was caught in violent gust while trying to overfly the summit. The plane was named 'Malabar Princess.'
11,8,1950,"Butte, Montana",Northwest Orient Airlines,Helena - Butte,Martin 202,21,21,"The pilot failed to follow the carrier's prescribed instrument approach to Butte Airport and crashed into a mountain at about the 8,250 foot level. Captain's failure to follow prescribed approach procedures."
11,18,1950,"Mt.  Tete de L'Obiou, France",Curtiss-Reid Flying Services Ltd. (Canada),Rome - Paris,Douglas C-54B-1-DC,52,52,"The aircraft drifted 50 miles off the prescribed route and struck Mt. Tete de l'Obiou at 6,740 feet. The pilot probably realized the deviation and tried to take corrective action but did not see the mountain in time."
12,13,1950,"Valera, Venezuela",Avensa,Merida - Caracas,Douglas C-47-DL,31,31,"The aircraft crashed into mountains shortly after taking off.  Pilot error. The captain decided to cross the Seven Lagoons mountain range in severe overcast, thinking that he was 30 kms further north, where the range drops to 2,000m. Instead, he flew into 4,000m cliffs. In the last seconds, he realized he was in trouble and tried to gain altitude. For a hundred meters or so he cut through small trees, but finally crashed. A small fire followed."
12,7,1950,"Near Baguio, Philippines",Military - U.S. Air Force,Naha AB - Clark AB,Douglas C54E-DO (DC-4),38,38,"Proceeding on instruments, the aircraft crashed into Mt. Tabayowhile en route.  Navigation error."
12,13,1950,"Penticton, British Columbia, Canada",Canadian PacifiAir Lines,Vancouver - Penticton,Douglas DC-3,18,2,Struck trees on  Mt. Okanagan while making an approach to Penticton. Drifted below the minimum altitude permissible.
1,14,1951,"Philadelphia, Pennsylvania",National Airlines,Newark - Philadelphia,Douglas DC-4-1009,28,7,"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."
1,12,1951,"Near Reardon, Washington",Northwest Orient Airlines,Minneapolis - Seattle,Martin 202,10,10,"While cruising at 6,000 ft.,  the aircraft when out of control and into a dive, hitting the ground at 340 mph.  Officially the cause was never determined.  Possible in-flight fire, explosion, structural failure or conrol system failure."
1,14,1951,"Near Civitavecchia, Italy",Alitalia,Paris - Rome,Savoia Marchetti SM-95,17,14,"The aircraft plunged to the ground from 6,500 feet after being struck by lightning. Lightning ignited a mixture of air and fuel fumes in the fuel tank."
1,8,1951,"Near An tung, Taiwan",Military -Royal Air Force,"Hong Kong - Iwakuni, Japan",Short Sunderland 9 (flying boat),16,16,Crashed into mountainous terrain while en route. Most likely weather related.
1,16,1951,"Off Hafnarfjorour, Iceland",Icelandair,Vestmannaeyar Island - Reykjavík,Douglas DC-3,20,20,Crashed into the sea 2.5 miles north of the airport after a second landing attempt in snow. The first attempt was aborted because the runway lights were not visible. The crew attempted a second landing but contact was lost with the aircraft. Wreckage was found in the ocean 10 miles from the airport.
3,9,1951,"Sioux City, Iowa",Mid Continent Airlines,"Kansas City, MO - Omaha, NB - Sioux City, Iowa",Douglas DC-3,25,16,"After a missed ILS approach , the pilot stalled the plane and crashed in poor weather conditions. A stall during a left turn too close to the ground to effect a recovery. Pilot error."
3,23,1951,Over the North Atlantic,Military - U.S. Air Force,Loring AFB - Lakeheath AFB,Douglas C-124A Globemaster,53,53,"The aircraft suffered an catastrophiexplosion and crashed into the sea approximately 750 miles west of Limerick, Ireland. Cause unknown"
4,20,1951,"Refugio Pass, near Santa Barbara, California",Southwest Airways,Santa Maria - Santa Barbara - Oxnard - Los Angeles,Douglas DC-3,22,22,"The plane crashed into the north slope of Santa Ynez peak, 23 miles northwest of Santa Barbara, in poor weather. Failure of the crew to maintain minimum altitude for the route being flown for reasons unknown."
4,11,1951,"Near Charleston, West Virginia",Military - U.S. Air Force,"Godman AFB - Charleston, WV",Douglas C-47B-DK,21,21,"The aircraft crashed into a wooded area, 8 miles NE of Charlston, after making a final turn to land at Kanawha County Airport. Both wings were sheared off and the aircraft burst into flames."
4,11,1951,"Key West, Florida",Cubana de Aviacion / Military -  US Navy,Miami - Havana,Douglas DC-4 /Beechcraft SMB-1,43,43,"The plane, on a flight from Miami to Cuba, collided with a US Navy Beechcraft at 4,000 feet. Thirty-nine killed on the DC-4, four killed on the Beechcraft.  Failure of both crews to maintain sufficient vigilance under VFR conditions to prevent a collision."
4,19,1951,"Fort Wayne, Indiana",United Air Lines,Cleveland - Fort Wayne - South Bend - Chicago,Douglas DC-3,11,11,The aircraft crashed after being caught in a squall line with 65-85 mph winds and heavy rain. Windshear. The severe downdraft encountered which caused the aircraft to strike the ground in a near level attitude.
5,12,1951,"Near Albuquerque, New Mexico",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Convair B-36D,25,23,"The aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Kirkland AFB in gusty winds. The pilot appeared to have difficulty keeping the wings level. The plane crossed the threshold left of the center line. When the pilot corrected, the right starboard jet pod and No. 6 propeller struck the runway. The pilot attempted a go-around with the No.6 engine afire but crashed to earth bursting into flames."
6,3,1951,"Near Sanoyea, Liberia",Pan American World Airways,Johannesburg - Accra - Monrovia - New York,Lockheed 049 Constellation,40,40,"The plane crashed into a hill at 1000 ft. in a level descending attitude, 54 miles from the airport. The pilot descended below en route minimum altitude without knowing the aircraft's position. The aircraft was named Clipper Great Republic."
6,2,1951,"Rocky Mountain Nat. Park, near Ft. Collins, Colorado",United Air Lines,Salt Lake City - Denver,Douglas DC-6B,50,50,"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 was affected by the radio range station at Fort Bridger, WY. Officially, the flight for reasons undetermined, failed to follow the prescribed route to Denver and continued beyond the boundary of the airway on a course which resulted in the aircraft striking mountainous terrain."
7,22,1951,"Lyneham AFB, England",Military - Royal Air Force,,Vickers Valetta C-1,10,10,One engine caught fire. The propellers of the working engine were feathered. The plane crashed.
7,0,1951,"Near Sitka, Alaska",Canadian PacifiAir Lines,Vancouver - Tokyo,Douglas C-54A,37,37,"Disappeared with no trace over the PacifiOcean while flying from Vancouver to Tokyo. The last message was received while the aircraft was near Yakutat, Alaska with no reports of probems. Cause undetermined."
8,9,1951,"Moisville, France",Air France,Training,Douglas DC-3D,5,5,"Abnormal flight maneuver made when the crew experienced difficulty in resuming normal flight on the two engines. Overspeed, reduction of pitch or difficulty in restarting the engine may have created a dangerous situation and caused the aircraft to stall in dissymmetrical flight, thus subjecting the airframe to stresses accompanied by buffeting which was either alternating or exceeded the design limits of the structure and caused the tail-plane to break off."
8,4,1951,"Decoto, California",United Air Lines,Boston - Hartford - Cleveland - Chicago - Oakland,Douglas DC-6B,50,50,"Cleared for an approach to Oakland Municipal Airport, the aircraft crashed 15 miles SSE of the airport into Tolman peak. 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. The failure of the captain to adhere to instrument procedures in the Newark area during an approach to the Oakland Municipal  Airport."
9,10,1951,"Off Redwood City, California",United Air Lines,,Boeing 377 Stratocruiser 10-34,3,3,"The aircraft, with the No. 4 propeller feathered, stalled and dived into San Francisco Bay. An inadvertent stall at a low altitude from which recovery was not effected."
9,12,1951,"Off Ialas Baeares, Spain",Societe Alpes Provence,Perpignan - Oran,Douglas DC-3,39,39,Crashed into the Mediterranean due to structural failure following loss of control in severe weather.
10,18,1951,"Mt. Benson, BC, Canada",Queen Charlotte Airlines,Kildala - Vancouver,Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina,23,23,"While flying VFR in adverse weather conditions, the pilot mistook Nanaimo for Vancouver.  The plane crashed into Mt. Benson, 20 miles west of Vancouver."
10,19,1951,"Near Flores, Guatemala",Military - Guatemalan Air Force,,Douglas C-47,27,25,Crashed and burned in jungle 170 miles north northeast of Guatemala City.  It is theorized a passenger may have started a fire in the aircraft's cabin with a cigarette.
11,9,1951,"Near Tucumcari, Arazona",Transocean Air Lines,Oakland - Albuquerque,Martin 202,29,1,"Crashed while attempting to land at Albuquerque in marginal weather conditions. The captain's attempt to land during less than minimum visibility, rather than proceed to his alternate.  A military contract flight."
12,7,1951,"Denver, Colorado",United Air Lines,Training,Douglas DC-3A,3,3,"Stalled, entered a spin and crashed. An inadvertent spin at an altitude too low for recovery."
12,15,1951,"Elizabeth, New Jersey",Miami Airlines,Fort Smith - Newark,Curtiss Wright C-46F,56,56,"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 vacant 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. The aircraft was also overloaded by 117 pounds. A stall with the landing gear extended following a serious loss of power from the right engine. This loss of power was caused by the failure of the hold-down studs of the No. 10 cylinder, precipitating a fire in flight which became uncontrollable."
12,22,1951,"Near Little Valley, New York",Continental Charters,Pittsburgh - Buffalo,Curtiss C-46A-50-CU,40,26,"Proceding at a low altitude to maintain reference with the ground, the plane drifted off course and crashed into a hill 15 miles east of the direct route. Flying VFR under IFR condtions. The captain's poor judgement in attempting a flight by visual reference during instrument weather conditions."
12,22,1951,"Near Fairbanks, Alaska",Transocean Air Lines,Umiat - Fairbanks,Curtiss C 46F-CU,4,4,"The flight made an authorized left turn while outbound on the east leg of the Fairbanks radio range and subsequently struck Chena Dome, northeast of the station while on a westerly heading. The failure of the pilot to follow procedures and utilize properly the radio facilities for approach and letdown at Fairbanks with the result that the flight became lost."
12,15,1951,"Near Phoenix, Arizona",Military - U.S. Air Force,New York - Williams AFB,Douglas C-47D,28,28,"Crashed into a mountainside at an altitude of 7,000 ft. while en route."
1,19,1952,"Com Edno, Wales",Aer Lingus,Northolt - Dublin,Douglas DC-3,23,23,The aircraft lost control in severe turbulence and downdrafts and crashed in a soft peat bog 1 mile east of Llyn Gwynant.  The encountering of strong down-currents of air on the lee side of Snowdon which forced the aircraft down into an area of strong turbulence where control was lost.
1,1,1952,"Off Sandspit, BC, Canada",Northwest Orient Airlines,Tokyo - Elmendorf AFB,Douglas DC-4,43,36,"The crew chose to divert to Sandpit after the No. 1 engine was shut down. The aircraft crashed into the PacifiOcean one mile offshore after overshooting the runway during the emergency landing. A nose gear retraction difficulty in connection with an icing condition or a power loss, which made the aircraft incapable of maintaining flight. Most of the fatalities were from exposure to the frigid water."
1,15,1952,"Elizabeth, New Jersey",American Airlines,Buffalo - Newark,Convair CV-240-0,23,23,"The aircraft crashed into an apartment house during its approach, 3 miles short and right of the runway.  The plane crashed while level laterally but in a steep descending attitude.  Most likely cause was carburetor icing. Official cause unknown."
2,0,1952,"Elizabeth, New Jersey",National Airlines,,Douglas DC-6,63,29,The aircraft crashed into an apartment complex shortly after taking off. The last message from the pilot was 'I've lost an engine and am returning to field.'   Reversal in flight of No. 3 propeller and subsequent feathering of No. 4 propeller at too low an altitude to effect a recovery.
2,17,1952,"Near Burgio, Italy",Hunting Air Travel,Nice - Malta,Vickers 614 Viking 1,31,31,Hit the north slope of La Cinta mountain range while en route.  Pilot did not maintain a safe altitude. The pilots ignorance of wind conditions which allowed the aircraft to drift 3 degrees off course.
2,2,1952,"Nagpur, India",Deccan Airways,,Douglas DC-3,16,3,"Banked left and struck trees 2,000 ft. short of the runway. Pilot error. The pilot misjudged the approach, undershot and hit the tops trees. A contributing factor was the setting of the pilot's altimeter to QNH, rather than the customary QFE during the final approach."
3,8,1952,"Nice, France",Air France,Nice - Paris,SNCASE Languedoc,38,38,"After taking off, the plane was observed turning to the left until it turned on its back and crashed. Malfunction of ailerons. The gear chain of the co-pilot's control column slipped off the sprocket and jammed the aileron controls."
3,10,1952,"Frankfurt, Germany",KLM Royal Dutch Airlines,Rome - Frankfort,Douglas DC-6,47,44,Crashed and burst into flames two miles short of the runway in rain and fog during the approach. Cause unknown. The aircraft was named 'Koningin Juliana.'
3,3,1952,"Gao, French West Africa",Société Aérienne de Tr. Tropicaux,,Lockheed 18 Lodestar,21,17,Crashed after taking off. Pilot failed to maintain altitude after taking off for reasons unknown. May have been pilot fatigue.
4,8,1952,"New York, New York",US Airlines,,Curtiss C-46F-1-CU,2,2,Violent engine surges and turbulence during a missed ILS approach caused the crew to loose control of the aircraft and crash at 171st St. and 89th Ave. in Queens. The no.1 engine fuel feed valve diaphragm  failed due to deterioration.
4,8,1952,"Mihara Volcano, Japan",Japan Air Lines,Tokyo - Osaka,Martin 202,37,37,"On an early morning flight, under instrument conditions, the crew flew the route segment from Tokyo to Oshima Island 1,000 ft. below the minimum instrument altitude.  At Oshima Island the aircraft crashed into the side of Mihara volcano."
4,12,1952,"North of San Juan, Puerto Rico",Pan American World Airways,San Juan - New York City,Douglas DC-4,69,52,"After taking off from Isle Grande Airport the crew had engine problems.The aircraft then crashed into the AtlantiOcean. 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 company's inadequate maintenance in not changing the No. 3 engine which resulted in its failure immediately subsequent to takeoff and the persistent action of the captain in attempting to re-establish a climb, without using all available power, following the critical loss of power to another engine. This resulted in a nose-high attitude, progressive loss of air speed and the settling of the aircraft at too low an altitude to effect recovery. The aircraft was named Clipper Endeavor."
4,3,1952,"Near Whittier, California",North Continental Airlines (Robin Airlines),"Kansas City, MO - Phoenix - Burbank",Curtiss C-46F-1CU,29,29,"The plane was on a flight from New York City to Burbank, California. Due to poor visibility and fog, the flight was diverted to Los Angeles Airport for an ILS approach. While on approach, the plane crashed into the Puente Hills and burned. The pilot voluntarily descended below the minimum altitude for which he was cleared and attempted an approach at too low an altitude to clear the terrain. The pilot in command was flying with a restricted medical certificate. An emergency suspension was placed on the airline and it was discovered the airline had allegations of more than 40 violations listed against it including charges of overweight planes, excessive flying time for crews and failure to use approved seats and safety belts."
4,4,1952,"Near Carolina, Brazil",Pan American World Airways,Rio de Janeiro - New York City,Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser,50,50,"The flight crashed into the jungle about 887 nm NNW of Rio de Janerio. Separation of the propeller blade leading to separation of the No. 2 engine due to highly unbalance forces, leading to the distintegration of the aircraft. The aircraft was named 'Clipper Good Hope.'"
5,8,1952,"Near Atar, Mauritania",British Overseas Airways,Tripoli - Kano,Handley Page HP-81 Hermes IV,18,1,"The crew became lost in the desert, ran out of fuel and made a forced landing.  Survivors had to be led by a rescue team 15 miles to an oasis before they could be evacuated.  The co-pilot died 5 days later from head injuries suffered in the accident. Navagational errors by the crew. Improper adjustment of the parameters of the  gyroscopicompass CL2 Gyrosyn by the navigator.  Absence of radio assistance and incorrect use of the compasses. Captain's decision  to use the gyroscopicompass in the place of the magneticompass which was inoperative. The aircraft was named 'Horus.'"
6,11,1952,BaltiSea,Swedish Air Force,Radio surveillance mission,Douglas DC-3,8,8,"Shot down by  a Mig-15 Russian Air Force fighter over the BaltiSea in international waters while on a radio surveillance mission. Wreckage found 06/17/2003, recovered 03/19/2004."
7,11,1952,"Off Rio de Janeiro, Brazil",Pan American World Airways,Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires,Boeing 377 Stratocruiser,27,1,A woman was suck out of the plane . The flight engineer's failure to recognize an unsafe condition of the cabin door despite three completely separate warnings of that condition and the captain's action in continuing flight while pressurized despite the several warnings that the main cabin door was not properly locked.
8,1,1952,"Off Trapani, Italy",Airwork,Blackbushe - Malta - Khartoum,Handley Page HP-81 Hermes 4A,57,7,After failure of all four engines the plane ditched into the Mediterranean Sea. The initial failure of the No. 1 and 2 engines for reasons unknown.
8,7,1952,"Near Khewra, West Pakistan",Military - Pakistan Air Force,Khewra - Peshawar,Bristol 170 Freighter,18,18,Crashed shortly after taking off from Khewra. Possible engine failure.
8,21,1952,"Kosti, Sudan",Phoenix Airlines,Juba - Wadi Halfa,Douglas DC-2-115B,4,2,Extremely bad weather forced the captain of the cargo plane to divert from his original destination. No proper preparation had been made for a possible landing at an alternate airfield prior to commencement of flight. The secondary cause was due to the Captain's attempt to execute a landing at Kosti aerodrome which was not equipped with night landing facilities. The Captain landed on the runway but was unable to align himself with the center line and in consequence ran off the runway and struck a steel windsock support and thereafter struck various obstructions such as trees which lay in the path.
9,15,1952,"Near Farnsborough, England",Private - de Havilland Aircraft,,de Havilland 110,1,1,"One of two engines of the aircraft fell into a crowd at a performance at the Farnborough air show. The aircraft crashed to the ground 1.5 miles from the grandstands killing the Chief test pilot of de Havilland Aircraft Corporation, John Derry and an observer, Tony Richards. In addition, fifty two people on the ground were killed and over 60 injured. The cause was a structural design fault in the D shaped leading edge section of the wing. When Derry pulled a high G turn, the wing buckled."
10,8,1952,"Near Flagstaff, Arizona",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Boeing KC-97G Stratofreighter,16,16,Struck Gray Mountain in poor visibility while en route.
11,3,1952,"Near Summit, Alaska",Military - U.S. Air Force,Elmendorf AFB - Big Delta,Fairchild C-119C,19,19,"A course deviation led to the aircraft crashing into Mt. McKinley at an elevation of 12,000 ft."
11,14,1952,"Near Seoul, South Korea",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Fairchild C-119C,44,44,"Struck a mountain at an elevation of 2,000 ft. as it prepared to land at U.S. military base K-16. The mountains were obscured by low clouds."
11,20,1952,"Mount Gannett, Alaska",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Douglas C-124A Globemaster,52,52,"Bound for Elmendorf Air Force Base, the aircraft struck the south slope of Mount Gannett. The plane drifted off course due to high winds."
11,0,1952,"Near Tacoma, Washington",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Douglas C-54G (DC-4),38,37,Crashed in poor visibility and fog after diverting to Great Falls. The No. 3 engine failed and the plane crashed into trees approximately 1 mile southwest of the airport. An 8-year old boy was the only survivor.
12,4,1952,"Off Bermuda-Kindley Field, Bermuda",Cubana de Aviacion,Madrid - Azores - Bermuda - Havana,Douglas DC-4,41,37,Crashed dived into the sea approximately 5 miles from the airport shortly after taking off. Cause unknown. The plane was called 'The Star of the East.'
12,6,1952,"Moses Lake, Washington",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Douglas C-124A Globemaster,115,87,Within two minutes after takeoff the aircraft began to lose altitude. It crashed and burned into a snow laden field at the end of the airstrip. Failure of the pilot to remove the rudder and elevator locking pin prior to taking off.
1,20,1953,"Belfast, Northern Ireland",British European Airways,Northolt - Belfast,Vickers Viking 610-1B,35,27,Crashed into approach lights while attempting to land.  Error of judgement on the part of the pilot.
1,20,1953,"Issaquah, Washington",Flying Tiger Line,San Francisco - Seattle,Douglas C-54B-10-DO,7,7,The plane trees and high ground while on approach. The flight's deviation from the established approach procedure.
1,4,1953,"Fish Haven, Idaho",Associated Air Transport,Boeing Field - Cheyenne,Curtiss C-46,40,40,"The plane crashed into mountains while en route. Upon entering an area of turbulence, the plane was unable to climb and crashed into trees. Found 5 months later. The inadvertent descent into an area of turbulence and icing which resulted in the pilot's inability to regain a safe altitude."
1,4,1953,"25 nm off Agrigento, Italy",Military -Royal Air Force,,Vickers Valetta Mk1 / Avero Lancaster,26,26,
2,5,1953,"Off Newfoundland, Canada",Lancashire Aircraft Corporation (Skyways),"Lajes, Azores - Gander",Avro 685 York 1,39,39,"Last know coordinates 46' 15' N, 46'31'W, over the North Atlantic. A distress message was received. No trace of the aircraft or its occupants were ever found."
2,19,1953,"Cairo, Egypt",Military - Egyptian Air Force,,Curtiss-Wright C-46,35,30,Crashed into a hill during a sandstorm.
2,17,1953,"Off Mobile, Alabama",National Airlines,Miami - Orlando - New Orleans,Douglas DC-6,46,46,"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. The loss of control followed by the in-flight failure and separation of portions of the airframe structure while the aircraft was traversing an intense frontal-wave type storm of extremely severe turbulence, the severity and location of which the pilot had not been fully informed."
3,3,1953,"Karachi, Pakistan",Canadian PacifiAir Lines,Karachi - Rangoon,de Havilland DH106 Comet 1A,11,11,"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. The pilot who had only limited experience in the Comet aircraft, elected to takeoff at night at the maximum permissable takeoff for the prevailing conditions. The circumstances required strict adherence to the prescribed takeoff technique, which was not complied with.  First fatal crash of a commercial jet aircraft. The aircraft was named Empress of Hawaii."
3,4,1953,"Random Island, Newfoundland",Military - U.S. Air Force,Azores - Rapid City AFB,Convair RB-36H,23,23,"The aircraft, flying low over the AtlantiOcean, was to have flown higher when it reached the coast. Tail-winds caused the aircraft to arrive earlier and the plane hit a hill in low cloud cover."
3,18,1953,"Alvarado, California",Transocean Air Lines,Roswell - Oakland - Guam,Douglas DC-4  (C-54-10-DO),35,35,"The aircraft crashed into a flat barley field and burned. The aircraft first struck the ground with its right wing tip in a near vertical position, cartwheeled and disintegrated. All 30 passengers were maintenance personnel from the 509th Bomb Wing, noted for dropping the atomibombs on Japan. Accumulation of ice on the surfaces of the aircraft in sufficient magnitude to have caused loss of control. Official cause of loss of control unknown."
4,2,1953,"Selleck, Washington",Miami Airlines,Spokane - Ellenburgh,Douglas DC-3 (C-47-DL),25,7,"The aircraft crashed into Cedar Mountain following double engine failure. The progressive failure of both engines, due to the lack of compliance with proper maintenance standards. Spark plugs in both engines had been operated beyond their normal maintenance inspection period and exhibited evidence of a condition conducive to detonation and preignition. There was evidence that detonation and preignition took place in both engines and that  they ultimately failed as a result of master rod bearing failures."
4,23,1953,"San Francisco Bay, California",Western Airlines,Los Angeles - San Francisco - Oakland,Douglas DC-6B,10,8,The aircraft descended below minimum altitude and crashed into the sea. The pilot's action in continuing a descent below the 500 ft. prescribed minimum altitude until the aircraft struck the water. A probable contributing factor to the aircraft striking the water was the sensory illusion experienced by the pilots.
5,16,1953,"Near Jalalogori, West Bengal, India",British Overseas Airways,Calcutta - Delhi,de Havilland DH106 Comet 1,43,43,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. Failure of both elevator spars caused by a heavy down-load that may have been associated with a pull-up maneuver. Severe gusts encountered in the thundersquall and overcontrolling or loss of control by the pilots when flying through the thunderstorm. The aircraft was nicknamed 'York Victor.'
5,1,1953,"New Delhi, India",Air India,Delh - Ahmedabad - Bombay,Douglas DC-3,18,18,"Stalled following takeoff. An error of judgement by the pilot, who executed a steep starboard turn. He could not come out of the overbanked turn in time because of the low altitude. Inexperience of the pilot with the type of the aircraft which he was flying."
5,14,1953,"Near Marshall, Texas",Delta Air Lines,Dallas - Shreveport,Douglas DC-3,20,19,"The plane crashed 13 miles east of Marashall Texas, during an approach to Shreveport in a severe thunderstorm. The encountering of conditions in a severe thunderstorm that resulted in loss of effective control of the aircraft and the failure of the captain to adhere to company directives requiring the avoidance of thunderstorms when conditions would allow such action."
5,15,1953,"Amsterdam, Netherlands",KLM Royal Dutch Airlines,Amsterdam - Paris,Convair CV-240-4,34,0,"While taking off the plane reached a height of about  50 ft. after which flaps were retracted. The plane began to lose height and crash landed into a meadow. While no one on the plane died, two girls on a bicycle path were killed."
6,16,1953,"Tachikawa AFB, Tokyo, Japan",Military - U.S. Air Force,Tachikawa AB - Kimpo AB,Douglas C-124A Globemaster II,129,129,Crashed shortly after taking off from Tachikawa Air Base. Engine failure during takeoff. Premature application of full flaps during a three engine approach resulting in loss of air speed and crash. First aviation disaster to claim more than 100 lives.
7,8,1953,"PacifiOcean, 325 miles east of Wake Island",Transocean Air Lines,Wake Island - Honolulu - Oakland,Douglas DC-6A,58,58,"Lost at sea while en route from Wake Island to Honolulu, Hawaii, approximately 325 miles east of Wake Island. Cause not determined, but there was thunderstorms and turbulence in the area. Fourteen bodies and all life rafts were recovered. The plywood panel from the navigator's table was recovered with the words 'falling in' written on it. There is some speculation that a bomb caused the accident. The aircraft was named 'The Royal Hawaiian.'"
7,23,1953,"Near Milton, Florida",Military - U.S. Navy,Whitting NAS - Norfolk NB,Fairchild R4Q-2,46,44,"The co-pilot failed to maintain a sufficient rate of climb after becoming airborne, struck obstacles and crashed into a wooded area."
7,12,1953,"Near Kanggye, North Korea",Aeroflot,,Ilyushin IL-12,21,21,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.
8,2,1953,"Off Fethiye Point, Turkey",Air France,Rome - Beirut,Lockheed L- 749A Constellation,42,4,The No. 3 engine broke away from the aircraft following severe vibrations causing loss of control of the No. 4 engine and necessitating a ditching 1.5 miles from the coast. Failure in flight of a propeller blade. Four passengers drowned.
8,22,1953,"Sharjah, United Arab Emirates",Orient Airways,Sharjah - Bahrain,Douglas DC-3,25,1,"Shortly after taking off, the aircraft entered a turn and crashed to the ground. The failure of the captain to supervise the first officer in flying the plane who was not able to fly on instruments in the dark."
9,18,1953,"Vail, Washington",Regina Cargo Airlines,"Monterey, CA - Tacoma, WA",Douglas DC-3,21,21,Crashed 26 nm short of McChord AFB. The pilot's attempt to continue flight under the provisions of VFR during IFR conditions.
9,13,1953,"San Andres, Honduras",TACA,San Pedro - San Andres,Douglas C-47A,3,3,After a missed approach the No. 2 engine of the cargo plane failed. Failure of the right engine when the pilot wished to obtain maximum power from both engines after a missed landing.
9,8,1953,"Albany, New York",American Airlines,Boston - Hartford - Albany - Chicago,Convair CV-240-0,28,28,"After circling, the aircraft crashed into two radio towers while on approach to Albany Municipal Airport. While the pilot was aligning with the runway, he descended below obstructions partially obscured by fog. Crew's failure to abandon the landing under adverse weather conditions."
9,16,1953,"Louisville, Kentucky",Resort Airlines,Philadelphia - Louisville,Curtiss C-46F-1-CU,41,25,"While the plane was attempting to land it entered a steep climb, stalled and crashed. The structural failure of the left elevator in flight, causing loss of control. This structural failure was brought about by the left outboard hinge bolt backing out of the assembly. The underlying cause was improper maintenance which resulted in the installation of hinge bolts and bearings not meeting specifications, and inadequate inspection which failed to detect this condition."
10,0,1953,"New York City, New York",Eastern Air Lines,New York City - San Juan,Lockheed 749A Constellation,27,2,The aircraft crashed a few seconds after becoming airborne. The captain's loss of visual reference and orientation when he encountered drifting fog shortly after becoming airborne on take-off and the resultant inadvertent assumption of a descending flight path.
10,13,1953,"Near Monterrey, Mexico",Aerovias Contreras,Monterrey - Falcon Dam,Douglas C-46A-CU ( DC-3),21,21,Crashed into a ravine.
10,8,1953,"Near Half Moon Bay, California",British Commonwealth PacifiAirlines,Sydney - Honolulu - San Francisco,Douglas DC-6,19,19,"While flying in fog on an approach to San Francisco International Airport, the aircraft crashed into a redwood forest on a mountain ridge, 7.5 miles southeast of Half Moon Bay. The plane struck the ridge of King's Mountain and broke up, scattering wreckage over a half-mile area.  Failure of the crew to follow prescribed procedures for an instrument approach. American pianist, William Kapell, 31, killed."
11,17,1953,"Off Argyll, England",Military - Royal Air Force,,Avro Shackleton MR-2,10,10,
12,6,1953,"Guam, Mariana Islands",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Boeing B-29,16,11,"The aircraft crashed into an officer's housing area after attemping to make an emergency landing with an engine out,at Anderson Air Force Base on Guam."
1,17,1954,"Near Aldbury, England",Military -Royal Air Force,Bovingdon AF - Thorney Island,Vickers Valetta,17,16,The aircraft crashed 4 minutes after taking off in a snow shower. The aircraft lost altitude and crashed to the ground for reasons unknown.
1,9,1954,"Off Elba, Italy",British Overseas Airways,Rome - London,de Havilland DH106 Comet 1,35,35,The aircraft broke up in-flight while en route from Rome to London. Metal fatigue due to a design flaw caused a breakup of the aircraft. Second crash with the same cause. The aircraft was nicknamed 'Yoke Peter.'
2,13,1954,"Off Hokkaido, Japan",Military - U.S. Air Force,Misawa - Chitose,Curtiss-Wright C46D-CU,35,35,"After reporting a fire in the cargo hold and that a ditching was imminent,  the last message from the aircraft was 'I've lost control of the aircraft we're going in.'"
2,10,1954,"Wright, Wyoming",Western Airlines,Salt Lake City - Cedar City - Rapid City,Convair CV-240,9,9,"After entering an area of severe turbulence and icing, the plane made a rapid descent and struck the ground at high speed. A sudden emergency of undetermined origin under adverse weather conditions resulting in rapid descent and impact with the ground at high speed."
3,14,1954,"Near St. Etienne de Tinee, France",Military - U.S. Air Force,"Tripoli, Libya - Hahn, W Germany",Douglas C-47A-DL,20,20,"The aircraft struck a mountain and disintegrated at an altitude of 8,000 ft. while en route. The accident occurred in snow and low overcast conditions. The plane had drifted off the prescribed course and no wind drift correction had been made."
3,22,1954,"Near Lothian, Maryland",Military - U.S. Air Force,"Oklahoma - Long Island, NY",Fairchild C-110F,18,18,Crashed to the ground about 20 minutes after leaving Bolling Air Force Base. The aircraft was circling a radio beacon under VFR waiting for IFR clearance. An attempt to maintain VFR flight at night and in poor visibility.  Possible crew fatigue.
4,19,1954,"Off Stromboli, Italy",British Overseas Airways,Rome - Cairo,de Havilland DH106 Comet 1,21,21,The aircraft broke up in-flight and crashed into the sea en route from Rome to Cairo. Metal fatigue due to a design flaw led to the breakup of the aircraft. Third crash with the same cause. The aircraft was nicknamed 'Yoke Yoke.'
4,10,1954,"Moose Jaw, SK, Canada",Trans Canada Air Lines / RCAF,,Canadair C-4-1Argonaut / Harvard Mark II,36,36,"Midair collision between a Canadair C-4-1 and a RCAF Harvard Mark II at 6,000 feet.  Thirty-five killed on the Canadair, one on the Harvard. Failure on the part of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain a proper lookout. The onus of responsibility for keeping out of the way being with the Harvard aircraft as it had the other on its own right side."
4,21,1954,"Sierra del Vilgo, Argentina",Aerolineas Argentinas,Mendoza - Cordoba,Douglas DC-3,25,25,Crashed into a mountain during an approach. Deviation from prescribed course for unknown reasons. Crew fatigue may have played a part. The captain acted contrary to company policy regarding a required IFR approach.
4,9,1954,"Near Calcutta, India",Darbhanga Aviation,,Douglas C-47A-30-DK,11,5,"The aircraft tried to return to the airport after the No. 1 engine failed on takeoff but was unable to maintain airspeed, stalled and crashed into a tree. Delay in feathering the No. 1 engine after failure. Improper emergency procedural errors by the pilot."
5,9,1954,"Paraparaumu, New Zealand",New Zealand National Airways,Churchchrist - Paraparaumu,Douglas DC-3,28,3,Crashed onto a roadway from a height of 500 ft. The crew used the wrong fuel selection configueration and the engines failed due to fuel starvation.
7,12,1954,"Near Salvador, Brazil",Military - Brazilian Air Force,,Lockheed C-28,20,20,The aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Salvador. Engine failure at a critical stage in landing.
7,9,1954,"Off Hainan Island, China",Cathay PacifiAirways,Singapore - Hong Kong - Bangkok,Douglas DC-4,18,10,Ditched into the sea after being shot down by Chinese Lachovlin  La-7 military fighter aircraft. The survivors were rescued by the U.S. Air Force.
8,15,1954,"Near McGrath, Alaska",Alaska Airlines,McGrath - Colorado Creek,Douglas DC-2,2,2,"Flew into a mountain, 35 miles northeast of McGrath."
8,0,1954,"Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal",AVIANCA,"Lajes, Azores - Bermuda",Lockheed 749A-79 Constellation,30,30,"Crashed into mountains after poor weather diverted the flight from Santa Maria. Flew opposite to prescribed course after takeoff. Crew error. The failure of the pilot to carry out the normal climb out procedure following takeoff on a flight to Bermuda and his having made a turn to the left instead of to the right, thus flying into the mountains instead of turning out to sea."
8,17,1954,"Near Mason City, Iowa",Braniff Airlines,Memphis - Minneapolis,Douglas DC-3,19,12,"The aircraft crashed 16 miles south of Mason City, Iowa due to a loss of control after penetrating an area of thunderstorms during a go-around. The flight, while endeavouring to traverse a thunderstorm area, encountered very heavy rain, divergent winds, and strong downdrafts that forced the aircraft to the ground."
8,11,1954,"Near Dutch Coast, North Sea",KLM Royal Dutch Airlines,Shannon - Amsterdam,Douglas DC-6B,21,21,Crashed into the North Sea in rain showers and heavy seas. Cause not determined.
8,22,1954,"Near Rapid City, South Dekota",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Convair RB-36H,27,26,Crashed while making practice approaches to Ellsworth Air Force Base during its sixth attempt. The plane slammed into to ground with landing gear retracted and flaps set at 20 degrees.
9,2,1954,"Foynes, Ireland",KLM Royal Dutch Airlines,Shannon - New York City,Lockheed 1049C-55-81 S Constellation,56,28,"Less than a minute after takeoff, the aircraft crashed into a mudbank of the Shannon River. Although the crash site was only about 2,500 metres from the airport, no one was aware of the disaster. Rescue operations were only started after the plane's navigator, after having crossed the river, managed to reach the airport. The aircraft was partially submerged, and at least one of the fuel tanks had ruptured during the crash. The fuel fumes rendered many passengers and crew unconscious, who then drowned in the rising tide. Failure of the captain to interpret his instrument indications properly during flap retraction after the gear was re-extended."
9,20,1954,"Off Rio de Janeiro, Brazil",Cruzeiro,,Douglas DC-3,30,6,The plane was attemping to return to the Rio de Janeiro after severe vibrations in the No. 1 engine made the crew feather the prop.  While on final the aircraft came in too high and a go-around was attempted during which the plane crashed into the sea.   Lack of reference to instruments after opening the throttle to go-around in restricted visibility.  Power may have been inadvertently reduced on the good engine.
10,17,1954,"Nar Limone Piemonte, Italy",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Douglas C-47A-DL,21,21,Crashed in the Alps on the French/Italian border while en route. The instrument flight plan the pilot filed indicated a cruising height that was lower than the authorized minimum altitude required to clear the mountains.
10,23,1954,Off the coast of Maryland,Military - U. S. Navy,"New Jersey - Azores - Port Lyautey, Moroco",Lockheed R-7V1,42,42,Disappeared 350 miles off the Maryland coast.
10,15,1954,"Mangalore, Australia",TAA,Training,Vickers 720 Viscount,8,3,"Crashed during takeoff. An error of judgement on the part of the pilot-in-command in that he took the aircraft into the air at a speed below the minimum control speed, following loss of directional control during the ground run."
11,11,1954,"Berlin, New Hampshire",Northeast Airlines,"Laconia, NH - Berlin, NH",Douglas DC-3,7,2,The aircraft crashed during an ILS approach to Berlin. Premature and unauthorized instrument descent to an altitude that did not permit terrain clearance.
12,14,1954,"New York, New York",Linee Aeree Italiane,Rome - New York City,Douglas DC-6B,32,26,"The plane crashed into approach lights of the runway during the fourth landing attempt at Idlewild Airport, sinking into Jamaica  Bay. An erratiapproach which resulted in a descent to an altitude too low to avoid striking the pier. A contributing factor was pilot fatigue due to the particular and difficult circumstances including two and one-half hours in a holding pattern."
12,23,1954,"Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania",Johnson Flying Service,Newark - Tacoma,Douglas DC-3,28,10,Ditched into the Monongahela River after running out of fuel. Inadequate flight planning. Contributing factors were inadequate crew supervision and training.
1,21,1955,"Off Skellings, Ireland",Military -Royal Air Force,,Avro Shackleton M-2 / Avro Shakleton M-2,18,18,"Disappeared while on a training mission. Possibility, the two planes collided in midair."
1,9,1955,"Greater Cincinnati Airport, Covington, Kentucky",Trans World Airlines / Castleton Inc.,Cincinnati - Cleveland,Martin 202A / DC-3,15,15,"Midair collision at 700-900 feet. The DC-3 entered the airport's control space without clearance or communication with the tower. Thirteen killed on the Martin, two crew on the DC-3."
1,16,1955,"Des Moines, Iowa",United Air Lines,Newark - Des Moines - Lincoln,Convair CV-340,39,0,Almost complete loss of elevator control and severe vibration was experienced shortly after taking off from Des Moines. The plane when into a steep climb and almost stalled but the captain applied full power and went into a steep dive. The captain then reduced power and headed for open country where the aircraft safely made an emergency wheels up  landing in a corn field.  A series of omissions made by maintenance personnel during a scheduled inspection which resulted in the release of the aircraft in an unairworthy condition and an almost complete loss of elevator control during flight.
2,3,1955,"Nagpur, India",Indian Airlines,Nagpur - Delhi,Douglas DC-3,10,10,"Crashed into a field shortly after takeoff. The aircraft crashed as a result of slipping into the ground in the course of a poorly executed steep turn to port, carried out at night at a low altitude."
2,10,1955,"Near Calabar, Nigeria",West African Airways,Enugu - Calabar,Bristol 170 Freighter 21E,13,13,Crashed shortly after taking off after a wing failed. A design flaw in the wing led to fatigue cracks and wing failure.
2,18,1955,"Rome, Italy",Sabena,Brussels - Rome,Douglas DC-6,29,29,Crashed into a mountain while on approach. Navigational error due to failure to use radio equipment.
2,7,1955,"Albuquerque, New Mexico",Trans World Airlines,Albuquerque - Sante Fe,Martin 404,16,16,"After taking off from Albuquerque, the aircraft flew a path directly towards Sandia Mountain and crashed into it.  While initially blaming the pilots of intentionally flying the plane into the mountain, five years later, the CAB changed the probable cause to 'deviation from course for reasons unknown' and admitted there may have been a problem with the flux gauge compass."
2,9,1955,"Salisbury,  Zimbabwe",Central African Airways,Salisbury - Lusaka,Douglas DC-3,26,1,The pilot began taking off and retracted the landing gear when smoke was observed in the cockpit. He attempted to belly land the plane. The propellers separated and penetrated the fuselage killing the fight engineer. The presence of smoke in the flight crew compartment in sufficient quantity to make the captain apprehensive of fire and to cause him to land the aircraft immediately with the landing gear retracted. A fractured rubber hose on the port engine connecting the rocker box of one of the lower cylinders to the collector box caused smoke to enter the wheel well and into the crew compartment.
3,22,1955,"Springfield, Mississippi",American Airlines,Newark - Chicago - St. Louis - Springfield - Tulsa,Convair CV-240-0,35,13,The plane crashed 1.25 miles short of the runway while attempting to land. Crew's inattention to flight instruments during approach. Pilot sensory illusion which gave a  false impression of the aircraft's altitude.
3,2,1955,"Oahu, Hawaii",Military - U.S. Navy,,Douglas R6D-1 (C-118B),66,66,"The aircraft returned to Hickam Airfield because of inoperative high-frequency radio transmitters. As the plane was descending to land, it crashed into Pali Kea peak, 15 miles northwest of Honolulu. Navigational error by the crew brought the plane 8 miles north of its intended position."
3,11,1955,Off the Oregon coast,Pan American World Airways,Portland - Honolulu,Boeing 377 Stratocruiser 10-26,23,4,The plane ditched 35 miles off the Oregon coast after the No. 3 engine and propeller broke away causing severe control difficulties. The plane sank after 20 minutes. Loss of control and inability to maintain altitude following failure of the No. 3 propeller which resulted in wrenching free the No. 3 power  package. The aircraft was named 'Clipper United States.'
4,15,1955,"Islip, New York",United Air Lines,Training,Douglas DC-6,3,3,"Suddenly dove into the ground. Unintentional movement of no.4 throttle into the reverse range just before breaking ground, with the other three engines operating at high power output, which resulted in the aircraft very quickly becoming uncontrollable once airborne."
4,17,1955,"Off Great Natuna Island, Sarawak",Air India,Hong Kong - Jakarta,Lockheed 749A Constellation,19,19,"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 hydrauliand 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."
5,11,1955,"Mt. Kilimanjaro, Kenya",East African Airways,Dar-es-Salaam - Nairobi,Douglas DC-3,20,20,Crashed after reporting being over Jipe Lake on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Failure to follow prescribed route and procedures.
5,14,1955,"Edmonton, Alberta, Canada",Associated Airways,,Avro 685 York C-1,2,2,"The attempt of the pilot to takeoff under the prevailing unfavorable conditions. As a result, the aircraft hit an obstacle in line with and off the end of the runway."
6,1,1955,"Near Asuncion, Paraguay",Panair do Brasil,Sao Paulo - Asuncion,Lockheed 049-46-21 Constellation,24,16,Crashed on final approach. Pilot fatigue. The pilot did not follow the recommended procedure for instrument final approach and he descended below the height prescribed in the final approach chart.
7,6,1955,"Chicago, Illinois",Braniff Airlines,"Kansas City, MO - Chicago",Convair CV-340-32,43,22,"While on instrument approach, the aircraft hit a sign and crashed through the airport boundry fence.  Momentary disorientation caused by the loss of visual reference during the final visual phase of the approach resulting in an increased rate of descent at an altitude too low to effect recovery."
7,7,1955,"Near Petrich, Bulgaria",El Al,Wien - Tel Aviv,Lockheed 049 Constellation,58,58,"On a flight from London, England to Tel Aviv, 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."
8,12,1955,"Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri",American Airlines,"Springfield, IL - St. Louis, MO",Convair CV-240-0,30,30,The aircraft attempted an emergency landing at a military airstrip after fire broke out in the No. 2 engine. The right wing separated from the aircraft and crashed 1.5 miles from the runway. Installation of an unairworthy cylinder in the No. 2 engine which resulted in an uncontrollable fire and loss of the right wing.
8,14,1955,"Near Edelweiler, West Germany",Military - U.S. Air Force / Military - U.S. Air Force,,Fairchild C119G / Fairchild C119G,66,66,"Participating in a U.S. military exercise, the two planes collided in midair while in formation after one of the planes pulled out of formation because of engine trouble. The accident occurred at an altitude of 4,000 feet.  Forty-six aboard 7841 and 20 aboard 3222 were killed."
9,22,1955,"Idris, Libya",British Overseas Airways,Rome - Tripoli,Canadair C-4,47,15,"Crash landed in a sandstorm on the fourth landing attempt.  The plane came in too low, struck a line of trees and crashed 1,200 yards short of the runway.  Pilot error.  In an error in judgement, the captain who allowed his desire to keep the runway lights in view failed to make adequate reference to his flight instruments."
9,6,1955,PacifiOcean,Flying Tiger Line,Wake Island - Honolulu,Douglas C-54A,5,3,The cargo plane lost 3 engines and ditched into the PacifiOcean. The loss of power in three engines due to incorrect fuel system management and faulty restarting methods which resulted in the ditching of the aircraft.
10,7,1955,"Near Centennial, Wyoming",United Air Lines,Denver - Salt Lake City - San Francisco,Douglas DC-4,66,66,"The aircraft crashed into cloud covered Medicine Bow Peak while en route. The plane failed to clear the 12,013 ft. peak by 75 feet. The pilot deviated from course for reasons unknown.  Possible incapacitation of crew by carbon monoxide emanating from a faulty cabin heater, though never proven."
10,16,1955,"Near Wien, Austria",JAT Yugoslav Airlines,Beograd - Wien,Convair CV-340-58,29,7,Crashed into Kahlenberg Hill while on approach to Wien.  The aircraft flew for a longer time on the outbound track and descended below the prescribed minimum altitutde. Pilot error.
11,19,1955,"Longmont, Colorado",United Air Lines,Denver - Portland,Douglas DC-6B,44,44,"The aircraft crashed 11 minutes after taking off from Denver Stapleton Airport, 8 miles east of Longmont.  Detonation of a dynamite bomb in the No. 4 cargo hold, placed by John (Jack) Gilbert Graham in his mother's luggage in order to collect $37,500 in insurance.  A delayed flight caused the bomb to detonate over flat land rather than the mountains as planned.  Graham never showed any remorse for his actions and refused to file any appeals. He was executed for the crime on 1/11/56."
11,23,1955,"Seattle, Washingon",Peninsular,Seattle - Newark,Douglas C-54,74,28,Crashed on takeoff. In-flight prop failure.  Maintenance error.  The excessively high drag resulting from the improperly indexed propeller blades and inability to feather.
11,17,1955,"Iwo Jima, Japan",Military - US Air Force,,Douglas C124-DL Globemaster II,11,10,The military transport crashed seconds after taking off from Central Airport in Iwo Jima.
11,22,1955,"Near Ballico, California",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Boeing RB-52B,10,10,The aircraft crashed into a wooded area in 5 degree nose-down attitude.  Abnormal nose-down trim condition which could not be corrected due to an unknown malfunction.
12,2,1955,"Belem, Brazil",Cruzeiro,,Douglas DC-3,6,6,"Shortly after taking off, the No.1 engine lost power. The crew shut off the hydraulipump which caused the landing gear to stop retracting halfway. The resulting drag, caused the aircraft to lose altitude. The left wing struck a tree and the plane crashed and burned. Failure of the front bearing of the propeller shaft leading to disconnection of the reduction gear and left propeller and causing a sudden failure of the left engine."
12,20,1955,"Hollywood, South Carolina",Riddle Airlines,,Curtiss C-46A,2,2,Cargo plane. An in-flight structural failure resulting from a violent pitch-down induced by the erratiaction of nonconforming elevator tab controls.
12,3,1955,"Jacksonville, Florida",Eastern Air Lines,Miami - Jacksonville,Lockheed 749C-79-12 Constellation,17,17,The plane crashed while on approach and during an attempted go-around.  The crew allowed the aircraft to deviate to the left of course and descent below the glide path for reasons unknown.  The crew encountered local fog and restricted visibility during the final approach of an ILS approach and missed approach procedure came too late to prevent the aircraft from descending into the ground.
1,0,1956,"Oreway, Canada",Quebecair,Knob Lake - Oreway,Douglas DC-3,18,4,Loss of the No. 2 engine necessitated a forced crash landing near a railway station.  Failure to maintain height at night due to the loss of the starboard engine in icing conditions.  The aircraft was also overloaded.
2,13,1956,"Near Niles, California",Military - U.S. Marine Corps,El Toro MAS - Alameda NAS,Douglas R5D2,40,40,Crashed into Sunol Ridge after circling for half-an-hour while attempting to land at Alameda Naval Air Station.  Non adherence of the crew to the holding pattern and departure from the radio beacon and descent in a unprescribed manner.
2,13,1956,"Near Zurrieg, Malta",Scottish Airlines,Malta - London,Avro 685 York C-1,50,50,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.
2,2,1956,"Near Cairo, Egypt",Transport Aerien Intercontinentaux (France),Saigon - Paris,Douglas DC-6B,64,52,The flight crashed while on approach 18 miles SE of Cairo.  Pilot's inexperience in ILS approaches.  Improper approach.  Crew error. Crew fatigue.
2,14,1956,"Jalkot, Pakistan",Pakistan International Airlines,Gilgit  - Islamabad,Douglas C-47B,3,3,Struck  Lash Golath Moutain while en route.
4,19,1956,"Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania",Trans World Airlines,Pittsburgh - Newark,Martin 404,36,22,"The aircraft yawed to the left and crashed shortly after takeoff after a fire warning occurred on the No.1 engine. The cause of the fire warning was a failed exhaust connector clamp in the left engine, which triggered an adjacent fire detecting unit. A windmilling left propeller, the extended landing gear, and the takeoff flaps produced sufficient drag to make the airplane lose altitude and strike the ground. An uncoordinated emergency action in a very short time available to the crew, which produced an aircraft configuration with insurmountable drag."
4,8,1956,"Seattle, Washington",Northwest Orient Airlines,Seattle - Portland,Boeing 377 Stratocruiser 10-30,38,5,The aircraft experienced extreme buffeting after taking off from Seattle. A decision was made to divert to McChord AFB but the plane continued to loose altitude and had to be ditched in Puget Sound 4.7 nautical miles southwest of Seattle. The plane sank within 15 minutes. The incorrect analysis of control difficulty which occurred on retraction of the wing flaps as a result of the flight engineer's failure to close the engine cowl flaps; the analysis having been made under conditions of urgency and within an extremely short period of time available for decision.
4,9,1956,"Skilak Lake, Alaska",Cordova Airlines,Anchorage - Seward,Aero Commander  520,6,6,Crashed en route from Anchorage to Seward. The pilot's action in continuing flight during instrument weather conditions on a planned VFR flight through a mountain pass and striking a mountainside while attempting to climb out.
4,9,1956,"London, England",Scottish Airlines,London - Malta,Avro 685 York C-1,54,2,The aircraft made a sudden turn to the right while talking off from Stansted. Overcorrection by the pilot in command which caused the aircraft to veer to the right.
5,22,1956,"Orleans, Ontario, Canada",Military - Royal Canadian Air Force,,CF-100 Mark V,2,2,"The CF-100 was from the Canadian Air Defense Command which was scrambled to investigate an unidentified transport plane flying in the area. Something malfunctioned on the fighter and the jet crashed into a convent operated by the Grey Nuns of the Cross, at over 680 miles an hour, destroying the three story, 70 room convent."
6,1,1956,"Asbury Park, New Jersey",Linea Aeropostal Venezolana,New York City - Caracas,Lockheed 1049E-55 Super Constellation,74,74,"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 AtlantiOcean. 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."
6,17,1956,"Kano, Nigeria",British Overseas Airways,Kano - Tripoli,Canadair C-4 Argonaut,45,32,Crashed shortly after taking off from Kano Airport. Flew into a thunderstorm.  Microburst windshear.
6,10,1956,"Grand Canyon, Arizona",United Air Lines / Trans World Airlines,Los Angeles - Chicago / Los Angeles - Kansas City,Douglas DC-7 / Lockheed S Constellation,128,128,"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. All  fifty-eight on the DC-7 and seventy on the Constellation killed. The pilots did not see each other in time to avoid the collision. It is not possible to determine why the pilots did not see each other, but the evidence suggests that it resulted from any one or a combination of the following factors: 1) Intervening clouds reducing time for visual separation 2) Visual limitations due to cockpit visibility 3) Preoccupation with normal cockpit duties."
7,13,1956,"Near Flat Rock, Michigan",Trans Canada Air Lines,Chicago - Montreal,Vickers Viscount,35,1,"While on a flight from Chicago to Montreal, cruising at FL190,  the crew was unable to feather an overspeeding No. 4 engine. Soon after the No. 4 propeller broke and one blade disabled the No. 3 engine and  penetrated the fuselage killing a passenger. An emergency landing was successfully made at Windsor, Ontario."
7,15,1956,"Near Brows Mills, New Jersey",Military - U.S. Air Force,McGuire AFB - Harmon AFB,Douglas C-118A,66,46,Crashed into a wooded area 2 minutes after taking off from McGuire Air Force Base. There was thunderstorm activity at the time. Microburst windshear.
7,7,1956,"Rio Cuarto, Argentina",Aerolineas Argentinas,Buenos Aires - Rio Cuarto,Douglas DC-3,18,18,"Crashed while making an approach to Rio Cuarto. The decision of the pilot to descend en route, without justifiable reason, below the minimum altitude prescribed for a night flight and in weather conditions which made it his duty to follow IFR procedure."
8,20,1956,"Cold Bay, Alaska",Canadian PacifiAir Lines,Vancouver - Hong Kong,Douglas DC-6B,22,15,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.
10,18,1956,"Near Nome, Alaska",Alaska Airlines,Unalakleet and Nome,Stinson AT-19,5,5,Crashed while en route. The action of the pilot in flying into conditions of darkness and adverse weather in which he could not maintain adequate control of the aircraft.
10,22,1956,"Off Land's End, England",Military - U.S. Navy,RAF Lakenheath - McGuire AFB,Douglas C188-B,59,59,The plane disappeared over the Atlantiwhile on a flight from Royal Air Force Base in England to McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. Cause unknown.
10,6,1956,Over the PacifiOcean,Pan American World Airways,Honolulu - San Francisco,Boeing  377 Stratocruiser,31,0,"The aircraft ditched into the PacifiOcean while on a flight from San Francisco to Honolulu after losing the No. 1 and then the No. 4 engine. The aircraft circled around the U.S. Coast Guard cutter 'Pontchartrain', at Ocean Station November until daybreak after which it made a successful ditching with no casualties. Probable Cause: An initial mechanical failure which precluded feathering the No.1 propeller and a subsequent mechanical failure which resulted in a complete loss of power from the No.4 engine, the effects of which necessitated a ditching. The aircraft was named 'Clipper Sovereign of the Sky.'"
10,22,1956,Over the Mediterranean Sea,Military - Egyptian Air Force,Cairo - Dismascus,Curtiss C-46,23,23,Disappeared while en route.
11,23,1956,"Blackbushe, England",Britavia,Tripoli - Blackbushe,Handley Page HP-1 Hermes,80,5,While attempting to land the aircraft descended below the ILS glideslope and hit a tree. Using the lights of the airport the captain misjudged the height he was flying.
11,9,1956,"Hommelfjell, Norway",Braathens,Trondheim - Oslo,de Havilland DH-114 Heron 2B,12,2,"The aircraft took off, experienced icing, lost altitude and crashed into Hommelfjell Mountain. Unusually heavy icing which the aircraft encountered. Severe downdraft immediately prior to the crash may have been a contributing factor."
11,14,1956,"Puerto Somoza, Nicaragua",Aerovias Guest,Tocumen - Guatemala City,Douglas C-54A-10-DC,25,25,An unsuccessful belly landing was attempted on flat terrain following a fire in the fuel system.
11,17,1956,"El Rucio Mountain, Colombia",Empresa Aviacion del Pacifico,Buenaventura - Cali,Douglas DC-3,36,36,"Hit El Rucio Mountain at 6,200 ft. which was obscured by clouds. Lack of cockpit discipline. Flight on instruments at an excessively low altitude for the route."
11,23,1956,"Paris, France",Linee Aeree Italiane,Rome - Paris -  Shannon - New York City,Douglas DC-6B,35,34,"Lost altitude on takeoff and crashed into a house. Failed to climb for reasons unknown. The aircraft's slight loss of altitude soon after take off was the main cause of the accident. There is no explanation for this loss of altitude. Orchestra and opera conductor Guido Cantelli, 36, among those killed."
11,7,1956,"Caracas, Venezuela",Linea Aeropostal Venezolana,New York City - Maiquetia,Lockheed 749-79-34 Constellation,25,25,"Struck Silla de Caracas Mountain at 6,700 feet while approaching to land at Maiquetia. Navigation error. The pilot did not follow prescribed approach procedures. St. Louis Cardinal outfielder, Charlie Peete, 27, killed."
12,6,1956,"Caqueta, Colombia",AIDA,Bogota - Medellin - Quibdo,Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina,16,14,"The starboard engine failed shortly after takoff and  the plane crash into Quetame Hill, 25km northwest of Santa Cecilia  Airport. Complete failure of the starboard engine due to the breakdown of the lubricating system. Recklessness of the pilot in taking off from a closed airport while aware of the poor weather conditions. The aircraft was also overloaded."
12,19,1956,"Near Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada",Trans Canada Air Lines,Vancouver - Toronto,Canadair DC-4M-2 Northstar,62,62,"The aircraft departed Vancouver en route to Calgary. Some 50 minutes later the pilot reported a fire in the 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. The plane crashed high into Mount Slesse. The bodies and wreckage were not found until 05/10/1957 and the wreckage still remains at the site which is now a memorial."
12,9,1956,"Dannemois, France",Air France,Training,Vickers 708 Viscount,5,5,Crashed in a steep angle of attack.
12,21,1956,"Grub, Germany",JAT Yugoslav Airlines,Wien - Munchen,Convair CV-340-58,30,3,"The co-pilot acting as pilot-in-command and under the instruction of the captain began a descent to land until the aircraft hit the ground, left wing first. Both wings detached and the fuselage slid 1,200 feet."
12,17,1956,"Mt. Giner, Italy",Linee Aeree Italiane,Rome - Milan,Douglas DC-3,21,21,The aircraft strayed off the assigned airway and hit a mountain. The pilot did not follow the airways assigned in the flight plan. He did not check his direction and position along the new route.
12,15,1956,"Dhahran, Saudi Arabia",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation,37,11,Crashed and burned while attempting to land.
1,0,1957,"Owasso, Oklahoma",American Airlines,Joplin - Owasso,Convair CV-240-0,10,1,"Struck trees, hit the ground, and slid 500 ft. after landing short of the runway in rapidly deteriorating condtions.  The captain's lack of alertness in allowing the first officer to continue an instrument descent to an altitude too low to permit terrain clearance."
1,9,1957,"Near Buenos Aires, Argentina",Fuerza Aérea Argentina,Buenos Aires - Mar Del Plata - Mendoza,Vickers 615 Viking 1B,33,17,The domestiflight crashed and burned immediately after takeoff from Buenos Aires after overrunning the runway. Too short a runway and excessive cross-winds for the type of aircraft.
1,c16:50,1957,"Ometepe Island, Nicaragua",Lanica,San Carlos - Managua,Douglas DC-3,16,16,"The aircraft hit Concepcion volcano while en route. The aircraft made a left turn towards the volcano, banked sharply in descent, enered a rapid climb and then crashed. Unexplained loss of control."
1,19,1957,"Paris, France",Air France,Tunis - Paris,SNCASE SE.2010 Armagnac,70,2,"A first ILS attempt to land at Orly Airport failed. The crew decided to try a second time with GCA guidance. Full power was applied when the crew was not able to see the runway. The aircraft continued to descend impacting the ground in a right bank. The right wing separated and the main fuselage broke-up into four parts. Stalling, as a result of delayed application of power in a final approach configuration and inadequate control of heading, airspeed and altitude after the visual was lost."
1,11,1957,"Near Sunland, California",Douglas Aircraft,Santa Monica - Santa Monica,Douglas DC-7B / U.S. Air Force F-89J,6,5,"Midair collision between a DC-7 and F-89J Air Force fighter. The DC-7 crashed into a playground of a school  killing 3 junior high school children 3 miles northwest of Sunland. The F-89 crashed into the mountains. Four crew members on the DC-7 were killed. One crew member aboard the F-89 was killed and  the other ejected to safety. The high rate of near head-on closure at high altitude, which together with physiological limitations, resulted in a minimum avoidance opportunity during which the pilots didn't see each other's aircraft. It was the first test flight of the DC-7B. One of the 3 students killed in the accident was the best friend of singer Richie Valens, who died in an airplane crash two years later. Archie Twitchell, test pilot and actor, 50, killed. The high rate of near head-on closure at high altitude in a minimum aviodance opportunity during which both pilots did not see the other aircraft."
2,18,1957,"New York, New York",Northeast Airlines,New York City - Miami,Douglas DC-6A,101,21,"Shortly after lifting off from La Guardia Airport in a snowstorm, the plane rolled sharply to the left and crashed on Rikers Island. The failure of the captain to properly observe and interpret his flight instruments and maintain control of his aircraft. Several inmates from the Rikers Island Prison made some heroirescues and were later pardoned."
2,20,1957,"Kimpo Air Base, South Korea",Military - U.S. Air Force,"Kimpo AB - Tokyo, Japan",Douglas C-124C,159,22,"The No. 3 engine seized, causing the propellor to come loose and slice through the side  of the fuselage makng two full turns before exiting. It took two men out with it , idled the No. 4 engine and cut the throttle cable.  While  attempting  an emergency return landing at Kimpo Air Base, level flight could not be maintained and the aircraft descended, crashing into the Han River."
3,17,1957,"Blyn, Washington",Alaska Airlines,Fairbanks - Seattle,Douglas C-54B,5,5,"Crashed into a densly wooded mountain, 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."
3,11,1957,"Drayton, England",Military -Royal Air Force,,Blackburn Beverley C Mark 1,22,18,The aircraft crashed into trees and farm buildings about a half-an-hour after taking off from Abingdon airfield.  Fuel starvation due to an valve being installed backwards.
3,10,1957,"El Soldado, Colombia",AVIANCA,Condoto - Cali,Douglas DC-3,15,15,Pilot did not follow prescribed route nor follow prescribed IFR procedures.
3,13,1957,"Manchester, England",British European Airways,Amsterdam - Manchester,Vickers Viscount 701,20,20,The plane suddenly veered and banked to the right while making an approach to land. The plane crashed into houses. Fracture of a 9/16' bolt on the starboard flap due to fatigue led to loss of control of the aircraft.
3,1,1957,"Near Cebu, Philippines",Military - Philippine Air Force,Cebu - Manila,Douglas C-47 Skytrain,25,24,"The plane had just taken off from Cebu bound  for Manila when it crashed 20 miles NW of the city. President Ramon Magsaysay, 50, of the Philippines died along with twenty-three others when the plane struck Mt. Manunggal. Magsaysay was on a campaigning trip for reelection. Metal fatigue."
3,1,1957,Over the North PacifiOcean,Military - U.S. Air Force,Travis AFB - Tokyo,Boeing C-97C,67,67,"Disappeared 200 miles southeast of Tokyo, Japan while on a flight from Travis Air Force Base to Tokyo.  Cause unknown."
4,15,1957,"Anchieta Island, Brazil",REAL,Rio de Janerio - Sao Paulo,Douglas DC-3,30,26,"While en route, fire broke out in the starboard engine. As he lost altitude and because of reduced visibility, the pilot did not see the peak of a mountain. When he tried to pull up the plane stalled and crashed. Engine failure."
4,7,1957,"Merida, Mexico",Transportes Aéreos Mexicanos,,Consolidated B-24J,3,3,The accident was due to a maneuvering error which consisted in making two turns onto the Mexico City heading without conforming the distance and procedure specifications and below the prescribed altitudes and speeds. This error was aggravated by a probable shifting of the load due to improper securing.
4,8,1957,"Near El Quweira, Jordan",Military -Royal Air Force,,Vickers Valetta C-Mk.1,24,24,Crashed and burned 5 minutes after taking off from Aqaba. The aircraft lost it's left wing after encountering clear air turbulence.
5,21,1957,"Blackbushe, Hants, England",Eagle Aviation,Blackbushe - Tripoli,Vickers Viking 1B,35,34,Crashed while attemting an emergency return to the airport shortly after taking off. Engine failure. The failure of the captain to maintain height and a safe flying speed when approaching to land on one engine after the failure of the left engine for reasons unknown.
5,19,1957,"Barajas, Madrid, Spain",Aviaco,Santiago de Compostella - Madrid,Bristol 170 Freighter,37,37,Crashed while attemping to land. Procedural errors by the pilot.
5,3,1957,"Narsarressuak, Greenland",U.S. Overseas Airways,,Douglas DC-4,3,2,Crashed into an ice cap. White-out conditions. Incorrect indication on navigation charts.
6,23,1957,"Near Moscow, Russia",LOT Polish Airlines,Warsaw - Moscow,Ilyushin P-14,13,9,The aircraft descended below safe altitude and struck the ground in rain and poor visibility. The crew's application of an approach procedure other than that prescribed by the airport authority.
6,7,1957,"Near Clarksburg, Maryland",Capital Airlines,Training,Douglas C-47A,3,3,"Loss of airspeed while executing maneuvers during a training flight, resulting in a stall followed immediately by a spin from an altitude too low to effect recovery."
6,14,1957,"Port Hardy, BC, Canada",Queen Charlotte Airlines,Port Hardy - Vancouver,Douglas DC-3,18,14,Crashed while attempting an emergency landing after taking off with control difficulties. Jammed elevator. Crew forgot to remove the ground locks.
7,3,1957,"Near Biak, Indonesia",KLM Royal Dutch Airlines,Mokmer - Manila,Lockheed 1049C Super Constellation,68,58,"The pilot asked for clearance to make a low pass over Mokmer to give the passengers a final glimpse of the island. The plane gradually descended over the sea, crashed, burst into flames, broke apart and sank. Crew did not properly monitor their altitude."
7,3,1957,"Daggett, California",Western Airlines,Minneapolis -- Salt Lake - Cedar City - Las Vegas- LA,Convair CV-240,16,1,"The plane landed safely after a dynamite bomb exploded in the rear lavatory. A passenger, Saul F. Binstock, 62, a retired North Hollywood jeweler, intent on suicide, detonated a bomb in the rear lavoratory blowing a 6 x 7 ft. hole in the fuselage. Binstock had purchased two insurance policies totaling $125,000 and then flew from Burbank to Las Vegas, where airport personnel at McCarran Field reported he never left the airport terminal. He then boarded the Western Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles and locked himself in the rear lavatory shortly after takeoff. Binstock’s body, missing several fingers on the left hand, was found the next day on a rugged peak in the Ord Mountains south of Daggett."
8,14,1957,"Near Issoudun, Quebec, Canada",Maritime Central Airways,Reykjavík - Montreal,Douglas DC-4,79,79,"The aircraft en route from Reykjavík to Montreal, 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. Severe turbulence encountered while flying in a cumulonimbus cloud, resulting in a chain of events quickly leading up to a complete loss of control."
9,20,1957,"New Bedford, Massachusett",Northeast Airlines,Martha's Vineyard - New Bedford,Douglas DC-3,24,12,The aircraft struck trees to the right and short of the runway during approach in fog. The pilot attempted to make a visual approach by descending prematurely in the approach area without adherence to the prescribed ILS approach procedure which was dictated by existing weather conditions.
9,21,1957,"Montevideo,  Uruguay",REAL,San Pablo - Porto Alegre - Montevideo,Convair CV-440-62,35,1,"Flying VFR, the aircraft encountered fog during the approach, undershot the runway and crashed. Pilot error."
10,16,1957,"Belfast, Ireland",British European Airways,London - Belfast,Vickers 802 Viscount,7,7,"While attempting to land at Belfast, in poor weather, the plane drifted to the right of the runway, overshot the runway and crashed. Cause unknown."
10,18,1957,"Madrid, Spain",Iberia Airlines,Tanger - Madrid,Douglas DC-3,21,21,"Intense fire in the No.1 engine while en route, caused by foreign objects entering from the nacelle."
11,16,1957,"900 miles E of Honolulu, Hawaii, PacifiOcean",Pan American World Airways,San Fransisco - Honolulu,Boeing - 377-10-29 Stratocruiser,44,44,"The aircraft disappeared mid-way on a flight between San Francisco and Honolulu. Wreckage was found 940 miles NE of Honolulu 5 days later. Officially, the cause was never determined.  Possible in-flight fire. High levels of carbon monoxide were found in the 19 bodies that were recovered, though this could have resulted from exposure to seawater. The aircraft was named 'Clipper Romance of the Skies.'"
11,20,1957,"Near Palma de Mallorca, Spain",Aviaco,Barcelona - Palma de Mallorca,de Havilland DH-114 Heron 2D,4,4,"The aircraft hit a mountain at 1,500 feet while on approach after the pilot turned the wrong way. Weather was rain and turbulence. Pilot error."
11,22,1957,"Chessell Down Hants, England",Aquilla Airways,Southhampton - Lisbona,Short Solent 3 (flying boat),58,43,The plane crashed into the face of a quarry between Chessel and Brook on the Isle of Wight. The last message transmitted from the aircraft was 'No. 4 engine feathered. Coming back in a hurry.'  Electrical failure or accidental cut-off of the fuel actuator circuit of the No. 3 and No. 4 engines.
11,11,1957,"Christchurch, New Zealand",Straits Air Freight Express,Paraparaumu - Timaru,Bristol 170 Freighter 31,4,4,The cargo plane lost a wing in flight and crashed into farmlands. In-flight structural fatigue failure of the starboard front lower spar boom.
12,16,1957,"Bolivar, Argentina",Aerolineas Argentinas,Buenos Aires - San Carlos,Douglas DC-4,61,61,The plane crashed during a storm. Left wing detached in extreme turbulence. The pilot descending on a track well below the minimum safety flight altitude established for this type of operation. The absence in the flight plan of a forecast showing the intensity of the meteorological phenomena encountered. Inadequate operational dispatch of the aircraft.
12,13,1957,"Ozamis City, Philippines",Philippine Air Lines,Ozamis City - Pagadian,de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter,12,2,While taking off the plane stalled and hit trees. The uncontrollable stall at low altitude which resulted from the abrupt steep climb immediately after takeoff. Contributing factors were the improper loading of the aircraft and the prevailing gusty wind with a relatively high ambient temperature.
12,16,1957,"Off Oahu, Hawaii",Military - U.S. Navy,,Lockheed WV-2,23,19,"The aircraft lost all power during a simulated emergency maneuver and struck the water after descending from a altitude of 1,000 ft. One of the crew moved an emergency shut-off lever in the wrong direction depriving all four engines of their fuel supply. The plane hit the water and broke in two. It was ruled the check pilot had failed to initiate remedial action when the aircraft began to lose altitude and failed to exercise authority when the real emergency developed."
2,19,1958,"Norwalk, California",Military - U.S.  Air Force / Military - U.S. Navy,Long Beach - McGuire AFB,Douglas C-118A / Lockheed P2V-5F,49,47,"The two aircraft collided at an altitude of 3,000 feet scattering wreckage over a residential and business area of suburban Los Angeles. The C-118 had just taken off from Long Beach Municipal Airport on a transcontinental flight and the P2V was on an instrument training exercise. All 41 killed on the C-118A, six on the P2V and one woman on the ground who was hit by debris outside her house. Pilot error, pilots of both aircraft."
2,14,1958,"Munich, Germany",British European Airways,Munich - Manchester,Airspeed Ambassador A5-57,44,23,"The aircraft crashed during takeoff in a snowstorm. The aircraft never lifted from the runway, crashed through the barrier fence and into a house. A German inquiry into the accident concluded that an accumulation of ice on the wings was the cause of the accident. An English inquiry disagreed, stating drag, due to slush on the runway was the cause of the accident. Eight members of the Manchester United football (soccer) team killed.  The aircraft was named 'The Elizabethan.'"
2,5,1958,"Off Corvo Island, Azores",Military - U.S. Navy,,Lockheed WV-2,22,22,Disappeared while on patrol about 100 miles from the Azores. No trace of the aircraft was ever found.
2,9,1958,"Horwich, Lancs, England",Silver City Airways,Isle of Man - Manchester,Bristol 170 Freighter 21,42,35,Crashed into a mountain near Winter Hill during an approach. The First Officer used the wrong radio beacon (Oldham Becaon instead of on Wigan Beacon).
3,19,1958,"Off Ryukyu Islands, Okinawa",Military - U.S. Marine Corps/Military - U.S. Marine Corps,,Fairchild R4Q / Dougas AD-6 skyraider,26,26,The aircraft collided after descending from a holding pattern while  attempting to land at Naha Air Base.  Failure of the AD-6 pilot to maintain his position. One killed aboard the AD-6. Poor judgement on the part of the R4Q Plane Commander.
3,2,1958,"Grants, New Mexico",Private,,Lockheed 18 Lodestar,4,4,"The aircraft went down 35 miles SW of Grants, New Mexico. Fog, snow and thunderstorms were reported in the area. Film director, producer Mike Todd, 49, husband of Elizabeth Taylor, killed.  Elizabeth Taylor, who had planned to go on the trip with her husband, remained at home, ill with bronchitis. The plane was named 'The Lucky Liz.'"
3,16,1958,"Bridgeport, Texas",Military - U.S. Air Force/Military - U.S. Air Force,,Douglas C-124C / Fairchild C-119C,18,18,"Collided in midair while cruising at 6,000 ft. Both aircraft crashed into farmlands killing all aboard. The pilot of the 49-195A was flying at the wrong altitude."
4,23,1958,"Freeland, Michigan",Capital Airlines,New York - Detroit - Saginaw - Chicago,Vickers Viscount 745D,47,47,"The aircraft stalled and crashed into a corn field, 300 feet short of the runway, while making a landing attempt at Tri-City Airport in restricted visibility of rain and snow. The aircraft struck the ground nose first, then flipped over and broke apart.  Icing of the horizontal stabilizer leading to loss of pitch control."
4,9,1958,"Mt. Illiniza, Ecuador",AREA,Guayaquil - Quito,Douglas DC-3,32,32,Flew into a mountain 15 minutes after leaving Guayaquil. Procedural error. The pilot did not maintain IFR until clear of the cloud cover.
4,20,1958,"Off Castell de Fels, Spain",Aviaco,Zaragoza - Barcelona,de Havilland DH-114 Heron 2D,16,16,Crashed into the ocean after a sudden avoidance manuver. ATC error. Another aircraft was permitted to takeoff without the exact position of the plane being known.
4,8,1958,"Near Sloan, 10 miles SW of Las Vegas, Nevada",United Air Lines / Military - U.S. Air Force,Los Angeles - New York City,Douglas DC-7 / F-100F,49,49,"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. Both trainee and instructor aboard the F-100 were killed along with all forty-seven aboard the DC-7 airliner. A high rate of near head-on closure at high altitude,  human and cockpit limitations and the failure of Nellis Air Force Base and the Civil Aeronautics Administration to take measures to reduce a known collision exposure as training exercises were allowed to be conducted within the confines of several airways after numerous close calls with military jets had been reported by airline crews for more than a year prior to the tragedy."
5,4,1958,"Near Casablanca, Morocco",Sabena,Lisbon - Leopoldville,Douglas DC-7C,65,61,"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. An error of judgment by the pilot in reapplication of power when the aircraft was neither in the appropriate configuration nor at a sufficient speed to carry out the attempted safety maneuver."
5,11,1958,"Brunswick, Maryland",Capital Airlines / Military - Air National Guard,Pittsburgh - Baltimore,Vickers Viscount 745D / T-33A,11,11,"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, all aboard the Viscount were killed."
6,5,1958,"Manila, Philippines",Pan American World Airways,San Francisco - Singapore,Boeing 377 Stratocruiser 10-26,57,1,"A hard landing in heavy rain and gusty winds at Manila caused the collapse of the right main landing gear. A prop broke off the No. 3 engine, penetrated the cabin and killed one passenger. The aircraft was named 'Clipper Golden Gate.'"
6,13,1958,"Martinsburg, West Virginia",Capital Airlines,Training,Douglas DC-3,3,1,"Following the trainee-pilot's failure to maintain minimum-control speed during an attempted go-around, the instructor-pilot failed to take control of the aircraft in sufficient time to prevent a critical loss of altitude. A contributing factor was the malfunction of the landing gear latch which delayed retraction of the landing gear and caused the distraction of the instructor-pilot for several seconds during a critical period of the go-around."
6,0,1958,"Near Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts",Military - U.S. Air Force,Westover AFB - London,Boeing KC-135A,15,15,"The aircraft crashed while attempting to break a transatlantiflight record. Heavily loaded with fuel, the pilots failed to detect the aircraft had gone into a slight descent shortly after becoming airborne. The plane struck some power lines and crashed near the Massachusetts Turnpike. The dead included six journalists."
8,1,1958,"Benghazi, Libya",Central African Airways,Wadi Halfa - Benina,Vickers Viscount 748D,54,36,Crashed into high ground during approach. Misinterpreted or misread altimeter reading. Possible fatigue.
8,3,1958,"North AtlantiOcean, 100 miles W of Galway Bay, Ireland",KLM Royal Dutch Airlines,Amsterdam - Shannon - Gander - New York,Lockheed 1049H Super Constellation,99,99,"The aircraft crashed into the sea while en route from Shannon to Gander, Newfoundland. Possible overspeeding of outer propeller."
9,6,1958,Off Guam,Military - U.S. Air Force,Guam - Clark AB,Douglas C-124C Globemaster,19,19,The aircraft crashed 35 miles west of Agana Naval Air Station. In-flight fire of unknown origin.
10,0,1958,"Mt. Alto del Cedro, Venezuela",Linea Aeropostal Venezolana,,Lockheed 1049E Super Constellation,23,23,Crashed into the Alto del Cedro mountain. Premature descent. Navigation error. Lack of navigation facilities in the area.
10,11,1958,"Anzio, Italy",British European Airways,London - Napoli,Vickers Viscount 701C,31,31,Midair collision with an Italian Air Force F-86. The airliner drifted off course. Neither pilot saw each other before they collided.
11,2,1958,"Nipe Bay, Cuba",Cubana de Aviacion,Miami - Varadero,Vickers Viscount 755D,20,17,"Hijacked by 4 Cuban rebels, the plane crashed after running out of fuel while attempting to land at Preston Airport."
11,20,1958,"Near Roccatamburo di Poggiodomo, Italy",Yemen Airlines,Rome - Belgrade,Douglas C-47-DL,8,8,"The DC-3 was to fly the Yemenite Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs from Rome to Belgrade. The aircraft The aircraft crashed on the western slopes of Mount Porretta at an elevation of 2,690 feet due to a navagation error. Pilot error."
11,13,1958,North AtlantiOcean,ARTOP Aerotopografica LDA,Cabo Ruivo - Funchal,Martin Mariner,36,36,The aircraft was missing on a flight from Cabo Ruivo to Funchal over the North Atlantiafter transmitting an emergency message positioning the aircraft at  36 degrees 40 minutes N 12 degrees W.
12,17,1958,"Guadarrama Mountains, Spain",Aviaco,Vigo - Madrid,SNCASE Languedoc,21,21,Crashed into La Rodilla de la Mujer Muerta while on approach to Madrid. Loss of control due to icing and turbulence.
12,11,1958,"Winkton, England",BOAC,Test,Bristol 175 Britannia 312,12,9,While descending the aircraft struck the ground in heavy fog.
12,12,1958,"Salisbury, Zimbabwe",Union Aeromaritime de Transport,Johannesberg - Salisbury - Brazzaville - Nice - Paris,Douglas DC-6B,70,3,"The aircraft took off into heavy thunderstorms, was not able to maintain height and airspeed and crashed to the ground. The aircraft struck the ground shortly after takeoff as a result of an uncontrollable loss of airspeed and height due to a sudden squall accompanying the onset of a thunderstorm."
1,11,1959,"Mt. Pena Blanca, Guatemala",Sahsa Airlines,Copan - Nuovo Octopeque,Douglas DC-3,5,5,Crashed into Mt. Pena Blanca while en route. The pilot's attempt to fly over mountainous terrain by visual reference to the ground under weather conditions restricting visibility which forced him to descend to a dangerously low altitude.
1,20,1959,"Mt. Holston, Tennessee",Southeast Airlines,Nashville - Knoxville - Tri-City Aport,Douglas DC-3,10,10,"The aircraft struck a mountain during an ILS approach to Tri-City Airport. Pilot's failure to identify an intersection properly, resulting in flying 15 miles beyond the outer marker and descending to an alititude too low to clear high terrain. An inoperative compass was not entered into the aircraft log."
1,21,1959,"Off Mar del Plata, Argentina",Austral Lineas Aeras (Argentina),Buenos Aires - Mar del Plata,Curtiss C-46A-50-CU,52,51,"The aircraft overshot runway and a missed approach procedure was initiated. The plane gradually descended into the ocean just offshore. The pilot was not familiar with the airport and he miscalculated during the instrument approach procedure. The pilot's temporarily confused mental state when he found himself in this critical situation, effectuating his capability and skill."
1,15,1959,"Dabouk, Jordan",Air Jordan,Jerusalem - Dobouk,Convair CV-240-2,15,10,Struck trees during approach and crashed 2.8 miles northwest of Wadi-Es-Sir. Adverse weather conditions.
1,6,1959,"Brindisi, Italy",Air Charter,,Avro 688,6,2,"Overran the runway while taking off, cashed and burst into flames. Windshear."
2,23,1959,"Kerrville, Texas",General Airways,"Pueblo, CO - San Antoonio, TX",Douglas DC-3,28,3,The aircraft crashed into a hill while attempting an emergency landing after experiencing icing. The captain's poor judgment in continuing into known and dangerous icing conditions.
2,23,1959,"La Guardia Airport, New York, NY",American Airlines,Chicago - New York City,Lockheed  188A Electra,73,65,"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."
2,1,1959,"Mason City, Iowa",Dwyer Flying Service - Private Charter,Mason City - Fargo,Beechcraft Bonanza 35,4,4,"Buddy Holly chartered the plane to fly to Fargo after appearing as part of the Winter Dance Party tour at Clearlake, Iowa.  J.P. 'The Big Bopper' Richardson, who was suffering from the flu, talked Waylon Jenning into giving up his seat. Ricthie Valens won a coin-toss and went in place of Tommy Allsup. He commented 'I never won anything in my life' after winning the coin-toss. The plane took off into deteriorating weather conditions. The pilot, Roger Peterson, was not certified to fly IFR. The wreckage of the plane was found the next morning in a snowy meadow, 5 miles NW of the airport. The plane hit the ground at a high rate of speed and singers Ritchie Valens, 17, Buddy Holly, 22, Jiles P. 'The Big Bopper' Richardson, 28, as well as the pilot, were killed instantly. It appeared, the pilot became disoriented and flew the plane into the ground.  Officially: The 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. In later years, a story appeared in the Iowa Globe Gazette in which a pilot, Al Potter, flying in the vicinity of the aircraft that night, claimed he was in contact with the aircraft shortly before it crashed. Potter stated the pilot radioed he had taken on ice and was losing power."
2,16,1959,"Gatwick, Surrey, England",Turkish Airlines (THY),Ankara - Istanbul -  London,Vickers Viscount 794D,24,14,"While on approach, the jet lost its wings and had its engines torn off as it ploughed 300 yards through the woods and landed upside down with trees embedded in the mangled fuselage and burst into flames. The flight had been diverted to Gatwick because of fog at London.  Cause unknown."
3,11,1959,"Managua, Nicaragua",TACA,Las Mercedes - Tegucigalpa,Vickers Viscount 763,19,15,"Crashed shortly after takeoff, inverted, into trees. Failure of No. 1 engine on climbout. The non-retraction of the landing gear immediately after the aircraft reached V2. Failure of engine No. 2 a few seconds later. The aircraft banked left, lost altitude and collided with trees. Engine failure cause unknown."
3,14,1959,"Tobu, India",Indian Airlines,,Douglas C-47A,7,5,The cargo plane crashed during an attempt by the pilot to clear high terrain under poor visibility conditions. He had previously descended to a low altitude in order to determine his position.
3,8,1959,"Mahon, Spain",Aviaco,Palma de Mallorca - Mahon,Bristol 170 Freighter 21E,18,1,"The plane banked to the right soon after leaving the ground and crashed to the ground. Strong gust of wind which tilted the aircraft to the right during final approach to land, causing it to crash to the ground"
3,10,1959,"Near Silchar, India",Indian Airlines,Dum Dum - Agartala-Singerbhil - Kumbhirgram,Douglas DC-3,24,24,Sustained structural failure while flying through a thunderstorm.
4,16,1959,"Valdemeca, Spain",Iberia Airlines,Barcelona - Madrid,Douglas DC-3,28,28,"Crashed into the east slopes of Sierra de Valdemeca after being diverted due to poor weather. Joaquin Blume, Spain's European gymnastics champion, killed. Unfavorable weather made it necessary to deviate from the planned route."
5,21,1959,"Mallorca, Spain",Austria-Flugdienst,Palma de Mallorca - Wien,Douglas DC-3,5,5,"Two minutes after reporting at 3,000feet the aircraft struck Alfabia peak at 3,300 feet. Insufficient altitude while flying at normal climb power."
5,16,1959,"Chase, Maryland",Capital Airlines,New York City - Atlanta,Vickers Viscount 745D,31,31,"Disintegrated in-flight due to severe turbulence after penetrating a thunderstorm. Icing. A farmhand observed a large chuck of ice fall from the plane seconds before the crash. A second plane crash involving Capital Airlines occurred at Charleston, WV on this same day."
5,15,1959,"Charleston, West Virginia",Capital Airlines,Pittsburg - Charleston,Lockheed C-69 Constellation,44,2,"The pilot intentionally ground looped the aircraft, which slid down a steep embankment caught fire and burned. Landing too fast on a wet runway under conditions conductive to aquaplaning."
6,17,1959,"Near Varese, Lombardia, 20 miles NW of Milan, Italy",Trans World Airlines,Milan - Paris,Lockheed 1649A Starliner,68,68,"While flying from Athens to Chicago, the No. 6 and 7 fuel tanks in the right wing exploded during a storm.  Ignition of gasoline vapors emanating from fuel tank vent pipes by statidischarge after the airliner was hit by lightning."
6,10,1959,"Ishikawa City, Ryukyu Island, Okinawa",Military - U.S. Air Force,,North American F-100D-25NA,1,0,"The pilot ejected and parachuted safely from the aircraft after the engine caught fire and the aircraft became uncontrollable. The plane crashed into the Miyamori Primary School compound and the surrounding neighborhood killing 17, of which 11 were students, and injuring another 181.  Because of the subsequent fire in the aftermath of the crash another 158 persons (28 families) were made homeless."
8,10,1959,"Sagone, India",Kalinga Airlines,Mohanbari - Along,Douglas DC-3,6,6,Crashed while en route. Navigational error. The pilot entered a wrong valley and stalled the fully loaded aircraft while attempting to turn back.
8,17,1959,"Karachi, Pakistan",Pakistan International Airlines,,Vickers 815 Viscount,3,2,"The trainee captain attempted a maneuver in disregard of the prescribed limitations of such a maneuver. A two-engine overshoot was attempted at a very low height and below the prescribed minimum speed, when the aircraft was committed to a landing. This resulted in a violent yaw and sharp drop which could not be controlled. The training captain was conversant with the minimum requirements of a two-engine overshoot of the Viscount 815 aircraft but appears to have overestimated his performance."
8,16,1959,"Calverton, New York",American Airlines,Training,Boeing 707-123,5,5,The crew failed to recognize and correct the development of excessive yaw which caused an unintentional rolling maneuver at an altitude too low to permit complete recovery.
9,18,1959,"Sao Paulo, Brazil",VASP,Sao Paulo - Rio de Janeiro,Saab Scandia 90A-1,20,20,Crashed a few minutes after taking off from Sao Paulo Airport. Cause undetermined.
9,17,1959,"Great Sitkin Island, Alaska",Reeve Aleutian Airlines,Shemya - Cold Bay - Adak - Anchorage,Douglas C-54B,16,16,Crashed into a mountain while on approach to Adak. Improper approach. Crew error. Pilot did not fly in accordance with visual flight rules over hazardous terrain.
9,22,1959,"Bordeaux, France",T.A. Intercontinentaux (France),Bordeaux - Bamako,Douglas DC-7C,65,53,"Crashed shortly after takeoff, not gaining altitude and colliding with trees. Crew did not properly monitor altimeter."
9,23,1959,"Buffalo, Texas",Braniff Airlines,Houston - Dallas,Lockheed 188A Electra,34,34,"In-flight separation of the left wing resulted in the aircraft crashing 3 miles southeast of Buffalo, Texas. A design flaw caused an oscillation known as  mode to transfer propeller wobble to the outboard nacelles which induced flutter in the wing which led to the separation of the wing. One of two accidents with the same cause. See 3/17/1960."
10,20,1959,"Santa Maria, California",PacifiAir Lines,Los Angeles - Oxnard - Santa Maria - Paso Robles,Douglas C-47A-DL,19,1,"Moments after rotation the left engine exploded and caught fire. The elevator of the plane hit a 12,000 volt powerline and crash landed upright sliding 65 feet. The only fatality was the first officer who was thrown clear of the accident still strapped to his seat. The number 5 cylinder of the left engine failed leading to an explosion that deformed the left engine's ring cowl to a degree that cause excessive drag and buffeting that made sustained flight impossible. Maintenance records showed the engine had a troubling number of oil leaks."
10,15,1959,"Athens, Greece",OlympiAirways,Athens - Thessaloniki,Douglas DC-3,18,18,Engine failure on takeoff. The plane crashed 5 minutes later. Failure of the gudgeon pin bearing of the No.6 piston of the left engine.
10,20,1959,"Waynesborough, Virginia",Piedmont Airlines,"Washington DC - Charlottsville, VA",Douglas DC-3,27,26,Crashed into Bucks Elbow Mountain during an ILS approach to Charlottesville Airport. Navigational omission resulting in an off course approach. It took thirty-six hours before the lone survivor was rescued.  A navigational omission which resulted in a lateral course error that was not detected and corrected through precision instrument flying procedures. Mental breakdown of captain during flight.
11,23,1959,"St. Cleophas, Quebec, Canada",Wheeler Airlines,Montreal - Hall Lake,Douglas C-54A,5,5,The cargo plane exploded in midair while en route after an engine fire.
11,0,1959,Gulf of Mexico,National Airlines,Tampa - New Orleans,Douglas DC-7B,42,42,"The aircraft crashed into the Gulf of Mexico at 29 degrees 13 minutes N, 88 degrees 40 minutes W or about 108 miles east-southeast of New Orleans, while on a flight from Tampa to New Orleans. Sabotage (explosion of a bomb aboard) was strongly suspected but could never be proven due to lack of physical evidence.  There is a possibility that there is a connection between this crash and the National Airlines crash of January 6, 1960. No one was charged in either case."
11,5,1959,"Chicago, Illinois",Trans World Airlines,Chicago - Los Angeles,Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation,3,3,"Shortly after taking off the plane experienced a fire warning in the No. 2 engine, shut it down and attempted to return to Midway Airport. During the final approach the aircraft banked in excess of 45 degrees and developed an excessive sink rate. When the aircraft reached the tops of trees its wings were nearly level and its nose was raised in a climbing attitude but the descent continued and the plane crashed one quarter of a mile southeast of the airport. The accident was the consequence of manuvering the aircraft during the turn to final approach in such a manner as to cause a rate of sink from which recovery was not possible. Sometime during the turn the flaps were retracted from 60% to 24% causing a loss of lift."
12,9,1959,"Willamsport, Pennsylvania",Allegheny Airlines,Harrisburg - Willamsport,Martin 202,26,25,"Crashed into Bald Eagle Mountain,13 miles south of Williamsport,  while on an ILS approach to Williamsport.  Probable accidental caging of the fluxgate compass leading to a erroneous heading indication. Captain's failure to execute a timely abandoned approach. There was one passenger who survived."
12,16,1959,"Off Cartagena, Colombia",Sociedad Aeronautica Medellin,San Andres Island - Cartagena,Curtiss C-46A,45,45,Disappeared en route. Right landing gear found on Moron Island.  Cause undetermined.
12,2,1959,"Ketchikan, Alaska",California Aircraft,Juneau - Annette Island,Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina,3,3,The cargo plane cashed en route after reporting engine trouble.
12,7,1959,"Rome, Italy",Alitalia,Training,Vickers 785D Viscount,2,2,Crashed into a hanger during a practice landing. The accident was attributed to a balked landing maneuver carried out below the speed limits for safe directional control of the aircraft during a critical situation that developed in the last phase of the landing in the course of a simulated emergency exercise with two power units inoperative.
12,5,1959,"Palembang, Indonesia",Garuda Indonesia Airlines,,Douglas C-47A,2,1,"Shortly after takeoff the cargo plane lost the No. 2 engine, tried to return to the airport but crashed. Failure of the right engine, a lack of precaution on the part of the captain and marginal weather. A contributing factor may have been the overloaded condition of the aircraft, however, not to such an extent that it forced the aircraft to descend to a dangerously low altitude."
1,10,1960,"Taksing, India",Indian Airlines,,Douglas C-47A,9,9,"The cargo plane crashed while dropping supplies and making a narrow turn in a valley. The accident was attributed to an error in navigation which caused the pilot to enter the wrong valley. During an attempt to turn back in a restricted area, the aircraft stalled and crashed."
1,2,1960,"Wilmington/Bolivia, North Carolina",National Airlines,New York - Miami,Douglas DC-6B,34,34,"The plane disintegrated in flight at 18,000 feet and crashed 1.5 miles northwest of Bolivia, North Carolina. Detonation of a dynamite bomb by means of dry cell batteries, in the vicinity of row 7, in the passenger cabin.  The plane continued to fly for a short time after which the fuselage came apart and the plane crashed in a ball of flames. Julian Frank, who had purchased 1 million dollars in insurance, was suspected of committing suicide by detonating the bomb in his lap or under his seat. There is a possibility Frank may have been an unwitting bomb carrier and that this bombing has something to do with the National Airlines crash of November, 16, 1959. No one was charged in either case."
1,15,1960,Gulf of Sirte,Military - U.S. Army,Misurata - Benghazi,de Havilland Canada U-1A Otter,10,10,"Missing, never found."
1,22,1960,"Charles City, Virginia",Capital Airlines,Washington D.C. - Norfolk,Vickers Viscount 745D,50,50,"The aircraft crashed and burned in a wooded area, striking the ground in a level attitude. The delayed arming of the engine ice-protection systems while flying through icing conditions, causing eventual flame-out of the four engines. This condition existed for sufficient time to cause a drop in battery electrical energy, preventing the unfeathering and relighting of sufficient engines to maintain flight. The aircraft was then dived in an  effort to attain sufficient airspeed to drive the propellers out of the feathered positions by wind-milling.  At the same time, multiple attempts were made to relight one or more engines. Successful relights were either interrupted by auto-feather action initiated by premature advancing of the throttles prior to complete light up of an engine or prevented by insufficient battery electrical energy. No. 4 engine was eventually  relit and the crew had just successfully relit No. 3 engine when the aircraft crashed."
1,18,1960,"Ankara, Turkey",Scandinavian Airlines (SAS),Istanbul - Ankara,Sud Aviation Caravelle 1,42,42,"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. The aircraft was named Orm Viking."
1,0,1960,"Off Bathurst Island, Australia",Transportes Aéreos de Timor,Darwin - Baucau,de Havilland DH-114 Heron 2D,9,9,Radio contact was lost with the aircraft before it crashed into the ocean. Poor weather.  Unqualified pilot.
2,13,1960,"Rio de Janeiro, Brazil",REAL / Military - U.S. Navy,Campos - Rio de Janeiro,Douglas DC-3 / USN R-6D-1,61,61,"Midair collision between a DC-3 and a US Navy R-6D. Improper piloting procedures when flying on authorized instrument flight (US Navy pilot). The pilot of the USN plane disobeyed instructions transmitted by Rio Approach Control. The U.S. Navy disagreed and placed no blame on neither pilot. Twenty six killed on the DC-3, 35 on the R-6D-1. Members of the United States Navy Band among those killed."
3,15,1960,"Near Cannelton, 10 mile SE of Tell City, Indiana",Northwest Orient Airlines,Chicago - Miami,Lockheed 188C Electra,63,63,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. Reduced stiffness of the structure and the entry of the aircraft into an area of severe clear air turbulence were contributing factors. One of two crashes with the same cause.  See 9/29/59.
3,11,1960,"Cordoba, Colombia",SAMSA,San Andres - Medellin,Curtiss C-46,46,25,"Forced landing after engine failure. The accident was attributed to an error in judgment by the pilot in deciding to land at an airport which was closed and where no radio aid was available. Contributing factors were intermittent overspeeding of propellers, adverse weather and no communication tower."
4,14,1960,"Siuna, Nicaragua",Lanica,Siuna - Bonanza,Curtiss C-46A-40-CU,18,2,Flew into a hill shortly after taking off. Engine failure due to a  fatigue crack at a valve.
4,14,1960,"Pelotas, Brazil",Cruzeiro,,Douglas DC-3,22,10,"While taking off, the plane drifted to the right, overcorrected to the left and struck two other aircraft. Pilot error.  Incorrect use of the brakes and controls while on the ground."
4,20,1960,"Bogota, Colombia",Lloyd Aereo Colombiano,Miami - Medellin - Bogota,Curtiss C-46,51,37,Crashed during final approach. The pilot failed to take proper action to counteract the loss of speed and height in the final approach turn. Lack of pilot experience.
4,13,1960,"Hickory, North Carolina",Piedmont Airlines / Private,"Cincinnati, OH - Hickory, NC",Fairchild F-27 / Cessna 310,44,4,"The aircraft were involved in a midair collision while both were making an approach to land. The pilot of the Cessna, the over-taking aircraft, failed to see and avoid the F-27 during the landing appoach. Four died aboard the Cessna, none aboard the Fairchild."
4,8,1960,"Near Calabozo, Venezuela",Linea Aeropostal Venezolana,Maiquetia - Calabozo,Douglas DC-3,13,13,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.
5,19,1960,"Jebel Marra, Sudan",Balair,Niamey - Khartoum,Douglas DC-4-1009,12,12,"Crashed into 8,000 ft. Mt. Marra. Navigation error by the crew who were using an astrofix to estimate their position."
5,11,1960,"Atlanta, Georgia",Delta Air Lines,Training,Convair CV-880,4,4,"The aircraft stalled for reasons undetermined, at an altitude too low to effect recovery."
6,4,1960,"Mt. Gilbert, Alaska",PacifiNorthern Airlines,Cordova - Anchorage,Lockheed 749A-79-32 Constellation,14,14,"The aircraft failed to maintain its intended flight path and  crashed into the face of Mt. Gilbert at 9,646 ft. after taking off from Cordova. The crew's failure to use all available  navigational aids in establishing the aircraft's position on Amber I Airway thereby allowing the aircraft  to proceed off course over dangerous terrain. A contributing factor to the  accident was the failure of air defense radar, which had been tracking the aircraft, to notify either  ARTCC or the crew that the aircraft was proceeding on a dangerous course."
6,18,1960,"Rio de Janeiro, Brazil",REAL,Belo Horizonte - Rio de Janeiro,Convair CV-340-62,54,54,Crashed into Guanabara Bay during approach. Cause undetermined.
7,14,1960,"Off Barnegat City, New Jersey",Military - U.S. Navy,,Goodyear ZPG-3W (airship),21,18,"The airship crashed nose-first into the AtlantiOcean, 10 miles off the coast of New Jersey. The  failure of a seam due to some unknown factor that degraded the adhesive."
7,11,1960,"Near Quito, Ecuador",Military - U.S. Air Force,Bogota - Quito,Douglas C-47B-DK,18,18,Crashed and burned on Mt. Pichincha as it prepared to land at Quito.
7,4,1960,"Off Manila, Philippines",Northwest Orient Airlines,Okinawa - Manila,Douglas DC-7C,58,1,"After a loss of power in the No. 2 engine the crew was unable to feather the prop. An emergency descent was made and the plane ditched into the ocean. Upon contact with the water, the aft end of the fuselage broke free at the rear of the pressure bulkhead, the right wing  tore free and the engines separated. The wing floated for 3hrs, serving as a life raft for  passengers. The remainder of the fuselage, sank some 10 minutes after impact.  Passengers were rescued 6 hours after the accident. Failure of No. 2  engine, resulting in oil contamination, loss of oil supply, subsequent loss of the No. 2 propeller assembly and fire-in-flight, which necessitated a ditching."
7,9,1960,"Near Jima, Ethiopia",Ethiopian Airlines,Bulchi - Jimma,Douglas DC-3,11,1,"Crashed onto a mountainside at 9,000 ft. The pilot misjudged the weather conditions and continued to fly into deteriorating weather conditions while trying to maintain VFR. The pilot attempted to climb at a speed below the minimum safe climbing speed of the aircraft."
7,13,1960,"Near Goma, Zaire",Military - Royal Belgian Air Force,,Fairchild C-119G,41,37,Crashed into mountainous terrain north of Lake Kivu after experiencing engine failure.
7,22,1960,"Forest Park, Illinois",Chicago Helicopter Airways,,Sikorsky S-58C helicopter,13,13,"The helicopter crashed into Forest Home Cemetery. The structural disintegration in flight, initiated by a fatigue fracture of a main rotor blade."
7,10,1960,"Near Rimini, Italy",Deutsche Flugdienst,Frankfort - Rimini,Convair CV-240-4,34,1,"While descending through 5,000ft, the crew lost the No.1 engine. At 1,500 ft. the other engine was also lost. The aircraft crashed 3,300 ft. short of the runway. Failure of both engines on the aircraft."
8,23,1960,"Near El Kelaa, Morocco",Military - French Naval Aviation,,Avro Lancaster 1,20,20,Cashed while en route to Casablanca after experiencing an engine fire.
8,6,1960,"Off Dakar, Senegal",Air France,Paris - Dakar,Lockheed 1049G Super Constellation,63,63,"The aircraft crashed into the AtlantiOcean after an unsuccessful landing attempt. Cause undetermined. 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."
9,6,1960,"Agana, Guam, Mariana Islands",World Airways,Guam - Wake Island,Douglas DC-6AB,94,80,"The aircraft was carrying American servicemen and dependants. 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."
9,23,1960,"Moscow, Russia",Austrian Airlines,Warsaw - Moscow,Vickers Viscount 837,37,31,"Crashed on approach to Moscow, 11 nm short of the runway. Malfunctioning or misread altimeter."
9,12,1960,"Off Elba, Italy",United Arab Airlines,Geneva - Rome,Vickers Viscount 739B,21,21,Crashed  into the Tyrrhenian Sea off Elba after penetrating severe thunderstorm.
10,17,1960,"Boston, Massachusett",Eastern Air Lines,Boston - Philadelphia,Lockheed 188A Electra,72,62,"A few seconds after becoming airborne, the aircraft struck a flock of starlings. A number of these birds were ingested in engines No. 1, 2, and 4.  Engine No. 1 was shut down and its propeller was feathered. Engines No. 2 and 4 experienced a substantial momentary loss of power. This abrupt and intermittent loss and recovery of power resulted in the aircraft yawing to the left and decelerating to the stall speed. As speed decayed during the continued yaw and skidding left turn, the stall speed was reached; the left wing dropped, the nose pitched up, and the aircraft rolled left into a spin and fell almost vertically into the water. An altitude of less than 150 feet precluded recovery."
10,11,1960,"Near Missoula, Montana",Northwest Orient Airlines,Spokane - Missoula,Douglas C-54A-DC,12,12,"Crashed into mountains in snow showers while descending to Missoula. The aircraft entered a steep left banking turn and the nose was raised in an apparent attempt to turn and climb out through an intersecting valley, however, the aircraft continued to sink toward the ground, rolled to the left and crashed inverted. The failure of the pilot to continue in accordance with his IFR flight plan by attempting a VFR approach during instrument weather conditions."
10,21,1960,"Toledo, Ohio",ArctiPacific,"Toledo - Kansas City, MO",Curtiss C-46F-1-CU,48,22,"Crashed after taking off from Toledo Express Airfield, landing 5,800 ft. beyond the runway threshold. Sixteen members of the California State  PolytechniCollege,  San Luis Obispo football team killed. Premature lift-off, partial loss of power in the No.1 engine, overweight aircraft and weather conditions were the cause of the crash."
11,18,1960,"Manila, Philippines",Philippine Air Lines,Iloilo - Manila,Douglas DC-3,33,33,Crashed into Mt. Baco while en route. Navigational error under adverse weather conditions.
12,19,1960,"San Andres de Giles, Argentina",Military - Argentine Air Force,Buenos Aires - Lima,Avro 691 Lancastrian IV,31,31,The domestiflight cashed and burned in heavy rain 100 miles from it's destination. Pilot error. Flying VFR in adverse weather conditions.
12,10,1960,"Staten Island / Brooklyn, New York",United Air Lines / Trans World Airlines,Chicago - New York City / Columbus - New York City,MD DC-8-11 / Lockheed  1049 S Const,128,128,"A midair collision took place over Staten Island at 5,000 ft. The Connie was cleared to land at La Guardia Airport on Runway 04 when the United DC-8 struck the Connie tearing it apart. The Connie immediately crashed to the ground at Miller Army Air Field on Staten Island. One passenger was sucked out into one of the DC8s jet engines. Other passengers fell from the Connie as the spinning fuselage fell onto Staten Island. The United jet tried to make an emergency landing at La Guardia Airport but could not maintain altitude and crashed into the streets of Brooklyn. Forty-four passengers on the Constellation and eight-four passengers on the DC-8 were killed. Three passengers from the DC-8 died shortly after. One young boy, Stephen Baltz survived several days before succumbing to his injuries. Six people were also killed on the ground. 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 on the DC-8 was not functioning. Although the crew knew this, they failed to report this to the ATC, who probably would have provided extra radar assistance."
12,14,1960,"Munich, West Germany",Military - U.S. Air Force,"Munich - Northolt AB, England",Convair C-131D (CV-340-79),20,20,"The aircraft lost an engine on takeoff from Munich. Unable to maintain height, it crashed into St. Paul's Cathedral church and into a business section of the city killing 31 on the ground. A collection of water was found in the fuel tank booster pump."
12,12,1960,"Cebu City, Philippines",Philippine Air Lines,Cebu - Davao,Douglas DC-3,37,28,Crashed on takeoff. Failure of the No. 1 engine shortly after take-off but after V2. Inappropriate emergency procedures by crew.
1,7,1961,"Koivulahti, Finland",Finnair,Kokkola - Vaasa,Douglas DC-3,25,25,"Crashed into woods while attempting to land. Both pilots tested positive for alcohol.  In addition, the pilot did not have enough sleep the night before and was not considered to be in satisfactory mental and physical condition to undertake the flight."
1,20,1961,"New York, New York (Idlewild)",Aeronaves de Mexico,New York - Mexico City,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-21,106,4,"An aborted takeoff caused the aircraft to crash through the airport barrier fence and burst into flames. The unnecessary discontinuance of the takeoff as a result of actions by the check-pilot who was either not in the pilot's seat or reached forward without warning and pulling the throttles back. This action caused power to be decreased on all four engines. Contributing factors were the marginally poor weather, snow on the runway and the possibility of the pitot head heat not being on."
1,1,1961,Midway Island Naval Air Station,Military - U.S. Navy,,Lockheed WV-2 Super Constellation,22,6,"While returning from an aborted barrier mission, the aircraft hit a seawall at end of short runway. The main landing geart was sheared off and the aircraft cartwheeled, slid into a vehicle, exploded and burned."
1,2,1961,"Mt. Burangrang, Indonesia",Garuda Indonesia Airlines,Jakarta - Bandung,Douglas DC-3,21,21,The aircraft struck Mt. Burangrang . Attempt by the pilot to fly over mountainous terrain when unsure of his position and in weather conditions which severely restricted visibility.
1,12'20,1961,"Off Montauk Point, New York",American Airlines,Training,Boeing 707-123,6,6,Crashed into the AtlantiOcean and exploded.
2,23,1961,"Off Surabaya, Indonesia",Garuda Indonesia Airlines,Surabaya - Balikpapan,Douglas DC-3,26,26,Disappeared while en route. The wreckage was never found. It is believed the aircraft crashed into the sea off the island of Madura.
2,10,1961,"Near Brussels, Belgium",Sabena,New York City - Brussels,Boeing B-707-320,72,72,"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. The entire eighteen member 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."
3,15,1961,"Near Caracas, Venezuela",Linea Aeropostal Venezolana,San Antonio-Maiquetia,Douglas DC-3,12,12,Crashed while en route. Navigation error. Failure of the crew to follow the prescribed route. Flying VFR in IFR conditions.
3,20,1961,"Russelbach, East Germany",Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie,Prague - Zurich,Ilyushin IL-18,52,52,The aircraft crashed 13.6 miles Northeast of Nürnberg after an intentional descent for unknown reasons led to the disintegration of the aircraft due to structural stress. Possible defective artificial horizon. Possible unnoticed over control of the electrical rudder or aileron trim. Possible physical incapacitation of one or both pilots.
4,23,1961,"Llico, Chile",LAN,Temuco - Santiago,Douglas DC-3,24,24,The plane crashed into La Gotera Hill while on approach to Santiago. The official cause is unknown.  Icing suspected. All members of the Green Cross Chilean soccer team killed.
5,2,1961,"Stah, Algeria",Air France,"Fort Lamy, Chad - Marseilles, France",Lockheed 1649A Starliner,78,78,"While en route from Fort Lamy, Chad to Marseilles, France, the airliner crashed and burned in the Sahara Desert on the Algeria / Libya border. Detonation of a nitrocellulose bomb."
5,1,1961,"Near Lisbon, Portugal",KLM Royal Dutch Airlines,"Rome  - Lisbon -  Madrid - Santa Maria, Azores -Caracas",McDonnell Douglas DC-8-53,61,61,"Five minutes after taking off from Lisbon, Portugal, the aircraft plunged into the AtlantiOcean. There were 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."
6,4,1961,"Cairo, Egypt",KLM Royal Dutch Airlines,Rome - Cairo,Lockheed L-188C Electra,36,20,"Crashed into power lines during the approach, 4 km short of the runway. Crew's neglect to cockpit duties."
6,22,1961,"Near Kano, Nigeria",Continentale Deutsche Luftreederei,Tripoli - Kano,Douglas C-54B-1-DC,7,1,"Error in judgement on the part of the captain, who, after sighting the runway lights, concentrated on keeping them in sight and failed to make adequate reference to his flight instruments. As a result, he allowed the aircraft to descend below the obstacle clearance limit of 360ft.  In the darkness, with no ground reference, the runway lights gave him insufficient guidance as to his height and angle of approach and he was unaware that the aircraft had descended to ground level. The fatigue of the captain and the failure to illuminate the aircraft's landing lights were conributing factors."
6,20,1961,"Buenos Aires, Argentina",Transcontinental,Salta - Cordoba - Buenos Aires,Curtiss C-46A,35,24,Crashed into a trees and telegraph poles on final approach.The pilot failed to follow the instrument approach procedures during the approach.
7,11,1961,"Denver, Colorado",United Air Lines,Omaha - Denver,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-12,122,17,"Following takeoff from Omaha, hydraulidifficulties were experienced. The flight was continued to Denver where the aircraft experienced asymmetrical reverse thrust while landing and crashed into a maintenance truck and burned. Asymmetrical thrust during the landing attempt due to a hydrauliemergency.  Numbers 1 & 2 thrust reversers failed.  The crew failed to activate the back-up high-pressure air bottle used to hold the reverse ejectors in the extended position during a hydrauliemergency.  Poor evacuation procedures.  A contributing factor was the  failure of the first officer to monitor the thrust reverse indicator lights when applying reverse thrust and the crew's lack of training and knowledge on the aircraft's hydraulisystem. The driver of the maintenance truck was killed."
7,1,1961,"Casablanca, Morocco",Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie,Zurich - Rabat,Ilyushin IL-18B,72,72,"On reaching Rabat, the plane was diverted to Casablanca because of poor ground visibility. Conditions at Casablanca were a little better but the plane overshot the runway on its first approach. With worsening conditions the pilot asked to land at the U.S. Air Force base at Nouasseur. While the tower was seeking permission, the pilot saw a window of opportunity and tried again to land at Casablanca. The aircraft crashed into a hillside and burned eight miles short of the runway."
7,8,1961,"Near Azul, Argentina",Aerolineas Argentinas,Buenos Aires - Comodoro,Douglas DC-6,67,67,The aircraft disintegrated in flight following the application of loads in excess of the design loads. The aircraft entered an area of extreme turbulence and was struck by lightning.
7,2,1961,"Shemya, Alaska",Alaska Airlines,Seattle - Shemya AFB,Douglas DC-6A,6,6,"Undershot the runway by 200 feet, crashed and burned. Absence of approach and runway lights. Lack of guidance from air trafficontroller during last stages of flight."
8,17,1961,"Sola, Norway",Cunard Eagle Airways,London - Sola,Vickers Viking 3B,39,39,Crashed into a mountain18 nm northeast of Stravanger Airport.  Deviation from prescribed course. Cause unknown.
8,18,1961,"Sondreströmfjord, Greenland",Eastern Provincial Airways,,de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter,6,1,"An in-flight fire, initiated and sustained by a severe fuel leak. The fuel leak was caused by the locking of a carburetor drain plug to unscrew."
9,2,1961,"Near Hinsdale, Illinois",Trans World Airlines,Chicago - Las Vegas,Lockheed 049 Constellation,78,78,The aircraft crashed and burned in a field 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 boost system which caused the elevator to move to its full upward position creating a stall and loss of control of the aircraft.
9,3,1961,"Shannon, Ireland",President Airlines,Shannon - Gander,Douglas DC-6B,83,83,The aircraft crashed into the Shannon River shortly after taking off in fog. Possible fault with the artificial horizon or aircraft's aileron tabs. Contributing factor was the weather and crew fatigue.
9,22,1961,"Near Rabat, Morrocco",Air France,Paris - Rabat,Sud-Aviation Caravelle III,77,77,"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."
9,8,1961,"Chicago, Illinois",Northwest Orient Airlines,Chicago - Tampa,Lockheed 188C  Electra,37,37,"Takeoff and Initial climb appeared to be normal, but at approximately 200 feet a shallow turn to the right continued into a gradually increasing bank of about 85 to 90 degrees. While in the turn, the crew made a short, garbled transmission indicating alarm. During the latter part of the turn a gradual descent began and, two minutes after taking off, the aircraft struck the ground. Mechanical failure in the aileron primary control system due to an improper replacement of the aileron boost assembly, resulting in a loss of lateral control of the aircraft at an altitude too low to effect recovery."
9,22,1961,"Ndola, Zambia",United Nations Organization,Leopoldville - Ndola,Douglas DC-6B,16,16,"The aircraft crashed into the jungle approximately 9 miles from the destination airport. UN Secretary General, Dag Hammarskjöld, 56, killed. The aircraft was allowed to descend too low, resulting in striking trees and crashing. Although the United Nations released a statement that no evidence of sabotage was found, rumors persist about this accident alleging that the victims were shot prior to the crash or that a bomb onboard exploded."
9,18,1961,"Ankara, Turkey",Turkish Airlines (THY),Adana - Ankara,Fokker F-27 Friendship 100,29,28,"Crashed into high terrain on approach, 18 kms from Ankara Airport. The aircraft was not in a normal flying  pattern and below normal altitude."
10,2,1961,"Mt. Canigou, France",Derby Aviation,London - Perpignan,Douglas DC-3,34,34,Crashed into Mt. Canigou while descending to land. Navigational error.
11,14,1961,"Les Prevosts, Guernsey",Bristol 170 Freighter 31M,Cherboug - Les Prevosts,Silver City Airways,10,2,Failed to gain altitude after a missed approach and crashed. The malfunctioning of the automatipitch coarsening unit of the starboard propeller. This deprived the captain of the necessary degree of control of the aircraft at a critical stage of the flight.
11,2,1961,"Near Recife, Brazil",Panair do Brasil,Lisbon - Ilha do Sal - Recife,Douglas DC-7C,45,45,"The flight crashed into a hill during approach. Pilot error. Improper evaluation of distance, flying a non-standard traffipattern by night and failing to observe altitude minima during the final approach."
11,21,1961,"Near Richmond, Virginia",Imperial Airways,Baltimore - Columbia SC,Lockheed C-69 Constellation,79,77,"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 there were faulty maintenance procedures. The carrier's license was revoked 6 weeks after the crash."
11,5,1961,"Campinas, Brazil",Aerolineas Argentinas,Sao Paulo - Trinidad,de Havilland Comet 4,52,52,"After reaching an altitude of about 100 m, the aircraft lost altitude, collided with a eucalyptus forest and was destroyed. Pilot error. Failure to operate under IFR in adverse weather conditions at night. Failure to follow the climb procedure."
12,10,1961,"Old Harbor, Kodiak Island, Alaska",Kodiak Airways,Old Harbor - Kaguyak,Grumman G-21A Goose,5,1,
1,15,1962,"Caranavi ,Bolivia",Corporacion Boliviano de Fomento,,Curtiss C-46D,6,6,"The cargo plane's right wing tip struck a wall and then the plane crashed into a tree. Pilot error in failing to discontinue takeoff, even after the right wing tip hit the well and broke off, while the aircraft was on the ground during the takeoff run."
2,10,1962,"Near Tino Maria, Peru",Faucett,Huanuco - Pucallpa,Douglas DC-3,18,18,"While flying at FL 150, the pilot radioed he was returning to Huanuco because of bad weather. Soon after, the plane was seen spiraling towards the ground and witnesses heard the engines accelerate before the aircraft hit a hill. Separation of the left elevator in flight."
2,14,1962,"Municipio de Marulanda, Colombia",Avianca,Manizales - Bogota,Douglas C-47A,2,2,"After taking off the crew of the cargo plane declaired an emergency and crashed shortly after. The faulty procedure on the part of the pilot who made the en route climb from Manizales to San Felix at a low altitude, so that the aircraft became trapped in a canyon and crashed in the San Felix pass at La Aguadita after stalling during a turn at 9,000 ft."
3,10,1962,"Jamaica Bay, New York, New York",American Airlines,New York City - Los Angeles,Boeing B-707-123B,95,95,"After taking off from Idlewild 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 approximately 3 miles southwest of the control tower. A rudder control malfunction which caused  a full unwanted rudder deployment, yaw, sideslip and roll which led to loss of control of the aircraft. 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. There is speculation that the accident was actually caused by the captain putting the aircraft in a steep 45 degree bank which resulted in the loss of control of the aircraft."
3,18,1962,"Douala, Cameroon",Caledonian Airways,Douala - Lisboa,Douglas DC-7C,111,111,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 tidal swamp and burst into flames.  A jammed right elevator spring tab caused the crew to lose of control of the aircraft.
3,17,1962,"Mt. Medetsiz, Turkey",Turkish Airlines (THY),Ankara - Adana,Fairchild F-27,11,11,"Crashed into a mountain at an altitude of 6,800 ft. while en route in poor weather. In avoiding cumulus clouds and turbulent conditions the pilot was not able to keep track of his exact position or maintain exact altitude."
3,17,1962,"Near Alencon, France",Military - U.S. Air Force,Training exercise,Lockheed C-130A Hercules,15,15,The transport was taking part in a parachute drop mission with five other aircraft when it crashed.
3,1,1962,"Adak, Alaska",Flying Tiger Line,"Cold Bay, AK - Adak, AK",Lockheed 1049H Super Constellation,7,1,"Crashed into a rock embankment, 328 ft. short of runway threshold while attempting to land on Runway 23 and after being warned by ATC that the plane was below the glidepath. The main gear and right wing separated from the plane and a fire ensued. The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the final approach."
3,0,1962,"Western PacifiOcean, Philippine Sea",Flying Tiger Line,"Travis AFB - Honolulu - Agana, Guam - Clark AFB -Saigon",Lockheed 1049H Super Constellation,107,107,"Lost at sea while en route from Guam to the Philippines. The crew of the SS T.L. Lenzen supertanker sighted a midair explosion at 00:30 local time, from their position at 13 degrees 44' N, 134 degrees 49' E.  The subsequent search of over 144,000 square miles found nothing. Cause undetermined."
3,17,1962,"Santiago de Cuba, Cuba",Cubana de Aviacion,Santiago de Cuba - Havana,Ilyushin IL-14,22,22,Crashed shortly after takeoff into the sea 1 mile offshore and sank. The weather was clear.
4,15,1962,"Near Villavicencio, Colombia",Military - Colombian Air Force,Bogota - Araracuara - Villavicencio,Douglas C-47,31,31,"Due to winds, the aircraft was 10 degrees off course as it prepared to land at Villavicencio and crashed into a 11,500 ft. mountain."
5,13,1962,"Near Portsmouth, England",East Anglian Flying Services,"Jersey, Channel Islands - Portsmouth, England",Douglas C-47A,18,12,"The plane descended to 1,000 ft while approaching Portsmouth in low clouds and drizzle and stuck St. Boniface and bust into flames. Pilot error. Crew flew below minimum safe altitude."
5,19,1962,"Vitoria, Brazil",Cruzeiro,Rio de Janerio - Vitoria,Convair CV-240-0,25,23,Crashed into trees short of the runway while on approach. Approach not carried out in accordance with company procedures and misjudgement of his distance from the runway.
5,21,1962,"Near Unionville, Missouri",Continental Airlines,"Chicago - Kansas City, MO",Boeing B-707-124,45,45,"While en route from Chicago to Kansas City the airliner fell from FL 390 and crashed 6 miles north-northwest of Unionville, Missouri after an explosion aboard caused separation of the tail section. 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."
5,11,1962,"Near Markt Schwaben, West Germany",Military - U.S. Navy,,Lockheed C121J,26,26,"After departing Rhein-Main Air Base, the pilot sent a distress message requesting an emergency landing.  Soon after, the aircraft disintegrated losing it's left wing. Some sort of undetermined emergency led to explosive decompression which led to the destruction of the plane."
6,12,1962,"Villeneuve-le-Roi, Val-de-Marne, France",Air France,Paris - New York City,Boeing B-707-328,132,130,"During takeoff from Orly 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 only survivors were two stewardesses who were seated in the tail section which broke free in the crash. The aircraft's horizontal stabilizer was improperly trimmed due to a failure of the trim servo motor."
6,4,1962,"Basse-Terre, Guadaloupe, West Indies",Air France,Paris - Pointe-a Pitre - Santaigo,Boeing B-707-328,112,112,"The aircraft crashed into a 1,400 ft. hill while on approach, 15 miles from the runway threshold. Nonfunctioning VOR station. Insufficient meteorological information given to the flight crew. Malfunctioning automatidirection finder due to the effects of poor atmosphericonditions. The aircraft was named Chateau de Chantilly."
7,23,1962,"Near Junnar, Maharashtra, India",Alitalia,Bangkok - Bombay,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-43,94,94,"The aircraft crashed into a hill near Bombay, India, at an elevation of 3,600 ft. 50 miles ENE of the airport. Navigational error.  Premature descent. Crew did not use navigational facilities available."
7,21,1962,"Off Brindisi, Italy",Trans Mediterranean Airways,,Douglas DC-4,6,6,"The cargo plane descended and crashed into the ocean attempting to take off. A loss of power on the No.1 and 2 engines following takeoff, which resulted in a gradual loss of height. The probable slow psycho-physical reaction of the crew, due to fatigue, may have prevented perception of the danger and the timely execution of maneuvers to prevent the accident, or minimize its consequences."
7,15,1962,"Near Bangkok, Thailand",United Arab Airlines,Hong Kong - Bangkok,de Havilland Comet 4C,26,26,"Crashed into a jungle on the side of a mountain, 52 nm from the Bangkok airport while on approach. Premature descent. Navigational error."
7,23,1962,"Honolulu, Hawaii",Canadian PacifiAir Lines,"Honolulu - Nadi, Fiji",Bristol Britannia 314,40,27,"Shortly after takeoff, a fire warning indication caused the pilot to feather the propeller on the No. 1 engine. Fuel was jettisoned, and the flight returned to Honolulu for landing approximately 40 minutes after departure. The three-engine landing approach appeared normal until the aircraft had proceeded beyond the runway threshold and had commenced its landing flare at an altitude of approximately 20 feet above the runway centerline. A go-around was attempted from this position and the aircraft banked and veered sharply to the left. Initial ground contact was made by the left wing tip approximately 550 feet to the left of the runway centerline. The aircraft progressively disintegrated as it  moved across the ground, then struck heavy earth-moving-equipment parked approximately 970 feet from the runway centerline. The accident was caused by the attempted three-engine go-around, when the aircraft was in a full landing configuration, at insufficient airspeed and altitude to maintain control."
8,13,1962,"Near Kathmandu, Nepal",Royal Nepal Airlines,Katmandu - New Deli,Douglas DC-3,10,10,"Crashed into a 11,200 ft. mountain, 100 miles from New Deli. Dirfted off course to the north of the intended track."
8,22,1962,"Rio de Janerio, Brazil",Panair do Brazil,Rio de Janeiro - Lisbon,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-33,105,15,Rejected takeoff. Overran runway into the sea. Incorrect stabilizer setting. Stablizer setting changed from nose-up to nose-down position. Delayed decision to abort takeoff.
8,15,1962,"Berranca Bermeja, Colombia",Taxader Airlines,Berranca Bermeja - Bucaramanga,Douglas DC-3,32,20,"While taking off, the aircraft began to veer to the left. The pilot corrected to avoid a collision with the T wind indicator and crossed into the parking apron. The pilot applied full power and decided to take off from the apron. The starboard wing struck two helicopters, cart wheeled and burst into flames. Pilot error. Poor flight technique, faulty judgment in trying to take off outside of the main runway."
9,16,1962,"Yanoyaki, Japan",Military - Japan Maritime Self Defense Force,,Lockheed P2V-7,12,12,"On a disaster relief mission, the plane clipped tree tops and crashed."
9,21,1962,"Near Lake Milton, Ohio",Private - Ashland Oil Company,,Lockheed 18 Lodestar,13,13,"The aircraft lost its right wing in flight, crashed and burned in a field. Malfunction of the electrielevator trim tab unit which resulted in aircraft uncontrollability and subsequent structural failure of the wing."
9,9,1962,"Brno, Czechoslovakia",Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie,Bratislava - Brno,Avia 14,34,11,Crashed on approach.
9,11,1962,"Near Milan, Washington",Military - U.S. Air Force,Ellsworth AFB - Fairchild AFB,Boeing KC-135A,44,44,Crashed into a wooded area in broken overcast  while attempting to land at Fairchild Air Force Base. Navigational error.
9,21,1962,North AtlantiOcean,Flying Tiger Line,"Gander, Newfoundland - Frankfurt, Germany",Lockheed 1049H-82 Super Constellation,76,28,"A fire developed in the No. 3 engine. A few minutes later, the propeller of the No. 1 engine oversped and the flight engineer inadvertently closed the firewall shutoff valve to the No. 1 engine. The No. 1 engine was then shut down. The No. 2 engine then developed mechanical trouble. 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."
10,18,1962,"Spt-Îles, Quebec, Canada",Trans Canada Air Lines,,Vickers 757 Viscount,19,2,"Collided with a RCAF CF-101B Voodoo fighter plane on the runway. The controller having assumed in error that the Viscount was turning off at the high speed taxi strip, cleared the Voodoo aircraft for takeoff before the Viscount was clear of the active runway."
10,20,1962,"Windsor Locks, Connecticut",Allegheny Airlines,"Washington D.C. - Providence, RI",Convair CV-340/440,52,1,"Following departure from Philadelphia, a high frequency whistling noise was heard and inspection revealed an escape of air at the lower aft corner of the rear service door. Pillow cases were placed in this area to reduce the air noise but no further action was taken. While the aircraft was descending through 4,000 feet the door blew out. The ensuing outward rush of air ejected a flight attendant who was near the door opening. Undetected insecure latching of the rear service door, resulting in an inflight explosive decompression which ejected a flight attendant from the aircraft."
11,14,1962,"Near Tourane, South Vietnam",Air Vietnam (South Vietnam),Hue - Da Nang,Douglas DC-3,27,27,"Crashed into 1,800 ft. mountain, 12 miles from the Da Nang airport. Navigational error in poor weather conditions."
11,12,1962,"Ellicott, Maryland",United Air Lines,Newark - Washington D.C.,Vickers Viscount 745D,18,18,"The aircraft penetrated a flock of Whistling Swans at 6,000 ft. One, estimated to be 13 pounds, struck the leading edge of the left horizontal stabilizer, weakening the structure and causing it to detach. The aircraft lost control and broke-up in mid-air and crashed. Bird collision."
11,14,1962,"Le Bourget, France",Malev Hungarian Airlines,Frankfurt - Paris,Ilyushin IL-18D,21,21,"Stalled and crashed during approach, 0.5 miles from the outer marker. Cause undetermined."
11,12,1962,"Paraibuna, Brazil",VASP / Private,Sao Paulo - Rio de Janeiro,Saab Scandia / Cessna 310,26,26,"Midair collision with a Cessna at 2,400 m. Twenty-three killed on the Saab, three on the Cessna. Both pilots failed to maintain adequate lookouts for other aircraft."
11,3,1962,"Lima, Peru",Varig,Porto Alegre - Lima,Boeing B-707-441,97,97,"After initiating an overshoot procedure, at the suggestion of the control tower, because it was too high, the aircraft proceded to start another approach when it crashed into La Cruz Peak. Possible misinterpretation of navigation instruments."
11,21,1962,"New York, New York",Eastern Air Lines,Charlotte - New York City,Douglas DC-7B,51,25,"The aircraft was 1,000 ft past the ILS touchdown point and at an altitude of 25 ft. when a loss of visual reference caused the crew to abandon their approach. The landing gear was retracted, 20 degrees flaps selected and climb power applied.  At 3,500 ft. from the threshold, in a 6 degree left bank and speed of 135 knots the No. 1 and 2 propellers struck the ground. The aircraft hit a mound of earth and broke up. Crew failed to follow approved procedures. Technique employed by the crew during abandonment of the approach under fog conditions that were not adequately reported."
12,17,1962,"Barranca Bermeja, Colombia",Taxader Airlines,Bucaramanga - Barrancabermeja,Douglas C-47,26,24,Crashed in heavy rain while en route. Pilot error. Flight under VFR in IFR conditions.
12,22,1962,"Burbank, California",Flying Tiger Line,Chicago - Burbank,Lockheed 1049H Super Constellation,5,5,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.
12,2,1962,"Near Manaus, Brazil",Panair do Brasil,Belem - Manaus,Lockheed 049-46-21 Constellation,50,50,Crashed 9 miles short of its destination. Cause unknown. The aircraft was named Estevao Ribeiro Baiao Parente.
12,19,1962,"Warsaw, Poland",LOT Polish Airlines,Berlin - Warsaw,Vickers Viscount 804,33,33,Stalled and crashed 8 miles from the threshold after being struck by lightning.
12,1,1962,"Monte Renosa, Corsica, France",Air Nautic,Bastia - Ajaccio,Boeing B307-1 Stratoliner,25,25,"Crashed into Mt. Renoso at 7,450 ft. Crew fatigue. Inadequate preparation for the flight. Entered cruise at a high rate of speed. Navigational errors. Failed to maintain safe altitude. Decent started prematurely."
1,23,1963,"Barter Island, Alaska",Wien Alaska Airlines,,Beech AT-11,6,5,Crashed in poor weather conditions while on final approach. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Descended below obstructing terrain during night VFR approach.
1,15,1963,"Great Salt Lake, Utah",West Coast Airlines,Training,Fairchild F-27,3,3,Crashed into the Great Salt Lake while practicing an emergency decent during training. Crews lack of vigilance for undetermined reason.
1,22,1963,"Kansas City, Missouri",Continental Airlines,"Midland, TX - Kansas City, MO",Vickers Viscount 812,8,8,"While making a straight in approach, the aircraft continued flying over the runway to the south end and while at a height of 90 feet, suddenly pitched down and struck the ground. Icing of the horizontal stabilizer which led to loss of pitch control."
2,17,1963,"Ankara, Turkey",Middle East Airlines / Military - Turkish Air ForceC-47,Nicosia - Ankara,Vickers Viscount 754D,17,17,"Midair collision between a civilian and military aircraft. Both planes crashed into a heavily populated area destroying buildings, houses and vehicles. Fourteen killed on the Viscount, three on the C-47 and 87 on the ground. Cause attributed to a military flight training zone extending into the approach pattern associated with civilian aircraft. The Viscount aircraft had an IFR flight plan but was cruising under VFR conditions and did not see the C-47 until it was too late."
2,12,1963,"San Francisco, California",Slick Airways,,Lockheed 1049H Super Constellation,8,3,"The aircraft struck approach lights 1,170 feet from the runway threshold, climbed to about 200 feet and then crashed approximately 1,900 feet beyond the threshold and on the left edge of Runway 28L. Continuation of an instrument approach after adequate visual reference was lost below authorized minimums. Inadequate monitoring of the  instrument approach by the PAR controller was a contributing factor."
2,13,1963,"Near Miami, Florida",Northwest Orient Airlines,Miami - Chicago,Boeing B-720-051B,43,43,"The aircraft crashed 37 miles west-southwest of Miami 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. The crew is believed to have concentrated on maintaining a given airspeed in an extreme turbulence condition instead of flying attitude. In doing so, excessive stress was applied to the wings which separated from the fuselage. The weather was considerably worse than forecast."
2,21,1963,"Boston, Massachusetts",Eastern Air Lines,,Douglas DC-7,26,0,"With engines idling, a girl ran into the No. 2 propeller despite warnings of ramp personnel. Suicide."
3,10,1963,"Near Davao City, Philippines",Philippine Air Lines,Cotabato - Davao,Douglas DC-3,27,27,"Crashed into Mt. Boca during descent for landing. Limited visibility, crosswinds contributing to navigational error."
3,18,1963,"Camden, Tennesee",Private,Kansas City - Dyersburg - Nashville,Piper PA-24-250 Comanche,4,4,"The plane took off from Dyersburg and flew into a storm. The pilot, Randy Hughes, was not instrument rated, lost control and crashed. The plane was at full throttle in a 45 degree downward attitude when it struck the ground. Singer, Patsy Cline, 30, killed. Also killed were Hawkshaw Hawkins, 39,, Cowboy Copas, 49, and Cline's manager, Randy Hughes, 35. Cline’s friend, Dottie West, offered a ride to Cline. They were to travel  from Kansas City, Kansas, to Nashville. West tried to persuade Cline to ride in the car, believing it was safer. Cline was eager to return home to her children and wanted to take her flight. She refused to ride with West. Cline allegedly told West she was ready if it was her time to leave. Noninstrument pilot attempted visual flight in adverse weather conditions, resulting in a loss of control. Judgment of the pilot in initiating flight in the existing weather conditions."
3,13,1963,"Near Charana, Bolivia",Lloyd Aereo Boliviano,Arica - La Paz,Douglas DC-6B,41,41,"Struck 14,250 ft. Chachacomani Peak. Flight under VFR in IFR conditions in marginal weather conditions with severe turbulence."
3,5,1963,"Near Karai, Iran",Middle East Airlines,Tehran - Beirut,Avro 685 York C1,4,4,The cargo plane crashed after experiencing engine trouble.
3,2,1963,"Monte Matto, Italy",Saudi Arabian Royal Flight,Geneva - Nice,de Havilland Comet 4C,18,18,Crashed into a mountain during approach. Cause unknown.
3,11,1963,"Misaki Mountain, Japan",Military - Japan Air Self Defense Force,,H-21B,10,10,
4,12,1963,"Oslo, Norway",Icelandair,Copenhagen - Oslo,Vickers Viscount 759D,12,12,"Crashed on approach, 6 km west of the runway. Possible icing of the stabilizer."
5,13,1963,"Near Buca, Cameroon",Air Afrique,Douala - Lagos,Douglas DC-6B,55,55,"The aircraft flew into a mountain at 6,500 ft. Navigation error. Crew choose to fly a prohibited route at too low an altitude."
6,10,1963,"PacifiOcean, 116 miles WSW of Annette Island, Alaska",Northwest Orient Airlines,McChord AFB - Elmendorf AFB,Douglas DC-7CF,101,101,"The aircraft was being flown under contract to the military. While en route, the aircraft crashed into the sea.  The last known message was a request to ascend from 14,000 ft. to 18,000 ft. The last known position was 54 degrees 14 minutes N, 134 degrees 41 minutes W. Unable to determine the probable cause due to lack of evidence."
6,4,1963,"Sama, India",Indian Airlines,Amritsar - Srinagar,Douglas C-47,29,29,"Cashed 25 miles from Amritsar. Structural failure of the aircraft in the air, following overstressing, as a result of loss of control. The loss of control was caused by improper rigging of the rudder bungee system."
6,12,1963,"Nar Augustdorf, West Germany",Military - Royal Belgian Air Force,,Fairchild C-119,47,38,The aircraft was accidentally hit in the wing by a phosphorus mortar shell fired by a British Army unit setting the aircraft on fire. Nine paratroopers were able to jump to safety before the plane crashed.
7,15,1963,"Rochester, New York",Mohawk Airlines,Rochester - Newark,Martin 404,43,7,The pilot lost control of the aircraft while attempting to take off in a thunderstorm and crashed.  Poor decision by pilot-in-command  to take off during a severe thunderstorm.
7,9,1963,"Mt. Ngatamahinerua, New Zealand",New Zealand National Airways,Auckland - Whenuapai - Tauranga,Douglas DC-3,23,23,"Crashed  while on a descent to Tauranga the aircraft experienced heavy rain, turbulence and extreme downdrafts on the lee side of a mountain. The plane crashed into the Kaimai Range at 2,460 ft., just 300 feet below the nearest summit. Premature descent by the pilot-in-command. Misleading forcast. Lack of DME equipment at the airport."
7,1,1963,"Off Bandra, Maharashtra, India",United Arab Airlines,Bangkok - Bombay,de Havilland Comet 4C,63,63,"The aircraft crashed into the Arabian Sea while on a flight from Tokyo, Japan to Egypt while preparing to land in rain and turbulence. The pilot may have lost control while turning into an area of severe turbulence and heavy rain."
8,13,1963,"Lyon, France",Air Inter,Lille - Lyon,Vickers Viscount 708,20,20,Struck by lightning while on initial approach in a thunderstorm. The accident resulted from exceptionally bad weather conditions in the area where the aircraft was holding at the request of Lyon Approach. The Board did not rule out the possibility of a flash of lightning dazzling the crew and causing temporary blindness or appreciably incapacitating both crew members.
8,15,1963,"Near Great Falls, Montana",American Air  Export & Import Co.,,Curtiss C-46F-1-CU,2,1,"The aircraft lost an engine during takeoff and could not gain sufficient altitude, entered a canyon which forced a landing in a field causing the aircraft to strike a small earth dam. The failure of the captain to effect a proper and timely assessment of a power plant malfunction, followed by improper judgment and technique during a single-engine emergency operation."
8,12,1963,"Near Leningrad , Russia",Aeroflot,Tallinn - Moscow,Tupelov Tu-124,52,0,After the landing gear did not retract  after takeoff the flight was diverted to Leningrad because of fog.  After circling for a long time the plane began to lose it's engines because of fuel starvation and a ditch was carried out in River Neva.
8,12,1963,"Off Miami, Florida",Military - U.S. Air Force / Military -  U.S. Air Force,,Boeing KC-135A / Boeing KC-135A,16,16,"A mid-air collision occurred approximately 700 miles east of Miami, Florida."
9,6,1963,"Durrenasch, Aargau, Switzerland",Swissair,Zurich - Geneva,Sud-Aviation Caravelle III,80,80,"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."
10,11,1963,"Jamaica, New York",New York Airways,Idlewild - Newark,Boeing Vetrol 107 II helicopter,6,6,The helicopter crashed to the ground and burned. Fatigue failure of the drive quill shaft due to contamination of the lubrication system in the aft transmission assembly.
10,10,1963,"Near Tisbury, England",British Aircraft Corporation,Test flight,BAC One-Eleven 200AB,7,7,During a stalling test the aircraft entered a stable stalled condition from which recovery was not possible.
11,17,1963,"Mariehamn, Aaland Island, Finland",Finnair,Turku - Mariehamn,Douglas DC-3,24,22,The aircraft flew below the safe flying altitude and hit trees on the approach line in fog. Wrong indication of the pilot's altimeter during the instrument approach. Landing carried out in below minimum conditions.
11,18,1963,"Ste. Therese de Blainville, Canada",Trans Canada Air Lines,Montreal - Toronto,McDonnell Douglas DC-8F-54F,118,118,The aircraft crashed about 5 minutes after leaving Dorval Airport in Montreal. Icing of the pitot system or failure of the vertical gyro or an unprogrammed and unnoticed extension of the Pitch Trim Compensator.
12,19,1963,"Near Nederland, Colorado",Zantop Air Transport,Lowery AFB - Ogden Hill AFB,Curtis C-46A-20-CU,3,3,"The cargo plane impacted a vertical rock face at 12,500 ft. Pilot in command executed improper in-flight decisions and planning and exercised poor judgment."
12,20,1963,"Elkton, Maryland",Pan American World Airways,Washington - Baltimore - Philadelphia,Boeing B-707-121,81,81,"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 and crashed 10 miles southwest of New Castle, Delaware. The aircraft was struck by lightning.  Lightning induced ignition of fuel tank vapors. Within two weeks after the accident, the FAA ordered lightning discharge wicks to be installed on all commercial jet airliners. The aircraft was named Clipper Tradewind."
12,10,1963,"Gazni, Afghanistan",Trans Mediterranean Airways,Kawait - Kabul,Douglas C-54A,3,3,"The cargo plane struck a mountain while en route. A wrong estimation of the wind speed and direction resulted in a navigation error which brought the aircraft 42 nm from the approved air route. Possible contributing factors were: lack of weather forecast prior to takeoff, personal worries, fatigue and lack of oxygen, inadequate charts and maps."
12,23,1963,"Los Angeles, California",Western Airlines,,Douglas DC-6B,46,0,The  No 1. and No2. Engine propellers touched the runway after an attempted go-around during landing.  A safe landing was made at Lockheed Air Terminal in Burbank.  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.
1,9,1964,"Zarate, Argentina",Aerolineas Litoral Argentina,Rosario - Buenos Aires,Douglas DC-3,30,28,"The pilot reported a localized fire in the cabin. Soon after, he attempted to land at an airfield close to Zarate.  The aircraft struck the ground with its landing gear, left engine and wing which resulted in a break-up of the plane and subsequent fire. Crew was possibly overcome by fumes from the fire."
1,23,1964,"Prescott, Arizona",Commercial Air Taxi,,Piper PA-23,2,2,Crashed to the ground during final approach in snow showers. Improper IFR operation. Weather below minimums. Weather considerably worse than forecast.
2,8,1964,"Gainsville, Florida",South Central Airlines,Gainsville - Jacksonville,Beech D18S,10,10,"The aircraft made a steep climb to 200 ft., stalled and crashed striking the departure end of Runway 6. Pilot's failure to properly load the aircraft, resulting  in insufficient elevator effectiveness to reverse an unwanted pitching motion."
2,15,1964,"Banihal Pass, India",Military - Indian Air Force,,Ilyushin IL-14,13,13,Crashed en route.
2,16,1964,"Marawi, Philippines",Philippine Air Lines,Cotabato - Malabang - Iligan - Cayagan de Oro,Douglas DC-3,32,31,Struck trees on a mountain ridge and crashed while attempting to land. Continued flight under VFR into IFR conditions.
2,4,1964,"Near Forsyth, Montana",Commercial Air Taxi,,Beechcraft C35,2,2,Airframe failure in flight due to overloading. Pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
2,2,1964,"Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, Louisiana",Eastern Air Lines,Mexico City - New Orleans - New York City,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-21,58,58,"The aircraft crashed into Lake Pontchartrain, 19 miles northeast of New Orleans International Airport, shortly after taking off. Mechanical failure. Uncommanded extension of the pitch trim compensator. Degradation of aircraft stability characteristics in turbulence, because of abnormal longitudinal trim component positions.  Malfunctioning pitch trim compensator."
2,6,1964,"Oita, Japan",Fuji Airlines,Kagoshima - Oita,Convair CV-240-0,42,20,"Ran past end of runway when landing and ran into a lumber pile. Malfunctioning propeller reverser, excessive speed and insufficient  braking."
2,14,1964,"Near Innsbruck, Austria",British Eagle International Airlines,London - Innsbruck,Bristol Britannia 312,83,83,"The aircraft crashed into Mt. Glungezer and then slid down a gorge, 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 flying VFR in IFR conditions."
3,11,1964,"Near Zephyr Cove, Nevada",Paradise Airlines,"San Jose, CA - Lake Tahoe",Lockheed 049 Constellation,85,85,The aircraft crashed into Genoa Peak while attempting to land under VFR conditions after a missed approach and go-around. The captain's decision not to wait until the weather improved or divert to an alternate airport during adverse weather conditions. The pilot's deviation from prescribed VFR flight procedures in attempting a visual landing approach in adverse weather conditions. This resulted in an abandoned approach and geographical disorientation while flying below the minimum altitude prescribed or operations in mountainous areas. The aircraft was named City of Los Angeles.
3,18,1964,"Bogota, Colombia",Taxi Aereo de Santander,Pereira - Bogota,Douglas DC-3,28,28,Crashed during final approach. Evasive maneuver to avoid a mid-air collision with another aircraft caused the pilot to lose control of the aircraft.
3,23,1964,Near Chicago Illinois,Snow Valley Ski Lines,,Douglas DC-3,30,1,Crashed after executing a missed apporach. Improper operation of powerplant and powerplant controls.
3,8,1964,"Boston, Massachutes",Slick Airways - Cargo,New York - Winsor Locks - Boston,Douglas DC-4,3,3,"While on approach, the cargo plane suddenly pitched down and crashed short of the runway. Loss of balancing forces on the horizontal surface of the empennage of the aircraft, due to ice accretion, causing the aircraft to pitch nose down at an altitude too low to effect recovery."
3,7,1964,"Grand Isle, Louisana",Commercial Air Taxi,,Bell 74G,2,2,The helicopter overshot the landing pad and crashed into the water. Pilot operated carelessly. Improper in-flight decisions and planning.
3,20,1964,"Miles City, Montana",Frontier Airlines,Billings - Miles City - Glendive - Sidney,Douglas DC-3C,5,5,"Struck a ridge while approaching Miles City in sleet and freezing rain while on a VOR instrument approach. The descent below obstructing terrain, for reasons undetermined, during an instrument approach in adverse weather conditions."
3,7,1964,"Near Danbury, North Carolina",Commercial Air Taxi,,Piper PA-23,3,3,The aircraft suffered engine failure in flight and crashed. Carburetor icing. Improper emergency procedures. Alcohol impairment.
3,22,1964,"Mt. Vesuvius, Italy",Alitalia,Rome - Napoli,Vickers Viscount 785D,45,45,The plane crashed during  final approach. Failure to discontinue visual approach in the absence of minimum visibility conditions required for the type of maneuvers involved. Abnormally wide initiation of down wind leg which brought the aircraft along an unsafe path in relation to the terrain in the area.
3,6,1964,North PacifiOcean,Private - Facilities Management Co.,Honolulu - San Francisco,Douglas C-54A-10-DC,9,9,"Disappeared while en route, 1,120 nm W of San Francisco, after the pilot reported in had a bad fire in the No. 2 engine."
4,19,1964,"Dahran, Saudi Arabia",Middle East Airlines,,Sud Aviation Caravelle 3,49,49,"Crashed into the sea, 4 nm off shore while on approach to Dhahran Airport."
4,15,1964,"Elim, Alaska",Wein Alaska Airlines Inc.,,Cessna 185,2,2,Flew into whiteout conditions and crashed.  ATC did not advise of unsafe weather conditions.
5,6,1964,"San Ramon, California",PacifiAir Lines,Stockton - San Fransisco,Fairchild F-27A,44,44,"The aircraft went into a steep dive and crashed 26 miles from it destinatiion of San Francisco Internatiional Airport. 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. Gonzales, 27, a former member of the Philippine yachting team at the 1960 Olympics, had purchased life insurance policies totaling $105,000 prior to the flight."
5,20,1964,"Near Lima, Peru",Fuerza Aérea Argentina,Buenos Aires - Lima,Douglas C-54,49,46,Crashed into a sand dune while attempting to land at Lima in heavy fog. Improper IFR procedures by the crew
5,19,1964,"Papanga, Philippines",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Boeing C-135B,84,79,"While attempting to land at Clark Air Force Base, the aircraft contacted the perimeter fence, 3,500 ft. from the threshold of the runway, causing the plane to clip the tower and crash 300 ft. left of the runway center line."
5,10,1964,"Sibuco Point ,Philippines",Philippine Air Lines,Siocon - Zamboanga,de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter,11,11,
6,21,1964,"Mason, Texas",Commercial Air Taxi,,Piper PA-24,3,3,Continued VFR flight into IFR conditions. Pilot error. Exercised poor judgement.
6,22,1964,"Southhampton, Massachusetts",Private - Air Taxi,"Washington D.C. - Southhampton, MA",Aero Commander 680,5,2,The plane undershot the runway and crashed while attempting to land IFR at Barnes Airport in low ceiling and fog. Improper IFR operation. Senator Edward 'Ted' Kennedy critically injured. Kennedy's aid Edward Moss and the pilot killed.
6,17,1964,"Taichung, Taiwan",Civil Air Transport,Taichung - Tainan,Curtiss C-46-CU,57,57,The plane crashed on takeoff into a rice paddy at San Chiao Village north northeast of the airport. The pilot discovered the left engine was overspeeding and made an abrupt left turn to land at Kung-Kuan Military Air Base. During the turn he lost control and crashed into mountains.
6,4,1964,"Off Palma de Mallorca, Spain",TASSA,Palma de Mallorca - Ibiza,Douglas DC-3,28,1,Both engines failed and the plane ditched 1 mile offshore and sank.
7,5,1964,"Martinsville, Virginia",Commercial Air Taxi,"Martinsville, Virginia - Wilmington, Delaware",Lockheed 12A,5,5,Collided with trees when it failed to gain altitude. Pilot error. Gust locks engaged.
7,12,1964,"Knoxville, Tennessee",United Air Lines,,Caravelle VIR,53,1,"While climbing to cruise altitude the plane hit turbulence, downdrafts and updrafts. One passenger's seat belt  failed, killing the passenger."
7,18,1964,"Parrottsville, Tennesee",United Air Lines,Philidelphia - Washington - Knoxville - Huntsville,Vickers Viscount 745D,39,39,"The plane crashed 2 miles northeast of Parrottsville after experiencing an uncontrollable fire of unknown origin which started below the passenger floor and eventually involved the passenger cabin. One passenger died after free-falling out of the No. 4 emergency escape window of the plane in an attempt to escape the onboard fire. The ignition source was never determined, but it is thought the plane's battery or something in a passenger's luggage caused the fire.  Testing revealed lethal amounts of CO2 could be discharged into the cockpit instead of the lower baggage compartment. The plane was seen flying erratically and the fire eventually burned through the controls.  It is likely the crew was unconscious by then."
7,2,1964,"Reno, Nevada",Commercial Air Taxi,,Piper PA-28,3,3,Crashed into mountains. Pilot deviated from direct course and got lost.
7,18,1964,"Richmond, Virginia",Eastern Air Lines,New York City - Richmond - Jacksonville,Douglas DC-7B,76,0,"Landed 17 feet short of the runway threshold, tore off the landing gear, slid and caught fire. Pilot misjudged altitude and distance and undershot during landing."
7,16,1964,"Near Nashville, Tennesee",Private,Batesville - Nashville,Beechcraft 35-B33 Debonair,2,2,"The aircraft crashed during an intense rainstorm into dense woods 6.5 miles south of the Nashville airport,  while on a return trip from Batesville Arkansas. It took searchers 2 days to find the wreckage. Country western singer Jim Reeves, 40, and his manager, Dean Manuel were killed. Reeves was piloting the plane and was 2 minutes from touchdown when he apparently lost visual reference with the ground and experienced spatial disorientation. Pilot error. VFR flight into adverse weather conditions."
8,12,1964,"Willow, Alaska",Commercial Air Taxi,,Piper PA-18,3,3,"Pilot  was transporting fishing party to Willow. Suffered spatial disorientation, plane stalled on final approach. Pilot not instrument rated."
8,1,1964,"East Falmouth, Massachusetts",Wiggins Airways,,Piper PA-23,2,2,Crashed after an uncontrolled descent. Reasons unknown.
9,16,1964,"Pico da Caledonia, Brazil",VASP,Vitoria - Rio de Janeiro,Vickers Viscount 710C,39,39,Crashed into Mt. Nova. Deviated off course for unknown reasons.
9,19,1964,"Near Vaong Nong, Thailand",Military - Royal Thai Air Force,Khoke Kathiam - Vaong Nong,Douglas C-47,34,28,Struck a tree and crashed during a nighttime landing attempt.
9,17,1964,"Near Condoto, Colombia",AVIANCA,Condoto - Medellin,Douglas C-47A,2,2,"The cargo plane touched down, bounced twice, climbed and crashed. Improperly loaded cargo."
10,5,1964,"Near Trevelez, Granada, Spain",Union des Transportes Aeriens,Palma de Mallorca - Port Etienne,Douglas DC-6B,80,80,"About an hour and a half after departing Palma de Mallorca the airliner crashed into Mt. Alcazaba, 20 miles SSE of Granada. Cause unknown."
10,9,1964,"Crown King, Arizona",Commercial Air Taxi,,Hughes 269B,2,2,Collided with wires while landing. Pilot error.  Failed to see and avoid objects or obstructions.
10,11,1964,"Near Belgrade, Yugoslavia",Military - Soviet Air Force,,Ilyushin IL-18,33,33,"Instructed to land at Belgrade from the west, the aircraft was too low and off course when it hit Avala Hill, 600 ft. below the peak, exploding in flames."
11,11,1964,"Branson, Colorado",Mustang Aviati,,Beechcraft C45G,5,5,Crashed while en route after pilot continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
11,20,1964,"Las Vegas, Nevada",Bonanza Airlines,Phoenix - Las Vegas,Fairchild F-27A,29,29,"The aircraft crashed  into rising terrain 9.7 miles south southwest of MCarran Field in a snowstorm during an approach to the airport. Captain's misinterpretation of approach charts leading to premature descent below obstructing terrain. After years of legal court battles, a U.S. District Court Judge concluded that the landing charts provided by Jeppesen were the main cause of the accident."
11,21,1964,"Angelholm, Sweden",Linjefyg,,Convair CV-440,43,31,Descended prematurely struck the ground 2 km short of  the runway. Crew mistook lights perpendicular to the runway for runway lights and descended prematurely.
11,13,1964,"Rome, Italy",Trans World Airlines,Rome - Athens,Boeing B-707-331,73,50,The captain decided to abort the takeoff after the No. 4 engine pressure ratio read zero thrust and the amber warning light indicating thrust reversal of No. 2 engine came on. The speed was below V1. The aircraft continued to travel past the runway limit and the No. 4 engine struck a steam roller. The aircraft burst into flames. Malfunction of the No. 2 engine reverse thruster. The malfunction allowed in the development of forward thrust by No. 2 engine even though all four levers were in the reverse position.
11,19,1964,"Leopoldville, Zaire",Air Congo,,Douglas DC-4,14,6,"While taking off, the aircraft struck an empty fuel drum on the runway which tore away the right stabilizer. The plane lifted off the ground but lost control and crashed."
12,19,1964,"Fayetteville, Arkansas",Commercial Air Taxi,,Cessna 206,5,4,Collided with trees while attempting to land. Pilot error. Misjudged altitude.
12,10,1964,"Tripuani, Bolivia",Aerolineas Abaroa,Tipuani - La Paz,Douglas DC-3,17,17,The plane crashed in the Andes Mountains after an explosion blew off the tail of the aircraft. Detonation of a bomb in the tail section of the passenger cabin. A suicide-for-insurance plot was suspected.
12,9,1964,"Near Kaliba, Philippines",Fleming Airways System Transport,Kalibo - Manila,Douglas DC-3,39,1,"After losing the No. 1 engine the pilot decided to return to Kalibo but could not land do to poor weather. He attempted to divert to Bacolod but could not climb to avoid terrain and crashed into a fish pond while attempting to ditch in the sea.  Failure to maintain safe single engine speed and altitude following failure of the left engine. The precipitation and poor visibility prevailing at the time of the accident over Kalibo and its vicinity and the failure on the part of the maintenance personnel to take action to correct discrepancies logged in the aircraft log-book, individually or collectively contributed to the cause of the accident."
12,0,1964,"Near San Francisco, California",Flying Tiger Line,San Francisco - New York,Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation,3,3,"The cargo plane flew off course and struck a mountain in the San Bruno range. The pilot, for undetermined reasons, deviated from departure course into an area of rising terrain where downdraft activity and turbulence affected the climb capability of the aircraft sufficiently to prevent terrain clearance."
12,2,1964,"Detroit, Michigan",Zantop Air Transport,Cleveland - Detroit - Denver,Curtis C-46A,4,4,The cargo plane veered off course and struck trees while attempting to land.  Loss of control during night instrument approach in adverse weather for undetermined reasons.
1,0,1965,"Kla City, Oklohoma",Alva Aircraft Service - Taxi,,Cessna 182B,3,3,Crashed while en-route. Pilot flew into adverse weather conditions. Spatial disorientation.
1,12,1965,"Fairbanks, Alaska",Fairbanks Air Service - Taxi,,Cessna 180E,2,2,Crashed while en-route. VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
1,9,1965,"Wichita, Kansas",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Boeing KC-135A,17,17,"Shortly after taking off, the aircraft made a left bank attempting to return to McConnell Air Force Base and transmitted a distress message. Soon after, the plane crashed to the ground in a nose-down attitude into houses. Remains of a parachute were found in the No. 1 engine which may have led to an asymmetrical thrust condition."
2,8,1965,"San Jose Volcano, Chile",LAN,Santiago - Buenos Aires,Douglas DC-6B,87,87,"After an improper climb, the aircraft flew into a 12,000 ft. mountain in the La Melosas area of the Andes. Crew did not follow flight plan for climbing out of Santiago."
2,18,1965,"Off Jones Beach, New York, New York",Eastern Air Lines,New York City - Richmond VA,Douglas DC-7B,84,84,"The aircraft crashed shortly after taking off after taking evasive action to avoid  Pan American Flight 212, a  Boeing-707, that was planning to land. The aircraft were separated vertically by approximately 1,000 feet although this was not known to the  controllers involved. The EAL captain had the illusion that a potential collision course existed. As a result of this illusion, a descent was initiated. In this circumstance the DC-7 was placed in an unusual attitude, resulting in spatial disorientation of the crew. 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."
2,4,1965,"Miami, Florida",Aerolineas El Salvador,,Curtiss C-46A,2,2,The cargo plane lost the No. 1 engine on takeoff. The prop could not be feathered and the plane crashed. Fatigue fracture of the crankshaft. Inadequate maintenance and inspection.
2,19,1965,"South Beach, New York",Air Taxi,,Beechcraft B-35,2,2,Crashed into the water. Undetermined cause.
3,10,1965,"Libmanan, Philippines",Fairways,Manila - Naga,Douglas DC-3,12,10,Crashed and burned on a forested mountain slope on Mt. Tangcong Vaca. Misjudgment of clearance with the ground by the crew which resulted in collision with trees.
3,9,1965,"Musquodoboit, Canada",Eastern Provincial Airways,Halifax - Sidney NS,Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 211,8,8,Communication was lost with the aircraft soon after takeoff. Failure of corroded skin along the bottom center line of the aircraft which resulted in structural failure of the fuselage and aerial disintegration.
3,14,1965,"Sugar Loaf Mountain, Colombia",AVIANCA,Bogota - Bucaramanga,Douglas C-47,28,28,"Crashed into Pan de Azucar Peak, 35 nm from Bucaramanga. Flying under VFR in IFR conditions."
3,8,1965,"Off Tangiers, Morocco",Iberia Airlines,Malaga - Tangiers,Convair CV-440-62,53,50,Stalled and crashed into the sea 10 nm off the coast of Tangiers. Reason unknown.
4,0,1965,"Bellfontaine, Ohio",Ortner Air Service - Taxi,,Beech C-45H,2,2,Collided with trees while on approach in rain and fog. Took off with one transceiver inoperative and the other failed during the approach.
4,19,1965,"Johnstown, Pennsylvania",Baker Aero Inc. - Taxi,,Piper PA-24,2,2,Struck trees after an uncontrolled descent. VFR flight into adverse weather conditins.
4,14,1965,"Near Seattle, Washington",Aaxico Airlines,"Seattle, WA - Ogden, UT",Douglas DC-6A,5,5,"The cargo plane flew into Mt. Rainier at 10,200 ft.  The improper correlation of the aircraft position with respect to obstructing terrain while continuing the flight on a VFR flight plan in instrument weather conditions."
5,21,1965,,Iberia Airlines,Madrid - Tenerife,Lockheed 1049G-55 Super Constellation,49,30,"The pilot, who saw the beginning of the runway clearly, but not the rest of it, decided to make a very low run after which he re-applied power for a go-around. After starting his go-around, the aircraft struck a tractor located 50 meters from the runway edge. Heavily damaged, the plane crashed on the western edge of the diversion canal of the Rodeo gorge. Decision not to divert to Las Palmas in view of the weather conditions."
5,23,1965,"Cairo, Egypt",Pakistan International Airlines,Karachi - Dhahran - Cairo - Geneva - London,Boeing B-720-040B,125,119,The aircraft  crashed during its approach.The plane descended during the approach at triple the normal rate until the aircraft struck the ground. The aircraft exceeded the recommended descent rate during the final stages of landing for reasons unknown.
6,9,1965,"Near Colombus, Georgia",Military - U.S. Army / Military - U.S. Army,,Bell UH-1D / Bell UH1D (helicopters),18,18,"Two helicopters flying in formation, crashed in mid-air at Benning military base. Ten aboard 8760 and 8 aboard 8840 killed."
6,1,1965,"Near Santa Ana, California",Military - U.S. Air Force,El Toro -  Honolulu - Okinawa,Boeing C-135A,85,85,"Crashed shortly after taking off from El Toro Marine Corps Air Station bound for Okinawa. After attaining an altitude of 1,000 feet, the plane failed to make a left turn and flew into rising terrain. Cause unknown."
6,13,1965,"San Francisco, California",Pan American World Airways,San Francisco - Hawaii,Boeing B-707-321B,153,0,"Just after the aircraft took off from San Francisco International Airport, the No. 4 engine disintegrated tearing off 25 feet of the right wing. An emergency landing was safely made at Travis Air Force Base. A plane was dispatched to pick up the passengers at Travis Air Force Base. While attempting to land, and in plain view of the passengers, the nose gear collapsed. Improper turbine rotor positioning during engine assembly and the use of serviceable worn parts. The aircraft was named 'Clipper Friendship.'"
7,5,1965,"Kansas City, Missouri",Continental Airlines,"Los Angeles - Kansas City, MO",Boeing B-707-124,66,0,The aircraft slid off the end of the runway while landing and broke in two. Hydroplaning of the landing gear wheels which led to braking ineffectiveness.
7,16,1965,"Near Oxford, England",Military -Royal Air Force,,Handley Page Hastings C Mark 1,41,41,"The plane, carrying paratroopers, climbed to 2,000 ft., made a left turn and crashed. Fatigue fracture of 2 bolts that attached the elevator to the horizontal stabilizer resulted in an abnormal pitch-up attitude and stall."
7,16,1965,"Dog Creek, British Columbia, Canada",Canadian PacifiAir Lines,Vancouver - Whitehorse,Douglas DC-6B,52,52,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.
7,22,1965,"Off Nantucket, Massachusetts",Military - U.S. Air Force,Otis AFB,EC-121H (Super Constellation),19,16,"The aircraft experienced a lost of the No. 2 engine followed by a fire in the No. 3 engine and ditched in the North Atlantic, 100 miles northeast of Nantucket, in zero-zero weather."
7,17,1965,"St. Thomas, Virgin Islands",Virgin Islands Airways,,de Havilland 106A,12,8,The plane crashed into the water shortly after taking off. The pilot failed to maintain flying speed after lifting off prematurely. Failed to abort takeoff. Selected wrong runway relative to wind. Improperly loaded aircraft.
7,12,1965,"Off Choushi, Japan",Military - Japan Maritime Self Defense Force,,Lockheed P2V-7,11,11,Crashed into the sea.
7,7,1965,"Near Libacao, Philippines",Military - Philippine Air Force,Hong Kong - Da Nang,Douglas C-47,37,37,"Crashed and burned on Penay Island on a domestiflight. The plane hit Mt. Madiaat 7,000 ft. in rain, wind and low clouds."
8,23,1965,"Panama City, Panama",Rutas Internacionales Peruanes,Panama City - Miami,Douglas C-54D,7,7,The No. 2 engine of the cargo plane caught fire while it was taking off. A fire and a fuel tank explosion caused the plane to descend uncontrollably and crash.
8,11,1965,"Near Cuiaba, Brazil",Paraense Transportes Aéreos,Mato Grosso - Porto Velho,Curtiss C-46A,13,13,"About 30 minutes after taking off, the aircraft turned back to Mato Grosso with its left engine on fire. While over Buracao, it's left wing and engine broke away from the fuselage and it crashed to the ground."
8,20,1965,"Lake Michigan, near Chicago, Illinois",United Air Lines,New York City - Chicago,Boeing B-727-22,30,30,"The plane crashed into Lake Michigan 19.5 miles east of Lake Forest, Illinois during  an approach and while descending from FL 350. The aircraft made a continuous descent at an average rate of approximately 2,000 feet per minute from 35,000 feet to impact with the water in a clean flight configuration. Officially, a cause could not be determined. The aircraft was dispatched illegally without an operating CVR. Possible misread altimeter. The crew could have read the altimeter as 16,000 instead of  6,000 ft. and continued a descent below what they were cleared for. Possible excessive sink rate. Excessive sink rate is thought to have possibly caused four 727 accidents in succession. Lake Michigan 8/16/65, Cincinnati 11/8/65, Salt Lake City 11/11/65 and Tokyo Bay 2/4/66. Only the Salt Lake and Cincinnati crashes were officially attributed to it. After 727 training manuals were modified and pilots were reoriented to the flying characteristics of the aircraft the problem was corrected."
8,13,1965,"Jeuk, Belgium",LOT Polish Airlines,Lille - Wroclaw,Vickers 804 Viscount,4,4,After making a request to change course to avoid heavy weather the positioning flight suddenly descended and crashed. The overall atmosphericonditions in the vicinity of Jeuk and the circumstances of the accident were such that it was assumed that the pilot lost control of the aircraft when entering a cumulonimbus cloud.
8,10,1965,Hong Kong,Military - U.S. Marine Corps,Hong Kong - Da Nang,Lockheed KC-130F,72,59,The plane crashed into Kowloon Bay after taking off from Kai Tak Airport. Pilot error. Commander's decision to proceed with the takeoff with only three engines. Failure to feather the non-functioning engine or trim the plane for a 3 engine takeoff. Decision not to abort after directional control was lost.
9,9,1965,"Lake Tustumena, Alaska",Cordova Airlines,,Aero Commander 680,5,4,The pilot misjudged altitude and distance and crashed into the lake during a descent to land.  VFR flilght into adverse weather conditions.
9,16,1965,"Near La Carlota, Phillipines",Filipinas Orient Airways,Cebu - Bacolod,Douglas DC-3A,11,11,Hit tree tops and crashed into Mt. Kantakan.
9,11,1965,"Near Pastaza, Ecuador",TAO,Coca - Pastaza,Transportes Aéreos Orientales,11,9,Crashed while en route.
9,11,1965,"Montserrat, Antigua",Pan American World Airways,"Fort de France - Saint Johns, Antigua",Boeing B-707-121B,30,30,Crashed into mountains 32 miles southwest of its destination while descending for a landing. Pilot became lost and disoriented. Crew did not determine their position before descending. Navigation error. The aircraft was named 'Clipper Constitution.'
9,15,1965,"Bao Trai, Vietnam",Air America,,Beechcraft C-45H,3,3,Collided with houses during an uncontrolled descent.
10,1,1965,"Near Patian, Pakistan",Pakistan International Airlines,Rawalpindi - Skardu,Fokker F-27 Friendship 200,4,4,The cago plane did not clear a ridge and crashed.
10,7,1965,"Mohanbari, India",Kalinga Airlines,,Douglas C-47A,8,8,The cargo plane crashed while dropping supplies.
10,10,1965,"Near Manila, Philippines",Philippine Air Lines,Manila - Tacloban,Douglas DC-3,37,1,The aircraft veered to the left after taking off. The pilot lost control and crashed. Failure of the pilot to set the rudder trim tab to the proper position before takeoff and during the flight. Undetected deflection of the rudder trim tab.
10,1,1965,"London, England",British European Airways,Edinburgh - London,Vickers Vanguard 951,36,36,"The aircraft made two unsuccessfull attempts at landing at Heathrow Airport and overshot the runway. The third time, the plane again overshot the runway, began climbing, then suddenly dove into the runway at a steep angle. Pilot error. Low visibility, crew fatigue, disorientation, lack of experience in overshooting in fog, over-reliance on instruments and incorrect indication of position by instruments."
11,7,1965,Off Northern Panama,Military - Argentine Air Force,,Douglas C-54,68,68,Disappeared over the Gulf after the pilot sent a distress message reporting a fire in the No. 3 engine. Cause unknown.
11,19,1965,"Cincinnati Airport, near Covington, Kentucky",American Airlines,New York City - Cincinnati,Boeing B-727-23,62,58,"The aircraft crashed short of runway during a visual approach in deteriorating weather conditions. Failure of the flight crew to properly monitor the aircraft's height during the approach into deteriorating weather conditions resulting in an excessive sink rate. Excessive sink rate is thought to have caused four 727 accidents in succession.  Lake Michigan 8/16/65, Cincinnati 11/8/65, Salt Lake City 11/11/65 and Tokyo Bay 2/4/66. Only the Salt Lake and Cincinnati crashes were officially attributed to it. After 727 training manuals were modified and pilots were reoriented to the flying characteristics of the aircraft the problem was corrected."
11,12,1965,"Near Boqueron, Colombia",Aerolineas TAO,Neiva - San Vicente del Caguan,Douglas C-47DL,30,30,The plane crashed while en route. Flight on an prohibited route in adverse weather. Flight VFR in IFR conditions.
11,17,1965,"Salt Lake City, Utah",United Air Lines,Denver - Salt Lake City,Boeing B-727-22,91,43,"The aircraft crashed short of the runway and collided with runway lights, 335 feet short of the runway, causing the main landing gear to fail followed by a fire. Too high of a descent rate during approach. Failure of the captain to take  timely action to arrest an excessive descent rate during the landing approach. Excessive sink rate is thought to have caused four 727 accidents in succession. Lake Michigan 8/16/65, Cincinnati 11/8/65, Salt Lake City 11/11/65 and Tokyo Bay 2/4/66. Only the Salt Lake and Cincinnati crashes were officially attributed to it. After 727 training manuals were modified and pilots were reoriented to the flying characteristics of the aircraft the problem was corrected. Bill Linderman, 45, champion rodeo cowboy killled."
11,14,1965,"Maui, Hawaii",Skyway Air  - Taxi,,Beechcraft C-45H,2,2,The plane missed the approach and crashed. Disoriented in IFR flight for reasons unknown.
11,17,1965,"Near Palm Springs, California",Paul Kelly Flying Service Inc.,Palm Springs - Burbank,Learjet 23,8,8,"The plane crashed 13 miles east of Palm Springs Airport shortly after taking off. The pilot was confronted with conditions requiring the division of his attention between instrument reference for proper attitude information and visual reference for terrain and aircraft avoidance. The aircraft went out of control from a cruise configuration and crashed in a 55-degree nosedown, vertical left bank attitude. Spatial disorientation of the pilot, resulting in a loss of control."
11,7,1965,"Salt Lake City , Utah",Edde Airlines,Salt Lake - Albuquerque,Douglas C-53-DO (DC-3A),13,13,Crashed into a hill 22 miles south of Salt Lake City after taking off in snow and poor visibility. The track was aboout 1 mile east of Pass Through mountain. Judgment of the pilot in command in initiating a VFR flight under existing weather conditions and terrain environment.
12,16,1965,"Carmel, New York",Trans World Airlines / Eastern Air Lines,Boston - Newark,Boeing B-707-131B / L1049C Constellation,112,4,"Midair collision at 11,000 feet. Misjudgment of altitude separation by the crew of EAL 853 because of an optical illusion created by the up-slope effect of cloud tops resulting in an evasive maneuver by the EAL 853 crew and a reactionary evasive maneuver by  the TWA 42 crew. The 707 landed at JFK despite losing 25 feet of the left wing. There were no injuries to the crew of 7 and 51 passengers aboard the 707.  Three of the 46 passengers and 1 crew member aboard  EAL 853 were killed. Misjudgment of altitude separation by the crew of the Constellation because of an optical illusion created by the up-slope effect of cloud tops, resulting in an evasive maneuver by the Constellation crew and a reactionary evasive maneuver by the Boeing crew."
12,18,1965,"Tenerife, Canary Islands",Spantax,"Tenerife - Manchester, England",Douglas DC-3,32,32,Crashed into high terrain shortly after takeoff. Cause undetermined. Mechanical failure suspected.
12,15,1965,"Near Tuy Hoa, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,Pleiku - Tuy Hoa,Fairchild C-123C,85,85,"While en route in poor weather, the plane struck trees on a mountain slope and then went into a flat spin, crashed and burned."
12,19,1965,"Kingman, Arizona",Air Taxi,,Cessna 120,2,2,Airframe failure after flying into adverse weather. VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
12,17,1965,"Legaspi, Philippines",Air Manila,Manila - Legazpi,Douglas DC-3A,21,2,
12,22,1965,"Redericksburg, Texas",Ray A. Gardner - Taxi,,Beechcraft G35,3,3,VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
1,20,1966,"Off Cartagena, Colombia",AVIANCA,Bogata - Crespo,Douglas DC-6-54B,64,56,Crashed shortly after taking off. The plane rose less than 100 ft. and then crashed into shallow water.  Possible engine failure. Maintenance error and inadequate inspections.
1,8,1966,"Mont Blanc, French Alps, Switzerland",Air India,Bombay - Beirut  - Geneva - Paris - London -New York,Boeing B-707-437,117,117,"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 Mont Blanc. With a malfunctioning No. 2 VOR the crew thought they had already passed Mt. Blanc. Miscalculation by the crew on their position and the phraseology used by the controller in relay the aircraft's position. Hambi Bhabha, father of India's nuclear program killed. The aircraft was named Kanchenjunga."
1,10,1966,"Near Binh Khe, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Fairchild C-123B,46,46,"Struck trees inverted, 10 minutes after taking off from An Khe airfield. Evidence was found of a fire in the No. 2 engine."
1,12,1966,"Erie, Pennsylvania",Devener Flying Service - Taxi,,Beechcraft B95A,3,3,The plane crashed into water while on initial approach. Failure of both engines due to carburetor icing. Improper operation of powerplant controls by pilot.
1,17,1966,"Bremen, Germany",Lufthansa,Frankfurt - Bremen,Convair CV-440-0,46,46,Crashed on approach in heavy fog. The aircraft stalled while making a turn at low altitude. Instrument malfunction.
2,19,1966,"Tokyo Bay, Japan",All Nippon Airways,Chitose - Tokyo,Boeing B-727-81,133,133,"The jetliner crashed about 7.5 miles ESE of Tokyo International (Haneda) 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.  Cause undetermined. Excessive sink rate is thought to have caused four 727 accidents in succession. Lake Michigan 8/16/65, Cincinnati 11/8/65, Salt Lake City 11/11/65 and Tokyo Bay 2/4/66. Only the Salt Lake and Cincinnati crashes were officially attributed to it. After 727 training manuals were modified and pilots were reoriented to the flying characteristics of the aircraft the problem was corrected."
2,18,1966,"Mattoon, Illinois",Beatty Flying Service - Taxi,,Beechcraft D35,2,2,The aircraft failed to maintain flying speed and crashed. Improperly loaded aircraft with center of gravity behind the rear limit.
2,2,1966,"Near Milan, Italy",Belgian International Air Services,Brussels - Milan,Douglas DC-6B,4,4,The cargo plane struck trees to the right of the runway while attempting to land. Failure of the pilot to comply with the Company's minima. Subsequent belated decision to execute the missed approach procedure.
3,20,1966,"Near Tokyo, Japan",Canadian PacifiAir Lines,Hong Kong - Tokyo,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-43,72,64,The aircraft struck the approach lights and a sea wall 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.
3,14,1966,"Near Gotemba City, Mt. Fuji, Japan",British Overseas Airways,Tokyo - Hong Kong,Boeing B-707-436,124,124,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.
3,8,1966,"Santa Cruz Island, California",Bassett Complany - Taxi,,Piper PA-32,6,6,Crashed into a mountain slope after VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
3,17,1966,"Reef Island, Alaska",,,Grumman G-21A,7,6,"Undershot the runway on final approach in snow, after pilot misjudged altitude and clearance. VFR flight into adverse weather conditiions."
3,18,1966,"Cairo, Egypt",United Arab Airlines,Nicosia - Cairo,Antonov AN-24B,30,30,Crashed into sand dunes. Improper approach during a sandstorm with turbulence and icing. Descent of the aircraft below the safe flight altitude in the final approach.
4,18,1966,"Princeston, West Virginia",Layman Weikle - Taxi,,Cessna 172D,2,2,The aircraft crashed after an uncontrolled descent. Carbon Monoxide poisoning from defective exhaust muffler system.
4,20,1966,"Near Ardmore, Oklahoma",American Flyers Airline,Monterey - Ardmore,Lockheed 188C Electra,98,83,"The aircraft crashed into foothills during landing attempt at Ardmore Municipal Airport . During the approach in rain and fog, the captain made a last-minute change in his choice of runways. One minute later the plane crashed into high ground. Incapacitation of the captain with a heart attack during final stages of approach.  The captain, who suffered from a long standing heart condition and diabetes, managed to keep his pilot's license by falsifying his medical records."
4,8,1966,"Tomas, Peru",LANSA,Lima - Cuzco,Lockheed 749A Constellation,49,49,"Crashed into 12,600 ft. Mt. Talsula. Pilot error. Incorrectly selected the route. Incorrectly calculated the climb performance of the aircraft in relation to its total weight of takeoff. Underestimated the elevation of peaks he had to clear along the route."
5,8,1966,"Near Di Linh, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Army,,Boeing CH47A (helicopter),20,20,Engine failure caused the helicopter to crash shortly after taking off. Failure of the aircraft's No. 2 pinion drive shaft thrust bearing.
5,21,1966,"Neah Bay, Washington",Kurtzer Flying Service - Taxi,,Cessna 180,2,2,Collided with trees in rain and fog after VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
6,8,1966,"Near Columbia City, Indiana",Zantop Air Transport,"Detroit, MI - Kansas City, MO",Curtiss C-46A,3,3,Collided with a Piper PA-23. Failure of both crews to maintain adequate lookout. One aboard the Piper killed.
6,11,1966,"Long Beach, Mississippi",McCoy Flying Service - Taxi,,Douglas DC-3,12,2,The crew attempted a return to the airport after the No.2 engine failed on climb out. The pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed and the aircraft stalled and crashed. No.3 piston failed due to oil starvation resulting from inadequate maintenance and inspection. Improper in-flight decisions or planning. Poor crew coordination. Improper emergency procedures.
6,6,1966,"Ashland, Alabama",Lackey Aero Company - Taxi,,Piper PA-23,4,4,Crashed after rear engine mount failed leading to inflight failure.
6,12,1966,"Sagalyan, Philippines",Philippine Air Lines,Mamburao - San Jose,Douglas DC-3,26,24,"Cashed in poor weather. Misjudgment of the terrain clearance, which resulted in the collision with trees in severe turbulence and strong gusty winds."
7,15,1966,"Auckland, New Zealand",Air New Zealand,Training,Douglas DC-8-52,5,2,"The incurrence of reverse thrust during simulated failure of no. 4 engine on takeoff. That condition arose when very rapid rearward movement of the power level generated an inertia force which caused the associated thrust brake lever to rise and enter the reverse idle detent. After lift-off, the minimum control speed essentially required to overcome the prevailing state of thrust imbalance was never attained and an uncontrollable roll, accompanied by some degree of yaw and sideslip in the same direction, ensued. When the condition of reverse thrust was recognized and eliminated, insufficient time and height were available to allow the aircraft to recover from its precarious attitude before it struck the ground."
7,20,1966,"Hideaway Park, Colorado",Alamo Airways,,de Havilland 104-6A,3,3,Struck mountain slope while in level flight. VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
7,18,1966,"Near Munster, Indiana",Private - Mainline Aviation,,Beechcraft H50,4,4,"The aircraft stalled during an emergency single engine approach. Both engines failed as the approach continued. The plane came to rest in a shallow pond on the golf course. Fuel starvation. Mismanagement of  fuel. Pro golfer Tony Lema and his wife, Betty, was killed. He was on a Buick promotional tour."
8,23,1966,"Near Falls City, Nebraska",Braniff Airlines,"Kansas City, MO - Omaha",BAC One-Eleven 203AE,42,42,The aircraft broke up in flight due to turbulence after entering a squall line. Right tailplane and wing failed. Pilot operated aircraft in area of avoidable weather hazard.
8,18,1966,"Anchorage, Alaska",NC Simpson - Taxi,,Beech C-18S,4,4,Fatigue fracture on right wing leading to inflight separation in flight.
8,7,1966,"Hebron, Ohio",Richland Aviation  - Taxi,,Cessna 310C,6,6,Pilot obtained special VFR clearance. Took off in IFR weather. Encounter forcasted thunderstorms. Inflight break-up of aircraft after separation of elevator. Pilot exercised poor judgement in taking off in poor weather conditions.
8,18,1966,"Puertos Lobos, Argentina",Aerovias Halcon,Rio Gallegos -  Buenos Aires,Curtiss C-46F-1-CU,16,1,"Ditched in the ocean after running out of fuel after a problem caused excessive fuel consumption. Decision to continue a flight with both engines impaired until ditching at night became inevitable, instead of making an emergency daytime landing on any of the various runways in the area at a time when the situation made it clear that this operation was inevitable."
8,10,1966,"Near Juneau, Alaska",Alaska Coastal Airlines,,Grumman G-21 Goose,9,9,Crashed into a glacial crevasse. Undetermined cause.
9,0,1966,"Near Ljubljana, Slovenia, Yugoslavia",Britannia Airways,Luton - Ljubljana,Bristol Britannia 102,117,98,The plane crashed into forest during a landing attempt at Ljubljana Airport. The crew's failure to follow proper landing procedures. Improperly set altimeter. Captain failed to adjust his altimeter (he remained on QNH instead of changing to QFE) and the crew failed to cross-check altimeters.
9,8,1966,"Off Puertito de Sausal, Spain",Iberia Airlines,,Douglas DC-3,27,1,An overspeeding and failed attempt to feather the No. 1 engine necessitated ditching the plane. The plane sank after 5 minutes.  One passenger refused to leave the aircraft and drowned.
9,13,1966,"Winton, Australia",Ansett ANA,Mount Isa - Longreach,Vickers Viscount 832,24,24,"About 150 miles from Longreach, fire was reported in No. 1 and 2 engines. While the plane was making an emergency descent, the left wing broke away due to weakening by the fire. After failure of the wing, the plane broke up in mid-air and crashed. Loosened bolts led to the loss of the oil lubricating unit causing the bearings to heat and catching the engines on fire. Subsequently, a locking mechanism was installed on the bolts to prevent any future accidents of this kind."
9,3,1966,"Bogota, Colombia",Avianca,Bogota - Barranquilla,Douglas DC-4,2,2,"The cargo plane struck trees at the end of the runway after trying to make an emergency landing. Material failure consisting in fatigue failure of a number of teeth of the pinion of the governor control unit, which was jammed against the rack in the 'up' position and therefore set for maximum rpm, thus causing the engine to overspeed. This would be in keeping with the fact that the dome ring was at maximum low pitch setting, i.e. high rpm and a runway propeller on take-off."
10,19,1966,"Near Wemme, Oregon",West Coast Airlines,Eugene - Portland,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14,18,18,"The plane crashed into Salmon Mountain while on 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."
10,13,1966,"Off Morgan City, Louisiana",Petroleum Helicopter,,Bell 204B helicopter,11,11,The helicopter crashed into the Gulf of Mexico after a tail rotor failure.  Fatigue fracture.
10,20,1966,"Dowagiac, Michigan",Warsaw Aviation - Taxi,,Piper PA-32,6,6,Crashed after flying into adverse weather. VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. No night or instrument flight experience. Spatial disorientation.
11,9,1966,"Heflin, Alabama",Gastonia Aviation - Taxi,,Beech D18S,2,2,Crashed after flying in icing conditions. Undetermined cause.
11,22,1966,"East Nassau, New York",Chester Airport,,Cessna 205A,3,3,"Struck mountain at 1,200 ft after flying VFR into adverse weather conditions. Pilot exercised poor judgment. ATC issued conflicting instructions."
11,1,1966,"Off Chatham, Massachusetts",Military - U.S. Air Force,Otis AFB,Lockheed EC-121H,19,19,"The aircraft was observed flying low and emitting smoke from one of its engines before crashing into the sea and exploding, 125 miles east of Nantucket."
11,20,1966,"Off Matsuyama, Japan",All Nippon Airways,Osaka - Matsuyama,NAMC-YS-11-111,50,50,The plane crashed into the sea after overshooting the runway and during a go-around. Undetermined cause.
11,2,1966,"Near Dallgow, Germany",Pan American Airways,Frankfurt - Berlin,Boeing 727-21,3,3,The cargo plane crashed while landing. The descent of the flight below its altitude clearance limit for reasons unknown.
11,6,1966,"Near New Bern, North Carolina",Piedmont Airlines,,Martin 404,3,3,Crashed while on approach. Descent below obstructing terrain.
11,12,1966,"Near Aden, Yemen",Aden Airways,,Douglas DC-3,30,30,The aircraft crashed into the desert 20 minutes after taking off. The aircraft made contact with ATC during the climb but failed to make a scheduled report an hour later. Detonation of an explosive device placed in hand luggage in the cabin on the port side just above the wing.
11,16,1966,"Near Bratislava, Czechoslovakia",Transportno Aviatsionno Bulgaro-Soviet Obshchestvo,Bratislava - Praha,Ilyushin IL-18B,82,82,"Following takeoff, the aircraft did not follow assigned route and crashed into wooded hillside. Insufficient evaluation of the weather conditions and relief of the terrain by the crew."
11,19,1966,"Near Siagon, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,Saigon - Korat AB,Douglas C-47D,25,25,Crashed and burst into flames into a rice paddy after experiencing a malfunction of the left engine.
12,2,1966,"Bogota, Colombia",Aerocondor de Colombia,Miami - Bogota,Lockheed L-1649A Starliner,59,17,Crash landed short of the runway on approach in fog. Pilot error. Presence of unauthorized person in the cockpit distracting the pilot. Lack of cockpit supervision. Poor weather.
12,9,1966,"Cascubel River, Colombia",AVIANCA,Bogota - Cali,Douglas C-47A-80-DL,29,29,"Crashed into the southern slopes of Tajumbina Peak at 11,600 ft. while approaching Cali. Lack of cockpit discipline. Consuming alcohol shortly before the flight. Not following the recommended route. Incorrectly reported positions. Continuing VFR in IFR conditions. Flying below minimum safe altitude for a VFR approach."
12,19,1966,"Binh Tahi, Da Nang, Vietnam",Flying Tiger Line,,Canadair CL-44D4-1,4,4,The cargo plane undershot runway by 1 mile while making a radar approach in fog at night. Crashed into numerous thatched roof houses.
1,6,1967,"New Shrewsbury, New Jersey",Red Bank Air Taxi,,Beechcraft D18S,9,9,The left engine failed during take off. The aircraft was at its maximum gross weight and aft center of gravity limit. The pilot did not properly feather the prop. The plane stalled and crashed.
1,16,1967,"Hilo, Hawaii",Channel Air Lift,,Curtiss C-46F,3,3,Cargo shifted during takeoff. The plane tried to return for a landing but crashed. Improperly loaded aircraft.
1,4,1967,"Frankfurt, Germany",Air Ferry,"Manchester, England - Frankfurt, Germany",Douglas C-54A,2,2,The cargo plane crashed short of the runway. The crew did not set the altimeters in the final approach according to the instructions in the operations manual. This error was aggravated by the fact that the final approach check list did not coincide with the altimeter setting procedure. In consequence the crew unintentionally flew below critical height and the aircraft collided with trees when the altimeters were showing approx. 200 ft. above the critical height.
2,0,1967,"Albuquerque, New Mexico",Avanti Aviation -Air Taxi,,Cessna 210-5A,2,2,"Pilot misjudged altitude and distance and crashed into a mountain at 8,800 ft. Pilot tested positive for alcohol."
2,5,1967,"Near Mexico City, Mexico",Cubana de Aviacion,Havana - Mexico City,Antonov AN-12,10,10,Crashed due to bomb explosion.
2,12,1967,"Youngstown, Ohio",Vercoa Air Service - Air Taxi,,Cessna 182,2,2,Suffered complete engine failure and tried to return to the airport but crashed. Fuel contaminated with water.
2,14,1967,"Menado, Indonesia",Garuda Indonesia Airlines,Jakarta - Menado via Surabaya,Lockheed L-188C Electra,63,22,"Crashed on approach, landing short of the runway, collapsing the landing gear. Awkward landing technique resulting in excessive rate of sink. Contributing factors include narrow runway, uneven runway necessitating landing as close to the threshold as possible and marginal weather conditions."
2,8,1967,"Tegucigalpa, Honduras",Sahsa Airlines,San Pedro Sula - Tegucigalpa,Douglas DC-6,55,4,"While landing, the crew was unable to move the throttles into reverse position. The plane was not able to go-around and a ground loop was attempted. The aircraft ran off the runway into a ditch and the left wing tank ruptured and caught fire. Probable failure of the reverse pitch control mechanism."
2,4,1967,"Mactan, Philippines",Philippine Air Lines,Manila - Mactan,Fokker F-27 Friendship 100,20,12,Crashed after undershooting the runway. Loss of control at low altitude. Improper loading which placed the center of gravity in back of the center of gravity limits of the plane.
3,2,1967,"Monrovia, Liberia",Varig,Rome - Monrovia,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-33,90,51,Crashed on short of  the runway during approach. Crew error. The failure of the pilot to arrest the fast descent at a low altitude upon which he had erroneously decided after coming in too high.
3,20,1967,"Near Marseille, Ohio",Lake Central Airlines,Colombus - Toledo,Convair CV-380,38,38,The aircraft crashed following the separation in flight of all four blades of the right propeller. No. 2 blade penetrated and destroyed the structural integrity of the fuselage. Malfunction of the hydraulipitch control mechanism. Uncontrollable overspeeding. Propeller separation in flight. Omission of the torque piston nitriding process during manufacture and failure of quality control to detect the omission.
3,11,1967,"Urbana, Ohio",Trans World Airlines / Private,Pittsburgh - Dayton,MD Douglas DC-9-15 / Beechcraft Baron-55,26,26,"Midair collision. Twenty five killed on the DC-9, one on the Beechcraft. Failure of the DC-9 crew to see and avoid the Beechcraft. The DC-9 was traveling at almost 300 mph at low altitude in airspace occupied by numerous small planes. The contributing factor to the accident was the excessive speed of the DC-9.  ATC systems inadequate to separate controlled and uncontrolled traffic. After this accident, the FAA imposed a maximum speed of 250 knots below 10,000 ft. mean sea level."
3,5,1967,"Near Klamath Falls, Oregon",West Coast Airlines,,Fairchild F-27,4,4,The aircraft struck the northwestern slope of Stukel Mountain just after takeoff. Loss of control due to ice accretion on airframe surfaces. The pilot should have required that de-icing fluid be applied prior to takeoff.
3,16,1967,"Near Phan Rang, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Navy,Siagon - Cam Ranh Bay AB,Douglas C-47J,25,25,Crashed and exploded  while en route.
3,17,1967,"Off East London, South Africa",South African Airways,Port Elizabeth - East London,Vickers Viscount 818,25,25,Crashed into the sea. Most probably the captain suffered a heart attack and the first officer could not regain control of aircraft.
3,7,1967,"Kodiak, Alaska",Harvey's Flying Service - Air Taxi,,Beechcraft D18S,2,2,Took off in fog and struck a gravel pile before becoming airborne.
3,5,1967,"Greenwood, Mississippi",Harold E. Bell - Air Taxi,,Beechcraft 95-55,2,2,Collided with trees in fog on final approach. Improper IFR operation.
3,0,1967,"New Orleans, Louisiana",Delta Air Lines,New Orleans AP - New Orleans AP,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-51,6,6,Crashed into hotel during training flight. Improper supervision by the instructor and the improper use of flight and power controls by both instructor and the captain-trainee during a simulated two-engine out landing approach.
4,15,1967,"Phelan, California",Ace Flying Service,,Piper PA-30,2,2,The aircraft struck a mountain. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
4,16,1967,"Lexington, Kentucky",Lexington Air Taxi,,Beech C-45H,9,9,"A fire of undetermined origin occurred in the left engine nacelle during climb-out. Engine failure of undetermined origin. Inadequate preflight planning. Improperly loaded aircraft, weight and center of gravity."
4,11,1967,"Seoul, South Korea",Military - Republiof South Korea Air Force,Yoido AB - Taegu,Curtiss-Wright C-46,15,15,"The aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Yoido Air Base into the residential neighborhood of Chonggu-dong, a suburb of Seoul. The accident took place in rain and fog."
4,17,1967,"Near Mamuniyeh, Iran",Military - Imperial Iranian Air Force,Shiraz - TerhanI,Lockheed C-130B,23,23,Crashed after flying through thunderstorm activity and being struck by lightning.
4,1,1967,"Near Nicosia, Cyprus",Globe Air,Bombay - Cairo,Bristol Britannia 175,130,126,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.
4,19,1967,"Off Nantucket, Massachusetts",Military - U.S. Air Force,Otis AFB,EC-121H (Super Constellation),15,14,"Shortly after taking off from Otis AFB, the aircraft experienced a fire in the No. 3 engine and attempted to return to the air base, but crashed in a fireball one mile south of Nantucket."
4,17,1967,"Malaybalay, Philippines",Pelita Air Service,,Fokker F-27 Friendship 400,21,19,The plane crashed at the west end of of the runway on takeoff while on a demonstration flight. Overloaded.
5,16,1967,"Flushing, New York",Greylock Airways / Private,,de Havilland DH-104 / Piper PA-28,14,3,The de Havilland and Piper collided while attempting to land at La Guardia Airport. The Piper did not reply to instructions from the tower and landed without clearance. Congested traffipattern. Inadequate spacing of traffiwere contributing factors. All three killed on the Piper.
5,16,1967,"New Castle, Virginia",Greenbriar Airways,,Cessna 205,4,4,Collided with trees in rain and fog while en route. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
5,18,1967,"Ottawa, Ontario, Canada",Air Canada,Training -Montreal - Ottawa,Douglas DC-8-54F,3,3,The plane rolled to the right and crashed inverted. Failure to abandon a training maneuver under conditions which precluded the availability of adequate flight control.
6,21,1967,"Mt. Canigou, near Roussillon, France",Air Ferry Ltd,,Douglas C54A,88,88,Crashed into a mountain while attempting to land. Series of errors by the crew due to intoxication by carbon monoxide fumes. Difficulty in communication between the ATC and crew due to lack of phraseology.
6,10,1967,"Stockport, Cheshire, England",British Midland Airways,Palma de Mallorca - Manchester,Canadair C-4 Argonaut,84,72,"The aircraft crashed a during a landing attempt. Loss of power in both starboard engines resulting in control difficulties. Fuel starvation due to inadvertent fuel transfer. Inadvertent fuel transfer in flight on a scale sufficient to involve the risk, after a long flight, of emptying the tank expected to contain sufficient fuel can occur if the fuel selector levers in the cockpit of this type of aircraft are incorrectly positioned by even a small amount. This is easy to do and difficult for the pilot to recognize."
6,17,1967,"Dublin, Ireland",Aer Turas,Glasgow - Dublin,Bristol 170 Freighter 31E,2,2,"The pilot attempted an overshoot maneuver, following the stoppage of the port engine, at too low a speed (below the minimum control speed) resulting in an uncontrollable turn towards the Airport buildings."
6,5,1967,"Near Coari, Brazil",Military - Brazilian Air Force,Belem - Cachimbo,Douglas C-47,25,20,The pilot became lost and ran out of fuel crashing into a swamp. Wreckage was found in the jungle 10 days later.
6,19,1967,"An Khe, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,An Khe - Tan Son Nhut,Lockheed C-130B,56,35,The plane crashed after an aborted takeoff caused the plane to break apart and catch fire.
6,21,1967,"Siagon, Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation,7,7,Collided with a US Air Force Lockheed RF-4C Phantom II.
6,13,1967,"Blossburg, Pennsylvania",Mohawk Airlines,Elmira - Washington DC,BAC One Eleven 204AF,34,34,"The flight crashed after an in-flight fire destroyed the pitch control systems. Incorrect installation of a valve caused hot air to ignite hydraulifluid. The fire resulted from engine bleed air flowing back through the malfunctioning non-return valve and an open air delivery valve, through the auxiliary power unit in a reverse direction, and exiting into the plenum chamber at temperatures sufficiently high to cause the acoustics linings to ignite."
6,9,1967,"Near Jacksonville, North Carolina",Military - U.S. Marine Corps/Military - U.S. Marine Corps,,Bell UH-1B / Sikorsky CH53A helicopters,35,22,A mid-air collision occurred between the two aircraft as they attempted to land at the New River Marine Corps Air Facility located on the grounds of Camp Le Jeune.
7,18,1967,"Bacolod, Philippines",Philippine Air Lines,Bacolod - Mactan,Fokker F-27 Friendship 100,21,21,Crashed into a mountain in poor weather. Pilot error. Decision to fly VFR over rugged terrain in IFR conditions.
7,11,1967,"Near Hendersonville, North Carolina",Piedmont Airlines / Private,Ashville - Roanoke,Boeing B-727-22 / Cessna 310,82,82,"Midair collision. The B-727 was climbing away from Asheville Airport when it hit the Cessna, about 8 miles from the airport at 6,000 feet.  Seventy-nine on the B-727 and  3 on the Cessna killed. Deviation from IFR clearance by the Cessna pilot. Confusing transmission by the ATC. Lack of secondary surveillance radar. John T. McNaughton, Navy Secretary designate killed along with his wife and son."
7,7,1967,"Tananarive, Malagasy Republic",Air Madagascar,,Douglas DC-4-1009,42,42,"Crashed 2,500 feet beyond the runway while taking off from Ivato airport in fog. Lost power to both left engines and struck high ground while trying to return for an emergency landing in poor visibility."
7,10,1967,"Near Luang Prabang, Laos",Vehu Akat,Vientiane - Luang Prabang,Douglas DC-3,16,16,Struck a mountain in the Phou Pha Bon range while in a holding pattern. Encountered strong turbulence and downdrafts.
7,18,1967,"Grand Canyon, Arizona",Hudgin Air Service,,Piper PA-32,7,7,The pilot was unable to climb over the Grand Canyon rim due to downdrafts and crashed.
9,5,1967,"Near Gander, Newfoundland, Canada",Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie,Gander - Havana,Ilyushin IL-18,69,37,"Unable to maintain altitude after taking off, the aircraft crashed 4,000 feet past the runway and burned. Cause unknown."
9,9,1967,"Farmington, New Mexico",Lester C. Bush - Air Taxi,,Beech C-45H,8,3,The aircraft was unable to maintain flying speed after taking off. Plane overloaded by 220 lbs.
10,9,1967,"Near Huong Thuy, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Lockheed C130B,23,23,"The aircraft struck a mountain at 1,700 ft., exploded and disintegrated 10 minutes after taking off from Da Nang."
10,9,1967,"Isle Culebra, Puerto Rico",Inter Island Air - Air Taxi,,Cessnea 172,3,2,"The pilot landed 1/2 way down the runway, bounced, attempted a go-around with 3/4 flaps and hit high ground while attempt to return to the field."
10,7,1967,"Off Rhodes, Greece",British European Airways,Athens - Nicosia,de Havilland Comet 4B,66,66,While flying at FL 290 the aircraft was destroyed by a detonation of a bomb within the cabin.
10,15,1967,"Camden, Arizona",Bruns Air Service - Air Taxi,,Beechcraft N35,4,4,The plane attempted to make a forced landing and crashed. Both control hubs of the propeller hub failed.  Improper maintenance.
11,11,1967,"Near Curitiba, Brazil",Sadia,Sao Paulo - Curitiba,Handley Page HPR-7 Herald 214,25,21,Crashed into hill while on approach. Improper procedures used by crew.
11,8,1967,"Calhoun, Georgia",Crest Airlines - Air Taxi,,Aero Commander 560,2,2,The pilot failed to maintain flying speed and went into a spin and crashed. Landing gear and flaps in the full down position.
11,10,1967,"Hong Kong, China",Cathay PacifiAirways,Hong Kong - Saigon,Convair CV-880-22M-3,127,1,"Shortly before reaching V1, the nose gear tire blew causing severe vibration. The crew aborted the takeoff and overran the runway into the sea. Loss of directional control developing from separation of the right nose wheel tread.  Inability to stop within the normally adequate runway distance available due to use of differential braking, impaired performance and an increase in tail wind component and aircraft weight over those used in calculating the aircraft's acceleration /stoping performance."
11,18,1967,"Cincinnati, Ohio",Trans World Airlines,Cincinnati - Los Angeles,Boeing B-707-131,36,1,"While on the takeoff roll a loud bang was heard as the aircraft passed a Delta plane and the takeoff was aborted. The aircraft overran the runway and crashed and burned. The inability of the TWA crew to abort successfully their takeoff at the speed attained prior to the attempted abort. The abort was understandably initiated because of the first officer's belief that his plane had collided with a Delta aircraft stopped just off the runway. A contributing factor was the action of the Delta crew in advising the tower that their plane was clear of the runway without carefully ascertaining the facts, and when in fact their aircraft was not a safe distance under the circumstances of another aircraft taking off on that runway."
11,20,1967,"Cincinnati International Airport, Covington/Hebron, Kentucky",Trans World Airlines,Los Angeles - Cincinnati,Convair CV-880-22-1,82,70,The aircraft struck a tree short of the runway during an approach in snow. Procedural errors by the crew during the approach in adverse weather. The visual approach conducted at night and in deteriorating weather conditions without adequate altimeter cross-reference. The approach was conducted using visual reference to partially lighted irregular terrain which may have been conducive to producing an illusionary sense of adequate terrain clearance.
11,12,1967,"Juneau, Alaska",Livingston Helicopter - Air Taxi,,Hiller FH1100,5,5,Cause undetermined.
11,4,1967,"Sanger, California",Priority Air - Air Taxi,,Beech C-45H,3,3,Lost an engine on approach and was unable to maintain altitude. Aircraft overloaded by 827 lbs.
11,14,1967,"Near Qui Nhon, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,,de Havilland Canada C-7A Caribou,26,26,The aircraft crashed and burned on a slope of a mountain in light rain and low visibility as it diverted to Nha.Trang from it scheduled landing at Qui Nhon.
12,15,1967,"Near Madison, Wisconsin",Private,"Cleveland, OH - Madison WI",Beechcraft 18H,8,7,"The twin engine aircraft went into a spin and crashed into the icy waters of  Lake Monona in heavy fog and sank. The plane was three miles from landing at Madison. Cause undetermined. Singer, Otis Redding, 26, killed, along with his vallet and  four members of his Bar-Kays band. Trumpet player, Ben Cauley was the only survivor."
12,17,1967,"Hanalei, Hawaii",Kauai Helicopter - Air Taxi,,Bell 47J-2A,3,2,Fatigue fracture of tail rotor while attempting to land. Lack of bonding material between shell and grip. Substandard quality control.
12,15,1967,"Corona, New Mexico",Tulakes Aviaiton - Air Taxi,,Piper PA-32,6,2,Crashed in icing conditions at a low altitude. Evasive maneuver to avoid trees. Pilot not instrument rated. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
12,16,1967,"Denver, Colorado",Frontier Airlines,"Denver, CO - Scottsbluff, NE",Douglas C-47A,2,2,The cargo plane crashed on takeoff. The failure of the crew to perform a pre-takeoff control check resulting in takeoff with the elevators immobilized by a control batten.
12,13,1967,"Chiang Mai, Thailand",Thai Airways,Bangkok - Chiang Mai,Douglas DC-3,31,4,"During poor weather and after a flyby, the pilot requested a Runway 18 approach. The pilot decided to make a visual approach along the middle of 3 diverging roads, which was aligned with the runway. Because of the fog, the pilot began his approach along the third road which extended to the Royal Thai Air Force fuel storage instead of Runway 18. When the aircraft got close to the ground, the pilot realized that he was approaching the wrong road. He tried to initiate a go-around but the aircraft became unstable as he raised the nose slipped to the left and stalled the plane. The No.1 engine hit the ground first, 200 meters from the airport."
12,8,1967,"Liepaja, Latvia",Aeroflot,Riga - Liepaja,Antonov AN-24,51,44,The aircraft crashed during a go-around after a failed landing attempt.
12,12,1967,"New Orleans, Louisiana",Executive Air - Air Taxi,,Beechcraft 95-55B,6,6,Undetermined. Pilot may have suffered a heart attack.
1,10,1968,"San Diego, California",Imperial Comm - Air Taxi,,Beechcraft E18S,4,3,Engine failure on takeoff. Pilot used improper emergency procedures. Used minimum takeoff run and takeoff speed. Executed steep climb and turn at 50 ft.
1,16,1968,"Tanana, Alaska",Tanana Air Taxi,,Cessna 180H,5,2,Non-instrument rated pilot attempted night flying in IFR conditions. Spatial disorientation. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
1,17,1968,"Near Quang Tri, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Marine Corps,,Sikorsky CH-53A (helicopter),42,42,Crashed into a mountain south of Dong Ha airfield.
1,14,1968,"Near Copper Canyon, Nevada",Military - U.S. Marine Corps,Buckley ANGB - Seattle NAS,Douglas C-54P,19,19,"The aircraft hit Mt. Tobin 300 ft. below the peak and slid 1,000 ft. down the side of the mountain. Turbulent conditions caused the uncontrolled descent. The pilot was not qualified for the type of aircraft and should not have continued the flight."
1,7,1968,"Zifta, Egypt",United Arab Airlines,Cairo - Beirut,Douglas DC-3,4,4,"Ice accretion on the lifting surface of the aircraft accompanied by moderate to severe turbulence, which resulted in loss of aircraft control by the pilot. When he tried to regain control over the aircraft the lifting surfaces were loaded beyond approved design limits, which brought about the disintegration of main parts of the aircraft in the air, and its subsequent impact with the ground."
2,15,1968,Northern India,Military - Indian Air Force,"Chandigarh, Punjab - Leh, Kashmir",Antonov AN-12BP,98,98,Vanished without a trace over the Himalayas while en route.
2,21,1968,"Linkuo, Taiwan",Civil Air Transport,Hong Kong - Taipei,Boeing B-727-92C,63,21,"The aircraft descended below the glideslope, struck trees and  a house, short of runway, at night, in poor weather. Pilot was not qualified to fly."
2,19,1968,"Eureka, Utah",Havasu City Air - Air Taxi,,Cessna 210,3,3,Undetermined probable cause.
3,20,1968,"Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, West Indies",Air France,Caracas - Pointe a Pitre,Boeing B-707-328C,63,63,"After reporting the field in sight, the aircraft struck the ridge of a dormant volcano. The crew initiated a descent from an incorrectly identified point while flying VFR."
3,8,1968,"Near Khe Sanh, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,Hue - Khe Sanh,Fairchild C-123K,49,49,The aircraft attempted a go-around after a small plane landed in front of it but was shot down by enemy ground fire. The plane was hit in the right turbine and crashed in flames.
3,19,1968,"Off Panay Island, Philippines",Air Manila,Manila - Lapu Lapu,Fairchild F-27,14,14,"Cashed into the sea. In-flight structural failure due to air loads exceeding the design strength, while flying into a thunderstorm cell."
3,23,1968,"Near Saint Denis, Reunion",Military - French Air Force,Saint Denis - Paris,Douglas DC6B,20,19,Crashed into a hill shortly after taking off from the Indian Ocean island. The pilot did not follow the correct departure procedure of turning out towards the ocean after takeoff.
3,19,1968,"Potters Cove, Rhode Island",Viking Airways - Air Taxi,,Cessna 182,2,2,Crashed into the water while attempting to stay below ceiling on dark night. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
3,13,1968,"St. Louis, Missouri",Fortaire Aviation - Air Taxi,,Brantly 305,5,3,Crashed while attempting to land. Sank into the Mississippi River. Improper compensation for wind conditions.
3,10,1968,"Off Wexford Harbor, Ireland",Aer Lingus,Cork - London,Vickers Viscount 803,61,61,"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. Possible causal factors may have been metal fatigue, corrosion, flutter (vibration) or a bird strike."
3,17,1968,"St. Louis, Missouri",Ozark Air Lines / Private,"Peoria, IL - St. Louis, MO",McDonnell Douglas DC-9 and Cessna 150F,51,2,"Midair collision. Both planes were in a landing pattern. The collision resulted in damage to the DC9's wing with fuel pouring out but the plane was able to make a safe landing.  Two killed on the Cessna, no one killed on the DC-9.  Inadequacy of current VFR standards. The DC-9 crew not sighting the Cessna in time to avoid it. Congested traffipattern."
3,10,1968,"Near Moscow, Russia",Military - Russian Air Force,,MiG-15 UTI,2,2,"Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, 34, the first man in space, was killed along with his instructor, when the military fighter they were training in crashed approximately 30 miles east of Moscow."
4,15,1968,"Heathrow Airport, London, England",British Overseas Airways,London - Zurich,Boeing B-707-465,127,5,"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."
4,15,1968,"Dahlonega, Georgia",Canair Corp. - Air Taxi,,Cessna 182,4,4,Flew into mountain upslope in rain and fog. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
4,10,1968,"Near Cheo Reo, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Army / Military - U.S. Army,,Bell UH-1H / Bell UH-1H (helicopter),26,26,"A mid-air collision occurred between the two helicopters at about 1,000 ft. altitude."
4,18,1968,"Near Windhoek, South Africa (Namibia)",South African Airways,Windhoek - Luanda,Boeing B-707-344C,128,123,"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 . Takeoff conditions in total darkness with no external visual reference. Stabilizer trim improperly set, spatial disorientation and preoccupation with after takeoff duties."
4,23,1968,"Carpenteria, California",Utility Helocopter - Air Taxi,,Bell 206A,5,5,Crashed into the ocean 8 miles offshore. Undetermined probable cause.
5,15,1968,"Near Dawson, Texas",Braniff Airlines,Houston - Dallas-Fort Worth,Lockheed L188A Electra,85,85,"On a flight from Houston to Dallas the airliner flew into thunderstorms. While attempting to turn around by making a right hand turn, winds lifted the port wing, forcing the starboard wing down past 90 degrees.  A stall resulted from this unusual attitude, pitching the nose down. During the recovery maneuver, the starboard wing was over-stressed, separating from the aircraft followed by the the tail and engines. The aircraft crashed into a field. Pilot's decision to penetrate a line of thunderstorms and severe weather. Visual perception of the pilot may have been reduced by a near lightning strike."
5,12,1968,"Got el Afraq, Libya",Military - Royal Air Force,Libya - England,Armstrong Whitworth Argosy C-1,11,11,"The plane's wing hit an obstruction, the plane cartwheeled and broke-up and burst into flames. The obstruction was a 45 gallon drum which had been placed about 7 feet high on a structure being used as a shower."
5,16,1968,"Kham Duc, Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Lockheed C-130B Hercules,155,155,"Shot down by enemy fire while attempting to evacuate Kham Ducivilians.  The aircraft shook  violently, crashed and burst into flames in a ravine at the end of the airstrip."
5,21,1968,"Pelliston, Michigan",Phillips Flying Service - Air Taxi,,Piper PA-23,4,4,"Collided with trees on final approach in rain, fog and low ceiling. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions."
5,16,1968,"Paramount, California",Los Angeles Airways,Anaheim - LAX,Sikorsky S-61L helicopter,23,23,The helicopter suddenly descended to the ground with an erratiaction of the main rotor blades and burst into flames. A faulty main rotor blade damper caused one of the rotor blades to detach for reasons undetermined and strike the fuselage.
6,13,1968,"Vidalia, Georgia",Houston-Beech - Air Taxi,,Cessna 411,4,3,Engine failure on takeoff. Pilot failed to follow proper emergency procedures. Cause of engine failure unknown.
6,0,1968,"Calcutta, India",Pan American World Airways,Bangkok - Karachi,Boeing B-707-321C,63,6,"Crashed  1,200 meters short of the runway and hit a tree and caught fire in heavy rain on a night approach. Improper IFR operation. Misused or failed to use flaps. Descended below decision height. The aircraft was named 'Clipper Caribbean.'"
6,16,1968,"San Sebastian, Spain",Rinaldo Piaggio,,Piaggio PD-808,6,6,The aircraft flew into the side of Mt. Jaiskibel after turned in the wrong direction.
6,7,1968,"Near Bearcat, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Army,,Bell UH-1H / Bell UH-1H / Bell UH-1H,29,29,A mid-air collision between three helicopters at 900 ft. (66-16202) (66-16592) (66-16601).
6,12,1968,"Vichy, Missouri",Purdue Airlines Inc.,,Douglas DC-3 (C-47-DL),27,1,"Passenger inadvertentlly opened air stair door in flight, safety chain failed and passenger fell out."
8,8,1968,"Jamestown, Rhode Island",Mid Island Air - Air Taxi,,Cessna 182H,3,3,Struck guy wires of tower while flying below low cloud level. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
8,14,1968,"Near Milan, Italy",Aitalia,Rome - Milan,McDonnell Douglas DC-8,95,13,"Crashed on approach, 7 miles north of the runway. Positioning for final approach by means of a non-standard procedure. Delayed detection of the VOR radial."
8,8,1968,"Milwaukee, Wisconsin",North Central Airlines / Private,,Convair CV-580 / Cessna 150,15,3,"Midair collision with the Cessna which became embedded in the forward baggage compartment.  Three person on the Cessna were killed none on the Convair.  Lack of VFR separation. Inability of the Convair crew to detect the Cessna in sufficient time to take evasive action despite having been provided with three radar traffiadvisories. Visual detection capabalities were substantially reduced by heavy accumulation of insect smears on the windshield and by haze, smoke and sun glare."
8,13,1968,"Pfaffenhofen, Germany",British Eagle International Airlines,London - Innsbruck,Vickers Viscount 739A,48,48,"The aircraft broke up in-flight after plunging from 21,000 ft. Failure of the aircraft's electrical DC generator control system."
8,7,1968,"Charleston, West Virginia",Piedmont Airlines,"Cincinnati - Charlston, WV",Fairchild-Hiller FH-227B,37,35,"Crashed on approach to Kanawha County Airport in poor visibility. The aircraft was being operated under VFR when it entered a shallow fog overlying the approach lights.  Unrecognized loss of altitude orientation during the final portion of the approach into shallow, dense fog. Disorientation caused by rapid reduction in the ground guidance segment available to the pilot at a point beyond which a go-around could not be initiated."
8,9,1968,"Compton, California",Los Angeles Airways,,Sikorsky S-61L helicopter,21,21,The main rotor blade of the helicopter separated from the central hub. The aircraft spun to destruction as the tail cone sheared off. Metallurgical fault during manufacture of the main rotor blade spindle. Fatigue origin in area of substandard hardness and inadequate shot peening on main rotor blade spindle.
8,9,1968,"Off Port Said, Egypt",United Arab Airlines,Cairo - Damascus,Antonov AN-24V,40,40,Ditched into the Mediterranean sea. Cause unknown.
8,1,1968,"Near Maturin, Venezuela",Linea Aeropostal Venezolana,,Hawker Siddeley HS-748-215-2,7,4,The plane crashed while returning to the airport for an emergency landing after the No. 1 engine failed on takeoff.
8,7,1968,"Lopez, Washington",Island Sky Ferry - Air Taxi,,Cessna 172,2,0,Misjudged altitude and crashed into water.  Right wing struck open water during a low turn away from a fog bank. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
9,21,1968,"Near Burgas, Bulgaria",Bulair TABSO,,Ilyushin IL-18,89,47,Crashed on approach descending into the ground short of the runway. Deviation from the prescribed flight rules to accomplish a visual approach in adverse weather conditions.
9,14,1968,"Flushing, New York",Far Aviation - Air Taxi / Speeds Flying - Air Taxi,,Cessna 402 / Piper PA-28,9,2,Midair collision. Pilot of Cessna failed to see and avoid other aircraft. Two aboard the Piper killed.
9,10,1968,"Off Cap d'Antibes, France",Air France,Ajaccio - Nice,Sud-Aviation Caravelle 3,95,95,"The airliner crashed into the Mediterranean sea, 10 miles south of Nice Airport, while attempting an emergency landing 21 minutes after taking off. Prior to the crash a message was received that there was fire aboard in the rear of the cabin."
10,11,1968,"Kenai, Alaska",Kenai Air Service - Air Taxi,,Beechcraft D50A,3,3,Aircraft crashed on tide flats shortly after take off. Undetermined probable cause.
10,16,1968,"Near Camp Evans, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force / Military -  U.S. Army,,de Havilland C-7B / Boeing Vertol CH-47A,25,25,A mid-air collision between the fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter at the de Havilland C-7A prepared to land and the Boeing Vertol took off.
10,3,1968,"Las Vegas, Nevada",Catalina - Vega - Air Taxi,,de Havilland DH-104,4,4,Fire and explosion in flight during initial climb. Undetermined origin under cockpit floorboard.
10,18,1968,"Derry, Pennsylvania",Augusta Aviaiton - Air Taxi,,Piper PA-23,3,2,Collision with side of mountian. Improper IFR operation. Pilot did not follow published ADF approach. Premature descent.
10,6,1968,"Near Ban Me Thuot, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,Saigon - Da Nang,Douglas C-47D,23,23,The aircraft crashed en route after the pilot transmitted a Mayday reporting the failure of the No. 2 engine and inability to feather the propeller. It crashed 20 miles from the airfield it intended to make an emergency landing at.
10,17,1968,"Hanover, New Hampshire",Northeast Airlines,"Boston, MA - Montpelier, VT - Lebanon, NH",Fairchild-Hiller FH227C,42,32,The aircraft crashed into Moose Mountain during an approach. Execution of a non-standard approach.  Premature descent. The crew was not able to determine accurately its position because they had performed a non-standard instrument approach and there were no supplement navigational aids available for their use.
11,9,1968,"Barrow, Alaska",Barrow Air Service - Air Taxi,,Aero Commander 680-E,8,7,Engine failure on climb out for undetermined reasons. Aircraft allowed to enter condition of asymmetrical thrust. Improper emergency procedures. Aircraft overloaded by 475 lbs.
11,1,1968,"San Francisco, California",Japan Air Lines,Tokyo - San Francisco,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62,107,0,"The plane landed in the shallow waters of San Francisco Bay, 2.5 mile short of the Runway 28L. All 107 people aboard were safely evacuated off the plane without injury. According to the NTSB, the captain said he was making a coupled approach, but because of problems with his pressure altimeter, he was relying on the more accurate radio altimeter for verification of altitude. The captain looked up expecting to be 200 feet above the water but instead was nearly in the water. He applied power but it was too late. The captain did not cross-check the raw data glide-slope signals and didn't realize the ILS on-course position was far above where he was. The  improper application of the prescribed procedures to execute an automatic-coupled ILS approach. This deviation from the prescribed procedures was, in part, due t o a lack of familiarization and infrequent operation of the installed flight director and autopilot system.  As a result, Japan Air Lines changed their training procedures to stress command responsibilities, crew coordination and transition time for new type of aircraft. The aircraft was recovered from the San Francisco Bay 55 hours after the accident, repaired at a United Air Lines facility and eventually flow back to Japan where it was put  in service for many decades."
11,19,1968,"Santa Ana, California",Cable Commuter,Los Angeles - Santa Ana,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200,9,9,"While on approach to the airport, in dense fog, the aircraft descended prematurely and its left wing clipped a 30 ft. light pole on the grounds of a fire station 1.8 miles northwest of the runway threshold. The plane then veered into the adjacent elevated western embankment of a freeway and broke up, spewing flaming wreckage across all six traffilanes. Improper IFR operation. Misjudged altitude."
11,13,1968,"Point Baker, Alaska",Stikine Air Service - Air Taxi,,Cessna 185,5,2,Failed to maintain directional control on take off and crashed. Left float struck rock. Took off at low tide in quartering tail wind.
12,9,1968,"Pedro Bay, Alaska",Wien Consolidated Airlines,Anchorage - Iliamna,Fairchild F-27B,39,39,"Broke up in severe turbulence at 11,500 feet. Failure of the right wing that was weakened by pre-existing fatigue cracks.  The turbulence was not forcast and not known to the flight crew.  Improper maintenance. Incorrect weather forcast."
12,18,1968,"St. Thomas, Virgin Islands",Conquest Airways - Air Taxi,,Beechcraft E18S,11,3,Aircraft failed to maintain flying speed during initial climb. Center of gravity aft of limits. Possible misuse of flaps.
12,10,1968,"Wolf Creek, Montana",Northwest Moon - Air Taxi,,Aero Commander 560-F,3,3,Crashed while en route. Pilot flew into icing conditions and turbulence.  Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
12,22,1968,"Near Caracas, Venezuela",Pan American World Airways,New York City - Caracas,Boeing B-707-321B,51,51,"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 on upslope. The aircraft was named 'Clipper Malay.'"
12,20,1968,"Bradford, Pennsylvania",Allegheny Airlines,Detroit - Erie - Bradford - Washington D.C.,Convair CV-580,47,20,"The aircraft crashed into trees in the snow, 2.5 miles short of the runway, during an instrument approach. Continuation of the descent below minimum descent altitude into obstructing terrain while both pilots were looking outside to establish visual reference to the ground. Improper IFR operation. Misread or failed to read instruments."
12,4,1968,"Prudhoe Bay, Alaska",Interior Airways,Fairbanks - Prudhoe Bay,Lockheed L-100 Hercules,4,2,The cargo plane crashed after a go-around was attempted in a snowstorm. Pilot in command continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions and delayed in initiating go around. Weather conditions - down and up drafts.
12,20,1968,"Chicago, Illinois",North Central Airlines,Minneapolis - Chicago - Milwaukee,Convair CV-580,45,27,"The aircraft crashed during an instrument approach after a go-around, nearly inverted, into a hangar. Spacial disorientation of the crew precipitated by refraction of the landing or approach lights during transition from flying IFR to visual reference to the ground."
12,8,1968,"Port Hedland, WA, Australia",MaRobertson-Miller Airlines,Perth - Port Hedland,Vickers Viscount 720,26,26,"Last radio contact  from the aircraft was at 11:34 local 30 DME south of Port Hedland in moderate turbulence. The aircraft was seen descending rapidly. Wreckage was found 28 south of Port Hedland. The accident was caused by a crack originating at a bolt hole in the wing spar. Also, it was found that someone  had carried out an incorrect procedure on the spar, by forcing an oversize bush into the housing of the lower spar boom, resulting in damage which exacerbated the spread of the hairline fracture."
1,20,1969,"Mt. Paku, Taiwan",China Airlines (Taiwan),Kaohsiung - Hualien,Douglas DC-3D,24,24,Encountered extreme turbulence and downdrafts while en route.
1,12,1969,"Tyonek, Alaska",ERA Helicopter,,Bell 205A,2,2,The helicopter crashed into the water after a uncontrolled descent. Moisture in the servo cylinder vent ports froze causing the pilot valves ports to become inoperative causing the  pitch control to lock-up.
1,2,1969,"Gatwick Airport, Horley, Surrey,  England",Ariana Afghan Airlines,Frankfurt - London,Boeing B-727-113C,65,50,The aircraft descended below the glide slope and crashed into trees and a house short of the runway.  Incorrect setting of flaps and instruments.
1,20,1969,"Near Bradford, Pennsylvania",Allegheny Airlines,Washington - Harrisburgh - Bradford - Erie - Detroit,Convair CV-580,28,11,"Crashed, clipping tree tops short of the runway, in light snow while on approach. An excessive descent was not detected or corrected by the crew for reasons unknown. Possibilities include an altimeter failure or misreading of the instrument approach chart."
1,19,1969,"Off Los Angeles, California",Scandinavian Airlines (SAS),Copenhagen - Los Angeles - Seattle,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62,45,15,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. SAS did not authorize a back course approach to LAX.  A VOR approach was conducted without notifying the controlling authority. The crew was preoccupied with a landing gear light problem. Lack of crew coordination and inadequate monitoring of aircraft position which resulted in an unplanned descent into the water. The aircraft was named 'Sverre Viking.'
1,18,1969,"Off Los Angeles, California",United Air Lines,Los Angeles - Denver - Milwaukee,Boeing B-727-22QC,38,38,"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. The aircraft was dispatched with one generator inoperative. While this was legal, United was required to repair the generator at the first airport where there were repair facilities. The aircraft flew for a total of 41 hours with the inoperative generator passing through airports that had the facilities to repair the generator. Shutting  down the engine took the second generator offline leaving just one generator which became overloaded causing it to trip, resulting in the loss of all electrical power in the aircraft. For reasons undetermined, the battery standby switch was not turned on. At night, in rain, with no lights or instruments, the captain became disoriented and crashed into the PacifiOcean, 11.5 miles west of Los Angeles International Airport, four minutes after its initial takeoff roll. Battery backup for instruments was not required at the time. This crash prompted the FAA to require all transport category aircraft to have a standby attitude indicator which is powered by an independent source. False fire warning which prompted the shutting down of the No. 1 engine. Failure of the crew to unpower the heavy electrical loads before shutting down the No. 1 engine. Failure of UAL to repair the No. 3 generator in a timely manner."
2,6,1969,"Port Angeles, Washington",Pudget Sound Air - Air Taxi,Port Angeles - Seattle,Beechcraft C-45H,10,10,The plane crashed after a premature liftoff for unknown reasons.
2,11,1969,"Off Batan Islands, Philippines",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Lockheed C-130H,14,13,Inadvertent contact with the water during low-level flight over open ocean while searching for survivors.
2,5,1969,"Near Lone Pine, California",Mineral County Airlines,"Hawthorne, NV - Burbank - Long Beach",Douglas DC-3,35,35,"Flew into  Mt. Whitney at 11,800 ft. Deviated from prescribed course, as authorized, resulting in the aircraft being operated under IFR weather conditions, in high mountainous terrain, in an area where there was a lack of radio navigation aids. Aircraft recovered 8/8/69."
3,17,1969,"San Juan, Puerto Rico",Prinair,Saint Thomas - San Juan,de Havilland DH-114 Heron 2D,19,19,Crashed into the Sierra de Luquillo mountains. The vectoring of the aircraft by a ATC trainee into mountainous terrain under IFR  conditions without adequate clearance altitude.
3,15,1969,"Minchumina, Alaska",Wien Consolidated Airlines,Fairbanks - Bethel - Minchumina,de Havilland DHC-6,5,1,Crashed after the pilot experienced spatial disorientation in a whiteout.
3,12,1969,"Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela",Venezolana Internacional de Aviacion,Maracaibo - Miami,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,84,84,"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. San Francisco Giants pitcher Nestor Chavez, 22,  killed."
3,11,1969,"Kansas City, Kansas",Leamon Flying Service,,Bell 47G2A1 / Cessna 150H,3,3,"Midair collision. Two killed on the Bell, 1 on the Cessna.  Improper or conflicting instructions from ATC. Pilot failed to avoid and see other aircraft."
3,2,1969,"Near Aswan, Egypt",United Arab Airlines,Jeddah - Aswan,Ilyushin IL-18D,105,100,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. A contributing factor was pilot fatigue.
3,6,1969,"New Orleans, Louisiana",Avion Airways,Memphis - New Orleans,Douglas DC-3,27,16,Crashed while landing in fog. The aircraft was being operated under VFR when it entered a shallow fog overlying the approach lights. Failure of the crew to discontinue descent into conditions below minima upon reaching the decision height. Improper IFR operation. Misunderstanding of instructions. Exercising of poor judgment. Poor crew coordination. Pilot fatigue.
4,12,1969,"Off New Providence Island, Bahamas",Islands of the Bahamas Inc,,Curtiss C-46F,2,2,The cargo aircraft crashed into the ocean after a reported fire.
4,12,1969,"Near Quang Tri, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Army,,Boeing Vertol CH47C (helicopter),78,24,"As the helicopter was taking off in a vertical climb, there was a loss in rotor speed and the aircraft touched down on the edge of a ravine and rolled over causing the rotor blades to strike the ground and a fire to erupt."
4,13,1969,"Off Chongjin, North Korea",Military - U.S. Navy,,Lockheed EC-121M,31,31,The aircraft was shot down over the Sea of Japan by two North Korean MiG jet fighters while making a reconnaissance flight.
4,13,1969,"Craig, Alaska",Simpson Air Service - Air Taxi,,de Havilland DHC-2,9,9,"Crashed into water after making a steep, nose high turn. Pilot in command failed to maintain flying speed."
4,14,1969,"Khulna, Bangladesh",Indian Airlines,"Silchar, India - Khulna, Bangladesh",Fokker F-27 Friendship 100,44,44,The aircraft crashed in adverse weather conditions. Windshear. The crew tried to fly through thunderstorms at a low level but lost control in severe downdrafts.
4,16,1969,"Near Nakhon Ratchasima , Thailand",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Lockheed EC121R,18,18,The aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Korat Air Base. The plane climbed to about 500 ft. and then slammed into the ground and burst into flames. Severe windshear.
5,13,1969,"Near Chon Thanh, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Army,,Boeing Vertol CH47A (helicopter),74,30,"As the helicopter was taking off, the landing gear became entangled in some wire which dragged the aircraft down and caused it to fall over a cliff."
5,12,1969,"Medford, New Jersey",Flying W Airways,"Medford, NJ - Allentown, PA",Curtiss C-46F,2,2,Lifted off prematurely to avoid a parked aircraft and struck trees.
5,9,1969,"Reggio di Calabria, Italy",Aero Transporti Italiani,Rome - Reggio di Calabria,Fokker F-27 Friendship 600,36,1,Landed short of the runway and hit a wall. Misjudgement by the pilots of the distance between the aircraft and the ground during the final phase of the landing approach.
6,8,1969,"Near Salinas Victoria, Nuevo Leon, Mexico",Compania Mexicana de Aviacion,Mexico City - Monterey,Boeing B-727-64,79,79,"While the crew was descending and attempting to align with the runway, the plane hit high ground, several kilometers from the airport, in poor weather conditions. Excessive speed and wide radius of turn took the  aircraft out of the designated descent area and over rising terrain."
6,7,1969,"North Bend, Oregon",Eureka Aero Inc. - Air Taxi,,Cessna 337C,3,3,Collided with trees on approach. Improper IFR operation. Descended below minima for reasons unknown.
6,15,1969,"Pasco, Washington",Cascade Airways,Pasco - Spokane,Beechcraft 99,2,2,"The aircraft pitched up upon take off, stalled and crashed. The pitch trim was found in the full nose up position. Inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning, improper operation of flight controls by copilot. Failed to obtain/maintain flying speed."
7,20,1969,"Near Monroe, Georgia",Air South,"Atlanta, GA - Sumpter, SC - Greer, SC",Beechcraft B-99,14,14,"The aircraft descended in a near vertical dive crashing to the ground. Unwanted change in longitudinal trim which resulted in a nose down high-speed flight condition that was beyond the physical capacity of the pilots to overcome. The initiating element in the accident sequence could not be specifically determined. However, design of the aircraft flight control system was conducive to malfunctions of the flight control systems which, if undetected by the crew could lead to loss of control."
7,15,1969,"Barrow, Alaska",Interior Airways - Air Taxi,"Sagwon,AK - Elusive Lake, AK",Grumman G-44A,2,2,Crashed into lake while attempting to land. Aircraft porpoised and sank into a lake. Improper level off. Improper recovery from bounced landing.
7,6,1969,"New York City, New York",New York Airways,New York - Newark,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200,14,3,The plane flew into wake turbulence and crashed.  The pilot was 12 minutes behind schedule and made an intersection takeoff. The tower warned him of wake turbulence from a recently departing jet.
7,13,1969,"Sparrevohn, Alaska",Safeway Airways,"McGrath, AK - Sparrevohn, AK",Cessna 320,4,4,The aircraft flew into rising terrain (blind canyon). Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
7,17,1969,"Kekaha, Hawaii",Trans Isle Air,Kalaupapa - Lihue,De Havilland DH-104 Dove,13,1,The sightseeing flight collided with trees after experiencing an engine failure. Failure of valve assembly. Pilot-in-command exercised poor judgment. Unwarranted low flying.
7,12,1969,"AtlantiCity, New Jersey",Trans World Airlines,Training,Boeing 707-331C,5,5,"Crashed during a missed approach procedure. A loss of directional control, which resulted from the intentional shutdown of the pumps supplying hydraulipressure to the rudder without a concurrent restoration of power on the No.4 engine. A contributing factor was the inadequacy of the hydraulifluid loss emergency procedure when applied against the operating configuration of the aircraft."
7,15,1969,"Grand Canyon, Arizona",Halvorson - Air Taxi,Sightseeing,Bell 47G3B1,3,3,The helicopter collided with trees after experiencing engine failure. Pilot overshot two suitable landing areas.
8,14,1969,"Niagra Falls, Canada",Prior Aviatoin - Air Taxi,Sightseeing,Bell 47G-2,3,3,The helicopter crashed into a  river after experiencing engine failure.
8,17,1969,"Near Long Tieng, Laos",Air America,"Long Tieng, Laos - Sam Thong, Laos",Pilatus Pc-6C,13,13,The plane crashed into a hillside as it was about to come in for a landing and after the pilot was shot.
8,20,1969,"Newton, Iowa",Private Charter,Chicago - Des Moines.,Cessna 172H,3,3,"The single engine plane took off at night in rainy weather despite warnings of a building storm front. Fighter, Rocky Marciano, 45,  killed. The pilot was not cleared to fly IFR and had only 35 hours of night flying experience. The plane got as far as Newton, Iowa. The plane was seen flying barely 100 feet off the ground when it entered a rolling bank of clouds. Reappearing once, it rose and disappeared again. The plane crashed into a lone oak tree in the middle of a corn field. After a stop at Des Moines, Marciano was on his way home to attend his birthday party. Pilot attempted operation beyond experience/ability level. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Spatial disorientation."
9,11,1969,"Near Pakse, Laos",Military - Royal Lao Air Force,,Douglas C-47,35,35,Crashed near the Meking River after being unable to land because of lower clouds and  running out of fuel.
9,5,1969,"Korat Air Base, Thailand",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Lockheed EC121R,16,4,"Dropped down below the glide path and struck approach lights, 3,000 feet short of the runway during a second approach."
9,14,1969,"Near Medina, Colombia",SATENA,Bogota - Villavicencio,Douglas DC-3,28,28,"Crashed into a mountain, 30 miles from its destination after being diverted because of a severe storm."
9,14,1969,"Near Fairland, Indiana",Allegheny Airlines / Forth Corporation,Indianapolis - Bakalar AFB,MD Douglas DC-9-31/Piper Cherokee PA-28,83,83,"Midair collision at 2,500 ft. The Piper crashed into the tail of the DC-9 as it prepared to land. Eighty-two killed aboard the DC-9, one aboard the Cessna.  Inadequate VFR separation and deficiencies in the ATC system in the terminal area with mixed VFR/IFR traffic."
9,20,1969,"Londrina-Parana, Brazil",VASP,Camp Grande - Londrina - Sao Palo,Douglas DC-3,21,20,"Fifteen minutes after leaving Londina, the port engine was feathered and aircraft returned to Londrina. The plane crashed while attempting a go-around after a failed landing attempt. The only survivor was a crew member thrown clear of the accident."
9,17,1969,"Campbell River, Canada",PacifiWestern Airlines,Vancouver - Campbell River,Convair CV-640,15,4,Crashed into a hill  while attempting to land in inclement weather. Non-compliance with the instrument approach procedures. Pilot error.
9,16,1969,"Near Hoi An, Vietnam",Air Vietnam (South Vietnam),Pleiku - Da Nang,Douglas DC-4 / USAF F-4E,76,74,"Midair collision. The F-4E landed safely. The DC-4 crashed, killing all seventy-five aboard and two on the ground. Misconstrued instructions on landing by the DC-4."
10,7,1969,Gulf of Tonkin,Military - U.S. Navy,,Grumman C-2A,26,26,Crashed while flying from Subi Point in the Philippines to an aircraft carrier.
10,17,1969,"Denver, Colorado",Metro Commuter - Air Taxi,"Rawling, WY - Denver, CO",Beechcraft 65-B80,5,5,Crash landed off of airport. Engine failure. Improper operation of powerplant controls. Pilot accepted weather below MDA for approach.
11,15,1969,"Point Alexander, Alaska",Channel Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Sitka, AK - Pt. Alexander, AK",Cessna 180H,2,2,The wreckage of the float plane was found on a rugged beach with the pilot and passengers missing. Cause undetermined.
11,20,1969,"Mt. Pilot Knob, Glen Falls, New York",Mohawk Airlines,Albany - Glenn Falls,Fairchild-Hiller FH-227B,14,14,"Struck trees on the northwest slope of Pilot Knob Mountain, and impacted a rock cliff, after which the aircraft fell 38ft, becoming lodged between trees. The captain exceeded his clearance limits and flew the aircraft into a severe 'lee side' mountain downdraft at an altitude insufficient for recovery."
11,8,1969,"Near Ikeja, Nigeria",Nigeria Airways,Kano - Lagos,BAC VC-10-1101,87,87,The aircraft crashed and burned 8 miles from Lagos Airport where it was to have landed. Cause unknown.  Possibly insufficient monitoring of equipment. Allowing the aircraft to come down to an unsafe altitude without contact with the ground.
12,20,1969,"Near Keratea, Greece",OlympiAirways,Chania - Athens,Douglas DC-6B,90,90,"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."
12,8,1969,"Passadumkeag, Maine",Aroostook Air - Air Taxi,"Houlton, ME - Portland, ME",Piper PA-23,3,3,"Hit a mountain at 1,350 ft. on initital approach. Minimum flying altitude 1,900 ft.  Improper IFR operation."
12,10,1969,"Near San Diego, California",Military U.S. Navy,,LTVF-8J,1,0,The fighter crashed into Miramar Naval Air Station after engine failure and total flame out.
1,0,1970,"Nulato, Alaska",Galena Air Service - Air Taxi,"Nulato, AK - Tanana, AK",Cessna 180,4,2,Emergency flight to airlift sick patient. Collided with trees while en route. Pilot stayed low to maintain ground contact at night. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
1,22,1970,"Stockholm, Sweden",Spantax,Stockholm - Zurich,Convair CV-990-30A-5,10,5,"The plane developed trouble in the No. 4 engine and the takeoff was aborted and the plane returned to the gate.  It was decided to continue the ferry flight to Zurich on three engines.  As the aircraft started its take-off roll the nose yawed to the right. This was corrected by retarding no.1 engine power. The aircraft rotated at 134kts with 27deg. Flaps. While climbing, the aircraft banked 4 to 6 degrees to the right and the airspeed dropped to 10kts below V2. The plane then contacted some tree tops, banked 10 to 15 degrees and crashed. Unexpected early loss of external visual reference after take-off and loss of directional control during transition from visual to instrument flying. Windshear."
1,12,1970,Near Villia Greece,Military - Royal HelleniAir Force,,Douglas C-47,27,23,"The aircraft, carrying paratroopers, crashed into a mountain in fog."
1,6,1970,"Faleolo, Western Samoa",Polynesian Airlines,"Apia, Western Samoa - Pago Pago, American Samoa",Douglas DC-3,32,32,"Crashed into a lagoon 400 yards past the end of the runway, seconds after taking off after the plane pitched up and stalled. Windshear, precipitation and turbulence."
1,3,1970,"Portage, Michigan",Buckeye Air Service - Air Taxi,"Detroit, MI - Chicago, IL",Beechcraft TC-45J,2,2,Left engine feathered. Improper emergency procedure. Failed to use flaps. Pilot made go-around due to not extending flaps full.
1,7,1970,"Cleveland, Ohio",TAG Airlines,Cleveland - Detroit,De Havilland Dove,9,9,The aircraft suffered an airframe failure while en route. Fatigue fracture of wing attachment fitting bolts. FAA replacement time exceeded.
2,18,1970,"Long Island Sound, Connecticut",Pilgrim Airlines,"Groton, CT - New York, NY",de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100,5,5,Crashed into Long Island Sound while on a flight from Groton to New York.  Fuel exhaustion resulting from inadequate flight preparation and erroneous in-flight decisions by the pilot-in-command.
2,18,1970,"Off Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic",Compania Dominicana de Aviacion,Santo Domingo - San Juan,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,102,102,"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 sea. Featherweight boxer Carlos Cruz and members of  the Puerto Rican women's national volleyball team killed."
2,19,1970,"Elizabeth, New Jersey",Suburban Airlines - Air Taxi,"Sherbrooke, Canada - Newark, NJ",Cessna 402,4,4,"No second in command pilot. ILS approach, descended below glide slope and hit natural gas storage tank holder at 190 ft. AGL."
2,13,1970,"Zurich, Switzerland",Swissair,Zurich - Tel Aviv,Convair CV-990-30A-6,47,47,"About 9 minutes after taking off, 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 an Israeli address by Palestinian extremists."
3,11,1970,"Near Da Nang, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Navy,Taiwan - Da Nang,Lockheed EC-121P,31,23,"The pilot tried to stretch the approach to avoid workers on the runway, ran out of runway, attempted a go-around, was unable to gain altitude and crashed into several structures, trucks and a U.S. Navy Jet."
3,16,1970,"Binghamton, New York",Commuter Airline - Air Taxi,"Binghamton, NY - Washington DC",Beechcraft C-45H,11,3,"Ran off end of runway, crashed and burned while attempting to take off. Attempted take off with snow on wings. Take off aborted too late to remain on runway."
3,19,1970,"Colorado City, Arizona",Grand Canyon Airlines,Grand Canyon - Las Vegas,Piper PA-32,6,6,"Flew into thunderstorms and turbulence, crashed while en route. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Spatial disorientation."
4,8,1970,"Casablanca, Morocco",Royal Air Maroc,Agadir - Casablanca,Aerospatiale Caravelle 3,82,61,The aircraft crashed 9.7 km short of the runway during approach in the fog and broke in two.
4,0,1970,"Cambridge, Maryland",East Coast Air - Air Taxi,"Teterboro, NJ - Cambridge, MD",Piper PA-32,3,3,Collided with trees while attempting to land in fog.  Either misread or failed to read instruments correctly.
5,15,1970,"Near St. Croix, US Virgin Islands",Antillian Airlines,New York City - St. Maarten,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-33CF,63,23,"The flight was scheduled to fly from New York to St. Maarten. Because of 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 very low on fuel and the crew chose to divert to St. Croix. While trying to make St. Croix, the aircraft ran out of fuel and ditched into the sea, 35 miles from shore, sinking in 5,000 ft. of water. Improper management of fuel by the crew. Continued, unsuccessful attempts to land at St. Maarten until insufficient fuel remained to reach an alternate airport. A contributing factor was rain showers in the approaching zone not reported to the crew. Inadequate warning given to passengers before the ditching."
5,21,1970,"Pellston, Michigan",Executive Jet Sales Inc.,Detroit - Pellston,Gates Learjet 23,6,6,"The aircraft, cleared for an instrument landing, broke through scattered clouds at 400 feet, landing short of the runway, crashing into trees and exploding into a ball of fire. Illusions produced by the lack of visual cues during a circling approach over unlighted terrain at night to a runway not equipped with approach lights or other visual approach aides. Possibility of altimeter error. United Auto Worker's President, Walter Reuther, 63, and his wife killed along with Oskar Stronorov, William Wolfman and pilots George Evans and Joseph Karrafa."
5,9,1970,"Chamblee, Georgia",Lehigh Acres Development Inc.,"Chamblee, GA - Fort Myers,FL",Martin 404,33,1,There was a loss of power as the aircraft climbed after taking off from DeKalb Peachtree Airport. The plane touched down and slid along a highway for one-half a mile striking a automobile killing 5 people. Loss of effective engine power because of improper fuel having been placed in the tanks by relatively untrained personnel. A contributing factor was the flightcrew did not detect the error.
6,3,1970,"Tripoli, Libya",Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie,,Tupolev TU-104A,13,13,Undershot runway in fog and crashed after two failed landing attempts. Crew error.
7,14,1970,"McGrath, Alakska",Reeder Flying Service,"McGrath AK - Galena, AK",Douglas DC-3,27,5,"Crashed into trees shortly after taking off. The pilot-in-command diverted attention from operation.  Pilot rotated at V2, reduced power, co-pilot raised gear, prop hit runway."
7,19,1970,"Near Arbucias, Gerona, Spain",Dan Air Services,Manchester - Barcelona,de Havilland Comet 4,112,112,"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 Montseny 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."
7,8,1970,"Toronto, Canada",Air Canada,Montreal - Toronto - Los Angeles,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63,109,109,"While attempting to land at Toronto, at approximately 60 feet above the runway, the spoilers were inadvertently deployed causing the aircraft to fall to the runway and lose the No. 4 engine. With the wing on fire, the captain decided to go-around but while circling the plane lost the No. 3 engine and eventually went into a seep dive and crashed. Inadvertent deployment of the spoilers by the first officer while the aircraft was still in the air. Faulty design by allowing the spoiler handle to perform two different unrelated tasks (lift to arm and pull to deploy). After the crash McDonnell Douglas denied there was any design flaw and the FAA decided to issue an Airworthiness Directive requiring a warning placard on all DC8s. After two and possibly three more crashed with the same cause an AD was issued requiring a safety lock be installed."
7,17,1970,North AtlantiOcean,Military - Soviet Air Force,Reykjavik - Halifax - Sidney,Antonov AN-22,23,23,"Disappeared without a trace while en route with a final destination of Peru, 40 minutes after takeoff. The plane was carrying a field hospital to earthquake stricken Peru."
7,10,1970,"Lincoln, New Mexico",Del Rio Flying Service - Air Taxi,"San Antonio, TX - Rudioso, NM",Cessna 310J,7,7,Flew into mountain ridge obscured by clouds. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
7,11,1970,"Tokyo, Japan",Flying Tiger Line,Tokyo - Okinawa,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63AF,4,4,Cargo plane. An unarrested rate of descent due to inattention of the crew to instrument altitude references while the pilot was attempting to establish outside visual contact in meteorological conditions which precluded such contact during that segment of a precision radar approach inbound from the Decision Height.
8,2,1970,"Islamabad, Pakistan",Pakistan International Airlines,Rawalpindi - Lahore,Fokker F-27 Friendship 200,30,30,Crashed into terrain after takeoff in thunderstorms and strong winds.
8,15,1970,"Near Cuzco, Peru",Lineas Aereas Nacionales SA (Peru),Cuzco - Lima,Lockheed 188A Electra,100,99,"The flight crashed shortly after takeoff after the No. 3 engine failed. Procedural error after an emergency occurred. With flaps retracted, the aircraft lost altitude and crashed while in a turn. The improper execution of engine-out procedures by the flight crew with contributing factors of improper loading of the aircraft and improper maintenance procedures by company personnel."
8,3,1970,"Taipei, Taiwan",China Airlines (Taiwan),Hwa-Lien,NAMC YS-11A-219,31,14,Crashed on Yuan mountain while on approach to Taipei during a thick fog.
9,16,1970,"New York, New York",Trans International Airlines,"Jamaica, NY - Washington D.C.",McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63CF,11,11,"Rejected takeoff. Lost control and crashed. Loss of pitch control caused by the entrapment of a pointed, asphalt-covered object between the leading edge of the right elevator and the right horizontal spar web access door in the aft part of the stabilizer."
9,8,1970,"Cranbrook, Canada",Eagle Flight - Air Taxi,"Portland, OR - Cranbrook, Canada",Cessna T337B,4,4,Descended below minimum approach altitude for unknown reasons.
10,12,1970,"Mt. Trelease, near Silver Plume, Colorado","Charter, Golden Eagle Aviation Inc.","Wichita - Denver - Logan, Utah",Martin 404,40,30,"Two charter planes took off Wichita for a flight to Logan, Utah via Denver. The flight was uneventful to Denver.  The crew of N464M decided to fly a sceniroute the rest of the way to Logan. The aircraft, which was overloaded by 5,165 lbs. , flew into a box canyon. Confronted with steeply rising terrain, the pilot made a sharp bank trying to turn around in the narrowing valley and stalled, crashing into a mountainous forested area on  Mt. Trelease. Numerous members and staff of the Wichita State Football team were killed. The pilot had only 123 total hours in a Martin 404, the copilot 30 hours. 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, lack of a flight planning and minimum qualifications of the crew."
10,14,1970,"Near Taipei, Taiwan",Military - U.S. Air Force,Taipei - Ching Chuan Kang,Lockheed C-130E,43,43,The aircraft struck a mountain ridge 6 minutes after taking off from Taipei. Deviation off course while flying  IFR in zero visibility.
10,15,1970,"Mahaffey, Pennsylvania",Private,"Dubois, PA - Roanoak, VA",Aero Commander 500-B,2,2,"The aircraft crashed into a mountainside 20 minutes after taking off. NASCAR driver Curtis Turner, 46, was killed along with pro-golfer Clarence King. King was flying the plane and had a blood alcohol of 0.17. Alcoholiimpairment of efficiency and judgment.  Evidence showed the passenger, Turner had a severe heart attack prior to the accident."
10,21,1970,"Dayton, Ohio",Saturn Airways,"Dayton, OH - Ft. Dix, NJ",Lockheed L-100-20 Hercules,3,3,"The crew of the cargo plane became disoriented and struck the ground 5,000 ft. short of the runway. Fog, low ceiling, spatial disorientation, improper IFR operation."
10,16,1970,"New Castle, Delaware",Delaware Aviation - Air Taxi,"Teleboro, NJ  - Wilmington, DE",Piper PA-28R,2,2,"Pilot received landing clearance then was observed in climbs, dives and turns below traffipattern before crashing. Undetermined cause."
11,19,1970,"Near Huntington, West Virginia",Southern Airways,"Kingston, NC - Huntington, WV",McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31,75,75,"While on approach, the aircraft crashed one mile short of Runway 11 at Tri-State Airport in rain and fog. Thirty-six players and 5 coaches on the Marshall University football team were among those killed. Improper procedures executed by the crew. Descent below Minimum Descent Altitude during a nonprecision approach under adverse operating conditions, without visual contact with the runway environment. The reason for this descent was not able to be determined, although the two most likely explanations are ( a ) improper use of cockpit instrumentation data, or (b) an altimetry system error ."
11,9,1970,"Nar Can Tho, South Vietnam",Military - Vietnamese Air Force / Military - U.S. Army,,de Havilland RU-6A Beaver /Bell UH-1H,18,18,"Mid-air collision at 1,200 ft."
11,17,1970,"Anchorage, Alaska",Capital Airlines,Anchorage - Yokota AFB,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63CF,229,47,"The military charter overran the runway during takeoff, hit the ILS localizer support structure and burst into flames. The lack of acceleration, undetected by the crew  until after V1 speed was reached caused by the main landing gear wheels remaining locked after power was applied for takeoff on the icy runway due to brake or hydraulifailure."
11,13,1970,"Near Nha Trang, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,Saigon - Nha Trang AB,Fairchild C-123K,79,79,Crashed into high ground on a mountainside while on a flight from Saigon to Nha Trang Air Base. Cause unknown.
11,14,1970,"Near Cam Ranh, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,Cam Ranh Bay AB - Siagon,Fairchild C-123K,44,42,Crashed into the jungle 15 miles from it destination as the pilot prepared to land at Saigon in poor weather conditions.
12,14,1970,"St. Thomas, Virgin Islands",Trans Caribbean Airways,New York - St. Thomas,Boeing B-727-2A7,55,2,"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 veered off the right side of the runway, passed through the airport perimeter fence, crossed a paved highway and hit an embankment. Captain's use of improper techniques in recovering from a high bounce generated by a poorly executed approach and touchdown."
1,16,1971,"Edison, New Jersey",American Airlines / Private,"San Francisco, CA - Newark, NJ",Boeing B-707-323 / Cessna 150,21,2,"Midair collision at 3,000 ft.  Failed to see and avoid other aircraft. The Boeing 707 landed safely. Two killed on the Cessna.  System permitted VFR operation in congested area in reduced visibility."
1,15,1971,"Zurich, Switzerland",Balkan Bulgarian Airlines,Paris - Zurich - Sofia,Ilyushin IL-18,47,45,"The crew decided while on the ground at Paris not to stop at Zurich but later, while in flight, changed their minds when they received reports of improving weather. The plane crashed during the approach to Zurich after drifting to the right and below the glide path. The left wing tip and landing gear struck the ground first."
1,7,1971,"Near Pacae, Peru",Fuerza Aérea del Peru,Mazamari - Lima,Curtiss-Wright C-46,35,35,Crashed in the Andes mountains after experiencing engine trouble.
2,16,1971,"Aguadilla, Puerto Rico",Jamie Ramirez - Air Taxi,"Mona Is., PR - Mayaguez, PR",Piper PA-28,3,3,The pilot declared a engine problem and ditched into the ocean.  A search found no evidence of the aircraft or occupants.
3,6,1971,"Ontario, California",Western Airlines,Los Angeles - Ontairo,Boeing B-720-047B,5,5,"The aircraft, during a training flight suddenly rolled to the left and  crashed after a missed, 3 engine, ILS approach. Failure of the aircraft rudder hydrauliactuator support fitting which led to the loss of left rudder control. Stress corrosion cracks."
4,7,1971,"Near San Jose, Philippines",Military - Philippine Air Force,Manila - Nichols AFB,Douglas C-47A,40,39,"Crashed into a rice field moments after taking off from Basa Air Base near Floridablanca. Climbed to 200 ft. banked to the left, stalled and crashed to the ground. Failure of the right engine. A young boy was the only survivor."
4,9,1971,"Kayenta, Arizona",Monument Valle - Air Taxi,"Kayenta, AZ - Tucon, AZ",Cessna TU206B,2,2,The aircraft went into a spin at the top of a ridge and crashed. Moderate to severe turbulence was forcast in the area.
4,17,1971,"C. Amalie, Virgin Islands",Costal Airway,"C. Amalie, VI - San Juan, PR",Beech E18S,8,8,The plane crashed on take off after an engine failure. Inadequate maintenance and inspection of powerplants. Failed to follow approved procedures and directives. Improper emergency procedures.
4,17,1971,"Manchester, New Hampshire",New England Aviaiton,"Manchester, NH - Boston, MS",Beechcraft C35,4,4,The aircraft experienced engine failure during takeoff and crashed. Fuel starvation. Fuel selector positioned between tanks. Pilots unfamilarity with aircraft. Had only 1 hour in type aircraft.
5,13,1971,"Coolidge, Arizona",Apache Airlines - Air Taxi,"Tucon, AZ - Phoenix, AZ",de Havilland 104-7X,12,12,Crashed after the wing separated from the fuselage. Fractured due to fatigue which propagated in area of corrosion and fretting.
5,19,1971,"Anaktvk Pass, Alaska",Gay Airways - Air Taxi,"Sagwon, AK - Local",Sud Aviation SA 318C,4,2,The pilot suffered spatial disorientation in whiteout conditions. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
5,20,1971,"Near Rijeka, Yugoslavia",Aviogenex (Yugoslavia),London - Rijeka,Tupolev TU-134A,83,78,"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 caused a refraction of light."
5,15,1971,"Near Capetown, South Africa",Military - South African Air Force,,Hawker Siddeley HS 125-400B (3),11,11,All three planes crashed into Devil's Peak  and exploded while flying in a V formation in heavy mist.
5,11,1971,"Roanoke, Virginia",Private,"Atlanta, GA - Martinsville, VA",Aero Commander 680E,6,6,"The flight crashed into the side of a mountain during a thunderstorm. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.  Entered instrument weather at too low an altitude to clear mountain.  World War II hero and western movie star Audie Murphy, 46, killed."
6,17,1971,"Near Duarte, California",Hughes Airwest  / Military - US Marine Air Corps,Los Angeles - Salt Lake City,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 / F4-B,51,50,"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 15,150 feet. Both planes crashed into the San Gabriel Mountains. One of two killed on the F4 when the forward canopy did not jettison. The other crew member parachuted to safety unhurt. All forty-nine killed aboard the DC-9. Failure of both crews to see and avoid each other and failure of the F4 crew to request radar advisory service and particularly considering the fact that they had  an inoperable transponder.  Allegations also surfaced that the F-4B was performing an aerobatics maneuver shortly before the collision."
6,8,1971,"New Haven, Connecticut",Allegheny Airlines,"Washington D.C. - Newport News, VA - Philadelphia",Convair CV-580,31,28,"The aircraft crashed into a row of beach houses, 4,980 feet short of the runway. Captain's intentional descent below minima under adverse weather conditions while trying to locate the runway despite advisories from 1st. officer."
6,13,1971,North PacifiOcean,Military - U.S. Air Force,Hickam AFB - Pango Pango,Boeing - EC-135N,24,24,Disappeared while en route. Met with an undisclosed catastrophievent and plunged into the sea. Believed to  have struck the surface at high speed.
6,14,1971,"Near Arica, Chile",SAVCO,Santa Cruz - Arica,Douglas DC-6,6,6,"The aircraft struck Putre Mountain at an altitude of 18,000 feet.  Improper flight planning for IMC weather."
6,18,1971,"Garberville, California",Shelter Cove Sea Park,"Shelter Cove, CA - San Jose, CA",Douglas DC-3,24,17,"The aircraft was unable to gain height on takeoff. It struck a transformer and a building, became airborne and went off a cliff into the ocean. Failure of the pilot to remove the rudder and elavator gust locks."
7,18,1971,"Hokkaido, Japan",Toa DomestiAirline (Japan),Sapporo - Hakodate,NAMC YS-11A-227,68,68,The aircraft crashed into Yokotsu Mountain while on approach. Navigational error after strong winds caused flight to drift.
7,22,1971,"Anchorage, Alaska",Anchorage Helicopter - Air Taxi,"Fairbanks, AK - Local",Bell 206,3,3,"The aircraft took off from a roadside lodging, hit wires and crashed and burned. Pilot failed to see and avoid obstruction."
7,14,1971,"Near Morioko, Japan",All Nippon Airways /  Japanese Air Force,Sapporo - Tokyo,Boeing B-727-281 / Air Force F86F,164,163,"A Japan Air Self Defense Force F-86F fighter collided with the B-727. Both aircraft crashed, but the fighter pilot ejected safely. All one hundred sixty-two aboard the 727 were killed. The fighter pilot and his captain was indicted for involuntary homicide. The fighter pilot was acquitted but the captain was convicted and received 3 years in jail for not providing sufficient supervision of his wingman."
7,14,1971,"San Francisco, California",Pan American World Airways,San Francisco - Los Angeles,Boeing B-747-121,218,0,The aircraft struck approach lights at the departure end of runway during takeoff. Miscalculation of available runway length and takeoff reference speed by crew. Erroneous information from the dispatcher. The aircraft was named 'Clipper America.'
7,15,1971,"Near Pau, France",Military - French Air Force,Exercises,Nord 2501 Noratlas,39,37,"The plane, carrying parachute trainees, crashed in the flatlands of the Pyrenees during a final approach and after experiencing an engine fire. Two escaped by parachuting out of the plane before it crashed."
8,14,1971,"Valdez, Alaska",Trans Alaska Helicopter - Air Taxi,"Valdez, AK - Local",Sikorsky S-55B,2,2,The helicopter crashed after the failure of the main rotor. Inadequate inspection and maintenance.
8,9,1971,"Near Pegnitz, West Germany",Military - U.S. Army,Ludwigsburg - Grafenwohr,Boeing Vertol CH-47A (helicopter),37,37,"The helicopter, carrying American troops to an exercise, crashed into a hayfield and exploded in flames. Fatigue failure of the rotor blade led to its failure and structural failure of the aircraft."
8,20,1971,"Augusta, Maine",Downeast Airlines,"Boston, MA - Rockville, ME diverted to  Augusta ME",Piper PA-31,8,3,"Crashed in dense fog while making an approach to Agusta State Airport. Discontinue VOR approach, attempted to maintain visual flight in IFR conditions at an altitude below obstructing terrain."
9,11,1971,"Near Juneau, Alaska",Alaska Airlines,Anchorage - Seattle,Boeing B-727-193,111,111,The aircraft crashed into the slopes of Chikat Mountain in rain and fog while attempting a non-precision instrument landing at Juneau Municipal Airport. Display of misleading navigation information which resulted in the premature descent below obstacle clearance altitude. The crew didn't use all available navaids to check the position of the aircraft.
9,0,1971,"Jackson, Mississippi",C and C Aviaiton - Air Taxi,"Temple, TX - Columbus, GA",Aero Commander 560-A,5,5,Collided with trees and crashed on final approach after experiencing engine failure. Fuel exhaustion. Mismanagement of fuel.
10,11,1971,"Near Aarsele, West Vlaanderen, Belgium",British European Airways,London - Salzburg,Vickers Vanguard 951,63,63,"While en route 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."
10,9,1971,"Colorado City, Arizona",SceniAir Lines,Las Vegas - Grand Canyon,Cessna 402,10,10,The sightseeing plane crashed in rain/snow.  Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Pilot transmitted he was turning around do to weather conditions.
10,13,1971,"Hot Springs, Virginia",Alpena Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Detroit, MI - Hot Springs, VA",Swearingen SA26AT,6,6,The pilot descended below minima on a third attempt at landing with no glideslope approach and hit the ground 150 feet short and right of the runway. Improper IFR operation.
10,11,1971,"Peoria, Illinois",Chicago Southern Airlines,"Chicago, IL - Peoria, IL",Beech E18S,16,16,Collided with wires/poles while attempting to land. Improper IFR operation. Descended below MDA.
10,22,1971,"Bath, Pennsylvania",Monmouth Airways,"Jamaica, NY - Allentown, PA",Beechcraft B99,8,4,Collided with trees while attempting to land. Improper IFR operation. Descended below MDA. Pilot fatigue.
11,5,1971,"Off Livorno, Italy",Military - Royal Air Force,San Giusto - Sardinia,Lockheed C-130K Hercules,52,52,"The plane, carrying paratroopers, crashed into the Ligurian Sea about 20 miles west of Pisa shortly after taking off from San Giusto Airport. In-flight structural failure. Cause undetermined."
11,13,1971,"Near Hue, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Army,Da Nang - Camp Eagle,Boeing Vertol CH-47C,34,34,Crashed into a mountain after attempting to fly through a lowland area due to deteriorating weather conditions.
12,13,1971,"Raleigh, North Carolina",Eastern Air Lines,"Miami, FL - Raleigh, NC",Douglas DC-9-31 /Cessna 206,29,2,Midair collision.  The DC-9 descended onto the Cessna. Two killed aboard the Cessna. The DC-9 landed with no one aboard injured. Inadequacy of ATC facilities and services in the terminal area.
12,7,1971,"Chinnamanur, India",Indian Airlines,Trivandrum - Madurai,HAL-748-224 Srs.2,31,21,Strayed off course and flew into a mountain.
12,12,1971,"Near Puerto Inca, Huanuco, Peru",Lineas Aereas Nacionales SA (Peru),Lima - Pucallpa,Lockheed 188A Electra,92,91,"The aircraft was struck by lightning after it entered an area of thunderstorms and heavy turbulence. The lightning caused a fire which led to the separation of the right wing and part of the left wing. The aircraft crashed in mountainous terrain in the jungle. One German passenger, a female teenager, survived and was found after trekking through the jungle for 9 days. Juliane Koepcke had a broken collarbone and was unconscious for an unknown amount of time but had survived the crash still strapped in her seat. When she came to, she set out in vain to find her mother. Maria Koepcke, her mother, a leading Peruvian ornithologist, was dead. Rescue crews searched for the aircraft without success. Koepcke would have to save herself.  Koepcke found a stream and began nine days of wading through knee-high water and fighting off swarms of insects and leeches. On the ninth day, she found a canoe and shelter. Then she waited. Hours later, local lumbermen returned and found her. They tried to get her to eat but she was quite sick and refused. Insects had buried eggs in her skin and they were beginning to hatch. One of the men poured gasoline on her and, as she told the London Daily Mail, 'I counted 35 worms that came out of my arms alone.' The men offered what assistance they could provide but it was too late in the day to start the journey back to civilization; she slept one more night in the jungle before the men took her on the final seven hour journey via canoe down the river to a lumber station where she was airlifted to a hospital."
1,22,1972,"Sierra de Atalayasa, Spain",Iberia Airlines,Valencia - Ibiza,Sud-Aviation Caravelle VI-R,104,104,The aircraft crashed into hill while attempting to land. Failure to maintain the minimum flight altitude during the final stages of the visual approach.
1,1,1972,"Chambers, Nebraska",Kime Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Omaha, NE - Hot Springs, SD",Piper PA-23,3,3,"The pilot feathered the right engine for undetermined reasons, failed to maintain safe altitude and crashed into a telephone pole and wires."
1,10,1972,"Near Betania, Colombia",SATENA,Medellin - Buenaventura,Douglas C-47,39,39,The aircraft struck a mountain in rain and thunderstorms operating as a non-scheduled passenger airliner run by the military.
1,16,1972,"Near Hermsdorf, Czechoslovakia",JAT Yugoslav Airlines,Stockholm - Belgrade,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,28,27,"The plane crashed after the detonation of a bomb in the forward cargo hold. A flight attendant,  22 year old Vesna Vulovic, fell 33,330 feet in the tail section and although she broke both legs and was temporarily paralyzed from the waist down, she survived. She was in a coma for 27 days and it took 16 months for her to recover. The bomb was believed to be placed on the plane by a Croatian extremist group. On January 27, 1997, 25 years after the crash, Vesna Vulovireturned to the crash-site and was reunited with the firemen who pulled her from the wreckage and the medical team who looked after her in the hospital."
2,19,1972,"BattleMountain, Nevada",Clarkes Thunder - Air Taxi,"Gallup, NM - Battle Mountain, NV",Beechcraft S35,2,2,Pilot flying too high and suffered hypoxia. Pilot had emphysema and advanced arteriosclerosis. No oxygen aboard the aircraft.
2,13,1972,"Near Vientiane, Laos",Royal Air Lao,Savannakhet - Vientiane,Douglas DC-4,23,23,Shot down while en route. Aircraft not found.
2,2,1972,"Jackson, Mississippi",Hankins Airways - Air Taxi,"Chicago, IL - Detroit, MI",Beechcraft D 18S,2,2,The aircraft failed to maintain flying speed after a engine failure for undetermined reasons. Ice seen on aircraft before and after the accident.
2,10,1972,"Fairfield, Idaho",Sun Valley Airways - Air Taxi,"Hailey, ID - Boise, ID",Beechcraft 65-B80,4,4,In-flight fire caused in-flight structural failure. Left wing separated due to fire resulting from engine cylinder separation. Excessive working hours may have contributed to the accident.
2,7,1972,"Molokai, Hawaii",Alii Air Hawaii - Air Taxi,"Honolulu, HI - Lanai, HI",Beechcraft D 18S,8,8,Flew into thunderstorm activity and crashed into ocean for reasons unknown. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
3,20,1972,"Albany, New York",Mohawk Airlines,"New York City - Albany, NY",Fairchild-Hiller FH-227-B,48,16,"The aircraft was on final approach to Albany County Airport in light snow and two miles visibility, when the pilot reported a malfunctioning left propeller cruise pitch lock. The captain ordered the engine shut down but the crew was unsuccessful in feathering the prop and the plane began to lose altitude. The plane crashed 4 miles short of the runway into a two-family house killing one man. Malfunction of the cruise pitch lock.  Inability of the crew to feather the left propeller, in combination with the descent below the minimum approach altitude. The reason for the malfunction and inability to feather the prop remains undetermined."
3,22,1972,"Near Al Fujayrah, United Arab Emirates",Sterling Airways,Colombo - Dubai,Aerospatiale Caravelle Super 10B,112,112,"The aircraft struck a mountain ridge during approach, 50 miles E of Dubai. Incorrect information from an outdated flight plan."
4,21,1972,"Near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil",VASP,Sao Paulo - Rio de Janeiro,NAMC YS-11A-211,25,25,"Crashed in mountainous terrain,  50 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, while on approach."
4,22,1972,Near Ardinello di Amaseno,Aero Transporti Italiani,Rome - Foggia,Fokker F-27 Friendship 200,18,18,Crashed into high ground while en route in thunderstorm activity. Loss of control due to downdrafts and updrafts in thunderstorm activity.
4,17,1972,"New York, New York",Helaire Helicopter,Sightseeing,Bell 47J-2,3,3,Float equipped sightseeing helicopter encountered turbulence which led to the blades flapping and a steep nose down crash into the river.
4,9,1972,"Addis Ababa, Ethiopia",East African Airways,Addis Ababa - Rome,BAC Super VC-10 1154,107,43,The aircraft broke-up after overrunning the runway and an aborted takeoff. Partial loss of braking power due to the incorrect reassembly and repairs of the braking system.
4,12,1972,"Nyot Mo, Laos",Air America,"Long Tieng, Laos - Moung Cha, Laos",Pilatus PC6CH2,10,4,Hit trees while flying through a mountain pass in rain and fog.
5,22,1972,"Near Carini, Sicily, Italy",Alitalia,Rome - Palermo,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-43,115,115,The plane cashed into Mt. Lunga during an approach to Palermo. The crew's non-adherence to airport traffiregulations. The aircraft was named Antonio Pigafetta.
5,10,1972,"Near Gia Dinh, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Army,Bien Hoa - Vung Tau,Boeing Vertol CH47A (helicopter),34,34,Metal fatigue of the spar in a blade led to separation of the blade and loss of control of the aircraft.
5,12,1972,"Albuquerque, New Mexico",Ross Aviation - Air Taxi,"Albuquerque, NM - Sante Fe, NM",Beechcraft 65-B80,9,9,"Forward cargo door was not secured, opened in flight. Cargo damaged left propeller. Open door created extra drag. Pilot lost control and crashed."
5,6,1972,"Dulac, Louisiana",Petrolium Helicopter,"Dulac, LA - Gulf oil platform",Bell 205A,11,11,Crashed into the water after the fatigue failure of both tail rotor blade grips.
5,6,1972,"Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas",Delta Air Lines,Training,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14,4,4,While practicing touch and go landing the aircraft crashed after getting caught in the wake turbulence of a DC-10. An encounter with a trailing vortex generated by a preceding 'heavy' jet which resulted in an involuntary loss of control of the airplane during final approach. Although cautioned to expect turbulence the crew did not have sufficient information to evaluate accurately the hazard or the possible location of the vortex. Existing FAA procedures for controlling VFR flight did not provide the same protection from a vortex encounter as was provided to flights being given radar vectors in either IFR or VFR conditions.
6,11,1972,"Valdez, Alaska",Fairbanks Air - Air Taxi,"Fairbanks, AK - Valdez, AK",Cessna U206C,2,2,Flew into mountain pass in fog. Wing caught ground in turnaround. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
6,9,1972,"Winfield, Kansas",Smyer Aircraft - Air Taxi,"Arkansas City, KS - White Plains, NY",Beechcraft E18S,2,2,In flight engine fire caused left wing to separate.
6,20,1972,"Near New Delhi, India",Japan Air Lines,Bangkok - Delhi,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-53,87,82,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.
6,14,1972,"Near Pleiku, Vietnam",Cathay PacifiAirways,Bangkok - Hong Kong,Convair CV-880-22M-21,81,81,"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."
6,16,1972,"London Heathrow,  Staines, Surrey, England",British European Airways,London - Brussels,Hawker Siddeley Trident 1C,118,118,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.  Failure of the captain to maintain adequate speed after noise abatement procedures. Premature retraction of the slats. Incapacitation of the captain due to a possible arterial hemorrhage.
6,1,1972,"Smiley, Texas",Air Central,"Harlingen, TX - Austin, TX",Cessna 182N,5,5,Mentally distrubed passenger in rear seat shot pilot twice.
6,23,1972,"Huê, Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Lockheed AC-130A Hercules,15,12,Struck by a surface-to-air missile while landing.
6,23,1972,"Ponce, Puerto Rico",Prinair,San Juan - Ponce,de Havilland DH-114 Heron 2B,20,5,"The pilot over-rotated during a go-around from a landing attempt , lost control and crashed. Crew error. The reason for rejecting the landing is not known."
6,13,1972,"Hornell, New York",Seventy Airways - Air Taxi,"Almond Dam, NY - Salamanica, NY",Hughes 369HS,3,3,Hti wires above creek while surveying flood damage.
6,9,1972,"Appleton, Wisconsin",North Central Airlines / Air Wisconsin,"Chicago, IL - Appleton, WI - Sheboygan, WI",Convair CV-580/De Hav. Twin Otter 100,13,13,Both aircraft were proceeding under VFR getting ready to land when there was a midair collision. Both aircraft crashed into Lake Winnebago and sank. The failure of both flightcrews to detect visually the other aircraft in sufficient time to initiate evasive action.
6,7,1972,"Steamboat, Nevada",Casino Air - Air Taxi,Sightseeing,Beechcraft U206C,5,2,The aircraft flew into a blind canyon. Stalled and crashed into rising terrain while in a turnaround.
7,16,1972,"Near Grytoya, Norway",Military - Royal Norwegian Air Force,Bardufoss - Bodoe,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100,19,19,Crashed in rain and fog on the island of Hinno while preparing to land at Skagon Airport. Navigational error.  The pilot was found be under the influence of alcohol.
8,4,1972,"Near SoTrang, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Lockheed C-130E,44,30,The aircraft was hit by small arms fire shortly after taking off from SoTrang Air Base.
8,17,1972,"Near Konigs Wusterausen, East Germany",Interflug,Berlin - Birgas,Ilyushin IL-62,156,156,"In cargo bay 6, hot air, leaking from an air conditioning system, melted insulation off cabling causing a short circuit in the stabilizing system. Melting insulation ignited flammable fluid which led to an uncontrollable fire that eventually weakened the structure until the tail fell off."
8,14,1972,"Papua, New Guinea",Military - Royal Australian Air Force,Lae - Port Moresby,de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou,29,25,"While traveling through a valley, the pilot reversed his course after the weather deteriorated. He began to climb but clipped trees just below a ridge, lost control of the aircraft and crashed. The pilot's error in judgement in not flying about the poor weather in the valley."
9,17,1972,"Trinidad, Bolivia",Servicios Aereas Virgen de Copacabana,,Curtiss C-46A-40-CU,8,1,"The No.1 engine failed during takeoff, the aircraft banked left, lost height, touched down again and ran through small trees and a fence . The right gear collapsed and the nose hit the ground."
9,10,1972,"Gondar, Ethiopia",Ethiopian Airlines,Axum - Gondar,Douglas DC-3,11,11,Crashed after a wing separated from the fuselage.
9,12,1972,"Near Dhulikhel, Nepal",Military - Royal Nepalese Air Force,Panchkhal - Tribuvan,Douglas C-47,31,31,Crashed while en route with paratroopers.
10,18,1972,"Near Adler, Russia",Aeroflot,Adler - Moscow,Ilyushin IL-18B,109,109,"The flight ditched into Black Sea shortly after takeoff. The accident occurred in good weather and visibility, and ground controllers received no distress message prior to the crash. An investigation failed to reveal its cause."
10,18,1972,North AtlantiOcean,Flamingo Airlines - Air Taxi,"Bimini, Bahamas - Nassau, Bahamas",Aero Commander 680E,2,2,Flew into thunderstorm activity and crashed into the ocean. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
10,21,1972,"Near Krasnaya Polyana, USSR",Aeroflot,Leningrad - Moscow,Ilyushin IL-62,174,174,The aircraft crashed at the outer marker while attempting to land for the third time in poor weather conditions.  Sudden incapacitation of the crew for reasons unknown.
10,15,1972,"Near San Fernando, Chile",Uruguayan Air Force - TAMU,Mendoza - Santiago,Fairchild-Hiller FH-227D/LCD,45,29,"The plane left Montevideo bound for Santiago, Chile carrying the Old Christians Rugby Team. After leaving Mendoza and while flying at FL150, the copilot radioed he was over Curico and requested clearance to FL100. Because of head winds, the plane was actually still over the Andes. As the plane descended into clouds it ran into turbulence and the crew found themselves surrounded by mountains on all sides. The crew tried to climb out but the right wingtip struck the mountainside. The right wing detached and separated from the aircraft taking off part of the tail. The fuselage slid down a mountain slope and came to rest in the Andes mountains at an altitude of 12,000 feet. The survivors were not found until 12/22/72. Eight passengers died in an avalanche on October 30. Survivors resorted to cannibalism to stay alive. The book and movie 'Alive' is based on this accident. The aircraft flew into a rotor zone or mountain wave which led to loss of control of the aircraft."
10,9,1972,Off the Alaska coast,Private,"Anchorage, AK - Juneau, AK",Cessna 310C,4,4,"The plane was on a flight from Anchorage to Juneau when it disappeared as it was approaching the Chugach Mountain range.  The weather along the prescribed route was not condusive to VFR flight.  Louisiana Congressman and House Majority Leader Hale Boggs, Alaska Congressman Nick Begich and his aide killed. Cause unknown."
10,c:09:00,1972,"Off Athens, Greece",OlympiAirways,Kerkira - Athens,NAMC YS-11A-202,53,37,Crashed into the sea just short of the runway while on approach in poor visibility.
10,19,1972,"Near Noiretable, Loire, France",Air Inter,Lyon - Clermont,Vickers Viscount 724,68,60,Crashed while landing in severe turbulence. Faulty indication by radio compass.
10,18,1972,"Near My Tho, South Vietnam",Military - U.S. Army,,Boeing Vertol CH-47 (helicopter),22,22,Shot down by enemy fire over the Mekong Delta region.
11,23,1972,"Elkton, Kentucky",Metro Air Systems,"Hopkinsville, KY - Lexington, KY",Beech G18S,11,11,"Improperly loaded aircraft, weight and center of gravity."
11,19,1972,"Near Moscow, Russia",Japan Air Lines,Moscow - Tokyo,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62,76,62,"The aircraft lost altitude while taking off and crashed. The copilot responded to the captain's 'gear-up' command by reaching forward and pulling back on the ground spoiler handle, rather than lifting the gear handle which was immediately ahead of the spoiler control. Late night partying by the crew was suspected the night before."
11,20,1972,"St. Paul, Minnesota",Luthi Aviation - Air Taxi,"Minneapolis, MN - St. Paul, MN",Beechcraft C-45H,2,2,Lost both engines on final approach. Struck trees and 2 houses. Fuel starvation. Did not refuel in Duluth.
12,6,1972,"Tenerife,  Canary Islands",Spantax,Tenerife - Munchen,Convair CV-990-30A-5 Coronado,155,155,Reached a height of 300 feet  when the plane suddenly plunged to earth and crashed. Loss of control precipitated by abnormal maneuvers made by the pilot in command in zero visibility.
12,15,1972,"Beni Sueif, Egypt",EgyptAir,Training,Boeing 707-336C,6,6,Crashed after the No. 4 engine separated from the plane.
12,14,1972,"Chicago, Midway Airport, Illinois",United Air Lines,Washington - Chicago,Boeing B-737-222,61,43,"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. Upon reaching mimimum descent altitude, the pilot raised the nose of the aircraft to stop the descent. The stall warning horn sounded and continued to sound until the plane crashed 17 seconds later. 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. U.S. Representative from Illinois George Collins killed. Wife of  Watergates E. Howard Hunt, Dorothy Hunt, also killed."
12,11,1972,"Detroit, Michigan",Zantop Airways,"Detroit, MI - Lexington, KY",Learjet 23,2,2,The positioning flight failed to climb after takeoff and crashed into a fuel storage tank.
12,18,1972,"Chicago, Illinois",Delta Air Lines/ North Central Airlines,Tampa - Chicago / Chicago - Madison,Convair CV-880 / McDonnell DC-9-31,133,10,"The Delta Convair, taxing across Runway 27L, after landing in heavy fog, was hit by the North Central DC-9 as it took off, shearing off its tail. The DC-9 came crashing back down on the runway and caught fire. Ten people out of 45 aboard the DC-9 were killed. None of the 88 aboard the Convair were killed. The ATC gave ambiguous instructions to the Delta crew, did not use all available information to determine the location of the CV-880 and the CV-880 crew did not request clarification of the controller's instructions."
12,23,1972,"Everglades National Park, Florida",Eastern Air Lines,New York City - Miami,Lockheed L-1011 TriStar1,176,103,"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, 18.7 miles west-northwest of Miami . The failure of the crew to monitor the flight instruments during the final 4 minutes of flight, and to detect a descent soon enough to prevent impact with the ground. After spare parts from the L-1011 were used on other planes, apparitions of the captain, Robert Loft and flight engineer, Don Repo began to be reported by Eastern employees. The book 'The Ghost of Flight 401'and movies 'The Ghost of Flight 401' and 'Crash' are based on this accident. Three passengers and one crew member died in weeks following the accident making the total 103."
12,19,1972,"San Juan, Puerto Rico",American Express Leasing,"San Juan, PR - Managua, Nicaragua",Douglas DC-7CF,5,5,"The flight crashed moments after taking off after losing the No. 2 engine and losing power in the No. 3 engine.  Overloaded by 4,193 lbs.  Inadequate maintenance, inspection and previous damage to the engine during a taxing accident led to the engine failures. Baseball player Roberto Clemente, 38, killed. Clemente was on a relief mission to deliver supplies for earthquake victims in Nicaragua."
1,8,1973,"Edmonton, Alberta, Canada",PacifiWestern Airlines,Toronto - Edmonton,Boeing 707-321C,5,5,"Landing in poor visibility, turbulence and snow, the cargo plane came in for a landing at a high sink rate. The captain took over the controls to try to arrest the sink rate but the plane crashed into trees, a powerline and finally into a ridge short of the runway. The plane broke in two and was destroyed by fire."
1,14,1973,"Near Glasgow, England",British European Airways,Test flight,Vickers 802 Viscount,4,4,Crashed into Ben More mountain. The pilot did not maintain a safe altitude and gave insufficient attention to navigation when flying VFR into an area of snow covered high ground in marginal weather conditions.
1,1,1973,"Perm, Russia",Aeroflot,,Antonov An-24B,44,44,The plane went into a spiral dive. As the crew tried to pull the plane out it broke up due to excesss g loads. Four survived the crash as the plane landed in a blanket of snow but succumbed to the cold before they could be rescued.
1,9,1973,"Kano, Nigeria",Alia Royal Jordanian Airlines,Jeddah - Lagos,Boeing B-707-3D3C,202,176,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.
1,13,1973,"Townsend, Tennessee",Air Transit - Air Taxi,"Knoxville, TN - Andrews, NC",Cessna 182B,4,3,Collided with trees in fog and low ceiling. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
1,12,1973,"Kasigluk, Alaska",Harry Faulkner - Air Taxi,"Bethel, AK - Chevak, AK",Cessna 180H,2,2,Crashed while en route in poor visibility and blowing snow. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Inoperative gyro.
2,19,1973,"Walla Walla, Washington",Red Carpet Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Spokan, WA - Walla Walla, WA",Cessna 320E,4,4,Pilot not advised of weather by approach control. Weather conditions below minima.
2,10,1973,"Prague, Czechoslovakia",Aeroflot,Moscow - Praha,Tupolev TU-154,100,66,The plane struck the ground short of the runway while landing. Possible windshear or jammed tailplane.
2,9,1973,"Morgan City, Louisiana",Petrolium Helo Inc.,"Oil platform - Morgan City, LA",Bell 206B,5,5,"Crashed after the failure of the main rotor.  Pylon support link failed due to fatigue, causing complete failure of the main rotor."
2,14,1973,"Near Isma'iliya, Egypt",Libya Arab Airlines,Tripoli - Cairo,Boeing B-727-224,113,110,"While en route from Tripoli to Cairo, the aircraft drifted over Israeli territory due to strong tailwinds and was shot down by Israeli Phantom fighters. After being hit, a fire broke out and the crew attempted to make an emergency landing in the desert but crashed and burst into flames. Cairo approach control radar and beacon not functioning."
2,19,1973,"Londonderry, Vermont",Air Taxi,"Mt. Empire, VT - Springfield, VT",Cessna 310J,2,2,"Hit a 2,800 ft. mountain in fog and snow while descending to land. Improper IFR operation. Misunderstood ATC instructions."
2,23,1973,"Near Szczecin, Poland",Military - Polish Air Force,Warsaw - Goleniow,Antonov AN-24B,18,18,"The aircraft crashed into a forest, 1.4 miles short of the runway, while attempting to land at Goleniow Airport  in rain and poor visibility. Icing. Captain did not turn on deicing equipment."
3,12,1973,"Moscow, Russia",Balkan Bulgarian Airlines,Sofia - Moscow,Ilyushin IL-18V,25,25,"Crashed, broke up and burst in flames while on second approach after descending below glide slope. Icing of tailplane."
3,13,1973,"Near Nantes, France",Lineas Aereas de Espana/Spantax SA Transportes,Palma de Mallorca - London,MD Douglas DC-9-32/Convair CV-990A,182,68,Midair collision. Convair crew improperly assessed collision-course situation. Contributing factor was poor quality of radio transmissions. All sixty-eight aboard the DC-9 were killed while the Convair landed safely.
3,14,1973,"Off Brunswick, Maine",Military - U.S. Navy,,Lockheed P-3B Orion,5,5,Crashed into the sea.
4,10,1973,"Near Hochwald, Solothurn,  Switzerland",Invicta International Airlines (UK),Bristol - Basel,Vickers Vanguard 952,145,108,Cashed into a forest during a snowstorm. Malfunctioning navigation equipment. Navigational error by crew.
4,15,1973,"Sunnyvale, California",Military - U.S. Navy / NASA,,Lockheed P-3C / Convair CV-990-30A-5,17,16,"A Navy P-3C collided with a NASA research jet as it prepared to land at Moffett Naval Air Station. A ground controller mistakenly gave both planes permission to land on the same runway and the NASA plane settled on top of the P-3, 300 ft. off the ground. Both planes crashed onto a golf course. Five aboard the P-3 and 11 aboard the Convair were killed."
4,14,1973,"Moffett AFB, California",Military - U.S. Navy,,Lockheed P-3C Orion /Convair CV-990,16,15,Mid-air collision while landing. Five of 6 on the Orion and eleven aboard the CV-990 killed. Failure of the crew of the NASA crew to maintain a proper lookout for the P-3 which had transmitted being on the base leg and cleared to continue to Runway 32.
4,17,1973,"Davenport, Iowa",Air Iowa,,Beech E18S,6,6,A preexisting crack in the lower wing spar cause the wing to separate in flight. Inadequate inspection and maintenance of aircraft.
5,18,1973,"Greenville, Maine",Air Taxi,"Concord, NH - Greenville, ME",Cessna 402B,4,4,"The aircraft hit a fog shrouded hill at 1,400 ft. after descending below minima. Improper IFR operation."
5,10,1973,"Deadhorse, Alaska",Winship Air Service - Air Taxi,"Fairbanks, AK - Prudhoe, Alaska",Swearingen SA26T,5,2,The pilot became disoriented while attempting to  land and crashed 28nm from the airport. Improper IFR operation.
5,21,1973,"Near New Delhi, India",Indian Airlines,Madras - Delhi,Boeing B-737-2A8,65,48,The plane crashed and caught fire after hitting power lines during a landing attempt. The landing was made despite visibility below minima. Crew error.
7,14,1973,"Paris, Orly, France",Varig,Rio - de Janerio - Paris,Boeing B-707-345C,134,123,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. The fire started in the aft right toilet either from an electrical short or discarded cigarette.
7,22,1973,"Off Papeete, Tahiti",Pan American World Airways,"Auckland, NZ - Papeete, Tahiti - Honolulu - Los Angeles",Boeing B-707-321B,79,78,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. The aircraft was named 'Clipper Winged Racer.'
7,16,1973,"St. Louis, Missouri",Ozark Air Lines,"Marion, IL - St. Louis",Fairchild-Hiller FH-227B,44,38,"The aircraft crashed after attempting to land in thunderstorms with heavy rain and high winds. After passing the outer marker, the aircraft descended below the glide slope, entered an area of heavy rain, was struck by lightning and crashed into the ground short of the runway. The aircraft's encounter with a downdraft following the captain's decision to initiate and continue an instrument approach into a thunderstorm. Lack of a timely issuance of a severe weather warning by the National Weather Service."
7,7,1973,"Honolulu, HI",Air Hawaii,Honolulu - Lihue,Volpar C45G,5,5,"The plane experienced engine faiure while taking off and crashed into the ocean. Fuel starvation. Rear auxillary tanks not serviced. Overloaded, improper center of gravity."
7,10,1973,"Logan Airport, Boston, Massachusett",Delta Air Lines,"Burlilngton, VT  - Boston, MA",McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31,89,89,The flight crashed into a seawall during ILS approach in adverse weather conditions. The failure of the flightcrew to monitor altitude and to recognize passage of the aircraft through the approach decision height during an unstabilized precision approach conducted in rapidly changing meteorological conditions. Poor positioning of the aircraft for an approach by ATC. Questionable information presented by the flight director.
8,20,1973,"Ketchikan, Alaska",Revilla Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Ketchikan, AK - Metlakatla, AK",Cessna A185F,5,5,The float plane crashed while en route. Probable cause undetermined.
8,11,1973,"Near La  Corunda, Spain",Aviaco,Madrid - La Coruna,Sud-Aviation Caravelle 10-R,85,85,"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."
8,14,1973,"Don Don, Haiti",Private,Port Au Prince - Cap Haitien,Norman BN-2A-6,10,10,Airframe failure in flight.
8,12,1973,"Bogota, Colombia",Aerovias Brasil,Bogota - Cartagena,Lockheed L-188A Electra,42,42,Crashed into El Cable Mountain after taking off in fog.
8,20,1973,"Thirty-five miles west of Los Angeles, California",Trans World Airlines,Honolulu - Los Angeles,Boeing B-707-331B,149,1,"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."
8,21,1973,"Near Huete, Spain",Military - U.S. Air Force,Athens - Madrid,Lockheed C-141A,25,24,"The aircraft was cleared to 5,000 ft. but descended to 3,000 ft. The plane hit a ridge became airborne, rolled over and crashed inverted into a ravine."
9,22,1973,"Gary, Indiana",Aegler Stuart Flying Service  / Private,"Grand Rapids, MI - Gary, IN",Piper PA-30 / Cessna 337A,5,4,"The Piper, landing on Runway 20 collilded with the Cessna at a runway intersection. Two killed on each plane. Pilots failed to see and avoid eachother."
9,4,1973,"King Cove, Alaska",World Airways,"Travis AFB - Clark AFB - Yokota AFB, Japan",McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63F,6,6,"Hit mountain at 3,500 ft., in level flight, 15.5 miles east of airport in fog. Improper IFR operation.  Descended below MSA in mountainous terrain."
9,15,1973,"Paintsville, Kentucky",Wicks Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Humbolt, TN - Paintsville, KY",Cessna 310H,4,4,Collided with trees while en route. Cancelled IFR en route. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
9,22,1973,"Natchitoches, Louisiana",Private Charter,"Natchitoches, La - Dallas, TX",Beechcraft E18S,6,6,"The plane crashed into a tree 200 yards past the end of the runway while taking off  from Natchitoches, Louisiana Municipal Airport. A witness to the crash reported that the plane never seemed to gain any altitude. It scraped the top of a pecan tree, catching a wing and crashed to the ground. Pilot failed to see/avoid objects, obstructions. Pilot had severe coronary artery disease. Ran 3 miles from motel to airport.  May have had a heart attack. Singer Jim Croce, 30, killed.  Also killed were accompanist Maurice Muehleisen, publicist Kenny Cortese, road manager Dennis Rast, comedian George Stevens and pilot Robert Elliot. Croce's company had just completed a performance before a crowd of 2,000 at Northwest State University."
9,2,1973,"Eagleville, California",Dunlap Aviation - Air Taxi,"Bakersfield, CA - Long Beach, CA",Cessna 310,2,2,Crashed into mountain while en route. Failed to see and avoid obstructions in rain and hail. No local navaids. Mountain obscured.
9,6,1973,"Lincoln, Nebraska",Lisa Jet Inc. - Air Taxi,"Lincoln, NB - Omaha, NB",Gates Lear 25,3,3,Crashed while in initial climb. Inadequate preflight preparation. Poor crew coordination.
9,19,1973,"Rich Mountain, Arkansas",Texas International Airlines,Memphis - El Dorado - Texarkana - Dallas,Convair 600,11,11,"The aircraft flew100 miles off course and struck Black Fork Mountain, 600 feet below the summit of the peak, 91 miles North of Texarkana. Heavy thunderstorms were in the area at the time. The captain's attempt to operate the flight under VFR at night without using all the navigational aids and information available to him and his deviation from the pre-planned route without adequate positioning information."
9,20,1973,"Near Sverdlovsk, Russia",Aeroflot,,Tupolev TU-104B,108,108,"The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff while on a go-around. After reaching an 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."
10,20,1973,"Near  Domodedovo, Russia",Aeroflot,Tbilisi - Moscow,Tupolev TU-104B,119,119,"After making a right turn, the aircraft plunged to earth from 1,500 ft.  Electrical failure of the compass and main gyro."
10,6,1973,"La Verne, California",Jack N. Boswick - Air Taxi,"La Verne, California - Willow Rock, Arizona",Cessna 401A,7,2,The aircraft failed to become airborne and overran the runway on takeoff. The landing gear collapsed and the plane crashed. Failed to use checklist. Gust lock engaged.
11,16,1973,"Near Albuquerque,  New Mexico",National Airlines,"Miami, FL - San Francisco, CA",McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10,128,1,"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 were experimenting with the autothrottle system by tripping the circuit breakers which supplied the instruments which measured the rotational speed of each engine's low pressure compressor. This led to engine overspeeding and destruction of the engine."
11,9,1973,"Boston, Massachusett",Pan American World Airways,New York City - Prestwick,Boeing B-707-321C,3,3,Smoke in the cockpit and uncontrollable fire caused by spillage of nitriacid on sawdust packing in the cargo hold. The aircraft was named 'Clipper Titian.'
12,22,1973,"Churchill Falls, Newfoundland, Canada",Churchill Falls Co.,Montreal - Churchill Falls,de Havilland DH-125-400A,8,8,"The aircraft crashed 2 miles short of the runway. Inadequate cockpit discipline, distractions in cockpit. Pilot suffered from visual illusions due to relying on visual cues."
12,13,1973,"Rome, Italy",Pan American World Airways,Rome - Beirut,Boeing B-707-321B,177,30,Two phosphorus bombs were thrown into the aircraft prior to its departure. The aircraft was named 'Clipper Celestial.'
12,19,1973,"Manhattan, Kansas",Capitol Air Service - Air Taxi,"Norman, OK - Manhattan, KS",Cessna 310L,2,2,"Following ground contact, the aircraft became airborne for a distance of 525 ft., struck power lines and crashed."
12,22,1973,"Near Tetouan, Morocco",Sobelair SA (Belgium),Paris - Tanger,Sud-Aviation Caravelle VI-N,106,106,"After missing the outer marker, the aircraft continued off course and crashed into Mt. Mellaline, 20 kms from the airport at an elevation of 2,300 feet in rain. Crew error. The pilot started his final turn too far east of the runway."
1,12,1974,"Near Turin, Italy",Itavia,Bologna - Torino,Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000,42,38,Crashed 2 miles short of the runway during an approach in fog and heavy rain.
1,18,1974,"Johnstown, Pennsylvania",Air East,"Pittsburgh, PA - Johnstown, PA",Beechcraft 99A,17,12,Crashed short of the runway.  Failed to maintain flying speed. Improper IFR operation. Premature descent below safe approach slope for reasons undetermined.
1,16,1974,"Near Nevia, Colombia",Military - Colombian Air Force,Florencia - Bogota,Hawker Siddeley HS 748-260,31,31,The domestiflight crashed into a mountain while en route to Bogota. A fire broke out in the cabin soon after taking off.
1,18,1974,"Cigerdu, Colombia",Cessnyca,,Douglas DC-3A,14,14,Crashed after climbing to cruising altitude.
1,6,1974,"Goldendale, Washington",Inland Aviation - Air Taxi,"Ephrata, WA - Portland, OR",Cessna 172L,2,2,"Collided with trees at 5,600 ft. in sleet and freezing rain while en route. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather."
1,7,1974,"Izmir, Turkey",Turkish Airlines (THY),Izmir - Istanbul,Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000,73,66,"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. Crew error."
1,13,1974,"S. Dominican Pueblo, New Mexico",Taos Airways - Air Taxi,"Taos, NM - Albuquerque, NM",Beechcraft J-35,3,3,Continued VFR flight into adverse weather. Crashed in snow while en route. Attempted to fly into icing conditions without anti-icing equipment or pitot heat.  Pilot minimally instrument qualified.
1,7,1974,"Winger, Minnesota",Theif River Aviation - Air Taxi,"Thief River, MN - Owatonna, MN",Piper PA-28,4,4,Crashed in a steep nose down right wing low attitude in snow. Spatial disorientation. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather.
1,23,1974,"Pago Pago, American Samoa",Pan American World Airways,Auckland - Pago Pago,Boeing B-707-321B,101,96,"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. Windshear, sensory illusory, inadequate monitoring of flight instruments, and the failure of the crew to call out descent rate. Most aboard the aircraft were not injured by the crash but succumbed to fire and paniafterwards. The aircraft was named Clipper Raidant."
2,21,1974,"Near Honolulu, HI",Pan American World Airways,"San Francisco, CA - Honolulu, HI - Agana, Guam",Boeing B-747,298,1,A 16 month old child was asphyxiated by a seat belt while unattended.
2,17,1974,"Near Souda, Crete",Military - West German Air Force,,Transall C-160D,40,35,"The twin-engine turboprop hit a mountain at an elevation of 5,000 ft. during an ILS approach."
2,19,1974,AtlantiOcean,North Cay Air - Air Taxi,"St. Croix, VI - St. Thomas, VI",Brittonnorman BN-2A6,2,2,Lost at sea. Never recovered.
3,11,1974,"Near Ermenonville, France",Turkish Airlines (THY),Paris - London,McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10,346,346,"The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Orly Airport in Paris, France. Climbing through FL110 the aircraft lost the rear cargo door, resulting in explosive decompression and damage to the cabin floor and control cables. The aircraft lost control and crashed in a forest at a high rate of speed. The service subcontractor and the flight engineer neglected to check the locking mechanism through a recently installed viewport to verify the door was latched properly. In addition, although a service bulletin stipulated that the locking pin should be extended, it was mistakenly shortened causing the latch to release after the cabin was pressurized. On June 12, 1972, an American Airlines DC-10 lost its cargo door shortly after taking off from Detroit Michigan. Using mainly engine thrust the crew was able to land safely. The cause was a defect in the latching mechanism on the door."
3,21,1974,"Carson City, Nevada",Executive Air - Air Taxi,"Carson City, NV - San Jose, CA",Robertson 414,4,4,"Took off on a dark night, turned, climbed and struck a mountain. Pilot failed to follow approved procedures. Failed to see and avoid obstructions. Improper decision and planning."
3,19,1974,"Bishop, California",Sierra PacifiAirlines,Bishop - Burbank,Convair CV-440,36,36,"The aircraft crashed into Poleta Ridge, in the foothills of  the White Mountains at 6,100 ft.  The Wolper Productions Inc. movie crew was being flown from Bishop to Burbank. The flight was being conducted under VFR conditions. It could not be determined why the crew did not maintain a safe distance from hazardous terrain."
3,8,1974,"Tehran, Iran",Sterling Airways,Tehran - Kobenhavn,Aerospatiale Caravelle 10B3,96,15,Collapse of right main landing gear while taxing ruptured the wing fuel tank causing a fire.
4,2,1974,"Francistown, Botswana",Wenela Air Services,Francistown - Malawi,Douglas DC-4,84,78,The aircraft crashed into trees and burst into flames after the engines overheated resulting in loss of power. The plane was carrying gold miners. Fuel contamination. Jet A fuel contaminated the aviation gasoline.
4,9,1974,"Hilo Island, Hawaii",Island Air,"Keahole, HI - Kahului, HI",Beechcraft H18S,11,11,Flew into mountain slope in poor visibility. Continued VFR into adverse weather conditions.
4,15,1974,"Grogak, Bali, Indonesia",Pan American World Airways,"Hong Kong - Bali, Indonesia - Sydney, Austrailia",Boeing B-707-321C,107,107,"The aircraft was on a flight from Hong Kong to Denpassar, Bali.  While on approach, the plane crashed into Mt. Mesehe at 4,000 ft. killing all aboard. Premature execution of a right hand turn to join the 263 degrees outbound track which was based on the indication given by only one of the ADFs while the other one was still in steady condition. External or internal interference causing an incorrect indication from the automatidirection finder. The aircraft was named Clipper Climax."
4,13,1974,"Galveston, Texas",Houston Metro Airlines,"Galveston, TX - Houston, TX",Beechcraft 99,12,6,Crashed during takeoff. Inadequate preflight preparation and planning. Lack of familarity with aircraft.  Misused  flaps. Gust lock engaged.
5,19,1974,"Banos, Ecuador",Aero Taxis Equatorianos,Pastaza - Ambato,Douglas C-47,24,22,Struck a mountain shortly after takeoff. Failure to climb to the minimum safety altitude. Overconfidence of the crew. Distraction by a tourist guide in the cockpit.
5,22,1974,"Nurnberg, Germany",Fragtflug,Nice - Nurnberg,Douglas DC-6A,3,3,The cargo plane struck trees and crashed while on final approach. Icing. Pilot blood alcohol above normal.
5,16,1974,"Springfield, Illinois",Saturn Airways,"Alameda, CA - Indianapolis, IN",Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules,3,3,"While en route the left wing separated from the aircraft. The plane crashed out of contol. The undiscovered, preexisting fatigue cracks, which reduced the strength of the left wing to the degree that it failed as a result of positive aerodynamiloads created by moderate turbulence."
6,17,1974,"Monte San Isidro,  Colombia",Aerolineas TAO,Bucaramanga - Cucuta,Vickers Viscount 785D,44,44,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.
6,13,1974,"Umiat, Alaska",Alaska Helicopter - Air Taxi,"Umiat, AK - Local",Fairchild Hiller FH1100,5,5,Crashed after the fatigue fracture of the swachplate assembly. Inadequate maintenance and inspection.
7,9,1974,"Bogota, Colombia",Aeronorte Colombia,,Douglas DC-4,3,3,"The cargo plane crashed into a mountain at 7,000 ft. shortly after taking off."
8,14,1974,"Cali, Colombia",AVIANCA,Tumaco - Bogota,Douglas C-47-DL,27,27,The crew became lost in rainy weather and crashed into Trujillo Mountain. Wreckage found 2 months later.
8,18,1974,"Anaktuvuk, Alaska",MerriAviation - Air Taxi,"Dietrich, AK - Happy Valley, AK",de Havilland DHC-2,4,4,"Tried to fly through an obscure mountain pass, tried to turn around and hit the ground."
9,9,1974,"Ionian Sea , off Kefallinia, Greece",Trans World Airlines,Tel Aviv - Athens - Rome - New York,Boeing B-707-331B,88,88,"The aircraft pitched up, rolled to the left, went into a steep spiral dive and crashed into the sea. 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."
9,7,1974,"Near Charlotte, North Carolina",Eastern Air Lines,"Charleston, SC - Charlotte, NC - Chicago, IL",McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31,82,70,The aircraft flew too low and struck trees 3.3 miles short of the runway during an approach in fog. Flightcrew's lack of altitude awareness at critical points during the approach due to poor cockpit discipline in that the crew did not follow prescribed procedures. The crewmembers were preoccupied with conversations having nothing to do with the operating the aircraft while conducting an instrument approach. The aircraft was 50 knots too fast and 500 feet below the final approach fix.
9,11,1974,"Phan Rang, Vietnam",Air Vietnam (South Vietnam),Da Nang - Saigon,Boeing B-727-121C,75,75,"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."
9,3,1974,"Riverside, California",Riverside Air,"Las Vegas, NV - Riverside, CA",Piper PA-32,5,5,Crashed into cables and caugt fire after a third attempt to land.  Improper IFR procedures. Pilot descended below MDA on VOR approach.
9,9,1974,"Fairbanks, Alaska",Frontier Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Fairbanks, AK - Dietrich, AK",Cessna 185,2,2,The aircraft suffered engine failure during takeoff and crashed. Excessive ware of spark plugs. Inadequate inspection and maintenance.
10,21,1974,"Lupine, Alaska",Winship Air Service,"Fairbanks, AK - Lupine, AK",Volpar 18,6,6,Crashed after encountering airframe icing. Failed to follow approved procedures and directives. Improper operation of powerplant and powerplant controls.
10,19,1974,"Off Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands",North Cay Airways,Saint Croix - Saint Thomas,Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander,2,2,Crashed into the ocean.
10,8,1974,"Kassan, Alaska",Webber Airlines -Air Taxi,"Kassan, AK - Coffman Cove, AK",de Havilland DHC-2,8,5,Entered local fog conditions after takeoff and collided with trees. Pilot initiated flight in adverse weather conditions.
10,1,1974,"Calapan, Philippines",Mabuhay Airways,,Douglas DC-3,8,1,"One hour after takeoff, cruising at FL85, the No.1 engine had to be shut down due to severe vibrations and backfiring. The crew chose to divert to Calapan. At 900 ft over Calapan, the controls began to shake and control of the aircraft  was lost. The aircraft was ditched 700 feet offshore."
10,18,1974,"Fort Apache, Arizona",Deming Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Kingman, AZ - Deming, NM",Cessna 172M,2,2,The pilot continued flight into poor weather conditions  and thunderstorm activity. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Pilot not insturment rated.
10,19,1974,"Blair, Oklahoma",AltusFlying Service - Air Taxi,"Dallas, TX - Altus, OK",Piper PA-31,4,2,Collided with the ground on final apporach in rain and fog. ATC failed to provide radar vectoring as requested. Pilot descended below MDA.
10,6,1974,"Chicao, Illinois",Henry Nichols - Air Taxi,"Indianapolis, IN - Chicago, Il",Cessna 337D,3,2,Pilot misjudged altitude in fog and landed in water. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
10,23,1974,"Old Man's Camp, Alaska",Alaska International Air,Fairbanks - Bettles,Lockheed L-100 Hercules,4,4,"While en route, the cargo plane lost a wing and spiraled into the ground. Failure of the right wing in fight. Fatigue fracture. Inadequate maintenance and inspection."
10,16,1974,"Pagosa Springs, Colorado",Hlavka Aviation - Air Taxi,"Gallup, NM - Rapid City, SD",Beechcraft 95-B55,2,2,Pilot refused weather briefing. Flew into blind canyon. Icing conditions. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
10,2,1974,"Rae Point, Northwest Territories, Canada",Pan ArctiOil,,Lockheed 188PF Electra,34,32,Crashed into the sea 2 miles short of the runway.
11,13,1974,"Hoonah, Alaska",Southeast Sky - Air Taxi,"Juneau, AK - Tenakee, AK",de Havilland DHC-2,4,4,The float equiped plane crashed into the bay in blowing snow and poor visibility. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
11,7,1974,"Near Nairobi, Kenya",Lufthansa,Nairobi - Johannesburg,Boeing B-747-130,157,59,The aircraft stalled and crashed during takeoff. The wing flaps were not extended. First fatal Boeing 747 accident to occur.
12,11,1974,"Near Berryville, Virginia",Trans World Airlines,Columbus - Washington D.C.,Boeing B-727-231,92,92,The plane crashed into high terrain at approximately 270 mph during an approach to Dulles Airport. The crew's decision to descend before aircraft reached the approach segment. The crew ignored high terrain marked on the en route chart and continued their descent. Lack of clarity in ATC procedures. The issuance of the approach clearance when the flight was 44 miles from the airport on an unpublished route without clearly defined minimum altitudes. Inadequate depiction of altitude restrictions on the profile view of the approach chart for the VOR/DME approach to Runway 12 at Dulles International Airport.
12,19,1974,"Bear Mountain,  Thiells, New York",Northwest Orient Airlines,"New York City, NY - Buffalo, NY",Boeing B-727-251,3,3,"The aircraft stalled in a climb from which recovery was not effected. The loss of control of the aircraft because the flight crew failed to recognize and correct the aircraft's high-angle-of-attack, low-speed stall and its descending spiral. The stall was precipitated by the flight crew's improper reaction to erroneous airspeed and Mach indications which had resulted from a blockage of the pitot heads by atmospheriicing. Contrary to standard operational procedures, the flight crew had not activated the pitot head heaters."
12,22,1974,"Near Maskeliya, Sri Lanka",Martinair Holland NV,Surabaya - Jeddah,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-55F,191,191,The aircraft impacted high ground during approach. The crew descended below a safe altitude due to a position error resulting from misinterpretation of Doppler and weather radar.
12,12,1974,"Maturin, Venezuela",Aerovias Venezolanas SA (Venezuela),,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14,77,77,The flight crashed 5 minutes after taking off. Undetermined cause. Possible engine failure.
12,18,1974,"Riverton Heights, Washingon",Harbor Airlines - Air Taxi,"Riverton Heights, WA - Oak Harbor, OR",Brittonorman BN-2A,6,4,The aircraft crashed into a residental area while in an initial climb. Unknown matter in pitot statisystem effected A/S indicator. Pilot diverted attention from operation of aircraft.
1,10,1975,"Palmer, Washington",Richland Flying Service - Air Taxii,"Richland, WA  - Seattle, WA",Cessna TU206D,4,3,Unable to maintain altitude and crashed into trees. Icing conditons. Airfame icing.
1,8,1975,"Near Doncello, Colombia",SATENA,San Vicente del Caguan - Florencia,Douglas DC-3,21,21,Crashed and burned in mountains while en route. Improper flight planning by proceeding in mountainous terrain during adverse weather conditions which had reduced visibility along the route.
1,16,1975,"Whittier, California",Golden West Airlines / Private,Ontario - Los Angeles,de Hav Can. DHC-6 Tw Otter 100/ Cessna,14,14,"Midair collision between a DHC-6 and a Cessna 150 at 2,200 feet while approaching Ontario Airport. Twelve aboard the Otter  and two aboard the Cessna killed. The failure of both flight crews to see the other aircraft in sufficient time to initiate evasive action. This was because of the position of the sun, the closure angle of the aircraft and the necessity of the Twin Otter's flight crew to acquire visual contact with radar reported traffidirectly ahead of them."
1,17,1975,"Juneau, Alaska",Channel Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Juneau, AK - Return",de Havilland DHC-2,5,5,The aircraft disappeared after attempting to return to Juneau. Not found. Probable cause unknown.
2,8,1975,"Houston, Texas",Horizon Properties,"Lawton, OK - Huntsville, TX",Douglas DC-3C,16,5,"The flight was diverted to Houston because weather at Huntsville was below minima.  An ILS approach was abandoned due to intermittent operation of the aircraft ILS localizer receiver instruments. The crew then tried an approach with Houston TRACON monitoring on surveillance radar. The DC-3 descended too low until the left wing collided with a  high power line tower, located 1.8 miles short of the runway. Fifteen feet of wing was torn off and the aircraft continued another 650 feet before striking the ground inverted.  Improper in-flight decisions or planning and improper IFR operation."
2,23,1975,"Manila, Philippines",Philippine Air Lines,Manila - Iligan,Hawker Siddeley HS-748 2,33,32,The No. 2 engine caught fire shortly after takeoff.  The aircraft crashed into a rice field 3 miles short of the runway while making an emergency approach back to the airport.
2,19,1975,"Fairbanks, Alaska",PacifiAlaska Airlines,Fairbanks - Happy Valley Camp,Douglas DC-6BF,3,3,The cargo plane lost three of four engines on takeoff. The crew tried to return to the airport but crashed short of the runway. Fuel contamination. Water in fuel.
2,22,1975,"Medellin, Colombia",Aerocondor,"Medellin, Colombia - Miami, Florida",Canadair CL-44,5,5,Minutes after taking off in a rainstorm the right wing struck a tree. The crew lost control of the plane and crashed.
3,16,1975,"Waterford, Wisconsin",Burlington Air - Air Taxi,"Moline, IL - Racine IL",Beechcraft 95,4,2,The aircraft suffered partial loss of engine power while en route. Made a forced crash landing.  Not equipped with anti- icing. Conditions conducive to carburetor induction icing. Attempted operation with know deficiencies in equipment. Initiated flight in adverse weather conditions.
3,18,1975,"Pleiku, South Vietnam",Air Vietnam (South Vietnam),,Douglas DC-4,26,26,Shot down by a hand-held surface-to-air missile by North Vietnamese forces 25 miles SW of Pleiku.
3,13,1975,"Near Barito, Argentina",Military - Argentine Air Force,El Palomar AB - San Carlos de Bariloche,Fokker F-27 Friendship 400M,55,55,The aircraft struck a mountain while preparing for an ILS approach in poor weather. Crew error. Crew descended below the minimum safe altitude before knowing their position.
3,23,1975,"Near Quilcene, Washington",Military - U.S. Air Force,Clark AFB - Japan,Lockheed C-141A (L.300),16,16,The aircraft struck a ridge of  Mt. Constance in OlympiNational Park. Faulty clearance by the ATC after misidentifying the C-141 as another aircraft.
4,16,1975,"Saigon, Vietnam",Military - U.S. Air Force,Tan Son AFB - Clark AFB,Lockheed C-5A Galaxy,330,155,"The aircraft reported it was returning to Tan Son Nhut Airbase 15 minutes after taking off. The aircraft was not able to make the airport and crashed landed into a rice paddy, 1.5 miles from the airport. The flight was evacuating 243 Vietnamese orphans. Pressure failure due to a faulty rear loading ramp caused decompression which led to severed rudder and elevator cables and loss of two hydraulisystems resulting in a loss of pitch control. Worst single non-combat U.S. military aviation disaster."
4,13,1975,"Goleta, California",Skips Air Service - Air Taxi,"Fresno, CA - Santa Barbara, CA",Cessna 310Q,3,3,Descended into obscured mountain slope. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather.
4,23,1975,"Deadhorse, Alaska",Gay Airways - Air Taxi,"Anaktuvak, AK - Deadhorse, AK",Bell 206,4,2,Continued VFR flight into adverse weather. Pilot said gyro not working properly.
5,17,1975,"Savoonga, Alaska",Foster Aviation,"Savoonga, AK - Gambell, AK",Piper PA-23-250,6,6,The cabin door came open in flight distracting the pilot. Failed to maintain flying speed. Stalled.
5,21,1975,"Near Sakon Nakhon, Thailand",Military - U.S. Air Force,Nakhom Phanom AB - Utapao AB,Sikorsky CH-53C (helicopter),23,23,The copter was observed in an uncontrollable descent to earth in an inverted attitude after which it crashed and burned. Cracking of a rotor spindle assembly  which led to separation of the main rotor.
6,16,1975,"JFK Airport, New York, New York",Eastern Air Lines,New Orleans - New York City,Boeing B-727-225,124,113,"The aircraft crashed into the approach lights to runway 22L at JFK while on an ILS approach to the runway. Aircraft's encounter with heavy rain and a very strong thunderstorm that was located astride the ILS localizer course which resulted in a high descent rate into approach light towers.The flightcrew's delayed recognition and correction of the high descent rate and their reliance upon visual cues rather than on flight instrument reference. However, the adverse winds might have been too severe for a successful approach and landing even had they relied upon and responded rapidly to the indications of the flight instruments.Contributing to the accident was the continued use of Runway 22L when it should have become evident to both air trafficontrol personnel and the flightcrew that a severe weather hazard existed along the approach path."
6,22,1975,"Toledo, Ohio",Hamilton Aviation,"Detroit, MI - Peducah, KY",Beechcraft E18S,2,2,Crashed in an emergency landing. Fatigue fracture of the cylinder head. Standpipe cutoff flush with bottom of oil tank. Improper maintenance.
6,19,1975,"Near Saravena, Colombia",Taxi Aereo El Venado,Cucuta - Tame,Douglas DC-4,3,3,The cargo plane crashed en route.
7,23,1975,"Poway, California",Oceanaire Helicopter - Air Taxi,"Poway, CA - Pomona, CA",Bell 206B,4,4,Departed from well lighted area into surrounding unlighted terrain with fog in area. Crashed.  Spatial disorientation.
7,20,1975,"Imlay City, Michigan",Military - U.S. Air Force,Exercise,Lockheed C-130A Hercules,6,6,Crashed while flying low in an exercise in formation. Propeller separation.
8,4,1975,"Near Immouzer, Morocco",Alia Royal Jordanian Airlines,Paris - Agadir,Boeing B-707-321C,188,188,"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. Crew error."
8,19,1975,"Off Amapala, Honduras",Military - Nicaraguan Air Force,Veracruz - Managua,Douglas DC-47,20,20,"The plane was unable to land at Ilopango, El Salvador to refuel because of adverse weather conditions. The plane most likely ran out of fuel and crashed into the PacifiOcean."
8,16,1975,"Denver, Colorado",Continental Airlines,Denver - Wichita,Boeing B-727-224,131,0,"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 windshear at an altitude and airspeed which precluded recovery to level flight."
8,1,1975,"Near Damascus, Syria",Ceskoslovenske Aerolinie,"Prague, Czechoslovakia - Damascus, Syria",Ilyushin IL-62,128,126,"The airliner crashed into a sandy knoll, 10 miles NE of Damascus during an approach to Damascus International Airport. Failure of the crew to maintain the minimum flight altitude."
8,20,1975,"Minford, Ohio",Portsmouth Aviation - Air Taxi,"Monticello, NY - Portsmoutn, OH",Piper PA-28,4,2,The aircraft suffered engine failure on final. Fuel exhaustion. Evasive maneuver to avoid collision. Tried to avoid trees and crashed.
8,13,1975,"Near Gambell, Alaska",Wien Air Alaska,Nome - Gambell,Fairchild F-27B,32,10,"After several landing attempts, the aircraft crashed into Sevuokuk Mountain, in fog, while attempting to land at Gambell Airport. The flightcrew's failure to adhere to prescribed company instrument approach procedures while attempting to land in adverse weather conditions."
10,19,1975,"Cairns Airport, Queensland, Australia",Connair,Mount Isa - Cairns,de Havilland DH114 Heron 2E,11,11,Improper approach during a storm. Crew error. Misalignment of the aircraft with the runway and abandonment of the landing approach. The pilot-in-command did not immediately initiate a climb to a safe altitude for reasons unknown.
10,11,1975,"Zephyr Cove, Nevada",Air Taxi,"Las Vegas, NV - So. Lake Tahoe, CA",Piper PA-34,2,2,Collided with trees while descending to land. Pilot fatigue.
10,6,1975,"Tomonoco, Bolivia",TAM (Bolivia),Tomonoco - La Paz,Convair CV-440-12,67,67,The aircraft took off reaching a altitude of only 300 feet which was insufficient to clear the terrain surrounding the airport. Cause not determined. Overloaded.
10,9,1975,"Near Prague, Czechoslovakia",Inex Adria Aviopromet,Tivat - Praha,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,120,75,The aircraft landed short and hit high ground during an ILS approach in fog.
11,13,1975,Gulf of Mexico,Petroleum Helicopter,,Bell 212,9,9,The helicopter crashed after the main rotor failed. No occupants ever found.
11,19,1975,"State College, Pennsylvania",Quakertown Aviation - Air Taxi,"Latrobe, PA - State College, PA",NA Rockwell 112,4,4,"Collided with mountain at 1,500 ft. while attempting to land. Misjudged altitude and clearance."
11,18,1975,"Near Bir Lahfan, Egypt",Military - Israel  Air Force,,Lockheed C-130 Hercules,20,20,Crashed 15 ft. below the summit of cloud-obscured Jebel Hilal Mountain on the Israeli-occupied Sinai Peninsula.
11,9,1975,"Elko, Nevada",SceniAirline - Air Taxi,"Ely, NV - Elko, NV",Cessna 402,2,2,Crashed in snow and turbulence while descending to land. Descended below minima. Pilot didn't use available instrument approach chart.
12,14,1975,"Rollinsville, Colorado",Star Aviation,"Denver, CO - Grandby, CO",Mitsubishi MU-2B,9,9,Crashed into mountains. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
1,5,1976,"Near Al Qaysumah, Saudi Arabia",Middle East Airlines,Beirut - Dubai,Boeing B-720B-023B,82,82,The aircraft broke-up at FL 370 and crashed in the desert. Detonation of an explosive device in the forward cargo compartment.
1,17,1976,"Anchorage, Alaska",Winship Air,"Anchorage, AK - Deadhorse, AK",Lear Jet 24A,6,6,Crashed short of the runway in fog. The pilot descended below published minimums because of low fuel.  Inadequate preflight planning. Improper IFR operation.
1,20,1976,"Grants, New Mexico",Orlando Airways - Air Taxi,"Albuquerque, NM - Gallup, NM",Piper PA-23,4,4,Crashed in snow showers and low visibility.
1,14,1976,"Orofino, Idaho",Green Acres - Air Taxi,"Butte, MT - Kooskia, ID",Bellanca 17-30,3,3,"Struck trees in mountainous area in rain and low visibility at 5,700 ft. north of proposed route.  Continued VFR flight into adverse weather."
1,15,1976,"Near San Borja, Bolivia",Frigorifico Maniqui,,Douglas C-47,10,7,"The plane was forced to return to San Borja after the No.2 engine failed.  After crossing the runway the plane crashed into trees 1.2 miles past the end of the runway. Malfunction or failure of the No. 2 engine, landing gear malfunction and an improper landing procedure."
1,7,1976,"Near Loja, Ecuador",TAME,Loja - Guayaquil,Hawker Siddeley HS-748-246,42,34,The aircraft lost altitude and the right wing struck trees as the plane crashed in the Chillacocha mountain range at 9.000 ft. while en route.
2,5,1976,"Lafayette, Louisiana",Falcon Airways - Air Taxi,"Lafayette, LA - Patterson, LA",Beechcraft  C-45H,2,2,"After the plane took off, cargo shifted causing the plane to enter a layer of fog and crash into a swamp. Improperly loaded cargo."
2,10,1976,"Van Nuys, California",Mercer Airlines,Burbank - Ontario,Douglas DC-6,6,3,"The aircraft took off from Burbank when a propeller blade separated, causing an engine failure. The aircraft circled back to the airport and attempted an emergency landing but upon touchdown the plane’s speed was too great. As a result, the landing was aborted and the flight crew opted to divert to nearby Van Nuys Airport. While en route, a second engine failed and the aircraft crashed onto the Woodley Golf Course one mile short of the runway at Van Nuys. The aircraft plowed into a small unoccupied building and came to rest against a portable bungalow."
2,16,1976,"St. Croix, Virgin Islands",Antilles Air,"St. Thomas, VI - St. Croix, VI",Grumman G-21A seaplane,11,5,Crashed into the water and sank while attempting and emergency forced. Unscheduled feathering of right prop for undetermined reasons. Engine failure for undetermined reasons.
3,1,1976,"Near Voronezh, Russia",Aeroflot,Moscow - Yerevan,Ilyushin IL-18D,120,120,"The aircraft plunged to earth from FL 260. Electrical power failure of compass, gyros and auto pilot."
3,11,1976,"Igiugig, Alaska",Kodiak Western Alaska Airlines,"South Nanek, AK - Dillingham, AK",Cessna 207,4,4,Continued VFR flight in to adverse weather.
3,2,1976,"San Onofre, California",Sky Haven - Air Taxi,"Palm Springs, CA - Santa Ana, CA",Cessna 172M,2,2,The aircraft crashed into the PacifiOcean after an in-flight fire. Source of the fire undetermined.
4,8,1976,"Ketchikan, Alaska",Alaska Airlines,Juneau - Ketchikan,Boeing B-727-81,50,1,The plane overran the runway after landing at excessive speed. 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.
4,7,1976,"Friday Harbor, Washington",North Sound Aviation,"Burlington, WA - Friday Harbor, WA",Cessna 207,7,7,Crashed while attempting a go-around. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather. Spatial disorientation. Premature flap retraction.
4,14,1976,"Aspen, Colorado",Royal American - Air Taxi,"Denver, CO - Aspen, CO",Beechcraft A36,2,2,Made a high speed vertical dive and crashed. Probable cause undetermined.
4,14,1976,"Palm Desert, California",Chartair - Air Taxi,"San Diego, CA - Palm Desert, CA",Beech B60,6,6,Flew into a thunderstorm and broke apart. Exceeded designed stress limits of aircraft.  VFR flight into adverse weather.
4,8,1976,Gulf of Mexico,Petroleum Helicopter,,Bell 205 A-1 helicopter,12,12,Fatigue fracture of tail boom fuselage attachment fitting. Pilot and 4 passengers not recovered.
4,15,1976,"St. Thomas, Virgin Islands",American Airlines,New York City - Saint Thomas,Boeing B-727-95,88,37,"After touching down 2,200 feet down the runway, a go-around procedure was initiated. When there was no acceleration felt, the throttles were closed again. After attaining a nose-up attitude of 11 degrees, the aircraft ran off the end of the runway and struck a localizer antenna. The wingtip then clipped a hillside, the aircraft hit an embankment, went airborne and contacted the ground bursting into flames. The captain's actions and his judgement in initiating a go-around manoeuver with insufficient runway remaining after a long touchdown."
4,11,1976,"Anaktuvuk, Alaska",Frontier Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Anaktuvuk, AK - Bettles, AK",Cessna 207,5,5,Crashed in show and low ceiling while en route. Whiteout. Initiated flight in adverse weather conditions.
5,16,1976,"Near Cuneca, Spain",Military - Imperial Iranian Air Force,"Terhan, Iran - Madrid, Spain - McGuire AFB, New Jersey",Boeing B-747-131F,17,17,The aircraft was struck by lightning 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.
5,8,1976,"Petersburg, Alaska",Lab Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Haines, AK - Wrangell, AK",Piper PA-34,6,6,Lost control of aircraft and crashed. Probable cause undetermined.
6,14,1976,"Agana, Guam",Air Manila,Wake Island - Guam - Manila,Lockheed 188A Electra,45,45,The No. 3 engine failed during the takeoff roll as the plane left Agana Naval Air Station. The aircraft began to rise but struck terrain and exploded in flames. The loss of climb capability after the crew retracted the flaps at too low an altitude to clear the rising terrain. The flaps were retracted after the No. 3 propeller feathered as the aircraft lifted off the runway. A driver in an automobile struck by the aircraft was killed.
6,10,1976,"Somerset, Colorado",Sky Chopper  - Air Taxi,"Grand Junction, CO - Somerset, CO",Bell 47G3B1,2,2,Hit powerlines at 70 ft. AGL. Pilot failed to see and avoid obstructions.
7,9,1976,"Huntsville, Missouri",Reed Aviation - Air Taxi,,Piper PA-28R,5,5,Midair collision with another Piper PA-28 while climbing to cruise. Three killed on N7941C and two on the other aircraft. Pilots failed to see and avoid eachother.
7,22,1976,"Greensburg, Kansas",Capitol Air Service - Air Taxi,"Ulysses, KS - Greensburg, KS",Piper PA-34,3,2,"Collided with dirt bank after overrunning the runway while landing. Misjudged distance, speed and altitude. Failed to initiate a go-around."
8,15,1976,"Billings, Vermont",Mamer - Shreck  - Air Taxi,"Billings, MT - Cody, WY",Beechcraft S35,4,3,Crashed in rain and low ceiling. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather.
8,7,1976,"Sunnyside, Utah",Green River Aviation - Air Taxi,"Sunnyside, UT - Salt Lake City, UT",Cessna 185,3,3,"The pilot rotated the aircraft 5,000 ft. down the runway and crashed into rising terrain. Premature takeoff. Failed to abort takeoff."
8,12,1976,"Sondre Stromfjord,Greenland",Military - U.S. Air Force,Thule AB - Sondrestrom AB,Lockheed C-141A (L.300),27,23,"The aircraft made a hard landing causing the nose gear to collapse, the aircraft to drift off the runways and collide with obstructions. Failure of the engines, flight controls or flight instruments."
8,12,1976,"Near Thorney, England",Military - U.S. Air Force,McGuire AFB - Mildenhall RAF,Lockheed C-141A (L.300),18,18,"The aircraft suffered structural failure after flying into a severe thunderstorm. The starboard wing, horizontal stabilizer and vertical tail fin separated from the aircraft."
9,17,1976,"Hawk Inlet, Alaska",Temsco Helicopter - Air Taxi,,Hughes 369HS,4,3,Crashed while climbing to cruise altitude. Failed to maintain adequate rotor speed.
9,21,1976,"Lajes, Azores, Portugal",Military - Venezuelan Air Force,Caracas - Praira da Vitoria,Lockheed C-130H,68,68,Crashed into a hill one mile short of the runway in heavy rain and wind while attempting to land at Lajes Air Base. Members of the Venezuelan choir Orfeon Universitario killed. The aircraft was not properly aligned with the runway as it made its approach. Weather conditions associated with hurricane Emmy was the primary factor in the accident.
9,14,1976,"Off Adler, Russia",Aeroflot / Aeroflot,Donetsk - Sochi /Rostov na Donu - Kerch,Antonov AN-24 / Yakovlev Yak-40,90,90,"Midair collision at FL187.  ATC error. Fifty-two deaths on the Antonov, 38 on the Yak. Violation of separation rules. Contributing causes were insufficient visual alertness on the part of both crews and a lack of situation analysis based on air/ground radio communications."
9,10,1976,"Near Gaj, Hrvatska, Yugoslavia",Inex Adria Aviopromet / British Airways,Split - Koln / London - Istanbul,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 / Trident 3B,176,176,"Midair collision. ATC error, negligence in operations. Improper look-out duties on both aircraft. One hundred thirteen deaths on the DC-9 and 63 on the Trident. The entire shift of controllers were arrested. One was found guilty of criminal negligence and sentenced to seven years in jail but release after a little over two years."
9,23,1976,"Karatepe Mountains, Turkey",Turkish Airlines (THY),Istanbul - Antalya,Boeing B-727-2F2,154,154,The aircraft struck Mt. Karatepa during an approach to land. The crew attempted a landing at Isparta instead of Antalya.
9,19,1976,"San Bernardino, California",Loma Linda University - Air Taxi,"Dagget, CA - Loma Linda, CA",Sikorsky S-55B,4,4,Helicopter mediflight. Pilot failed to see and avoid power lines while flying through a pass.
10,13,1976,"Off Bridgetown, Barbados",Cubana de Aviacion,Bridgetown - Kingston,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-43,73,73,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.
10,13,1976,"Busick, North Carolina",Aero National - Air Taxi,"Greensville, NC - Philadelphia, PA",Piper PA-34,4,4,Crashed after flying into an area of thunderstorms. Continued flight into know areas of severe turbulence.
10,1,1976,"Near Bombay, India",Indian Airlines,Mumbai - Chennai,Sud-Aviation Caravelle VI-N,95,95,"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."
10,19,1976,"Hampton, Virginia",Skyline Aviation - Air Taxi,"Washington D.C. - Baltimore, MD",Piper PA-31,4,4,Partial power loss of No. 1 engine on initial approach. Aircraft crashed in water. Failure of the No. 5 cylinder in the right engine. Body of co-pilot not recovered.
10,7,1976,"El Yopal, Colombia",Taxi Aereo el Venado,Villavicencio - Cucuta,Douglas C-47DL,32,32,The No. 1 engine failed and the plane crashed and burned when the left wing dropped and touched the runway.
11,17,1976,"Shannon, Ireland",Aeroleasing - Air Taxi,"Shannon, Ireland - Geneva, Switzerland",Piper PA-31T,5,5,The aircraft could not maintain a positive rate of climb on takeoff and crashed.
11,9,1976,"Kozani, Greece",OlympiAirways,Athens - Larisa,NAMC YS-11A-500,50,50,The airliner crashed into mountainous terrain after being diverted to Kozani due to poor weather at Larissa.
11,19,1976,"Moscow, Russia",Aeroflot,Moscow - Leningrad,Tupolev TU-104B,72,72,The plane crashed during takeoff in poor weather conditions.
11,14,1976,"Grand Canyon, Arizona",Grand Canyon Air - Air Taxi,"Grand Canyon, AZ - Denver, CO",Piper PA-32-300,2,2,The aircraft crashed while on final approach. An unrestrained German Shepard interfered with flight controls.
12,23,1976,"Cape May, New Jersey",AtlantiCity Airlines,AtlantiCity - Cap May,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,10,3,The plane crashed short of the runway in rain. Windshear. The aircraft's rate of descent and descent flight path angle increased as a result of windshear encountered during visual approach below minimum descent altitude. The flight crew did not recognize these flightpath deviations because they were relying on visual references which were degraded by non-homogeneous fog and on kinestheticues which were adversely affected by the aircraft's forward center of gravity resulting from the improperly loaded aircraft.
12,3,1976,"Near Bangkok, Thailand",EgyptAir,Cairo - Bangkok,Boeing B-707-366C,53,53,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.
1,17,1977,"Near Palm Springs, California",Jet Avia Charter,Palm Springs - Las Vegas,Gates Learjet 24B,4,4,"The plane took off from Palm Springs Municipal Airport in light rain, bound for Las Vegas Nevada. The plane climbed to 9,000 feet but never changed its runway heading and flew directly into a mountain at an altitude of 9,700 feet. Flight crew's misinterpretation of an IFR clearance issued by the Palm Springs Departure Control and subsequent ATC instructions.  Natalie 'Dolly' Sinatra, 82, mother of entertainer Frank Sinatra and her traveling companion were killed."
1,18,1977,"Near Alma Ata,  Kazakastan, USSR",Aeroflot,Novosibirsk - Alma Ata,Tupolev TU-104A,96,96,"The aircraft was preparing to land when it was informed by the tower that its left engine was on fire. Shortly thereafter, the plane exploded and crashed 2 miles short of the runway."
1,6,1977,"Anchorage, Alaska",Japan Air Lines,"Mosses Lake, WA - Tokyo, Japan",Douglas DC-8,5,5,The cargo plane crashed while attempting to take off. Alcoholiimpairment of captain. Flightcrew members did not prevent captain from attempting to fly. Blood alcohol of 0.21.
3,15,1977,"Near Cascina, Italy",Military - Italian Air Force,Training,Lockheed C-130H,44,44,The aircraft crashed into cloud obscured  Mt. Serra shortly after taking off from San Giusto Airport at Pisa. The plane was seen making a evasive maneuver before slamming into the mountain peak.
3,10,1977,"Tezzeron Lake, British Columbia, Canada",Private,Prince George - Tezzeron Lake,Pipper PA-23-250 Aztec,5,5,"The aircraft crashed at high speed, in a 45 degree attitude into Tezzeron Lake and sank. The pilot was not instrument rated and most likely lost control of the aircraft when he entered instrument flight conditions in a heavy snow shower. The aircraft entered a spiral dive from which the pilot was not able to recover."
3,3,1977,"Niamey, Niger",Overseas National Airways,"Paris, France - Niamey, Nigher",McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63CF,4,2,The cargo plane crashed short of the runway while attempting to land.
3,17,1977,"Tenerife, Canary Islands",Pan American World Airways / KLM,Tenerife - Las Palmas / Tenerife - Las Palmas,Boeing B-747-121 / Boeing B-747-206B,644,583,"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 still on the runway. The KLM plane hit the Pan Am plane just as it was taking off. Both planes burst into flames.  KLM 234 + 14 crew,  Pan Am 326 + 9 crew killed. All aboard the KLM plane were killed. The Pan Am aircraft was named Clipper Victor. The KLM aircraft was named Rhine River."
4,16,1977,"New Hope, Georgia",Southern Airways,Huntsville - Atlanta,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31,85,62,The aircraft sustained a broken windshield and loss of power to both engines after penetrating a thunderstorm and encountering hail. 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 with heavy precipitation and hail. Contributing factor was the failure of the company's dispatcher to provide the flight crew with up-to-date severe weather information.
5,20,1977,"Near Jericho, Jordan",Military - Israel Air Force,,Sikorsky CH-53D (helicopter),54,54,Crashed and exploded in the desert shortly after taking off . Crew error. Flight at an unsafe altitude into an area of unfamiliar terrain.
5,8,1977,"Beiruit, Lebanon",LOT Polish Airlines,"Varna, Bulgaria  - Beiruit, Lebanon",Antonov An-12BP,9,9,The cargo plane struck power lines and trees while attempting to land.
5,9,1977,"Near Lusaka, Zambia",IAS Cargo,"Nairobi, Kenya  - Luskaka, Zambia",Boeing 707-321C,6,6,"The elevator assembly separated in mid-flight. The plane nose dived and crashed. The in-flight separation of the right hand horizontal stabilizer and elevator as a result of a combination of metal fatigue and inadequate failsafe design in the rear spar structure. Shortcomings in design assessment, certification and inspection procedures were contributory factors."
5,17,1977,"New York, New York",New  York Helicopter,Pan Am building - JFK Airport,Sikorsky S61L,25,4,"While passengers were loading aboard the helicopter on top of the Pan Am building, the landing  gear collapsed causing the helicopter to tip on its side.  Four people, waiting to board the craft  were killed by the rotating blades. One of the blades tore loose and struck a window breaking in two. One-half of the blade then sailed two blocks striking and killing a pedestrian. Fatigue failure of the upper right forward fitting of the right main landing gear tube assembly. The fatigue originated from a small surface pit of undetermined source."
5,15,1977,"Houma, Louisiana",Intracostals - Air Taxi,"Houma, LA - Return",Cessna 185,3,3,The float plane making an approach over a canal for landing collided with a bridge in rain and hail. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
6,22,1977,Off Wake Island,Military - U.S. Navy,,Lockheed EC-130Q,16,16,Crashed into the PacifiOcean and exploded moments after taking off from Wake Island Air Base. The plane rose no higher than 400 ft. before crashing one mile from the end of the runway.
7,23,1977,"Saint Louis, Missouri",Fleming International Airways,"Saint Louis, MO - Detroit, MI",Lockheed L-188AF Electra,3,3,"After taking off the cargo plane's No. 2 engine did not develop power, the plane rolled to the right and crashed. Attempted operation with known deficiencies in equipment. Failed to follow approved procedures. Inadequate maintenance and inspection."
7,12,1977,"Near Cuangar, Angola",Military - Angolan Air Force,,Antonov AN-26,30,30,Shot down by rebels near the Namibia border as it took off.
7,17,1977,"Jima, Ethiopia",Ethiopian Airlines,Tippi - Jima,Douglas DC-3,5,5,"The cargo plane crashed into a mountainside in poor weather, visibility and rain showers."
7,18,1977,"Ruby, Alaska",Harold's Air Service,Ruby - Colorado Creek,Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander,4,1,Flew into terrain. Pilot in command misjudged speed and clearance.
7,19,1977,"Near Puerto Montt, Chile",Military - Chilean Air Force,Punta Arenas - Santiago,Douglas DC-6B,82,38,Crashed into a swamp and burst into flames as it attempted to land in heavy rain at night.
7,8,1977,"Near Yoro, Honduras",Military - Honduran Air Force,Yoro - Honduran,Douglas C-47,40,25,The left engine exploded in flight and the plane crashed into mountainous terrain. Plane was overloaded with passengers.
7,9,1977,"Bernard Creek, Idaho",Gaige Aviation - Air Taxi,"Boise, ID - Flying B Ranch, ID",Piper PA-32R,5,5,Flew into blind canyon and crashed. Stalled in canyon during go-around over mountain strip. Minimum flying experience.
8,12,1977,"Encino, California",Private KNBC Los Angeles,Burbank - Santa Barbara,Bell 206B JetRanger,2,2,"The helicopter, piloted by Francis Gary Powers, 48, crashed in Balboa Park on the way back from covering a news story on a brush fire in Santa Barbara. 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."
8,22,1977,"Parkersburg, West Virginia",Rambar Aviation - Air Taxi,"Buffalo, NY - Parkersburg, WV",Beechcraft 58,4,4,Experienced engine loss on final approach. Wrong engine feathered. Cashed. Inadequate maintenance and inspection. Engine fuel manifold valve defective.
8,5,1977,"Kona, Hawaii",Island Airways,Honolulu - Kona,Shorts SC-7 Skyvan 3-200,2,2,"The cargo plane stalled, went into a spin and crashed short of the runway. Failure to maintain flying speed."
9,0,1977,Off Hong Kong,Transmeridian Air Cargo,,Canadair CL-44D4-2,4,4,"The No. 4 engine failed shortly after taking off. A fire developed and the plane crashed into the ocean. A loss of control following in-flight separation of the right-hand outboard wing section and the No.4 engine. These failures followed a No.4 engine failure, an internal engine fire and a fire in the aircraft fuel system eventually resulting in a massive external fire."
9,9,1977,"Minto Lake, Alaska",Wright Air Service - Air Taxi,"Minto Lake, AK - Fairbanks, AK",Helo 295,3,3,Collided with a Cessna 185 while climbing to cruise. Failed to see and void other aircraft.
9,14,1977,"Mt. Iliamna, Alaska",Alaska Aeronautical Industries,Iliamna - Anchorage,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200,13,13,"Crashed in level flight  into Mt. Iliamna glacier at 7,000 feet. Failure of the flight crew to use proper navigational procedures for the route being flown especially their failure to use the available backup means of navigation to verify the position and progress of the flight. Recovery of bodies or wreckage not possible."
9,0,1977,"Yakutat, Alaska",Safe Air Cargo,Yakutat - Anchorage,Douglas DC-7BF,4,4,The cargo plane did not gain altitude after taking off and crashed into trees 2.5 miles from the runway. The aircraft was overloaded and lost an engine on takeoff.
9,23,1977,"Near Albuquerque, New Mexico",Military - U.S. Air Force,Kirkland AFB - Nellis AFB,Boeing - EC-135K,20,20,Crashed into a mountain peak in the Manzano range shortly after taking off and making a right bank. The aircraft was observed flying too low and did not heed the controller's warnings. Fatigue may have played a part in the accident.
9,16,1977,"Bucharest, Romania",Malev Hungarian Airlines,Istanbul - Bucharest,Tupolev TU-134,53,29,Crashed short of the runway. The aircraft was being flown at reduced power and went unnoticed by the crew until it struck the ground in level flight..
9,7,1977,"Salida, Colorado",Salida Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Salida, CO - Cortez, CO",Cessna U206,6,6,"Crashed into a mountain while in climb to cruise. Midjudge distance, speed and altitude."
10,14,1977,"Stevens Pass, Pennsylvania",Kenmore Air  - Air Taxi,"Kenmore, WA - Lake Hatheume, Canada",de Havilland DHC-2,7,7,Low flight through canyon approacing mountain pass. Unable to outclimb rising terrain. Plane exceed gross takeoff weight and aft center of gravity.
10,19,1977,"Grand Chenier, Louisiana",Air Logistics,"New Iberia, LA - Grand Chenier, LA",Bell 206B,2,2,"Crashed in rain, fog and thunderstorm activity. Pilot flying low because of deteriorating weather."
10,18,1977,"Near Gillsburg, Mississippi",L & J Company,Greenville - Baton Rouge,Convair CV-300,26,6,"The crew diverted to MComb because of low fuel. Both engines quit before the aircraft could land and a forced landing was attempted in a wooded area. The plane struck trees before it could make a forced landing in an open field. Lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, 29, 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. Fuel exhaustion due to crew inattention of the fuel supply. Contributing factors were improper flight planning and a malfunction in the No.2 engine which caused a higher than normal fuel consumption."
10,10,1977,"Mindoro, Philippines",Military - U.S. Marine Corps,,Sikorksky CH-53 (helicopter),37,24,"After lifting a water container the aircraft began rotating until control was lost and contact was made with the ground, shearing off the tail rotor and a large portion of the tail assembly. New engines were installed in the CH-53s to increase the power of the main rotor and on a whole to make the helicopter more powerful. However, it was soon evident that the tail rotor could not balance the increased power created by the main rotor. Under certain conditions the aircraft would become unstable and lose directional heading. Sikorsky warns of these conditions. To compensate for the mistake that had been made, Sikorsky designed and tested a bell crank system to stabilize the rear rotor. After seven years, this helicopter was still not retrofitted with the bell crank system. Gross weight of the container exceeded the lifting capacity of the helicopter. No restrains used by the passengers."
11,21,1977,"Near Funchal, Island of Madeira, Portugal",TAP (Air Portugal),Brussels - Funchal,Boeing B-727-282,164,131,"The aircraft landed 1,000 ft. past the aiming point of the runway in heavy rain, overran the runway and plunged off a cliff during a third landing attempt. Hydroplaning, due to poor drainage on the runway. Excessive speed during landing."
11,4,1977,"Rome, Italy",Ethiopian Airlines,"Rome, Italy - Asmara, Ethiopia",Boeing 707-360C,5,5,The cargo plane failed to gain altitude and crashed into trees.
11,10,1977,"Near Bariloche, Argentina",Austral Lineas Aeras (Argentina),Buenos  Aires - San Carlos de Bariloche,BAC One-Eleven 420EL,79,46,The flight crashed into high ground after a second landing attempt. Procedural error by the crew during the final approach in that they abandoned the ILS procedure. This was influenced by the interruption of the VOR signal.
11,2,1977,"Near Beziers, France",Military - French Air Force,,Nord 2501 Noratlas,34,34,Crashed into mountains north of the city in fog and adverse weather conditions.
11,19,1977,"Pinehurst, North Carolina",Resort Air Service - Air Taxi,"Charlotte, NC - Pinehurst, NC",Beechcraft 58,2,2,Hit trees short of the runway while on final approach in rain and fog. Aircraft observed flying low 3 miles from airport.
12,20,1977,"Straits of Johore, near Kampung Ladang, Malaysia",Malaysia Airlines,Penang - Kuala Lumpur,Boeing B-737-2H6,100,100,"During a hijacking and while descending from 21,000 to 7,000 feet, both pilots were shot and the aircraft crashed into a swamp."
12,12,1977,"Intracostal City, Louisiana",Petroleum Helicopter,,SNIAS SA330J,19,17,Collided with cable crane. Crane operator failed to park crane boom in stowed position.
12,11,1977,"Hierro, Canary Islands",Military - U.S. Navy,,Lockheed P-3B Orion,13,13,"Flew into a 4,200 ft. mountain at 1,200 ft."
12,19,1977,"Evansville, Indiana","National Jet Services Inc.,  (Air Indiana)",Evansville - Nashville,Douglas DC-3,29,29,"The plane crashed during takeoff in rain and fog. Killed, were the entire Evansville basketball team. The aileron on one wing and rudder remained locked upon takeoff, which made it extremely difficult to bank. An attempted takeoff with the rudder and right aileron control locks installed, in combination with a rearward center of gravity. 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 and entering the region of reversed command from which the pilot was unable to recover."
12,14,1977,"Davenport, Indiana",Straley Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Davenport, IA - Davenport, IA",Piper PA-34,2,2,Crashed while in holding pattern to land. Icing of vertical stabilizer. Aircraft not equipped to fly in icing conditions.
12,1,1977,"Near Salt Lake City, Utah",United Air Lines,"San Francisco, CA - Salt Lake City, Utah",Douglas DC-8-54F,3,3,"While in a holding pattern because of electrical problems the cargo plane cashed into 7,600 ft. mountain. The approach controller's issuance and the flight crew's acceptance of an incomplete and ambiguous holding clearance in combination with the flight crew's failure to adhere to prescribed impairment-of-communications procedures and prescribed holding procedures. The controller's and flight crew's actions are attributed to probable habits of imprecise communication and of imprecise adherence to procedures developed through years of exposure to operations in a radar environment. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the aircraft's No.1 electrical system for unknown reasons."
12,7,1977,"Vieques, Puerto Rico",Vieques Air Link,"St Croix, VI - Vieques, PR",Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander,10,5,The plane made a forced landing in the ocean. Fuel exhaustion. Inadequate preflight planning. Mismanagement of fuel.
12,12,1977,"Giddings, Texas",Aviation Charter - Air Taxi,"Houston, TX - Austin, TX",Piper PA-28R,2,2,Exceeded design stress limits of aircraft after experiencing airframe ice.
1,20,1978,"Off Bandra, Maharashtra, India",Air India,Bombay - Dubai,Boeing B-747-237B,213,213,"Following a right turn, after taking off, the plane rolled to the left beyond 90 degrees, went into a steep dive, crashed and exploded in shallow water. Irrational control wheel inputs on the part of the captain after his attitude director indicator malfunctioned leading to complete loss of situational awareness."
1,18,1978,"Marion, Illinois",Aviation Charter - Air Taxi,"Greenville, KY - Marion, IL",Cessna 337G,2,2,"Crashed into electrical tower while in landing approach, 1 mile short of the runway. Previous damage caused the aileron surface attachments to separate in flight."
1,20,1978,"Dubois, Pennsylvania",Henry Webber Air - Air Taxi,"Dubois, PA - Lancaster, PA",Aerostar 601P,2,2,Crashed after engine failure on climb to cruise. Fuel starvation. Ice in fuel. Improper emergency procedures.
1,13,1978,"Near San Vincente, Colombia",SADELCA,Neiva - San Vincente,Douglas DC-3,14,14,"Struck a 7,000 ft. mountain in fog."
2,16,1978,"Richland, Washington",Columbia PacifiAirlines,"Richland, WA - Seattle, WA",Beechcraft 99,17,17,The aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Richland after climbing to 400 feet and stalling. Crew error.  The failure and inability of the flightcrew to prevent rapid pitchup and stall by exerting sufficient push force on the control wheel. The pitchup was caused by the combination of a mistrimmed horizontal stabilizer and a center of gravity near the aircraft's aft limit. The mistrimmed condition resulted from discrepancies in the aircraft's trim system and the flightcrew's preoccupation with making a timely departure. The out-of-trim warning system was inoperative.
2,11,1978,"Near Artigas, Uruguay",Military - Uruguayan Air Force,Artigas - Montevideo,Douglas C-47A-DL,44,44,The passenger flight attempted to make an emergency landing at Artigas Airport when it had taken off from.  An engine failure was followed by a wide banking turn and crash to the ground bursting into flames.
2,12,1978,"Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada",PacifiWestern Airlines,Calgary - Cranbrook,Boeing B-737-275,49,42,"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 because hydraulipower was automatically cut off at lift-off.  The aircraft missed the plow, overran the runway, crashed and burned. Estimated time of arrival given by Calgary ATC in error. Crew did not report over its final approach beacon."
2,4,1978,"Genoa Peak, Nevada",Chartair - Air Taxi,"Los Angeles, CA - Lake Tahoe, CA",Beechcraft 58,4,4,Crashed into obscured mountain while en route. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Radar showed aircraft circling over mountain tops for over 12 minutes.
2,13,1978,"Merrill Pass, Alaska",Yute Air Alaska - Air Taxi,"Dillingham, AK - Anchorage, AK",Evangel 4500,3,3,The pilot suffered spatial disorientation and crashed in rain and low ceiling while en route. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
2,10,1978,"Solvang, California",Security Air,"Visalia, CA - Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Maria, CA",Aero Commander 500A,7,7,Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
3,9,1978,"LAX, Los Angeles, California",Continental Airlines,Los Angeles - Honolulu,McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10,200,2,"While approaching V1 speed on takeoff, a loud bang was heard followed by shaking of the aircraft. The crew decided to abort the takeoff. With the end of the runway approaching, the captain steered the aircraft off the runway to the right. The landing gear failed and resulted in a fire. The plane slid for approximately 650 feet and came to rest 40 feet right of the runway centerline. Several passengers not heeding the warnings of the stewardess exited onto the wing and fell into the fire. Failure of two tires on the left main landing gear resulting in failure of a third tire during a critical point in the takeoff. This was to be pilot Gene Hershe's last flight before retiring."
3,16,1978,"Agana, Guam",Island Air,"Agana, Guam - Rota, TT",Cessna 337F,6,2,Crashed after experiencing engine failure on takeoff climbout.
3,12,1978,"Kano, Nigeria",Nigeria Airways,,Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000 / MiG-21,18,18,Midair collision. The Fokker collided with the MiG which was performing touch-and-go landings. Error by the MiG pilot. Sixteen killed on the Fokker and two on the MiG.
3,20,1978,"Laurel, Mississippi",Hesler Noble - Air Taxi,"Jackson, MS - Laurel, MS",Cessna 310I,2,2,Crashed on final approach in rain and low ceiling. Improper IFR operation. Pilot attempted operation beyond experience and ability level. Pilot failed instrument check 4 days before accident.
3,4,1978,"Whitelake, Michigan",Wyman Pilot Service - Air Taxi,"Flint, MI - Whitelake, MI",Beechcraft D18,2,2,Crashed on final approach after flying through areas of turbulence and thunderstorms.
3,20,1978,"Near Riverside, California",Lake Havasu Air,"Santa Ana, CA - Lake Havasu, AZ",Cessna T207A,6,6,Crashed into a mountain in fog.  Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
3,6,1978,"Okaraba, Burma",Burma Airways,Yangon - Myitkyina,Fokker F-27 Friendship 200,48,48,"After an explosion, the aircraft went spinning into the ground and crashed into a field."
3,9,1978,"Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil",Aero Clube de Volta Redonda,Local tour,Piper Cherokee Arrow  PA-28,4,4,"The plane lost engine rotation after takeoff  and the pilot  attempted to return to the airport for an emergency landing. Due to the low altitude, the plane stalled and crashed in Paraiba River, one-half mile from the  runway.  Mechanical failure."
4,23,1978,"Off Galveston, Texas",Air Logistics,,Bell 212,6,3,The helicopter was attempting to land on an oil drilling platform. The co-pilot suffered spatial disorientation and stalled helicopter and crashed.
4,16,1978,"St. Thomas, Virgin Islands",Antilles Air,"St. John, VI - St. Croix, VI",Grumman G-21,9,2,Made a forced landing in water. Fuel starvation. Inattentiveness to fuel supply. Fuel selector positioned between tanks.
4,21,1978,"Arlington, Indiana",Air Taxi,"Trenton, NJ - Indianappolis, IN",Piper PA-31,9,9,Lost control and crashed after the pilot entered a known area of severe turbulence and thunderstorms.
5,21,1978,"Pensacola, Florida",National Airlines,"Miami, FL - Pensacola, FL - Mobile, AL",Boeing B-727-235,58,3,"The aircraft crashed while attempting a non-precision instrument approach to Pensacola and landed in 12 feet of water, 3 nm short of the runway. Failure of the 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. Also the flight engineer disabled the GPWS alarm so the crew could hear one another better. In addition, the night flight had been diverted from its primary airport due to poor weather and was required to execute a compressed approach (descending and approaching more quickly and steeply than normal), and the crucial altimeter readout was an old drum-roll-counter type (due to be replaced), which could easily be misread, especially in  heavy workload situations. Three fatalities occurred when the frightened passengers grabbed their seat cushions and exited the plane from the rear. They drowned in part because their seat cushions were not flotation cushions. The airplane was not required to have floatation cushions because it was not flying over water."
6,8,1978,"Toronto, Canada",Air Canada,Toronto - Winnipeg,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,107,2,"The aircraft overran the runway and crashed into a revine after an aborted takeoff due to a blown tire. The No. 3 tire failed on takeoff and debris damaged the right gear 'down and locked' switch, causing a gear unsafe indication in the cockpit. Debris was also ingested by the No. 2 engine causing a loss of reverse thrust during the rejected takeoff."
8,23,1978,"Raton, New Mexico",Air Taxi,"Kansas City, MO - Raton, NM",Mitsubishi MU-2J,6,6,Pilot misjudged altitude and clearance and crashed while descending to land. Alcoholiimpairment of pilot.
8,7,1978,"Las Vegas, Nevada",Las Vegas Airlines,"Las Vegas, NV - Santa Ana, CA",Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain,10,10,"Crashed on takeoff. Down elevator control stop backed out, limiting down elevator travel to 1 1/2 degrees of normal 20 degrees."
9,10,1978,AtlantiOcean,Antillies Air - Air Taxi,"St. Croix, VI - St. Thomas, VI",Grumman G-21A,11,4,The aircraft made a force landing in the water while en route. Overloaded. Allowed to take off with too much weight. Improper emergency procedures.
9,17,1978,"Near Kariba, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)",Air Rhodesia,Kariba - Salisbury,Vickers Viscount 782D,56,38,"The aircraft took off from  from Kariba Airport at 17.10.  Shortly after departing Kariba, the starboard wing was hit by a SAM-7 missile.  The crew tried to make an emergency landing in a large clearing in the bush. The aircraft crash landed, striking an irrigation ditch, cart-wheeled, broke up and caught fire.  Soldiers from the Joshua Nkomo's Zimbabwe Peoples Revolution Army, who were responsible for shooting down the airliner, later killed 10 of the 18 survivors. The remaining survivors were rescued the next day."
9,18,1978,"Savoy, Illinois",Air Taxi,"Savoy, IL - Cleveland, OH",Piper PA-31,6,6,The plane crashed while taking off after engine failure. Connecting rod bolt or nut failure for reasons unknown.
9,14,1978,"Wrangell, Alaska",Temesco Helicopter - Air Taxi,"Wrangell, AK - Return",Soloy 12EJ3,3,3,The helicopter experienced rotor failure. Undersized threads on anti-node bar.
9,11,1978,"Whittier, AK",Alaska Travel,"Anchorage, AK - Whittier, AK",de Havilland DHC-2,6,6,The float plane flew into a blind canyon and crashed into water. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
9,14,1978,"Paranaque, Philippines",Military - Philippine Air Force,Laoag - Paranaque,Fokker F-27 Friendship 200,28,21,The domestiflight crashed while attempting to land at Paranaque in thunderstorms with heavy rain and wind gusts. Possible lightning strike.
9,9,1978,"San Diego, California",PacifiSouthwest Airlines / Private,Los Angeles - San Diego,Boeing B-727-214 / Cessna 172,137,137,"Midair collision. The PSA was descending and about to land at Lindbergh Field. The Cessna was climbing while engaged in practice approaches. The 727 overtook and struck the Cessna from the rear. 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. One hundred thirty-five killed on the PSA, two on the Cessna and seven on the ground. Crew fatigue may have played a part in the accident as there are unofficial reports that the crew attended an all night party and had only 2 hours sleep from the night before."
9,18,1978,"San Juan, Puerto Rico",Francisco Cruz,"Borinquen, PR - San Juan, PR",Beech D18AS,6,6,Flew into vortex turbulence and crashed while attempting to land.  Unable to communicate on terminal radar service frequency.
10,9,1978,"Kenai, Alaska",Era Helicopter - Air Taxi,"Kenai, AK - Return",Bell 205-1,7,2,The tail rotor pitch control system failed shortly after taking off. The helicopter tried to return and crashed.
10,10,1978,"Torreon, New Mexico",Don Zimmerman - Air Taxi,"Oberlin, KS - Phoenix, NM",Beechcraft 65-80,4,4,The pilot flew into a mountain pass became suffered spatial disorientation and crashed. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Not instrument rated.
11,2,1978,"Lubbox, Texas",Astrd Wing Aviaiton - Air Taxi,"Dallas, TX - Lubbox, TX",Cessna 310J,2,2,Crashed while on an ILS approach in fog and low visibility. Improper IFR operation. Tower advised pilot was 1/2 mile off course.
11,23,1978,"Near Katunayake, Sri Lanka",Loftleidir IcelandiAirlines,Jeddah - Colombo,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-Super 63CF,262,183,The aircraft crashed short of the runway into a coconut plantation while attempting to land in heavy rain.  Windshear. Excessive sink rate. Crew's non-conformance with approach procedures. Incorrect information supplied by the radar controller. Lack of an approach lighting system at Bandaranaike.
11,3,1978,"Hays, Kansas",Festus Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Wichita, KS - Hays, KS",Beechcraft G18S,2,2,"Crashed on final approach in sleet, freezing rain and low ceiling. Pilot failed to maintain flying speed and stalled aircraft."
11,11,1978,"Near Leh, India",Military - Indian Air Force,Chandigarh - Leh,Antonov An-12,77,77,Crashed into a mountain and burned short of the runway after experiencing engine failure.
11,15,1978,"Hydaburg, Alaska",Tyee Airlines - Air Taxi,"Ketchikan, AK - Hydaburg, AK",de Havilland DHC-2,5,5,"Crashed in rain, fog and low ceiling. Continued VFR flight into deteriorating weather conditions."
11,9,1978,"Hartford, Connecticut",Corporate Air - Air Taxi,"Hartford, CT - Newburg, NY",Aerostar 601P,3,3,Partial No.1 engine failure during takeoff. Crashed.
12,19,1978,"Near Steamboat Springs, Coloado",Rocky Mountain Airways,Steamboat Springs - Denver,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,22,2,"Forced to return to Steamboat Springs due to severe icing, the plane crashed into a 10,530 ft. mountain.  Severe icing and strong downdraughts associated with a mountain wave which combined to exceed the aircraft's capability to maintain flight. Contributing to the accident was the Captain's decision to fly into probable icing conditions that exceeded the conditions authorized by company directives."
12,16,1978,"Morton, Illinois",Galesburg Aviation - Air Taxi,"Terra Haute, IN - Moline, IN",Cessna 210L,2,2,Collided with wires in fog and low ceiling. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
12,14,1978,"Chevak, Alaska",Chugiak Aviation - Air Taxi,"St. Marys, AK - Chevak, AK",Cessna 207,7,2,Pilot flew into white out conditions and suffered spatial disorientation. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
12,0,1978,"Near Cinisi, Sicily, Italy",Alitalia,Rome - Palermo,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,129,108,The aircraft crashed into ocean during a landing approach. Poor monitoring of altitudes and too early a transition from ILS to visual flight procedures.
12,18,1978,"Portland, Oregon",United Air Lines,Denver - Portland,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61,189,10,"While on a flight from Denver to Portland, 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. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the other two flight crew members either to fully comprehend the criticality of the fuel state or to successfully communicate their concern to the captain."
1,11,1979,"Templeton, Massachusetts",Nash and Tampo - Air Taxi,"Concord, MA - White Plains, NY",Piper PA-31,5,5,Midair collision with a Aerostar 600. Pilots in command failed to see and avoid the other aircraft. No anti-collision lights.
1,19,1979,"Grand Rapids, Michigan",L.J. Simmons - Air Taxi,"Lansing, MI - Marquette, MI",Aerostar 601,6,4,The aircraft encountered air frame icing and wind shear and crashed while attempting to land. Pilot initiated flight in adverse weather conditions. Failed to follow approved procedures.
1,19,1979,"Bechar, Algeria",Air Algerie,,Nord 262A-44,23,14,"Crashed short of the runway on approach. Crew error. Non-compliance with proper procedure, lack of crew coordination, crew fatigue and faulty altimiter."
2,13,1979,"Clarksburg, West Virginia",Allegheny Airlines,Clarksburg - Washington DC,Nord 262,25,2,The plane crashed  inverted shortly after lifting off the ground. The captain's decision to take off with snow on the aircraft's wing and empennage surfaces which resulted in a loss of lateral control and a loss of lift as the aircraft ascended out of ground effect.
2,17,1979,"Near Kariba, Rhodesia",Air Rhodesia,Kariba - Salisbury,Vickers Viscount 748D,59,59,Shot down by rebels with 2 surface-to-air missiles a few minutes after taking off from Kariba.
2,14,1979,"Manakau Harbor, New Zealand",Air New Zealand,Gisborne - Auckland,Fokker F-27 Friendship 500,4,2,Flew into the water while on ILS approach. The crew was misled by a visual illusion in conditions of reduced visibility into believing they were at a safe height and consequently failed to monitor the flight instruments sufficiently to confirm their aircraft maintained a safe approach path.
2,14,1979,"Greensville, Mississippi",Air Service - Air Taxi,"Greenville, MS - Charlotte, NC",Beech 58,3,3,Midair collision with a Beechcraft 99A55. Pilots in command failed to see and avoid other aircraft.
3,15,1979,"Gulfport, Mississippi",Universal Airways,"Houston, TX - Gulfport, MS - New Orleans, LA",Beech BE-70,8,8,The plane failed to maintain flying speed and crashed while attempting to take off.  Improperly loaded aircraft. Nose baggage door opened during takeoff. Flaps inoperative. Improper emergency procedures. Inadequate emergency training.
3,10,1979,"Galesburg, Illinois",Agee Flying Service - Air Taxi,"Lebanon, TN - Galesburg, IL",Cessna 310B,4,4,Missed the approach and crashed in fog and low ceiling. Improper IFR operation.
3,18,1979,"Near Probolinggo, Indonesia",Garuda Indonesia Airlines,Denpasar - Surabaya,Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000,4,4,"Struck Mt. Bromo at 6,200 ft. while en route.."
3,17,1979,"Off Marina del Rey, California",Swift Aire Lines Inc.,New York - Santa Monica,Aerospatiale Nord 262A-33,7,3,"The plane ditched into Santa Monica Bay near Marina del Rey, shortly after taking off from Santa Monica Airport. The flight crew's mismanagement of an emergency procedure following an autofeather of the right-hand propeller which resulted in their shutting down the remaining engine. A leak or break in the propeller pressure line probably caused the right engine to autofeather. The left engine was shut down when the flight crew failed to identify the engine on which the autofeather occurred and moved the left power lever to the stop position. Contributing to the accident was the unavailability of vital restart information to the crew."
3,9,1979,"Bejing, China",CAAC,,Hawker Siddeley Trident 2E,12,12,The aircraft crashed into a factory after being stolen and flown by pilot who was not qualified to fly.
3,19,1979,"Near Moscow, Russia",Aeroflot,Moscow - Odessa,Tupolev TU-104B,106,86,The aircarft crashed in freezing rain and fog shortly after taking off. The aircraft was overloaded. The pilot had very little experience flying aircraft type.
3,0,1979,"Liepaya, Latvia",Aeroflot,Gorkiy - Liepaya,Tupolev 134A,5,4,"The plane descended too quickly, power was applied but the plane struck trees and crashed. The plane was allowed in below minima conditions."
3,11,1979,"Nightmute, Alaska",Village Aviation - Air Taxi,"Bethel, AK - Tooksook, Alaska",Cessna U206,7,2,"Pilot became disoriented, crashed in snow and low visibility while en route. Pilot not qualified for type of flying. FAA had suspended his certificate."
4,9,1979,"Carrizozo, New Mexico",SW Air Rangers - Air Taxi,"Carrizozo, NM - Albuquerque, NM",Piper PA-32RT-300,3,3,Crashed into a mountain shortly after taking off. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. IFR flight plan not filed.
4,18,1979,"Newark, New Jersey",New York Airways,"Newark, NJ - Flushing, NY",Sikorsky S61-L,18,3,Tail rotor separated in flight shortly after takeoff. The helicopter autorotated and crashed. Fatigue fracture in tail rotor.
5,15,1979,"Chicago O'Hare, Illinois",American Airlines,"Chicago, IL- Los Angeles, CA",McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10,271,271,"During takeoff just, as the plane lifted from the runway, the left engine and pylon separated from the aircraft damaging the wing and hydraulisystem 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, by removing the pylon and engine together, putting strain on the engine mounts leading to  stress cracks."
5,20,1979,"Bullen Point, Alaska",Sea Airmotive,Bullen Point - Deadhorse,de Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou,3,3,"The cargo plane crashed in heavy crosswind while attempting to takeoff. Inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning. Pilot in command failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc. Cargo shifted."
5,20,1979,"Rockland, Maine",Downeast Airlines,Boston - Rockland,de Havilland DHC-6-200,18,17,"The aircraft crashed into a wooded area during a non-precision approach to Rockland, in fog . Failure to arrest aircraft's descent rate, without the runway in sight. Inordinate management pressures, the first officer's marginal instrument proficiency, the captain's inadequate supervision of the flight, inadequate crew training and the captain's chronifatigue were all factors in the accident."
6,11,1979,"Near Leh, India",Military - Indian Air Force,,Hindustan Aeronautics 748-2M,27,27,"Crashed into a 16,000 ft. mountain 10 minutes after taking off from Leh."
6,14,1979,"Chicago, Illinois",Skystream Airlines,Positioning,Beechcraft 99,2,2,
6,22,1979,"Hyannis, Massachusetts",Air New England,"New York, NY - Hyannis, MA",de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,10,1,"The plane crashed in a heavily wooded area about 1.5 miles northeast of Barnstable Municipal Airport while on an ILS approach. The failure of the flightcrew to recognize and react in a timely manner to the gross deviation from acceptable approach parameters, resulting in a continuation of the descent well below the decision height during a precision approach without visual contact with the runway environment. Pilot fatigue."
7,19,1979,"Near Medan Airfield, Indonesia",Garuda Indonesia Airlines,Talang Betutu - Medan,Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000,61,61,"Struck Mt. Sebayak at 5,500 ft. during its approach. Pilot error.The plane was named 'Mamberamo.'"
7,9,1979,"Anchorage, Alaska",Soldotna Air Services,"Anchorage, AK - Kenai, AK",Cessna 402B,7,7,Crashed in low ceiling and rain. Fluxgate compass inoperative because of chafed wires.
7,19,1979,"Off Honolulu, Hawaii",Trans National Airlines,Positiioning - San Jose - Honolulu,Douglas C-47B,3,3,"Malfunction of the Loran Navigation System caused the pilot to become lost, run out of fuel and crash into the Pacific. The wreckage was never found."
7,9,1979,"St. Croix, Virgin Islands",Prinair,St. Croix - St. Kitts,de Havilland DH-114 Heron,21,8,The aircraft attained a nose-high attitude and pitched up shortly after taking off. The pilot's loss of control of the aircraft after takeoff because of the aircraft's grossly overweight and out-of-balance condition which resulted from misloading by the company's load control personnel. The misloading was due to the failure of the company to supervise and enforce its loading procedures.
8,9,1979,"Pistol Creek, Idaho",Boise Air Service,"Boise, ID - Indian Creek, ID",Cessna T210M,6,6,Flew into blind canyon and crashed into trees. Pilot error.
8,16,1979,"Flushing, New York",Southern Jersey Air - Air Taxi,"Flushing, NY - AtlantiCity, NJ",Beechcraft D55,3,3,Ran out of fuel on the initial climb and crashed. Fuel starvation. Fuel selector valves positioned to auxiliary tanks.
8,13,1979,"Dneprodzerzhinsk, Ukraine, USSR",Aeroflot / Aeroflot,Tashkent - Donetsk - Minsk /Chelyabinsk to Kishinev,Tupolev TU-134A / Tupolev Tu-134A,178,178,"Midair collision at 27,200 ft. Separation error by air trafficontroller. Eight-four killed on the 65735 and 94 on the 65816. Fourteen players and 3 staff members of the Russian soccer team, Pakhtakor Tashkent were killed."
8,23,1979,"Frobisher Bay, Canada",Bradley Air Services,,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,9,9,Crashed into a hill while making a turn during the approach.
9,20,1979,"Near Klamath Falls, Oregon",Butler Aviation Inc.,Redmond - Klamath Falls - Medford,Douglas DC-7,12,12,The plane was transporting company employees when it hit Surveyor Mountain 7 minutes after taking off from Klamath Falls. The plane hit trees along the crest of a mountain ridge along the flight path. Crew error. The crew's decision to undertake a direct point-to-point high cruise speed flight at low altitude.
9,0,1979,"Near Sarroch,  Italy",Aero Transporti Italiani,Alghero - Cagliari,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,31,31,"The aircraft hit a mountain at an altitude of 2,000 ft. during an approach in poor weather. Crew's misjudgement in selection of a low altitude flight profile and inadequate ATC assistance."
10,12,1979,"Juneau, Alaska",Southeast Skyways - Air Taxi,"Juneau, AK - Return",Cessna 207,3,3,Pilot suffered spatial disorientation after entering clouds. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather. Pilot under the influence of alcohol.
10,10,1979,"Covington, Kentucky",Comair,"Covington, KY - Nashville, TN",Piper PA-31,8,8,The plane crashed after engine failure for undetermined reasons. Improper flap configueration. Plane overloaded. Hurried departure. Inadequate flight training.
10,16,1979,"Anchorage, Alaska",Spernak Airway - Air Taxi,"Anchorage, AK - Anchorage, AK",Cessna 207A,4,4,The plane suffered engine failure on takeoff and crashed. Water in fuel. Improperly serviced aircraft.
10,19,1979,"Bloomington, Indiana",Rhoadgs Aviation - Air Taxi,"Centrailia, IN - Columbus, IN",Cessna 310,2,2,Crashed after flying into a tornado watch area. Continued flight into known areas of severe turbulence.
10,23,1979,"Near San Ysidro, California",,"Monterey, Mexico - San Ysidro, CA",Beech 200,10,10,"Crashed while on final approach. The plane hit a pole, 14 feet above ground level, 2 miles from the approach end of the runway. The localizer was inoperative and the crew was using VOR/DME.  Improper IFR operation."
10,5,1979,"Mexico City, Mexico",Western Airlines,"Los Angeles, CA  - Mexico City, Mexico",McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10,88,72,"The aircraft struck a vehicle after landing on a closed runway in fog. The tower warned the flight three times about the 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."
11,11,1979,"Greenville, South Carolina",Bankair Inc. - Air Taxi,"Greenville, SC - Colombia, SC",Piper PA-31,7,5,The aircraft lost power during takeoff and crashed into power lines. Power plant failure for undetermined reasons. Inadequate maintenance and inspection.
11,20,1979,"Salem, Oregon",McKenzie Flying Service - Air Taxi,"John Day, OR - Salem, OR",Cessna T310R,3,3,"Aircraft 1,200 ft. high at LOM commenced rapid descent and crashed. Improper IFR operation."
11,12,1979,"Near Chicago, Illinois",American Airlines,Chicago - Washington D.C.,Boeing B-727,78,0,"While en route from Chicago to Washington an explosive device detonated in the baggage compartment. The aircraft was flying at an altitude of approximately 34,500 feet, when the flight crew experienced a noise which they described as a thump. Smoke subsequently filled the cabin and the aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at Washington-Dulles Airport. The bomb was planted by the Unabomber, a man who had been accused of attacks over an 18-year period. He was arrested in April 1996 and subsequently received a life sentence."
11,18,1979,"Vologda, Russia",Aeroflot,Positioning,Yakovlev YAK-40,5,3,The plane descended below the decision height without having established ground contact and crashed into a wooded area.
11,4,1979,"Granger, Utah",Transamerica Airlines,"Ogden, UT - Las Vegas, NV",Lockheed L-188CF Electra,3,3,"During the descent the aircraft attained a high airspeed and high rate of descent and disintegrated in flight. A progressive failure in the aircraft's electrical system leading to the disabling or erratiperformance of some critical flight instruments and flight instrument lighting while the flight was operating in night instrument meteorological condition. As a result of these conditions, the flight crew could not resolve the instrumentation anomalies to determine proper aircraft attitude reference, and became disoriented and lost control of the aircraft. The crew's efforts to regain control of the aircraft imposed aerodynamiloads which exceeded design limits of the aircraft and caused it to break up in flight."
11,2,1979,"Near At Ta'if, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia",Pakistan International Airlines,Jeddah - Karachi,Boeing B-707-340C,156,156,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 while attempting an emergency landing. The blaze may have been started by a passenger possibly from a leaking kerosene stove carried aboard by a Haj pilgrim passenger.
11,12,1979,"Near Mt. Erebus, Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica",Air New Zealand,Auckland - Christchurch,McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30,257,257,"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 directing the flight towards Mt. Erebus. Because of overcast, the crew descended below authorized altitude. Contributing to the accident was the crew's inexperience with flying the Antarctiroute. Information about the navigational errors was suppressed by officials."
12,14,1979,"Near Puerto Esperanza, Peru",Fuerza Aérea del Peru,Pucallpa - Puerto Esperanza,de Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo,29,29,Crashed into the jungle on a domestiflight 20 miles from its destination. Severe thunderstorms associated with windshear and  a hurricane is believed to have caused the crash.
1,1,1980,Over the AtlantiOcean,Private charter,Shreveport - Baton Rouge,Cessna 441 Conquest,2,2,"The plane was on a 45 minute fight from Shreveport to Baton Rouge Louisiana. The aircraft climbed past its assigned altitude and veered to the northeast. The FAA  tried to contact the aircraft without success. Fighter jets was scrambled to intercept the plane but observed no one at the controls and got no response to radio calls. The plane rose to an altitude of 41,600 feet and headed out to sea. The plane eventually ran out of fuel, descended to about 25,000 feet, went into a spin and crashed into 1,100 feet of water. No wreckage or remains were ever recovered. The official cause remains unknown although it is believed the occupants lost consciousness due to oxygen deprivation. Louisiana State University football coach Robert 'Bo' Rein, 34, was killed."
1,14,1980,"Shungnak, Alaska",Ambler Air Service,"Ambler, AK - Kobuk, AK",Cessna 185,9,7,Crashed. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions.
1,19,1980,"Elburz Mtns., near Laskarak, Markazi, Iran",Iran National Airlines,Babol Sar - Tehran,Boeing B-727-86,128,128,"The aircraft crashed into a mountain during a landing attempt in fog and snow. Inoperative ground radar, inoperative ILS. The aircraft was named 'Shiraz.'"
1,6,1980,"Near Mandalay, Burma",Military - Union of Burma Air Force,Mandalay - Rangoon,Fairchild FH-227H,44,43,Crashed into a building while attempting an emergency landing following the loss of one engine.
2,8,1980,"Leeville, Louisiana",Rotor Airs In- Air Taxi,"Leeville, LA - Grand Isle, LA",Sikorsky S-62A,7,6,"The helicopter experienced uncontrollable overspeeding, became airborne, lost power and crashed."
2,6,1980,"Manila, Philippines",China Airlines (Taiwan),Taipei - Manila,Boeing B-707-309C,135,2,The aircraft undershot the runway and bounced twice. The two outboard engines broke loose and the wingtips were ripped off. A fire broke out and spread rapidly. Pilot error.
3,11,1980,"Near Warsaw, Poland",LOT Polish Airlines,New York City - Warsaw,Ilyushin IL-62,87,87,"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. Metal fatigue in the No. 2 engine turbine disc. The dead included 22 members of the U.S. boxing team and Polish singer Anna Jantar. The aircraft was named Mikolaj Kopernik."
3,15,1980,"Near Yenice, Turkey",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Lockheed C-130H,18,18,Crashed into hilly terrain after the left wing exploded. Cause unknown. The plane was returning to Incirlik Air Base.
3,19,1980,"Houston, Texas",Eagle Commuter,"Houston, TX - Brownwood, TX",Piper PA-28-180,10,7,"The right engine failed while taking off. The plane plunged to the ground, struck a helicopter, a small plane, four parked cars, and slammed into a hanger and burst into flames. The engine failed for undetermined reasons.  Improper emergency procedures. The pilot did not properly configure aircraft and  land immediately."
4,20,1980,"Florianopolis, Brazil",Transbrasil,Sao Paulo - Florianopolis,Boeing B-727-27C,58,55,The plane crashed into a hill while landing during a thunderstorm. The pilot misjudged his speed and distance and failed to initiate a go-around. Improper flight supervision and control of the engines.
4,13,1980,"Tenerife, Canary Islands",Dan Air Services,Manchester - Tenerife,Boeing B-727-64,146,146,"The plane crashed into a mountain 5,500 ft. high at 300 mph during an approach to Tenerife. The pilot, while in a holding pattern, took the aircraft in an area of high ground not maintaining the correct altitude. Lack of communication between the pilot and co-pilot."
4,6,1980,"Don Muang, Thailand",Thai Airways,Khon Kaen - Bangkok,Hawker Siddeley HS-748-2,53,44,"The aircraft entered a thunderstorm, was caught in a downdraft and struck the ground 8 nm northeast of Bangkok International Airport. The pilot directed the aircraft into a thunderstorm in an early dissipating stage.  The aircraft was severely affected by a downdraft and lost altitude rapidly. At that time, the altitude of the aircraft was 1,500 ft. and the pilot could not maintain altitude. Procedural error by the pilot. Was not tuned to weather warning, did not use his weather radar and flew into an area of severe weather."
5,12,1980,"Off Sarasota, Florida",Northeast Jet,"West Palm Beach, FL - New Orleans, LA",Learjet 25D,2,2,"An unexpected encouter with moderate to severe clear air turbulence, the flightcrew's improper response to the encounter, and the aircraft's marginal controllability characteristics when flown at and beyond the boundary of its high altitude speed envelope, all of which resulted in the aircraft exceeding its Mach limits and a progressive loss of control from which recovery was not possible."
5,12,1980,"Gran Canaria Island, Spain",Spanish Air Force,,Lockheed C-130,11,11,Crashed into a mountain because of no visual reference due to fog.
6,15,1980,"Near Matala, Angola",Lineas Aereas de Angola,,Yakovlev YAK-40,29,29,Accidentally shot down by anti-aircraft fire.
6,15,1980,"Valley, Nebraska",Air Wisconsin,"Appleton, WI - Minneapolis, MN, - Lincoln, NE",Swearingen 226TC Metro II,15,13,After penetrating a thunderstorm massive amounts of water cause both engine to lose power. Although the engines were restarted the crew could not recover and crashed into a field. Engine failure due to massive ingestion of water into both engines. Crew error. Unwise decision to enter an area of thunderstorms. Critical weather not disseminated.
6,11,1980,"Lihue, Hawaii",Aero PaLease - Air Taxi,"Honolulu, HI - Lihue, HI",Piper PA-34,2,2,Missed approach and crashed in fog and rain.  ATC failure to track flight to termination of radar service and advise of impending danger.
6,20,1980,"Tyrrhenian Sea,  off Ustica, Italy",Itavia,Bologna - Palermo,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15,81,81,"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."
7,0,1980,"Nar Alma-Ata, Kasakastan, USSR",Aeroflot,Alma Ata - Simferopol,Tupolev TU-154B,166,166,The aircraft crashed and burned in a field 2 minutes after takeoff. Windshear.
7,17,1980,"Tusayan, Arizona",SceniAirlines,"Tusayan, AZ - Phoenix, AZ",Cessna 404 Titan II,8,8,Collided with trees during the initial climb due to engine failure. Substantial loss of power I the left engine at a critical point in takeoff and the failure of the pilot to establish a minimum drag configuration which degraded the marginal single-engine climb performance of the aircraft. The loss of power resulted from seizure of the turbocharger following progressive failure of the turbine wheel blades initiated by foreign object ingestion which had occurred previous t o this flight and was not detected during maintenance on t he engine 4 days before the accident.
7,7,1980,"Philadelphia, Pennsylvania",Air Pennsylvania - Air Taxi,"Hazelton, PA - Philadelphia, PA",Piper PA-31-350,3,3,"The aircraft flew into the vortex wake of a B727, lost control and crashed."
8,16,1980,"Togiak, Alaska",Yute Air Alaska - Air Taxi,"Dillingham, AK - Return",de Havilland DHC-3,9,2,Struck a hill after taking off and climbing into a fog shrouded valley. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions
8,17,1980,"Houma, Louisiana",Air Logistics,Oil Platform SS-224 - Houma LA,Bell 205A-1 helicopter,13,13,"Crashed after continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. No windshield wipers, unreliable attitude indicator and inoperative turn needle."
8,3,1980,"Nouadhibou, Mauretania",Tarom,Bucurest  - Nouadhibou,Tupolev TU-154B-1,168,1,"The aircraft touched down in water 1,000 ft. short of the runway."
8,21,1980,"Sa Cabaneta, Spain",Spantax,,Learjet 35A,4,4,Slamed into a mountain while on approach.
8,19,1980,"Near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia",Saudi Arabian Airlines,Riyadh - Jeddah,Lockheed 1011-200 TriStar,301,301,"The flight experienced a fire in the aft cargo compartment  6 minutes after taking off from Rilyadh. The plane returned to the airport and landed but because of a delay in evacuating the plane, all aboard were killed by smoke and fire. Half a minute before landing the captain decided not to order an emergency evacuation.  When he landed, he did not stop immediately but instead proceeded to make a normal landing delaying the fire equipment from putting out the fire. It took a full twenty-three minutes after touchdown before the doors were opened. 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."
9,20,1980,"Off Freeport, Bahamas",Florida Commuter Airlines,West Palm Beach - Freeport Grand Bahama Islands,Douglas DC-3,34,34,"The aircraft crashed into the AtlantiOcean about 3.5 nm SW of West End Settlement in low ceiling and thunderstorm activity. The cause was unable to be determined. Contributing factors include flight into thunderstorm activity, a malfunctioning pitot tube and improper supervision by airline management."
9,0,1980,"Near Medina, Saudi Arabia",Military - Royal Saudi Air Force,,Lockheed C-130E,89,89,Crashed into the desert after taking off. Report of an in-flight fire.
10,9,1980,"Gainsville, Florida",Tampa Air Center - Air Taxi,"Bartow, FL - Lake City, FL",Beechcraft E18S,3,3,"The aircraft experienced engine failure on final approach and collided with electronitowers. Inadequate maintenance and inspection of fuel system, filters, strainers and screens."
11,23,1980,"Near Cairo, Egypt",Military - U.S. Air Force,Ramstein AB - Cairo,Lockheed C-141A,13,13,Descended at an excessive sink rate at a banked angle until it crashed to the ground as it prepared to land at Cairo Airport.
11,21,1980,"Pecos City, Texas",Central Air Services,,Douglas DC-7B,2,2,The cargo plane entered a steep bank shortly after takeoff and crashed. Complete engine failure/flameout No.1 engine. Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. Pilot-in-command  failed to obtain/maintain flying speed. Improper emergency procedures
12,16,1980,"Michigan City, IN",Queen Airmotive - Air Taxi,"Chicago, IL - Michigan City, IL",Beechcraft B90,4,4,Crashed on final approach and came to rest in water. Elevator assembly detached due to missing bolt.
12,19,1980,"Cold Bay, Alaska",Penninsula Airways - Air Taxi,"King Cove, AK - Cold Bay, AK",Piper PA-32,4,4,"Pilot misjudged altitude and crashed in snow, gusting winds and dark night while en route."
12,14,1980,"Near Rio Hacha, Colombia",Transportes Aereos del Caribe,Rio Hacha - Medellin,Aerospatiale Caravelle 6R,70,70,A fire and explosion took place 5 minutes after taking off. The explosion was possibly caused by a bomb placed in the rear section of the aircraft.
12,23,1980,"Qatar, Qatar",Saudi Arabian Airlines,Dhahran - Karachi,Lockheed L-1011-200,291,2,Two passengers were sucked out of the plane after a tire exploded in the wheel well causing damage to the fuselage.
1,11,1981,"Spokane, Washington",Cascade Airways,Moses Lake - Spokane,Beechcraft 99A,9,7,"During an instrument approach, the aircraft descended below 3,500 ft. and impacted rising terrain became airborne, went over a hilltop and came to rest 1,380 ft. further on. A fire started in the area of the right engine and spread throughout the fuselage. A premature descent to minimum descent altitude based on the flightcrew's use of an incorrect distance measuring equipment frequency and the flightcrew's subsequent failure to remain at or above MDA."
1,22,1981,"Winnemucca, Nevada",Orcon Inc. - Air Taxi,"Reno, NV - Winnemucca, NV",Aero Commander 681,3,2,"Pilot transmitted he had runway in slight but crashed short of runway. Rain, snow and turbulence with thunderstorms in the area."
2,21,1981,"Houma, Louisiana",Walker - Watts Aviation - Air Taxi,"New Orleans, LA - Houma, LA",Cessna 310R,4,4,Crashed on final approach after encountering windshear. Pilot not briefed on possibility of turbulence and windshear by FSS personnel.
2,18,1981,"White Plains, New York",Private - Corporate,"White Plains, NY - Toronto, Canada - White Plains, NY",Lockheed 1339,8,8,"Crashed in rain, fog, windshear.  Pilot distracted as a result of a major electrical system failure. Undetected deviation from flightpath."
2,18,1981,"Avalon, California",Helicopter - Air Taxi,"San Pedro, CA - Avalon, CA",Sikorsky S-62A,8,2,The main rotor disk failed from a fatigue fracture while attempting to land.
2,17,1981,"North Adams, Massachusetts",Berkshire Aviation - Air Taxi,"North Adams, MA - New York, NY",Cessna 310R,3,2,Failed to obtain flying speed on takeoff and crashed. Airframe icing. Pitot heat off.
2,5,1981,Off Tabones Island  Philippines,Military - U.S. Air Force,,Lockheed MC-130E-Y,24,23,"The military transport crashed into SubiBay, 15 miles west-northwest of Cubi Point Naval Air Station where it had taken off an hour earlier and where it was on approach to land. Witnesses saw the aircraft flying at a low altitude just before crashing into the sea and exploding in flames."
3,8,1981,"Fallon, Nevada",Air Chaparral - Air Taxi,"Fallon, NV - Austin, NVq",Cessna T210N,2,2,"Flew into the ground in rain, snow and low visibility. Six minutes before accident pilot radioed weather in the pass was getting lower and lower. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather."
3,5,1981,"Moroni, Comoro Islands",Military - French Naval Aviation,,Dassault-Breguet Atlantique,18,18,"As the plane was taking off, one of the engines failed and after climbing to 500 ft., the aircraft plunged to earth and exploded in flames."
3,16,1981,"Galena, Alaska",Galena Air Service - Air Taxi,"Hughes, AK - Galena, AK",Piper PA-31,4,4,"Lost an engine during a go around, began to climb, entered a steep left bank and crashed. Engine failure for unknown reasons."
4,11,1981,"Cincinnati, Ohio",Freedom International,Cincinnati - Detroit,Learjet 23,2,1,"While climbing through 3,800 ft., a Loon collided with the cargo plane penetrating the windshield. The copilot was killed and the captain sustained serious injuries. Debris from the windshield were ingested by the No.2 engine which had to be shut down. The pilot returned to the airport for a successful emergency landing."
4,16,1981,"Loveland, Colorado",Air US / Private,"Denver, CO - Gillette, WY",Hadley Page 137Jetstream I / Cessna 206,19,15,"A midair collision occurred 2 nm east-southeast of Loveland, Colorado at 13,000 ft.. Two killed and 3 injured on the Cessna and 13 killed on the Jetstream. The failure of the Cessna pilot to establish communications with the Denver Center and his climbing into controlled airspace above 12,500 ft without an authorized transponder. Contributing factor was the fact that existing regulations did not prohibit parachute jumping in or immediately adjacent to federal airways."
4,7,1981,"Pekanbaru, Indonesia",Airfast Indonesia,,Douglas C-47A-5-DK,17,15,Crashed during final approach. Hudbay Oil Co. charter.
5,10,1981,"Near Fredrick, Maryland",Military - U.S. Air Force,Training,Boeing EC-135N,21,21,"While cruising at FL 210, the pitch trim moved to the full nose-down position. Gravational forces from the resulting dive led to the break-up of the aircraft."
5,10,1981,"Rio de la Plata, Argentina",Austral Lineas Aeras (Argentina),Tucuman - Buenos Aires,BAC One-Eleven 529FR,31,31,The aircraft crashed into a river bed after two missed approaches and while in a holding pattern. Severe turbulence and thunderstorms where occurring in area. Loss of control of the aircraft and impact with the water by an error of the pilot in assessing the meteorological conditions on crossing through a zone of extremely violent cumulonimbus clouds. Windshear.
5,15,1981,"Near Guachala, Ecuador",Military - Ecuadorean Air Force,Quito - Macara,Beech Super King Air 200/DHC6-Twin Otter,27,27,Crashed and burned after a mid-air collision over mountainous terrain in rain and fog.  Nine killed aboard the Beech and 16 aboard the Twin Otter.
5,16,1981,"Avalon, California",Shanair Inc. - Air Taxi,"Avalon, CA - Visalia, CA",Beechcraft 58,3,2,"After taking off the plane circled three time at a low altitude. On the third pass the aircraft experienced a slow roll, the nose dropped and the plane crashed into the water. Unwarranted low flying. Misjudged speed and exercised poor judgment."
6,18,1981,"Muskegon, Michigan",G & W Aviation,"Muskegon, MI - Pontiac, MI",Cessna 401,5,5,The aircraft experienced engine failure on takeoff and crashed. Power plant failure for reasons unknown. Improper emergency procedures.
7,15,1981,"Near Yerevan, Armenia",TAR,"Tehran, Iran - Larnaca, Cyprus",Canadair CL-44D4-6,4,4,The cargo plane was brought down after a Soviet fighter jet crashed into the tail of the Canadair. The plane had strayed into Soviet airspace.
7,12,1981,"Kansas City, Kansas",Air Taxi,"Kansas City, MO - York, NE",Beechcraft 58TC,4,4,The aircraft experienced an uncontrolled descent shortly after taking off. Left and right elevator trim actuators reversed during installation. Elevator trim arms extended 23 degrees nose down.
8,19,1981,"Skagway, Alaska",Skagway Air Service - Air Taxi,"Skagway, AK - Local",Piper PA-32,6,6,"The aircraft's right wing impacted a boulder while exiting the mouth of a 3,000 ft. canyon while in a 45 degree bank. Pilot misjudged altitude and clearance."
8,10,1981,"Near Sanyi, Miao-li, Taiwan",Far Eastern Air Transport,Taipei - Kaohsiung,Boeing B-737-222,110,110,The aircraft experienced in-flight structural failure. Severe corrosion in belly of plane led to a pressure hull rupture and disintegration of the plane.
8,20,1981,"Zeya, Russia",Aeroflot,Chita - Zeya,Yakovlev YAK-40,34,3,"Flew into trees short and to the right of the runway, crashed and caught fire. Crew descended below minimums without visual contact with the ground."
9,12,1981,"Near Babaeski, Turkey",Military - Turkish Air Force,,Northrop F-5A,0,0,The fighter crashed into a village after the pilot ejected from the plane.
9,19,1981,"Tehran, Iran",Military - Iranian Air Force,Ahwaz - Tehran,Lockheed C-130H,60,60,Crashed into Tir Square while on approach to land. Killed were Iran's Defense Minister and other military officals.
10,15,1981,"Casper, Wyoming",Sky Train Air,"Casper, WY - McAllen, TX",Learjet 24,3,3,"A loss of control, possibly initiated by an unexpected encounter with moderate to severe clear air turbulence, which caused the aircraft to depart the narrow flight envelope boundaries in which it was operating and from which recovery was not effected."
10,17,1981,"Moerdijk, Netherlands",NLM (Nederlandse Luchtvaart Maatschappij),Rotterdam - Eindhoven - Hamburgh,Fokker F-28 Fellowship 4000,17,17,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.
10,18,1981,"St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands",Aerolineas Argo,Saint Croix - Saint Thomas,Lockheed L-749A Constellation,5,5,After executing a turn to avoid traffithe cargo plane struck the ocean. Pilot misjudged the altitude and clearance.
11,21,1981,"Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania",Moyer Aviation - Air Taxi,"Millinocket, ME - Mount Pocono, PA",Piper PA-32,4,4,Collided with trees on final approach. Improper IFR operation. Failed to follow approved procedures.
11,19,1981,"Norilsk, Russia",Aeroflot,Krasnoyarsk - Norilsk,Tupolev TU-154B-2,167,99,The plane acquired excessive vertical speed and descended below the glideslope while attempting to land. The aircraft impacted terrain in an open field and slid across frozen ground for about 300 m. The high descent rate could not be countered by applying maximum elevator trim. Malfunctioning elevator.
12,8,1981,"Mt. San Pietro, near Ajaccio, Corsica, France",Inex Adria Aviopromet (Yugoslavia),Ljubljana - Ajaccio,McDonnell Douglas MD-81,180,180,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 trafficontroller.
12,19,1981,"Honolulu, Hawaii",Private - Parajump air show,"Haliive, HI  - Honolulu, HI",Beech C-45H,12,11,"Crashed into the water. Improperly loaded aircraft, weight and center of gravity."
12,16,1981,"Tyonek, Alaska",Spernak Airways - Air Taxi,"Tyonek, AK - Anchorage, AK",Cessna 207A,4,4,Crashed into water during initial climb. Probable cause unknown.
12,13,1981,"Mt. McKinley, AK",Hudson Air Service - Air Taxi,"Talkeetna, AK - Return",Cessna 185,4,2,The aircraft encountered downdrafts while approaching mountain pass and crashed.
12,13,1981,"Near Covenas, Colombia",ACES Colombia,,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,13,13,Struck high ground.
12,20,1981,"Durango, Colorado",Sun West Airline - Air Taxi,"Albuquerque, NM - Durango, CO",Piper PA-31,6,4,The pilot failed to execute a successful missed approach for unknown reasons and crashed.
1,16,1982,"Washington, D.C.",Air Florida,"Washington D.C. - Fort Lauderdale, FL",Boeing B-737-222,79,74,"The aircraft crashed into the 14th St. bridge and the PotomaRiver and sank shortly after taking off from Washington National Airport. The aircraft reached a peak altitude of 300 ft. The flight crew's failure to use the engine anti-icing system during 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. Ice which accumulated on the engine pressure probes resulted in erroneously high Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR) readings. When the throttles were set to takeoff EPR, the engines were actually developing significantly less than takeoff thrust. The crew's inexperience in icing condtions was a contributing factor."
1,19,1982,"Logan Airport,  Boston, Massachusett",World Airways,"Newark, NJ - Boston, MA",McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30CF,212,2,"While landing on an icy runway, the aircraft touched down 2,800 feet beyond the displaced threshold and slid off the end of the runway into shallow water with the nose section detaching. The minimal braking effectiveness on the ice-covered runway. 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."
2,7,1982,"Djibouti, Djbouti",Military - French Air Force,,Nord 2501 Noratlas,35,35,Crashed into a mountain before a planned paratroop drop.
2,15,1982,"Island of Cheju, South Korea",Military - Republiof South Korea Air Force,,Fairchild C-123,53,53,Crashed into Mt. Halla while on approach to land in poor weather. Possible microburst windshear.
2,8,1982,"Tokyo, Japan",Japan Air Lines,Fukuoka - Tokyo,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61,174,24,"The aircraft flew into shallow water, 100 yards meters short of the runway, after a struggle between a mentally ill captain and the co-pilot and flight engineer. The plane hit approach-light stanchions extending above the bay waters after which the nose broke off. During the approach, the captain, known to have mental problems, put the inboard engines into reverse in an attempt to destroy the aircraft while the co-pilot and flight engineer battled to restrain him."
2,15,1982,"Providence, Rhode Island",Pilgrim Airlines,New York City - Bridgeport - New Haven - Groton - Boston,de Havilland DHC -6-100,12,1,The aircraft made an emergency landing near a reservoir after a fire erupted in the cockpit while the aircraft was en-route under IFR conditions. The fire spread to the cabin and destroyed the aircraft after impact.  The deficient design of the isopropyl alcohol windshield washer/deicer system and the inadequate maintenance of the system which resulted in an in-flight fire. The ignition source was not determined.
3,13,1982,"Mehamn, Norway",Wideroe's Flyveselksap,Berlevag - Mehamn,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,15,15,"The aircraft crashed while on a flight from Berlevåg to Mehamn after the failure of the tail fin and rudder in moderate turbulence.  Overload due to a combination of clear air turbulence, mountain wave and the pilots spontaneous improper actions. There is some controversy surrounding this crash including the possiblity the aircraft was shot down by or collided with a British NATO Harrier jet fighter."
3,10,1982,"Leesburg, Florida",Private,None,Beechcraft Bonanza F35,3,3,"Randy Rhoads, 25, lead guitarist for heavy metal star Ozzy Osbourne was killed when the plane in which he was a passenger crashed into a tour bus and a house. The pilot was attempting to buzz Osbourne's tour bus when after several attempts, the left wing struck the side of the bus puncturing it in two places approximately half way down the right side.  The plane was thrown over the bus, hit a pine tree, severing it approximately 10 feet up from the bottom, before it crashed into the garage of a  house. The plane was an estimated 10-11 feet off the ground traveling at approximately 120 - 150 knots during final impact. Several other members of the group were inside the bus but were not hurt. The pilot,  Andrew Aycock's medical certificate (3rd class) had expired, making his pilots license invalid. All three aboard, Rhoads, Rachel Youngblood, the groups hairdresser and the pilot were killed. Poor judgement by the pilot in buzzing the bus and misjudging clearance of obstacles."
3,21,1982,"Near Woodstock, Illinois",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Boeing KC-135C,27,27,"Crashed 40 miles northwest of Chicago O'Hare Airport where it was to have landed. Exploded and dove in an almost vertical attitude from a height of 13,700 ft. into a wooded area, exploded and burned. Most probably overpressurization under the cargo floor and ignition of fuel vapor."
4,17,1982,"Near Tanana, Alaska",Air Taxi,"Banddanack, AK - Fairbanks, AK",Hughes 369D,3,3,The aircraft crashed on a snow covered mountain slope in a steep left bank in overcast and snow showers. Continued VFR flight into IFR conditons.
4,14,1982,"Near Erzurum, Turkey",Military - U.S. Air Force,Erzurum - Incirlik,Lockheed C-130H,27,27,Failure of the No.4 engine followed by separation of the engine and propeller of the No.3 engine.  Overpressurization of the right wing resulting in an explosion and in-flight fire. A Mayday was received from the aircraft before it fell and crashed into mountainous terrain and burst into flames. Attachment bolts to support the No. 4 engine had not been installed.
4,16,1982,"Near Yangshuo, Guangxi, China",CAAC,Guangzhou - Guilin,Hawker Siddeley Trident 2E,112,112,The aircraft struck a mountain in heavy rain during a landing attempt.
4,21,1982,"Hakalau, Hawaii",Air Taxi,"Hilo, HI - Honalulu, HI",Beechcraft E18S,2,2,"The aircraft departed Hilo on the last leg of a 3rd flight. A few minutes after takeoff, the pilot called the tower to ask for a return and indicated he had a difficulty. No further transmission was made. Witnesses heard intermittent engine sputtering and then the whine of a high speed dive. The aircraft impacted in a sugar cane field at a steep angle. Reason for occurrence undetermined."
5,19,1982,South AtlantiOcean,Military - Royal British Navy,,Westland Sea King HC-4 (helicopter),30,21,"The helicopter, carrying troops from one ship to another during the Falkland Islands war, crashed into the AtlantiOcean. Possible bird strike or component failure."
6,14,1982,"Near Songnam-si, South Korea",Military - Republiof South Korea Air Force,,Fairchild C-123,53,53,Crashed in poor weather conditions after taking off with paratroopers.
6,2,1982,"Near Pacatuba, Brazil",VASP,Rio de Janerio - Fortaleza,Boeing B-727-212A,137,137,"The aircraft crashed into a 2,500 ft. mountain (Serra da Aratanha) during an approach in heavy rain and fog. 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 traffiand carrier's procedures."
6,20,1982,"Mount Galunggung, Indonesia",British Airways,Kuala Lampur - Perth,Boeing B-747,257,0,"The aircraft flew into a plume from a volcanieruption 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. The aircraft was named 'City of Edinburgh.'"
6,10,1982,"Southern Belarus, USSR",Aeroflot,Leningrad - Kiev,Yakovlev YAK-42,132,132,"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."
7,0,1982,"Near Moscow, Russia",Aeroflot,,Ilyushin IL-62M,90,90,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.
7,16,1982,"Kenner, Louisiana",Pan American World Airways,New Orleans - Las Vegas,Boeing B-727-235,145,145,"The aircraft crashed during a thunderstorm, 29 seconds after taking off from New Orleans International Airport. 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. The aircraft was named 'Clipper Defiance.'"
7,20,1982,"Oxbow, Oregon",Air Taxi,"Imnaha, OR - Fort Fairfield, ME",Cessna 172F,4,4,"During the final approach the aircraft was observed to descend to approximately 50 feet above the river and then execute a pullup and begin a left turn to either reenter a left downwind or reverse the direction of landing. The pilot lost control, the left wing dropped, the nose pitched down and the aircraft impacted the ground at the river's edge. Inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Aircraft's weight and balance exceeded limits."
7,2,1982,"Castaic, California",Western Helicopter,Movie set,Bell UH-1B Huey Helicopter,1,0,"During the filming of 'Twilight Zone, The Movie', a helicopter crashed, killing actor ViMorrow, 53, and two child actors. The helicopter was hovering low over a make believe Vietnamese village when an explosive charge from the special effects hit the tail rotor of the helicopter sending it crashing to the ground. One child, Rene Chen, 6, was crushed to death with the right skid. ViMorrow and the other child, Myca Dinh Le, 7, were decapitated. Criminal charges against the production company were eventually dismissed in a much publicized trial. The civil trial ended in awards of 2 million dollars to the families of each of the children and $700,000  to the estate of ViMorrow."
7,16,1982,"Near Sitka, Alaska",Air Taxi,"Sitka, AK - Warm Springs, AK",Cessna A185F,4,4,Impacted the side of a mountain shortly after taking off. Improper in-flight planning. Proper alititude not maintained. Improper use of flight controls.
8,4,1982,"Concord, New Hampshire",Air Taxi,"Groton, CT - Concord, CT",Piper PA-28-161,2,2,Collided with trees on approach. Weather briefing recommended no VFR flight. VFR flight into IFR conditions.
8,9,1982,"Near Managua, Nicaragua",Military - Nicaraguan Air Force,Managua - El Rodeo,Arava 201,20,20,Rolled to the right and crashed from an altitude of 500 ft. shortly after becoming airborne.
8,14,1982,"Knotsville, Tennessee",Military - U.S. Air Force,Training,Lockheed C-141B,9,9,Impacted a mountain.
9,12,1982,"Near Mannheim, West Germany",Military - U.S. Army,,Boeing Vertol CH-47C (helicopter),46,46,Crashed after experiencing catastrophimechanical failure and separation of one of the rotors. The aircraft was carrying French and German sky divers as part of Mannheim's 375 birthday celebration. Bearing failure in the forward transmission pack.
9,12,1982,"Near Malaga, Spain",Spantax,Malaga - New York City,McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30CF,394,50,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 also  failed to apply reverse thrust symmetrically.
9,9,1982,"Near Nondalton, Alaksa",Air Taxi,"Nondalton, AK - Port Alsworth, AK",Robertson C-U206F,5,4,Shortly after takeoff from Hudson Lake the left wingtip contacted the water causing the aircraft to cartwheel. The aircraft came to rest inverted & floated for a short time before sinking. Poor judgement by the pilot in command. Unfavorable wind and weather conditions.
9,11,1982,"Near Kotzbue, Alaska",Air Taxi,"Kiana, AK - Kotzebue, AK",Cessna U206G,6,4,"The aircraft engine lost power over water of Hotham Inlet. Due to low altitude, the pilot had to ditch the aircraft. The aircraft sank almost immediately. Because of pilot's radio call two passengers were rescued. Reason for occurrence undetermined"
11,22,1982,"Cullman, Alabama",Air Taxi,"Cullman, AL - Louisville, KY",Beechcraft 95-B55,2,2,"After takeoff from Runway 1, the aircraft was observed to climb in a steep attitude into the clouds. The aircraft crashed in a near vertical attitude about 3/4 mi from the runway on a bearing of 050 degrees. Reason for occurrence undetermined."
12,22,1982,"Douglassville, Pennsylvania",Air Taxi - Basco Flying Service Inc.,"Philadelphia, PA - Pottstown, PA",Piper PA-32-260,5,3,The pilot made an approach at Douglassville to the missed approach point where the pilot lost sight of the beacon. He began to make a missed approach. When the pilot advanced the throttle no increased engine noise was heard. The plane continued to lose speed until it crashed into trees at 440 Ft. MSL. For reasons undetermined.
12,19,1982,"Near Pueblo, Colorado",Pioneer Airlines,"Sante Fe, NM - Pueblo, CO",Swearingen SA.227AC Metro III,2,2,The cargo plane flew into a hill while descending to land. The pilot may have had a physical imparement.
12,13,1982,"La Serena, Chile",Aeronor Chile,Santiago - La Serena,Fairchild F-27J,46,46,"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.  Inadequate flight planning by the pilot-in-command in coordinating the adoption of measures and applying procedures to successfully remedy a stall condition caused by total loss of power in the left engine when the aircraft was flying at low altitude on final approach to land."
12,c14:30,1982,"Near San Andres de Bocay, Nicaragua",Military - Nicaraguan Air Force,,Mil Mi-8 (helicopter),88,84,Shot down by Sandinistan rebels.
12,13,1982,"Near Klawock, Alaksa",Air Taxi - Tyee Airlines Inc.,"Ketchikan, AK - Craig, AK",de Havilland DHC-2,8,8,Took off and crashed into rising terrain in fog. Improper inflight planning by pilot in command. Clouds and fog prevailed at the time.
12,18,1982,"Defiance, Ohio",Air Taxi - Custom Air Transport Inc.,"Columbus, OH - Difiance, OH",Cessna T210,2,2,The aircraft crashed during a non-precision approach in weather that was below minimums for that type of approach. Minimum descent altitude.not maintained by pilot in command.
1,2,1983,"Detroit, Michigan",United Air Lines,Detroit - Los Angeles,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-54F37,3,3,"After taking off the cargo plane rolled to the right with wings vertical to the ground until it crashed into a field. The flight crew's failure to follow procedural checklist requirements and to detect and correct a mistrimmed stabilizer before the aircraft became uncontrollable. Contributing to the accident was the captain allowing the second officer, who was not qualified to act as a pilot, to occupy the seat of the first officer and to conduct the take-off."
2,23,1983,"Brooksville, Florida",Air Taxi,"Tallahssee, FL - Lakeland, FL",Piper PA-32-301,2,2,The aircraft disappeared after entering an area of severe turbulence. Excessive airspeed for area of turbulence. Exceeded design stress limits of aircraft.
3,7,1983,Barquisimeto Venezuela,Avensa,Caracas - Barquisimeto,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,50,23,"The aircraft landed past the runway threshold, experienced a hard landing in fog, slid off the runway and broke up. Improper in-flight decisions and inadequate supervision of the flight."
3,2,1983,"Jeffersonville, Georgia",Air Taxi,"Jacksonville, FL - Atlanta, GA",Mitsubishi MU-2B-60,4,4,The aircraft entered a high speed dive for reasons unknown and crashed. Exceeded design limits of aircraft.
3,5,1983,"Newark, New Jersey",Central Airlines,Chicago - Newark,Learjet 25,2,2,"While attempting to land, the cargo plane came in too steep and fast, bounced on landing, crashed and burned. Loss of control following ground contact due to anunstabilized approach. Impairment of the flightcrew's judgment, decision making and flying abilities by a combination of physioIogical and psychological factors."
4,14,1983,"Selawik, Alaska",Munz Northern Airlines,Nome - Ambler,Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander,3,2,Lost control of the aircraft and crashed in a snow storm. Continued VFR flight in IFR conditions.
4,18,1983,"Leninakan, Russia",Aeroflot,Nalchik - Leninakan,Yakovlev YAK-40,21,21,The crew deviated from course while descending to land. Navigational error. ATC procedural error in not identifying the planes position.
4,7,1983,"Near Toba, Japan",Japan Air Self-Defence Force,,Kawasaki C-1 / Kawasaki C-1,14,14,"Both aircraft, flying in tandem, crashed into the side of a mountain. A third aircraft brushed trees and managed to remain airborne."
4,17,1983,"Iwakuni AB, Japan",Military - Japan Maritime Self Defense Force,,PS-1,14,11,Crashed near an ammo depot.
4,15,1983,"Guayaquil, Ecuador",SAN Ecuador,Guayaquil - Quito,Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VIR,100,8,One of the aircraft's engines failed shortly after takeoff and the plane landed heavily on muddy ground and broke in three.
5,9,1983,"En route Miami, FL - Nassau, Bahamas",Eastern Air Lines,"Miami, FL - Nassau, Bahamas",Lockheed L-1011,172,0,"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."
5,10,1983,"Near Ban Ta Khli, Thailand",Military - Royal Thai Air Force,,Fairchild C-123K,30,30,The aircraft was preparing to land at Ban ta Khli Air Base when it was waved off because the runway was not clear. The plane plunged to earth 700 ft. past the runway. Engine failure was suspected.
6,19,1983,"Cincinnati International Airport, Covington/Hebron, Kentucky",Air Canada,Dallas-Fort Worth - Toronto,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,46,23,"The plane was on a flight from Houston to Toronto with an intermediate stop at Dallas - Fort Worth.  An in-flight fire in the rear lavatory, of unknown origin, forced the plane to make an emergency landing at Cincinnati International Airport. 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. Canadian folk singer Stan Rogers, 33,  killed. He was going home after attending the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. He died in the fire while helping other passengers to safety."
6,13,1983,"Cape Town, South Africa",Linair Express,Cape Town - Johannesburg,Cessna 402B,9,7,Crashed onto a road after taking off.
6,12,1983,"Off Quemoy, Taiwan",Military - Republiof China Air Force,,Fairchild C-199G,47,47,The domestiflight crashed into the Formosa Strait after the right engine caught fire shortly after taking off.
6,10,1983,"Cortez, Colorado",Air Taxi - Four Corners Aviation Inc.,"Blanding, UT - Farnington, New Mexico",Cessna U206,5,2,Pilot became disoriented in clouds and impacted rising terrain in a nose up attitude. Continued VFR flight in adverse weather. Pilot was not instrumented rated.
7,7,1983,"Near Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador",TAME,Quito - Cuenca,Boeing B-737-2V2,119,119,"The jetliner scraped a mountian peak, exploded in flames and slid down a ravine coming to rest at the foot of a mountain. The plane was attempting to land in the Andean city of Cuenca. Under-qualification of pilot."
7,19,1983,"Gimli, Manitoba, Canada",Air Canada,Ottawa - Edmonton,Boeing B-767-233ER,69,0,"The aircraft took off from Ottawa bound for Edmonton with less than half the fuel required to make the trip. A computer known as the 'Fuel Quantity Information System Processor'  was not working properly so the ground crew made manual calculations for the amount of needed fuel. However, they used pounds/liter for the specifigravity factor instead of kilograms/liter. This was first model of aircraft of Air Canada to use kilograms. The aircraft ran out of fuel at 41,000 feet. With only standby instruments (magneticompass, artificial horizon, airspeed indicator and altimeter) and no slats or flaps, the plane landed safely on a 7,200 ft. runway at Gimli, a former Air Force base converted into a racing drag strip. The plane became known as the 'Gimli Glider.'  The TV movie Falling from the Sky: Flight 174 was made about this incident in 1995."
8,17,1983,"Evart, Michigan",Air Taxi - Northern Air Services Inc.,,Beechcraft G18S,2,2,The aircraft collided with a power pole and trees during a forced landing after a power loss on takeoff. Reason for occurrence unknown.
8,12,1983,"Grand Canyon, Arizona",Las Vegas Airlines,"Las Vegas, NV  - Grand Canyon, AZ",Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain,10,10,Crashed into a cliff in the Grand Canyon on a sightseeing flight.
8,23,1983,"Near Alma-Ata, Kazakastan, USSR",Aeroflot,Kazan - Chelyabinsk - Alma-Ata,Tupolev TU-134A,90,90,Crashed an burned after striking mountain  while attempting to land. Procedural errors.
9,18,1983,"Near Sakhalin Island, Russia",Korean Airlines,Anchorage - Seoul,Boeing B-747-230B,269,269,"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. U.S. Representative from Georgia Lawrence McDonald killed."
9,9,1983,"Guilin, China",CAAC,Guilin - Beijing,Hawker Siddeley Trident 2E /  II-28,106,11,Collided with a Chinese Air Force aircraft while taxing.
9,15,1983,"Near Mina Jebel Ali, UAE",Gulf Air,Karachi - Abu Dhabi,Boeing B-737-2P6,112,112,Crashed  into the desert after a distress message and during an emergency landing attempt. Detonation of an explosive device in the baggage compartment.
9,19,1983,"Flagstaff, Arizona",Air Taxi,"Flagstaff, AZ - Mesa, AZ",Cessna TU206C,2,2,The aircraft collided with trees shortly after takeoff. The pilot because disoriented and experienced spatial disorientation.
10,12,1983,"Springfield, Missouri",Air Taxi - Ozark Skyways Inc.,"Little Rock, AR - Springfield, MO",Cessna 182R,4,4,"While on final approach the aircraft hit tree tops and crashed 1,200 ft. short of the runway. Procedures not followed. The pilot in command did not use decision height."
10,20,1983,"Pinckneyville, Illinois",Air Illinois,"Springfield, Il - Carbondale, IL",Hawker Siddeley HS-748-FAA,10,10,"Two minutes out of Springfield, the left generator suffered a complete mechanical failure. The first officer mistakenly shut down the right generator and all attempts at bring it back to life failed. Although the plane could be flown safely on batteries for about 30 minutes the captain decided to continue on towards Carbondale, thirty-nine minutes away. The batteries lasted for thirty-one minutes. The aircraft lost all power, turned blindly 180 degrees and crashed in a rural area."
10,13,1983,"Middletown, Pennsylvania",Pennsylvania Airlines,Middletown - Washington DC,Shorts 330-200,30,1,"A passenger committed suicide by opening the right rear door and jumping out at 3,500 ft."
11,15,1983,"Lubango, Huila, Angola",TAAG Angola Airlines,Lubango - Luanda,Boeing B-737-200,130,130,The airliner crashed immediately after takeoff.  Shot down by rebels with a surface to air missile.
11,15,1983,"Midland, Texas",Air Taxi,"Wichita, TX - Midland, TX",Beechcraft B-100,8,8,"Witnesses observed what appeared to be a normal approach, but at 30 to 50 ft. agl, the pilot initiated a go-around, the aircraft pitched up in an extremely nose high attitude, then entered a left bank, stalled & crashed. Reasons for occurrence undetermined."
11,10,1983,"Madrid-Barajas, Spain",AVIANCA,Paris - Madrid - Bogota,Boeing B-747-283B,192,181,"While attempting to land at Madrid, the crew intercepted the wrong ILS track which caused the pilot to initiate a right turn short of the VOR beacon. The aircraft impacted a series of hills during which the right wing broke off, the aircraft cartwheeled and broke into 5 pieces and came to rest upside down. Procedural errors by the crew including the pilot not knowing his precise position before descending, failure of the crew to take corrective action after a warning from the  ground proximity warning system and deficient teamwork on the flight deck.  The aircraft was named 'Magnus Viking,' LN-RNA and dry-leased from SAS."
12,9,1983,"Near Madrid, Spain",Iberia Airlines / Aviaco,Madrid - Rome,Boeing B-727-200 / DC9-32,135,93,"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. The airport had no ground radar. Fifty-one aboard the 727 and all 42 aboard the DC-9 were killed. Mexican actress,  María 'Fanny Cano' Damián, 39, among those killed."
12,21,1983,"Put-In-Bay, Ohio",Air Taxi - Island Airlines,"Put-In-Bay, OH - Kelly's Island, OH",Cessna 207,4,4,
12,15,1983,"Near Medellin, Colombia",TAMPA Colombia,Medellin - Miami,Boeing 707-373C,3,3,"After liftoff, the aircraft entered a 90 degree bank, struck power lines and crashed into buildings. Failure of the No.3 engine during a climb out with the No.4 engine operating at idle."
12,13,1983,"Paulatuk, Northwest Territory, Canada",Inuvik Coastal Airways,Inuvik - Paulatuk,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200,12,2,The left wing contacted the ground after the pilot attempted a go-around. The plane cartwheeled and crashed. Runway is not oriented to correspond with the prevailing winds. The aircraft was overloaded by 840 lbs and was below that prescribed to take off. Lack of weather forcast.
1,22,1984,"Saint Louis, Missouri",Skycraft Air Transport,"Saint Louis, MO - Toronto, Canada",Douglas DC-3,2,1,"The attempts at taking off failed because of poor engine performance. On the third try power was lost in both engines and an emergency landing was attempted on a highway. The left wing struck a light pole. Jet-A fuel was used when refueling the aircraft, instead of aviation gas."
1,6,1984,"Terre Haute, Indiana",Britt Airways,Training,Swearingen SA.226TC Metro II,3,3,The aircraft entered a steep after taking off and crashed to the ground. Undetermined cause.
2,16,1984,"JFK Airport, New York, New York",Scandinavian Airlines (SAS),"Oslo, Norway, New York, NY",McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30,177,0,"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."
2,19,1984,"Near Borja, Spain",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Lockheed C-130E,18,18,Struck the face of a mountain as it made a low-level suppy drop during a training mission.
3,7,1984,"Barranquilla, Colombia",Aerosucre Colombia,Barranquilla - Bogota,Curtiss C-46A,6,4,"Tried to make an emergency landing. Touched down, lifted off, stalled and crashed."
3,4,1984,"Near Hunghae, South Korea",Military - U.S. Marine Corps,Pohang - Kannung,Sikorsky CH-53D,29,29,Crashed into a wooded mountainside while flying VFR. Pilot error.
3,8,1984,Off  Bimini,State Airlines,Ft. Lauderdale - Bimini,Cessna 402B,6,6,"Slowed to 90 knts and soon after began to descent at 5,400 fpm and disappeared from radar and crashed into the sea. The wreckage was never found."
5,1,1984,"Chalkhill, Pennsylvania",Zantop International Airlines,Baltimore - Detroit,Lockheed L-188AF Electra,4,4,"The cargo aircraft's entry into an unusual attitude and the inability of the flight crew to analyze the flight condition before there was a complete loss of control. Although the precise reason for the loss of control was not identified, an undetermined failure of a component in the No.2 vertical gyro system, perhaps involving the amplifier and associated circuitry, probably contributed to the cause of the accident by incorrectly processing data to the co-pilot's approach horizon. The inflight structural failure of the aircraft was due to overload."
6,2,1984,"Island Beach, New Jersey",Air Taxi - Raco Helicopters Corp.,,Aerospeciale AS-350D,3,3,"The on-demand air taxi flight departed for garden city with one passenger. The reported weather at the approximate time of the accident indicated low clouds, thunderstorm activity including rain and lighting. One witness stated that he observed the helicopter flying at an altitude of approximately 60 to 80 feet above the water. The helicopter wreckage was found the next day on the beach. Continued VFR flight into IMC. Improper altitude."
7,11,1984,"Port Hardy, British Columbia, Canada",Coval Air,,Beechcraft 18,9,9,"While attempting to take off, gained 100 feet in altitude then nosed into the end of the runway tarmaand burned. Chartered by Painter's Lodge fishing resort."
7,9,1984,"Ouzinkie, Alaska",Air Taxi,"Kodiak, AK - Ouzinkie, AK",Grumman G-21A,4,4,"The aircraft collided with the waters of the narrow strait, northwest of Monashka Bay. Witnesses reported the weather was IFR in the area at the time. The aircraft was not equipped for instrument flight nor was the pilot current with FARS to conduct IFR operations. Continued VFR flight into IMC."
7,13,1984,"Tau Island, American Samoa",South PacifiIsland Airways,Pango Pango - Tau Island,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,14,1,While turning from its base leg onto the final approach the fight controls suddenly collapsed and the nose of the plane pitched up. The pilot attempted to maintain control  of the aircraft by using the throttle and flap controls but it collided with a vehicle and terminal building.  A rusted elevator control cable broke. Improper maintenance  procedures. Total failure of the elevator control due to corrosion.
7,7,1984,"Anchorage, Alaska",Air Taxi,"Anchorage, AK - Cantwell, AK",Cessna 401,5,5,Disappeared en route. Aircraft and occupants never found. Reasons undetermined.
8,8,1984,"Vieques, Puerto Rico",Vieques Air Link,"Vieques, PR - St. Croix, VI",Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander,9,9,Banked to the left shortly after taking off and crashed into the ocean. Aircraft overloaded and improperly loaded. Inexperienced pilot. Water contamination of fuel.
8,1,1984,"Near Memphis, Tennessee",Aviation Enterprises,Memphis - Chicago,Douglas DC-3,3,3,During takeoff the crew lost the No. 1 engine. The plane struck utility poles and crashed through the roof of a building. Missing spark plug from the No. 1 engine in the No. 14 cylinder.
8,11,1984,"San Luis Obispo, California",Wings West Airlines / Private,San Luis Obispo - San Fransisco,Beechcraft C99 / Rockwell 112TC,17,17,"A head-on midair collision occurred at 3, 400 ft. near San Luis Obispo Airport . The Beech was climbing and the Rockwell was descending. Two aboard the Rockwell aircraft were killed along with 15 aboard the Beech.  Failure of the pilots of both aircraft to follow the recommended communications and traffiadvisory practices for uncontrolled airports in alerting each other to their presence. Underlying the accident were the physiological limitations of human vision and reaction time."
9,21,1984,"Near Naples, Florida",Provincetown - Boston Airlines,"Naples, FL - Tampa, FL",Cessna 402C,6,1,Lost both engines while taking off and crashed  wheels up in a field. Fueled with jet fuel by accident.
9,11,1984,"Quito, Ecuador",AECA Cargo,Quito - Guayaquil,McDonnell Douglas DC-8F-55,4,4,"While taking off, the cargo plane was unable to gain altitude and crashed into buildings at the end of the runway. Improper calculation of center of gravity, load distribution and maximum takeoff weight for existing runway and weather conditions."
9,11,1984,"near Orillia, Ontario, Canada",Air Niagara,Training,Cessna 500 Citation I,2,2,While on VFR training the aircraft was 200 feet over the runway when it suddenly rolled inverted and struck the ground.
10,8,1984,"Ausin, Nevada",Air Taxi - Desert Flying Service,"Reno, NV - Eureka, NV",Cessna R182,3,3,Deteriorating weather (fog) was encountered as the pilot followed a highway to his destination on an easterly heading. On scene evidence indicated that the aircraft impacted left wing tip first on a northerly heading near the east end of a box canyon. Flight into adverse weather. Air speed not maintained.
10,5,1984,"Near Omsk, Russia",Aeroflot,Krasnodar - Omsk,Tupolev TU-154B,179,174,"While landing, the crew noticed something on the runway, took evasive action and crashed into two cleaning vehicles. The flying control officer (ATC)  fell asleep and did not inform the controllers cleaning vehicles were on the runway."
10,17,1984,"Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Canada",Labradore Airways,St. Anthony - Goose Bay,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100,4,4,The air ambulance struck a mountain in near zero visibility and snow bounced twice and came to rest in a canyon. The VFR flight was attempted in mountainous terrain in marginal weather conditions. The aircraft was flown at an altitude which did not provide terrain clearance and the aircraft struck amountain for undetermined reasons.
12,18,1984,"Jacksonville, Florida",Provincetown - Boston Airlines,Jacksonville - Tampa,Embraer 110P1 Bandeirante,13,13,"After taking off, the aircraft went into a steep dive, crashed and burned 7,800 ft. beyond the departure end of the runway. Malfunction of the elevator control system or elevator trim system. The reaction of the flight crew to correct the pitch control problem overstressed the left elevator control rod, which resulted in asymmetrical elevator deflection and overstress failure of the horizontal stabilizer attachment structure."
12,19,1984,"Pontiac, Michigan",Air Taxi - Richards Aviation Inc.,"Bolivar, TN - Pontiac, MI",Piper PA-31,2,2,The aircraft departed the airport with one dry air pump inoperative and the other pump reading low. Aircraft control was lost during an instrument approach in IMC. Operation with known deficiencies in equipment. Flight/Nav instruments disabled. Emergency procedures not followed.
12,23,1984,"Bainbridge, New York",Air Taxi - Delaware Aviation LLC,"Binghamton, NY - Bainbridge, NY",PA-23-250,4,4,"VFR conditions prevailed when the fight departed. The destination was reported as clear until just prior to the estimated time of arrival, then fog began to form. Witnesses who heard the aircraft, just prior to the accident, reported heavy fog. After making an approach to Rwy 7, the aircraft turned to a heading of about 220 deg, then collided with trees on a wooded hill, .85 mi north of the airport. Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions."
12,14,1984,"Near Jaen, Peru",Fuerza Aérea del Peru,,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,21,21,"Crashed in flames, two minutes after taking off from a military base."
12,18,1984,"Near Kranoyarsk, Russia",Aeroflot,,Tupolev TU-154B-2,110,110,The aircraft crashed while attempting an emergency landing after the No. 3 engine caught fire. Failure of a  compressor.
1,20,1985,"Near La Paz, Bolivia",Eastern Air Lines,"Asuncion, Paraguay - La Paz, Bolivia",Boeing B-727-225 Adv,29,29,"The aircraft hit Mt. Illimani at an altitude of 19,600 feet after being cleared to descend during an approach to La Paz. The crew did not follow the prescribed airway. Navigation error. Controlled flight into terrain."
1,7,1985,"Kansas City, Kansas",TPI International Airways,Detroit - Kansas City,Lockheed L-188AF Electra,3,3,The cargo plane executed a missed approach because it was too high. The copilot mistakenly lined up with nearby Fairfax Airport to land. The captain took over and entered a steep climb for a go-around. The plane stalled and entered a dive and crashed into a water treatment plant. Improper IFR procedure. Airspeed not maintained which led to an inadvertent stall.
1,8,1985,"Havana, Cuba",Cubana de Aviacion,Havana - Managua,Ilyushin IL-18D,38,38,The airliner crashed after takeoff. Failure of the artificial horizon and obstruction of aileron control due to shifted cargo.
1,23,1985,"Carson, New Mexico",Air Taxi,"Albuquerque, NM - Taos, NM -",Bell 206 L-1,3,3,The helicopter crashed in open terrain during a turn to reverse direction. Witnesses stated the aircraft was heading north and was on a converging course with high tension lines that were about 80 to 100 ft high and the belly counted spotlight was illuminated when it passed overhead. The helicopter impacted snow covered terrain in a steep descending bank to the right at a high rate of speed on a southerly heading. The power lines showed no evidence of having been struck. Pilot did not maintain directional control.
1,1,1985,"Reno, Nevada",Galaxy Airlines,"Reno, NV - Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN",Lockheed L-188A Electra,71,70,"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."
1,9,1985,"Off Puerto Castilla, Honduras",Military - U.S. Air Force,Howard AFB - Trujillo AP,Lockheed C-130A,21,21,"Crashed into the Caribbean sea, 8 miles northwest of the airport where it was scheduled to land."
1,10,1985,"Near Buga, Colombia",AIRES Colombia,Florencia - Cali,Embraer 110P1 Bandeirante,17,17,"The aircraft crashed into a mountain at 8,500 ft. while descending to land at Buga. Continued VFR flight into deteriorating weather conditions."
1,10,1985,"Cerro el Plateado, Colombia",Aerolineas Centrales de Colombia,Medellin - Quibdo,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,23,23,"Crashed into a mountain at 11,500 ft.  In rainand fog.  Flying under VFR when conditions changed to IFR."
2,20,1985,"Whitefield, New Hampshire",Air Taxi - Air Trends Inc.,"Burlington, VT - Whitefield, NH",Piper PA-31-350,5,4,The aircraft crashed after executing a missed approach at Whitefield during IMC weather. The aircraft was seen at 300-400 ft agl during some part of the maneuvering near the airport. The aircraft seemed to be heading for the airport when last seen by ground observers. Fuel starvation. Fuel tank selector in wrong position.
2,19,1985,"Soldotna, Alaska",North PacifiAirlines,"Anchorage, AK - Anchorage, AK",Beech Queen Air 65-A80,9,9,Crashed into trees while attempting a go-around in poor weather. Improper minimum descent atlitiude and missed approach. Improper inflight decision. Improper missed approach. Minimum descent altitude not maintained.
2,0,1985,"Altus, Oklahoma",Air Taxi - Oklahoma Airways Inc.,"Altus, OK - Oklahoma City, OK",Cessna 402B,2,2,"A witness saw smoke & fire trailing from the vicinity of the l eng. He stated that the aircraft's nose came up, the plane rolled to the left, then it entered a steep, nose down, inverted attitude just before it crashed & burned. Total failure of the exhaust manifold system. Inadequate inspection/maintenance."
2,12,1985,"Central Point, Oregon",Air Taxi - Mercy Flights Inc.,"Gold Beach, OR - Metford, OR",Gulfstream AC-680F,4,4,The pilot reported loss of power in both engines. Witness saw the aircraft gilding wings level towards the runway when a loud rev was heard. The aircraft then pitched up and rolled left to an inverted position before ground contact and explosion. Misjudged emergency procedure. Airspeed not maintained. Directional control not maintained. Throttle/power control not corrected.
2,10,1985,"300 nm NW of San Francisco, California",China Airlines (Taiwan),Taipei - Los Angeles,Boeing B-747-SP-09,274,0,"The aircraft descended in an uncontrolable dive, from 41,000 to 9,500 ft. after the crew shut down an engine.  The captain, preoccupied the malfunctioning engine, didn't properly monitor instruments and over relied on the autopilot and did not use his rudder to keep the plane from rolling . The autopilot disengaged after it could not handle the excessive roll caused by the shut down engine. The captain failed to make the proper flight corrections to recover the aircraft. After a terrifying series of inadvertent aerobatics, the plane leveled off at 9,500 feet and managed to land safely at San Francisco. 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."
2,9,1985,"Near Durango, Vizcaya, Spain",Iberia Airlines,Madrid - Bilbao,Boeing B-727-256,148,148,The aircraft crashed into an antenna on Mt. Oiz. Incorrect interpretation of Ground Proximity Warning System. 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.
3,9,1985,"Near Florencia, Colombia",SATENA,Bogota - San Vicente del Caguán - Florencia,Fokker F-28 Fellowship 3000,46,46,The domestiflight crashed into a mountain while attempting to land at Florencia in rain and fog.
4,19,1985,"Athens, Louisiana",Air Taxi - Eidoarie Inc.,"El Dorado, AR - Houston, TX",Cessna 320B,4,4,Crashed on a dark night while en route to Shreveport. Reason for occurrence unknown. Possible loss of DC power causing the pilot to lose control of the aircraft during a dark night and turbulent instrument flight.
4,23,1985,"Near Phuket, Thailand",Thai Airways,,Boeing B-737-200,11,11,The aircraft hit high ground during good weather conditions and after transmitting an emergency message that they had lost both engines.
4,11,1985,"Las Cruces, New Mexico",American Airlines,"Dallas, TX - San Diego, CA",Boeing B-727-227,89,0,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. They plane landed safely.
4,0,1985,"Tuba City, Arizona",Air Taxi - Monument Valley Air Service,"Tuba City, AZ - Page, AZ",Cessna U206G,6,6,Medical transportation flight during the early morning hours in marginal weather conditions. The flight was not completed and was returning to the departure airport when it descended into desert terrain 10 miles short of its destination. Flight into known adverse weather.
5,12,1985,"Near L'vov, Ukraine, USSR",Aeroflot / Soviet Air Force,Tallin - L'vov,Tupolev TU-134A / Antonov An-26,76,76,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. Misidentification of both aircraft. Seventy-one killed on the TU134 and twenty-three on the Antonov.
5,12,1985,"Off Tanegashima, Japan",Military - U.S. Marine Corps,"Iwakuni - Fulemma, Okinawa",CH-53D,17,17,The helicopter crashed into the East China Sea.
5,13,1985,"Golovin, Alaska",Air Taxi,"Golovin, AK - Elim, AK",Cessna C-207A,5,2,"According to the pilot-in-command, he was attempting to fly through a mountain saddle. As he turned towards the mountain and began his climb the weather deteriorated rapidly with ceilings zero, visibility zero and severe turbulence. The airplane struck the side of a 1,707 foot high mountain at the 1,590 foot level on a magnetiheading of 015 degrees. The pilot-in-command stated that just prior to impact he could not see anything. Continued VFR flight into IMC. Poor judgement. Improper planning."
5,20,1985,"Harrison, Arkansas",Acme Air,"Branson, MO - Harrison, AR",Cessna 501 Citation I,2,2,The plane struck a mountain while on approach. Improper IFR procedure. Improper use of navigational instruments. Low ceiling and rain.
5,23,1985,"Nashville, Tennessee",General Aviation Inc.,Nashville - Indianapolis,Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I,2,2,The cargo plane crashed after losing the No. 1 engine. Fuel starvation. Pilot had the fuel selector for the No. 1 engine in the off and feathered position.
6,7,1985,"AtlantiOcean, 110 miles West of Ireland",Air India,Montreal - London,Boeing B-747-237B,329,329,"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. The aircraft was named 'Kanishka.'"
7,23,1985,"Near Uchuduk, Uzbekistan, USSR",Aeroflot,Karshi - Leningrad,Tupolev TU-154B-2,200,200,The aircraft went into an uncontrolled descent from FL 400 and crashed.
7,3,1985,"Near Erie, Pennsylvania",Air Ohio - Air Taxi,"Louisville, KY - Cleveland, OH",Aerostar 601,2,2,"During a normal IFR cruise flight, the pilot of air Ohio flight 21, did not respond to ATC instructions. Air Ohio flight 21 continued for 40 minutes with no reply and without deviation in altitude or heading until the discrete target disappeared from radar over Lake Erie. The pilot had not slept for approximately 30 hours prior to the loss of communication response."
7,17,1985,"Leticia, Colombia",Fuerza Aérea Colombiana,Leticia - Bogota,Douglas DC-6B,80,80,"Crashed into the Amazon jungle in poor weather, after the crew reported a fire in the No. 3 engine. The last words from the aircraft was 'We're falling.'"
8,18,1985,"Ft. Worth-Dallas, Texas",Delta Air Lines,Fort Lauderdale - Dallas-Fort Worth,Lockheed L-1011-1 TriStar,163,134,"While on a flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Dallas/ Forth Worth, the aircraft crashed while making an landing attempt in thunderstorm activity. The plane touched down 6,000 feet short of the runway and 360 feet to the left of the runway centerline, became airborne again, struck a car killing the driver, crossed the highway and crashed into two water tank reservoirs. Microburst induced windshear. The flightcrew's decision to initiate and continue the approach into a cumulonimbus cloud which they observed to contain lightning. Lack of training for avoiding and escaping from low-altitude windshear."
8,18,1985,"Mt. Osutaka, near Ueno Village, Japan",Japan Air Lines,Tokyo - Osaka,Boeing B-747-SR46,524,520,"The aircraft suffered an aft pressure bulkhead failure at 23,900 ft. The aircraft had severe control difficulties with loss of all controls and eventually after 40 minutes, collided with a mountain. Improper repair of the  bulkhead while being supervised by Boeing engineers after a tail strike in 1978. Worst single plane disaster in aviation history. Kyu Sakamoto, 43, famous for his Japanese song 'Sukiyaki' was killed in the accident."
8,2,1985,"Gulkana, Alaska",Air Taxi - Jet Alaska,"Anchorage, AK - Gulkana, AK",Learjet 24D,3,3,"During a night arrival, the flight was on an instrument approach to the Gulkana Airport when radio contact with the aircraft was lost. Search was initiated & the wreckage was found 7.4 mi north of the terminal VORr on the 330 deg radial.  Improper IFR procedure. Minimum descent altitude not maintained."
8,6,1985,"Manchester, England",British Airtours,Manchester - Kerkira,Boeing B-737-236,137,55,"During takeoff from Manchester, failure of the No. 9 combustor on the port engine resulted in its ejection from the engine and fracturing of the fuel tank access panel and resulting fire. The fire spread into the cabin incapacitating and killing passengers due to toxismoke. Thermal metal fatigue of the combustor. Slow braking, using reverse thrust and turning the aircraft to starboard, sideways to a prevailing wind, all helped to feed the flames. The aircraft was named 'River Orrin.'"
8,22,1985,"Auburn, Maine",Bar Harbor Airlines,"Boston, MA - Auburn, ME",Beechcraft 99,8,8,"While on approach, ATC noticed the flight was east of course and the crew was given instructions to correct.   The crew then tried, unsuccessfully to intercept the glideslope. The plane struck trees and crashed short and right of the runway centerline. The pilot's continuation of an unstabilized approach which resulted in a descent below glideslope. Improper IFR procedure by pilot. Missed approach not performed. Decision height not identified. Samantha Smith, 13, along with her father were killed. She became famous for writing to Soviet leader Yuri Andropov about her fear of nuclear war. She later visited him in Moscow."
9,11,1985,"Near Kandahar, Afghanistan",Ariana Afghan Airlines,Kandahar - Farah,Antonov AN-26,52,52,Shot down by rebels with a ground-to-air missile while flying at FL130.
9,15,1985,"Milwaukee, Wisconsin",Midwest Express,Milwaukee - Atlanta,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14,31,31,The aircraft stalled and dove into the ground as it  took off.  Failure of right engine after compressor spacer failure precipitated by a fatigue crack. The crew's improper use of flight controls in response to the catastrophifailure of the right engine during a critical phase of flight which led to an accelerated stall and loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the loss of control was a lack of crew coordination in response to the emergency.
9,10,1985,"Grottoes Grove, Virginia",Air Taxi - Henson Airlines,"Washington D.C. Baltimore, MD",Beechcraft B99,14,14,"The aircraft hit a mountain while on approach in level flight at an altitude of 2,400 feet. Navigational error by the crew resulting from their use of the incorrect navigational facility and their failure to adequately monitor the flight instruments. Improper IFR procedure. Lack of proper radio equipment. Playwright, Larry Shue, 39, killed."
9,12,1985,"Jenkinsburg, Georgia",Air Carriers Express Services Inc,Parachuting,Cessna 208 Caravan I,17,17,Lost power and spiraled into the ground after takeoff. Contaminated fuel. Overloaded.
10,19,1985,"Vitória da Conquista, Brazil",Nordeste Linhas Aéreas,,Embraer 110C Bandeirante,2,2,The pilot of the cargo plane stayed at a low altitude after taking off in IMC conditons and crashed.
10,1,1985,"Off South Head, Australia",Pel Air,Sidney - Brisbane,IAI 1124 Westwind,2,2,"After attaining 5,000 ft. the cargo plane lost control crashed into Botany Bay after taking off from Sydney."
10,10,1985,"Near Kutayissi, USSR",Aeroflot,,Yakovlev YAK-40,14,14,Crashed into a mountain slope after taking off in bad weather. Instructions to climb normally were delayed because of traffic.
10,21,1985,"Homer City, Pennsylvania",Mountain Air Cargo,State College - Pittsburgh,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200,1,1,The cargo plane struck high ground while en route. Pilot error. Altitude not maintained. Improper clearance.
10,20,1985,"Near Juneau, Alaska",Jet Alaska,Anchorage - Juneau,Learjet 24XR,4,4,"The air ambulance crashed into a mountain at 3,500 ft. while attempting to land. Crew became lost and disoriented and made a premature descent."
11,9,1985,"Bethel, Alaska",Air Taxi- Hermans Air Inc.,"Bethel, AK - Chevak, AK",Cessna 208,4,2,A total loss of power was experienced on takeoff due to the fuel selectors being in the off position. The pilot attempted to restart the engine during which time the aircraft entered a stall and collided with the terrain. Checklist not used. Fuel tank selector in wrong position.
11,20,1985,"Luqa, Malta",EgyptAir,Athens - Cairo,Boeing B-737-266,103,60,"Hijacking. While on the ground at Malta to refuel the aircraft was stormed by Egyptian forces. During the fight, several hand grenades were thrown into the cabin causing a fire."
12,6,1985,"Gander, Newfoundland, Canada",Arrow Airways,"Gander - Fort Campbell, KY",McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Super 63PF,256,256,"The aircraft stalled and crashed during takeoff. Two-hundred-forty-four members of the 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Kentucky  were killed in the accident. There is controversy surrounding this crash. The majority opinion of the board was that the cause of the sequence leading up to the stall and crash could not be determined, with icing a possibility. The minority opinion was that the crash was possibly caused by detonation of an explosive device of unknown origin in a cargo compartment which led to an in-flight fire and loss of control of the aircraft."
12,17,1985,"De Kalb, Texas",Private,Guntersville - Dallas/Ft. Worth,Douglas DC-3,9,7,"The plane crash landed into a field and struck a pole then continued into trees after dense smoke filled the plane and cockpit. The fire most likely started in a defective cabin heater but was not determined for sure. Singer Rick Nelson, 45, fiancée Helen Blair, 27, soundman Clark Russell and the members of his back-up group The Stone Canyon Band, Andy Chapin, 20, Rick Intveld, 22, Bobby Neal, 38, and Patrick Woodward, 35 were killed. Both pilots survived after climbing out the cockpit windows. Nelson had purchased the DC-3 in May 1985 from Jerry Lee Lewis and the craft had been forced to make two emergency landings in the previous six months. Nelson and his band were en route to perform at the half-time festivities at the Cotton Bowl."
1,8,1986,"Near Peten, Guatemala",Aerovias de Guatemala SA,Guatemala City - Flores,Sud-Aviation  Caravelle VI-N,87,87,"After initiating an overshoot and attempting to land for a second time, the plane crashed into a hilly area in the jungle. There were low lying clouds in the area."
1,4,1986,"Ellendale, Minnesota",Air Taxi,,Bell 296B,3,3,"The purpose of the flight was to take a news crew to a location to cover a story. The news crew had attempted to hire another helicopter, but that operator refused due to forecast low visibility. This pilot, however, agreed to fly. Although he was certified for instrument flight in airplanes, the pilot was not qualified for instrument flight in helicopters, nor was the helicopter certified for instrument flight. The helicopter crashed & burned approximately 100' from the highway near a power line crossing. Impact occurred while the helicopter was in a shallow descent, heading away from the highway & parallel with the power line. Continued VFR flight into IMC. Overconfidence in personal ability."
1,7,1986,"Sao Paulo, Brazil",VASP,Sao Paulo - Belo Horizonte,Boeing B-737-2A1,72,1,The crew accidently tried to take off from a taxiway. The takeoff was aborted but the aircraft overran the runway and collided with a embankment and broke in two. There was heavy fog in the area.
3,3,1986,"Near Bugulma, Russia",Aeroflot,,Antonov AN-24B,38,38,"The aircraft entered a left bank and turn, stalled and crashed 5 miles short of the runway. Failure of the autofeather sensor circuit breaker caused propellers to feather."
3,22,1986,"Alpena, Michigan",Simmons Airlines,"Detroit, MI - Alpena, MI",Embraer 110P1 Bandeirante,9,3,"After a missed approach due to bad weather, the plane was cleared for an ILS approach but crashed in a wooded area, short of the runway. The flight crew's continued descent of the airplane below the glideslope and through the published decision height without obtaining visual reference of the runway for undetermined reasons."
3,9,1986,"Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Canada",Goose Bay Air Services,Snegamook Lake - Goose Bay,de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter,5,4,"A fatigue initiated crack in the number nine cylinder head caused the engine to run rough and lose power. While the pilot was manoeuvring for the precautionary landing in whiteout conditions, the aircraft crashed. At impact, the fuel cells ruptured, and a fire erupted which destroyed the aircraft."
3,10,1986,"Near Pemba, Mozambique",Military - Mozambique Air Force,Pemba - Maputo,Antonov AN-26,54,49,The aircraft crashed while making an emergency return to the airfield after experiencing engine failure on takeoff.
3,9,1986,"Maravatio, Mexico",Mexicana,Mexico City - Puerto Vallarta,Boeing B-727-264,167,167,"While climbing through 29,000 feet, an overheated tire exploded in the wheel well after takeoff and damaged the hydrauliand electrical systems of the aircraft. The plane lost control and crashed. The tire had been serviced with air rather than nitrogen. The air, under high temperature and pressure, resulted in a chemical reaction within the tire itself which led to a explosion of the tire."
4,8,1986,"Near Saravena, Colombia",ACES Colombia,Bogota - Saravena,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,13,13,"Crashed into a 8,500 ft. mountain in poor weather."
5,6,1986,"San Salvador, El Salvador",Military - El Salvador Air Force,San Salvador - Panama City,Douglas DC-6,37,37,Crashed into a hill following an engine fire.
5,23,1986,"AtlantiCity, New Jersey",Air Taxi - Islip Airco Inc.,"AtlantiCity, NJ - AtlantiCity, NJ",Cessna 414A,5,2,During takeoff the pilot was not able to pull back the control wheel more than 2 inches. He aborted the takeoff late and was not able to stop the plane before it ran off the runway and collided with a car. Delayed aborted takeoff. Restricted elevator control movement.
5,8,1986,"Djibouti, Djibouti",Military - French Naval Aviation,,Dassault Breguet Atlantique,19,19,Crashed in the vicinity of Day Mountain in heavy rain and low clouds.
6,15,1986,"Port Ellen, Islay Island",Loganair,Glasgow - Port Ellen,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,16,1,The crew mistook Laphroaig for Port Ellen and crashed into a hill. Decision to allow the handling pilot to carry out a visual approach in unsuitable meteorological conditions. An error in visual navigation was a contributory factor.
6,9,1986,"Grand Canyon, Arizona",Grand Canyon Airlines / Helitech,Grand Canyon - Grand Canyon,de Havilland Can. DHC-6 -300/ Bell 206B,25,25,Midair collision. Inadequate visual lookout on the part of  both aircraft. Twenty killed on the de Havilland and  five on the Helitech. The failure of the flightcrew of both aircraft to see and avoid each other for undetermined reasons.
6,21,1986,"Penza,  Russia",Aeroflot,Penza - Simferopol,Tupolev TU-134A,59,1,The aircraft overan the runway after an aborted takeoff. Passenger died of heart attack.
7,10,1986,"Near Syktyvar, Russia",Aeroflot,,Tupolev TU-134A,94,54,The aircraft crashed in a forest after an in-flight fire caused by baggage that ignited in the rear cargo hold led to loss of contol of the aircraft.
7,17,1986,"Yosemite Nation, California",Air Taxi,"San Andreas, CA - Death Valley, CA",Piper PA-32-260,6,3,The aircraft struck a boulder as the aircraft climbed up a five degree upsloping ridge then nosed into the ground and burst into flames. Pilot disregarded performance data. Overconfidence in aircraft's ability.
8,0,1986,"Off St. Vincent, Leeward Islands",Leeward Islands Air Transport,Vieux Fort - Kingstown,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,13,13,Crashed into the sea in poor weather conditions.
8,11,1986,"Near Wampusirpi, Honduras",Military - Honduran Air Force,Tegucigalpa - Duzuna,Lockheed C130D,59,59,Crashed into the jungle in poor weather conditions as it approached Durzana Air Base.
8,10,1986,"Malakal, Sudan",Sudan Airways,Malakal - Khartoum,Fokker F-27 Friendship 400M,60,60,Shot down by SPLA rebels with surface-to-air missiles shortly after takeoff.
8,10,1986,"Frenchglen, Oregon",Air Taxi,"McDermitt, OR - Burns, OR",Cessna T207A,6,6,During the pilot's attempt to reverse direction at the end of the gorge the aircraft stalled and a loss of control followed. A stall/spin maneuver resulted placing the aircraft in an uncontrolled descent into the terrain. Improper inflight planning/decision. Airspeed not maintained.
8,23,1986,"Lander, Wyoming",Denver Air Center,"Lander, WY - Riverton, WY",Cessna 441 Conquest,7,7,"Collided with rising terrain while taking off, 1.5 miles past the end of the runway. Spatial disorientation of the pilot-in-command due to a physical impairment."
8,6,1986,"Texarkana, Arkansas",Southwest Airlift,Little Rock - Texarkana,Howard 250,2,2,"On takeoff the cargo plane pitched up, rolled inverted and crashed. Improperly loaded. Alcohol impairment of the pilot and co-pilot."
8,11,1986,"Cerritos, California",Aeromexico / Private,Tijuana - Los Angeles,MD Douglas DC-9-32 / Piper PA-28-181,67,67,"A midair collision occurred between a DC-9, attempting to land at LAX  and a Piper at 6,560 ft. over Cerritos, California. The Piper struck and knocked the horizontal and vertical stabilizer off the DC-9. The Piper fell into an unoccupied playground.  The DC-9 crashed into a neighborhood destroying eleven homes and damaging seven others. Sixty-four on the DC-9, three on the Cessna and 15 on the ground were killed. The pilot of the Piper inadvertently entered the LAX Terminal Control Area. The inadvertent and unauthorized entry of the PA-28 into the Los Angeles Terminal Control Area. The limitations of the 'see and avoid' concept to ensure traffiseparation under the conditions of the conflict."
9,15,1986,"Tullamarine, VIC, Australia",Peninsula Air Services,Tullamarine - Leongatha,Cessna 402,6,6,The air ambulance flight crashed on takeoff due to engine failure.
9,6,1986,"Karachi, Pakistan",Pan American World Airways,Bombay-Karachi-Frankfurt-New York,Boeing B-747-121,384,16,"While on the ground, four hijackers opened fire on the passengers and crew and threw grenades among them, killing 16 passengers, one crew member and one ground crew memeber. The aircraft was named Clipper Empress of the Seas."
9,3,1986,"Amsterdam, Netherlands",Kondair,London - Amsterdam,Britten-Norman BN-2A Trislander,1,1,"The pilot, lacking experience overcorrected a movement in responding to windshear and couldn't  retain control when the aircraft entered a spiral dive as a result of the overcorrection."
9,14,1986,"Near Mantiqueira, Brazil",AtlantiSoutheast Airlines,Sao Jose dos Campo - Manaus,Embraer 120RT Brasilia,5,5,"On a delivery flight the aircraft struck a clound covered mountain at 4,300 ft. Crew did not follow the prescribed course."
10,4,1986,"San Antonio, Texas",Southern Air Transport,Kelly AFB - Warner Robins AFB,Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules,3,3,"The cargo plane lost altitude and crashed inverted. The use by the carrier of a non-approved device designed to raise the elevator during loading operations which was not properly stowed by the flight crew and which lodged in the controls, preventing the flight crew from controlling the airplane during take-off."
10,15,1986,"Fishers Island, New York",Air Taxi - New London Flying Services Inc.,"Groton, CT - Fisher Island, NY",Piper PA-28-181,4,2,A Cessna 182 taking off on Rwy 25 collided with a piper pa-28-181 which was landing on Rwy 12. The collision occurred in the intersection of the two runways. The two occupants of the Cessna were seriously injured and the two occupants of the piper were fatally injured in the accident. Both aircraft were destroyed by fire. VFR procedures not followed. Inadequate visual lookout.
10,19,1986,"Near Komatipoot, South Africa",Government of Mozambique,Lusaka - Maputo,Tupolev TU-134A,44,34,"Crashed in the Lembombo mountains during a storm. President Samora Machel, president of Mozambique, killed. The aircraft descended below minima even though the crew did not have visual contact with Maputo. A GPWS warning was ignored and the plane hit high ground crashing onto a uphill slope. Navigational error. GPSW ignored. There is speculation that the plane was lured away from the correct flight path by a pirate radio beacon broadcasting on the same frequency as the Maputo Airport, disorienting the pilot."
10,15,1986,"Kuybyshev, Russia",Aeroflot,Yekaterinburg - Kuybyshev,Tupolev TU-134A,92,70,The plane crashed and burst into flames after a straight-in hard landing without leveling off.
10,16,1986,"Manhattan, New York",Private - WNBC,Traffireporting,Enstrom F-28F,2,2,"The helicopter was contracted by NBC to make daily highway traffiobservations in the New York City area. The pilot and passenger, Jane Dornacker, a NBC radio traffireporter, were flying in a northerly direction along manhattan's west side at an altitude of about 75 feet. Witnesses observed the aircraft's main rotor blades stop, the aircraft descended rapidly, struck the top of a chain link fence at a river pier, crashed into the HudsonRiver and sank in 15 to 20 feet of water. Investigation revealed the sprag clutch was inadequately lubricated, had 'rolled over' in the opposite direction of its design and the sprag assembly was damaged. Several sprags and both activating springs were broken and different size sprags were installed. An unauthorized, overhauled clutch had been installed in the aircraft. Dornacker had survived another helicopter crash earlier in the year."
10,20,1986,"Near Peshawar, Pakistan",Pakistan International Airlines,Lahore - Peshawar,Fokker F-27 Friendship 600,54,13,"Crashed short of the runway on approach, broke up and landed inverted. Crew error. The aircraft was allowed to descent below MDA. Crew did not properly monitor the altitude."
10,17,1986,"Near Managua, Nicaragua",Military - Nicaraguan Air Force,,Mil Mi-17 (helicopter),23,21,"Either mechanical failure, weather or ground fire from Contra rebels brought the helicopter down."
11,19,1986,"Near Zahedan, Iran",Military - Iranian Air Force,Bakhtaran - Zahedan,Lockheed C-130,103,103,Struck the side of a mountain near the Pakistani border. Crew error. Descent below minimum safe altitude with a defective altimeter and in spite of warnings from the ATC.
12,13,1986,"Near Nasaso, Fiji",Sunflower Airlines,Savu Savu - Nadi,de Havilland DH-114 Heron 2B,14,11,The aircraft banked ninety degrees and crashed short of the runway. Loss of control due to mechanical failure. Use of a unsecured nonstandard flap attachment pin.
1,16,1987,"Off Bata, Equatorial Guinea",Military - Spanish Air Force.,Bata - Malabo,CASA 212-100,22,22,The domestiflight crashed off the island of Bioko and sending a distress message. Engine failure.
1,13,1987,"Near Asmara, Ethiopia",Military - Ethiopian Air Force,Asrmara - Addis Ababa,Antonov AN-12,54,54,Crashed after taking off from Johannes IV Airport after attempting to return for an emergency landing. The crew radioed they were having technical difficulties three minutes after taking off. While attempting to return to the airport the plane crashd. Mechanical malfunction.
1,12,1987,"Salt Lake City, Utah",Skywest Airlines / Private.,Pocatello - Salt Lake City,Swearingen SA-226TC / Mooney M-20C,10,10,"Midair collision with a Mooney M-20 at 7,000 ft. Ten killed on the Swearingen and none on the Mooney.  Procedures and directives not followed by the Mooney pilot. Lack of navigational vigilance by the Mooney instructor pilot which led to the authorized intrusion into the Salt Lake City airport radar service area. Contributing factor was the absence of a Mode-C transponder on the Mooney airplane and the limitations of the air trafficontrol system to provide collision protection."
1,8,1987,"Tashkent, Uzbekistan",Aeroflot,,Yakovlev YAK-40,9,9,"While taking off, the aircraft banked sharply to the left and crashed. Encounted a wake vortex from another aircraft."
1,6,1987,"Cima, California",California Air Charter,"Ontario, CA - Las Vegas, NV",Cessna 208 Caravan I,1,1,"While en route the cargo plane began a gradual descent until it impacted a mountain at 6,500 ft.  Altitude not maintained. Inadvertent descent by pilot. Pilot fatigue (lack of sleep)."
2,11,1987,"Near Khost, Afghanistan",Military - Afghan Republican Air Force,,Antonov AN-26,36,36,Shot down by a Stinger missile by Afghan guerillas.
3,14,1987,"Detroit, Michigan",Northwest Airlink,Cleveland - Detroit,CASA 212 Aviocar 200,22,9,"While approaching to land the plane suddenly yawed to the left, rolled right and struck ground left of the runway. It then skidded into 3 ground vehicles and caught fire. The captain's inability to control the airplane in an attempt to recover from an asymmetripower condition at low speed following his intentional use of the beta mode of propeller operation to descend and slow the airplane rapidly on final approach for landing. The fatalities were attributed to a post crash fire, lack of fire-blocking material, and poorly designed aircraft components. Improper use of powerplant controls. Improper maintenance adjustment."
3,19,1987,"Near Almaty, Kazakhstan",Aeroflot,,Antonov An-26,9,9,The cargo plane struck the side of a mountain while setting up for the approach. The ATC didn't monitor the plane for at least  2 minutes after observing the plane taking a wrong course. When the ATC tried to contact the plane to tell them of the mistake the crew never responded because communications in the vicinity of the mountain blocked the signal.
3,13,1987,"Mount San Gorgonio, California",California Air National Guard,,F-4C Phantom jet fighter,2,2,"Dean Paul 'Dino' Martin, 35, son of entertainer Dean Martin was killed when the Phantom jet he was piloting crashed into the San Bernardino Mountains. Permission was given by March Air Force Base ATC to perform a 'maximum climb' takeoff. The aircraft was seen disappearing into a scattered cloud ceiling at 4,700 feet.  Radar contact was lost 9 minutes into the flight. The crash site was found on the 3rd day of searching in the San Bernardino Mountains. An investigation revealed the aircraft flew, inverted, into a solid wall of granite between two mountain peaks at an altitude of 3,750 feet  and at an estimated speed of 560 mph. The aircraft was literally pulverized into the granite. The 'maximum climb' takeoff, g forces associated with this type of flight and the dense cloud cover negatively affected the pilots ability to know his position and aircraft attitude."
3,20,1987,"Eagle, Colorado",Connie Kalitta Services,Denver - Vail,Learjet 24A,3,3,"The air ambulance impacted a mountain at 8,000 ft. while circling to land. Improper planned approach. Improper altitude maintained. Inadequate preflight planning. Approach charts inaccurate."
3,11,1987,"Near Parachinar, Pakistan",Military - Afghan Republican Air Force,,Antonov AN-26,40,40,Shot down by a Pakistani F-16 jet fighter firing an air-to-air missile.
4,21,1987,"Anchorage, Alaska",Air Taxi,Local Flight,Cessna 402,2,2,The aircraft was on the last leg of a commuter flight when it crashed in a heavily wooded area while making a VFR approach to Merrill Field. The plane struck the ground in a near vertical attitude. Fuel starvation. Auxiliary tank had fuel but the engines could not be restarted from those tanks.
4,17,1987,"Near Skien, Norway",Scanex Air,"Hanover, West Germany - Skien, Norway",Beechcraft King Air C90,10,10,Crashed on approach five miles from it's destination.
4,14,1987,"Medan-Polonia, Indonesia",Garuda Indonesia Airlines,Banda Aceh - Medan,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,45,27,The aircraft crashed on approach during heavy rain after hitting an antenna. Windshear.
4,21,1987,"Kansas City, Kansas",Burlington Air Express,Wichita - Kansas City,Boeing 707-351C,4,4,The cargo plane flew into the ground short of the runway despite warnings from the controller. Improper IFR procedure. Disregarded decision height. Disregarded warnings.
4,19,1987,"Wilmington, North Carolina",Air-Lift Commuter,Wilmington - Lumberton,Swearingen SA-26TC Metro II,2,2,The cargo plane lost the No. 2 engine while taking off and crashed into trees and caught fire. Poor in-flight planning. Emergency procedures not followed. The right engine did not have the latest welding process and failed causing a uncontained turbine failure.
5,6,1987,"Mayaguez, Puerto Rico",American Eagle,"San Juan, PR - Mayaguez, PR",CASA 212 Aviocar 200,6,2,Improper maintenance in setting propeller flight idle blade angle and engine fuel flow resulting in a loss of control from an asymmetripower condition. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's unstabilized visual approach.
5,11,1987,"Warsaw, Poland",LOT Polish Airlines,Warsaw - New York City,Ilyushin IL-62M,183,183,"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 and attempting a turn to land, the aircraft crashed into a forest, 9 miles short of the runway. The cause of the engine failure was an overheated bearing. The aircraft was named Tadeusz Kosciuszko."
5,18,1987,"Pickle Lake, Ontario, Canada",Air Manitoba,Big Trout - Pickle Lake,Douglas C-47B,2,2,The cargo plane lost the left wing while in a holding pattern. The left wing failed under normal flight loads as a result of a fatigue crack in the center section lower wing skin. Anomalies in the radiographs taken during mandatory non-destructive testing inspections were not correctly interpreted.
5,7,1987,"Sayre, Pennsylvania",Air Taxi,"Sayre, PA - Washington, District of Colombia",Piper PA-32-300,3,2,"During initial climb after takeoff, smoke was observed in the cockpit. When the smoke became hvy, the plt decided to land. He attempted a forced landing on rising terrain in foggy conditions. Subsequently, the aircraft crashed into the side of the hill & began burning. Electrical short and arcing leading to fire."
6,10,1987,"Near Montelillo, Peru",Military - Peruvian Air Force,Lima - Saposa,Antonov AN-26,46,46,Crashed into a gorge near the Jerache River  while en route on a domestiflight in adverse weather conditions.
6,11,1987,"Near Baguio, Philippines",Philippine Air Lines,Manila - Baguio,Hawker Siddeley HS-748-209 Srs. 2,50,50,The aircraft crashed into Mt. Ugu in monsoon rains and heavy fog while preparing to land at Baguio.
7,17,1987,"Mexico City, Mexico",Belize Air International Ltd.,Mexico City - Miami,Boeing B-377 Stratofreighter,12,5,The cargo plane crashed on a roadway into a restaurant after taking off  in adverse weather conditions. Overloaded. Cargo shifted on takeoff.
8,20,1987,"Romulus, Michigan",Northwest Airlines,"Detroit, MI - Phoenix, AZ",McDonnell Douglas MD-82,155,154,"The aircraft stalled and crashed during takeoff from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. After liftoff, the wings of the airplane rolled to the left and right  and then the aircraft collided with obsticales northeast of the runway when the left wing struck light poles and the roof of a rental car agency. A 4-year-old girl, Cecilia Cichan, was the only survivor. Slats and flaps not extended. Crew's failure to use taxi checklist to ensure flaps and slats were extended. Lack of electrical power to the aircraft takeoff warning system. Cecelia is now married and earned a Psychology degree from the University of Alabama. Although she has made no publistatements or attended annual memorial services regarding the tragicrash, she corresponds with some of the crash victims’ loved ones."
8,15,1987,"Off Ko Phuket, Thiland",Thai Airways,Hat Yai - Phuket,Boeing B-737-2P5,83,83,The aircraft stalled and crashed into the ocean after the crew's attention was diverted to concern over another aircraft. Failure of the crew to monitor their airspeed. The pilot added power and raised the gear after the stick shaker activated but did not execute a recovery before hitting the sea.
9,9,1987,"Luxor, Egypt",EgyptAir,Training,Airbus A.300B4-203,5,5,"The plane landed too far down the runway, overran the runway, struck runway lights went through a fence and broke up."
9,21,1987,"Hailey, Idaho",Air Taxi,,Cessna T210L,3,3,After a dark night takeoff the aircraft was observed to execute a immediate left turn up a canyon into rising terrain. The plane stalled and crashed. Pilot misjudged proper rate of climb. Airspeed not maintained.
10,18,1987,"Mt. Crezzo, Italy",Aero Transporti Italiani,Milan - Koln,Aerospatiale Alenia ATR-42-312,37,37,"Shortly after taking off from Milan and passing through FL147, the aircraft nosed down and crashed into a mountain, in icing conditions. Icing of the wings."
11,22,1987,"Bellingham, Washington",Air Taxi - Flying School of the Cascades Inc.,"Tacoma, WA - Bellingham, WA",Cessna 310 N,4,4,"The pilot became lost and while flying at a low altitude, crashed. Pilot did not maintain proper altitude. Fog, low ceiling."
11,8,1987,"Ulongue, Malawi",Air Malawi,Blantyre - Lilongwe,Shorts SC-7 Skyvan 3-100,10,10,Shot down by rebels.
11,17,1987,"Near Ross River, Canada",Kenn Borek Air,Fort Nelson - Ross River,de Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou,4,2,"Lack of communication at the company's maintenance facility led to the dispatch of the aircraft with an unsuitable gasket in the right engine and the subsequent loss of engine oil. A single-engine go-around was attempted when the combination of single-engine performance, a low cloud base, and high terrain surrounding a confined operating area made a successful overshoot uncertain. The flaps were fully retracted before the minimum speed for single-engine flight in the zero flap configuration was achieved."
11,14,1987,"Denver, Colorado",Continental Airlines,"Denver, CO - Boise, ID",McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14,82,28,"During a snowstorm in Denver, the flight was delayed 27 minutes after de-icing. When the aircraft took off, the crew experienced a rapid rotation during takeoff, overturned and crashed. Icing. Failure of the captain to de-ice a second time."
11,18,1987,"Homer, Alaska",Ryan Air Services,Kodiak - Homer,Beechcraft 1900C,21,18,The aircraft crash landed 200 yards short of the runway while attempting to land at Homer Airport. Failure of the crew to supervise the loading of the aircraft which resulted in a shift of the center of gravity which caused the plane to lose control when the flaps were lowered for landing.
11,4,1987,"Off Mauritius, Indian Ocean",South African Airways,"Taipei, Taiwan -  Mauritius - Johannesburg, South Africa",Boeing B-747-244B,159,159,"While over the Indian Ocean the crew contacted Mauritius approach control and reporting fire and smoke aboard. Three minutes after the last transmission the plane the plunged into the ocean 150 miles northeast of Mauritius. The fire caused incapacitation and disorientation of the crew, in-flight break-up and loss of control of the aircraft.  The fire originated in a front pallet on the right side in the upper deck cargo hold. The fire of unknown origin possibly (1) incapacitated the crew; (2) caused disorientation of the crew due to thick smoke; (3) caused crew distraction; (4) weakened the aircraft structure, causing an in-flight break-up; (5) burned through control cables or ; (6) caused loss of control due to deformation of the aircraft fuselage."
11,11,1987,Over the Andaman Sea,Korean Airlines,Abu Dhabi - Bangkok,Boeing B-707-3B5C,115,115,"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. A 75 year old man and Korean woman were arrested as they tried to use fake passports to fly to Rome. While under guard, the man bit into a cyanide capsule and died. The woman, a North Korean agent, confessed to the crime."
12,16,1987,"San Luis Obispo, California",PacifiSouthwest Airlines,Los Angeles - San Fransisco,British Aerospace BAe-146-200A,43,43,"A fired USAir employee, David Burke, after leaving a goodbye message to friends, shot both pilots with a .44 Magnum pistol. While the aircraft was cruising at 22,000 feet over the central California coast, the cockpit crew heard two shots in the passenger cabin and radioed a frantimessage to air trafficontrollers: 'There’s gunfire aboard.' Moments later, the plane entered a high-speed nosedive and smashed onto the ground at 700 mph. Investigators sifting through the wreckage were able to retrieve the plane’s cockpit voice recorder, which subsequently revealed the sounds of a commotion in the cockpit, three more shots, the groan of the pilot or co-pilot, and then a final shot."
12,21,1987,"Off Vila dos Remidos, Brazil",Military - Brazilian Air Force,Recife - Fernando de Noronha,Lockheed C-130H,29,29,Crashed into the AtlantiOcean while en route for reasons unknown.
12,15,1987,"Bordeaux, France",Air Littoral,Brussels - Bordeaux,Embraer 120 Brasilia,16,16,Crashed short of the runway and struck trees in fog after being diverted due to the weather.
12,20,1987,"Chadron, Nebraska",Air Taxi,"Alliance, AK - Chadron, NE",Cessna 402C,3,2,Became disoriented while en route and crashed into trees on a ridge. Improper IFR procedure. Proper alititude not maintained.
12,6,1987,"Kenai, Alaska",Southcentral Air,"Kenai, AK - Anchorage, AK",Piper PA-31-350 Navajo,8,6,Lost the right engine while taking off and made a forced landing. Failure of the right engine cylinder failure. Improper use of throttle controls during the emergency.
12,18,1987,"Maunaloa, Hawaii",Panorama Air Tour,"Honolulu, HI - Molokai, HI",Piper PA-31-350 Navajo,8,8,Flying between islands at night with no moon the aircraft disappeared and was never found. Radar showed the aircraft slowed and went in a spin after losing the left engine.
1,19,1988,"Izmir, Turkey",Condor Flugdienst,Stuttgart - Izmir,Boeing B-737-230A,16,16,The aircraft was off the ILS sidebeam and crashed into a hill on approach in poor weather. The crew used the wrong VOR and ILS. Pilot overconfidence and co-pilot inactivity during the approach.
1,5,1988,"Monroe, Louisiana",Phoenix Air,"Memphis, TN - Monroe, LA",Learjet 36A,2,2,The cargo plane crashed during an ILS approach. The pilot-in-command executed a excessive descent rate and did not level off. Lack of experience in type of aircraft.
1,22,1988,"Near Chungking, Sichuan, China",China Southwest Airlines,Beijing - Chongqing,Ilyushin IL-18D,108,108,The aircraft crashed 10 minutes before its scheduled landing. Fire in and failure of the No. 4 engine led to separation of the pylon and engine and loss of control of the aircraft. Overheating of the feathering oil. Poor maintenance procedures.
1,4,1988,"Krosnovodsk, USSR",Aeroflot,Moscow - Krosnovodsk,Tupolev TU 154B-2,143,11,Broke in two after a heavy landing. Crew error. Co-pilot was flying the plane against requirements that the pilot fly the plane.
1,19,1988,"Bayfield, Colorado",Trans Colorado AL / Continental Express,"Denver, CO - Durango, CO",Swearingen SA.227AC Metro,17,9,The aircraft crashed while attempting to land in adverse weather conditions five miles short of the runway.  The captain choose VOR/DME approach instead of ILS.  The NTSB isssued a report that stated that the captain was a heavy user of cocaine and traces were found in his blood and urine.
1,16,1988,"Near Nizhnevartovsk, Russia",Aeroflot,Nizhnevartovsk - Tyumen,Yakovlev YAK-40,31,27,"The plane stalled and crashed after a loss of engine power on takeoff. The engine throttles were reduced at  a critical stage of the takeoff for undetermined reasons, probably by the crew."
2,20,1988,"Helena, Montana",Air Taxi - Minuteman Aviation Inc.,"Missoula, MT - Helena, MT",Cessna 421A,3,3,"As the aircraft turned inbound to intercept the localizer it collided with a mountain, 12 miles ESE of the airport. Improper IFR procedures. Improper use of navigation receiver."
2,7,1988,"Near Mulheim, Germany",NFD - Nurnberger Flugdienst,Hannover - Dusseldorf,Swearingen SA.227AC Metro III,21,21,The plane was struck by lightning and suffered a complete electrical failure after which the right wing broke off during an uncontrollable descent.
2,21,1988,"Cary, North Carolina",AV Air / American Eagle,Raleigh - Richmond,Swearingen SA227-AC,12,12,"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."
2,6,1988,"Surgut, Russia",Aeroflot,Tyumen - Surgut,Tupolev TU-134A,51,20,"The aircraft made a hard landing beside the runway, broke up and caught fire. Crew error. Visual contact with the runway was lost as the aircraft descended through the decision height."
2,10,1988,"Near Ercan, Cyprus",Talia Airways,Istanbul - Ercan,Boeing B-727-2H9A,15,15,"Crashed into mountain 20 kms E of Kyrenia Turkey while on approach. Crew error. Pilot discontinued IFR approach and descended ignoring mountains ahead. Realizing his mistake, he tried to climb and turn left but struck the mountain."
3,17,1988,"Near Johannesburg, South Africa",Commercial Airways (Comair),Phalaborwa - Johannesburg,Embraer 110P1 Bandeirante,17,17,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. A mineworker who heavily insured himself was thought to have committed suicide.
3,6,1988,"Near Fontainebleau, France",Transport Arien Transregional,Nancy - Paris,Fairchild FH-227B,23,23,Crashed after hitting power lines while making an approach to Orly. Electrical system failure.
3,21,1988,"Near Clarksville, Tennessee",Military - U.S. Army,,Sikorsky UH-60A / Sikorsky UH-60A,17,17,The two helicopters collided in mid-air in the dark and crashed on the Fort Campbell military base. Pilot error.
3,13,1988,"Near Cucuta, N of  Santander, Colombia",AVIANCA,Cucuta - Cartagena,Boeing B-727-21,143,143,"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. Inappropriate presence of a non-crew pilot in the cockpit and his great talkativeness distracting part of the crew which resulted in carelessness and disorientation in monitoring the heading and altitude necessary to maneuver the plane. VFR flight into IFR conditions."
3,4,1988,"Cairo, Egypt",Arax Airlines,Cairo - Sharjah,Douglas DC-8-55F,4,4,During a second attempt to take off an engine on the cargo plane failed causing the plane to crash at the end of the runway.
4,15,1988,"Near Mazâr-e Charif, Afghanistan",Military - Afghan Republican Air Force,Maimana - Mazar,Antonov AN-26,29,29,Shot down by Afghan guerillas with an anti-aircraft missile.
4,20,1988,"Near Hennenman, South Africa",United Airways,Bloemfontein - Johannesburg,Douglas DC-3C,24,24,The plane crashed after fire broke out at FL90 and an emergency descent was made. A leak at the right booster pump was the source of the fire.
4,10,1988,"Bagdarin, USSR",Aeroflot,Muya - Bagdarin,Let 410UVP Turolet,17,17,Crashed into a mountain during descent  in poor weather.
4,13,1988,"Maui, Hawaii",Aloha Airlines,Hilo - Honolulu,Boeing B-737-297,95,1,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 made a safe emergency landing at Kahuiui Airport on Maui. Failure of Aloha Airline's maintenance program to detect the presence of disbonding and fatigue damage which led to failure of the lap joint at S-10L and the separation of the fuselage upper lobe. Contributing factors were the failure of Aloha Airline's management to properly supervise its maintenance crew as well as the failure of the FAA to properly evaluate the Aloha Airlines maintenance program and to assess the airline's inspection and quality control deficiencies. In addition the maintenance program underestimated the need for inspections with the large number of pressurizations/depressurizations and humid salt air climate the plane was subjected to.
5,9,1988,"Swentna, Alaska",Jay Hawk Air - Air Taxi,"Anchorage, AK - McGrath, AK",Piper PA-32-260,3,3,"The plane struck the rock face of a 8,600 ft. mountain in poor visibility. Pilot did not maintain proper altitude. Flight into known adverse weather. Poor inflight planning."
5,12,1988,"New Orleans, Louisiana",TACA,"Belize City, Belize - New Orleans, LA",Boeing B-737-3T0,45,0,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 grassy field between a drainage ditch and levee with no power. Water ingestion due to heavy rain from a level 4 thunderstorm caused failure of both engines. A contributing cause of the incident was the inadequate design of the engines and the FAA water ingestion certification standards which did not reflect the waterfall rates that can be expected in moderate or higher intensity thunderstorms.
5,22,1988,"Hannover, Germany",Starair,Billund - Hannover - Nurnberg,Fokker F-27 Friendship 600,2,2,While landing the cargo plane pitched up for a go-around causing cargo to shift and the plane to lose control and crash.
6,9,1988,"Posadas, Argentina",Austral Lineas Aeras (Argentina),Resistencia - Posadas,McDonnell Douglas MD-81,22,22,The airliner crashed 3 miles short of the runway in poor visibility. Crew's overconfidence and  incorrect in-flight planning.
6,14,1988,"Habsheim, France",Air France,Basel - Basel,Airbus A320-111,136,3,"The plane was scheduled to perform a series of fly-bys at an air show. The plane was to descend to 100 ft. altitude with landing gear and flaps extended. The automatigo-around protection (Alpha Floor Function) 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. The pilot allowed the aircraft to descend through 100 ft. at slow speed and maximum angle of attack and was late in applying go-around power. Unfamiliarity of the crew with the landing field and lack of planning for the flyby."
7,10,1988,"Over the Persian Gulf, near Bandar Abbas, Iran",Iran Air,Bandar Abbas - Dubai,Airbus A300B2-203,290,290,"The civilian Iranian airliner was shot down by the U.S. Navy vessel U.S.S. Vincennes with surface-to-air missiles. The Vincennes was protecting other civilian ships in the area from Iranian gunboats. The Vincennes responded to hostile action taking place against a ship by Iranian gun boats. However, orders to the captain were to send a helicopter to investigate but maintain position. In fact, the ship headed towards the hostilities and penetrated 2nm inside Iranian territorial waters and after the helicopter was fired upon, engaged the enemy boats. The ill-fated airliner was delayed in leaving Bandar Abbas because of a problem with the passport of a passenger. Soon after taking off the target appeared on the radar of the Vincennes. Because the plane was late and confusion of time zones, the crew was not expecting an airliner in the area. When the target was first identified, it squawked both 2 (military) and 3 (civilian). The reason for this was the radar tracker ball was left in the vicinity of the Bandar Abbas airport and the radar was picking up both the airliner and a military F-14 jet fighter at the same time. Playing it safe, the plane was misidentified as a F-14 Iranian fighter. The aircraft did not respond to 10 radio challenges from the Vincennes. However, 7 were on military frequencies which the airliner could not pick up. Three were on the civil emergency frequency addressed to the so called military F-14. When the plane was nearing 10 miles from the ship, it was reported to the captain that the aircraft was descending. At that time the surface-to-air missiles were fired destroying the aircraft. At the inquiry computer data showed that the plane was never descending and actually was ascending at a steady rate. Incredibly, a military investigation concluded that although the U.S. government regretted the loss of human life, the captain and crew were not at fault and acted properly in shooting down the airliner."
7,19,1988,"Golden Meadow, Louisiana",TACA,El Salvador - New Orleans,Douglas C-118A,3,3,The cargo plane ran out of fuel and crashed into a dirt bank . Fuel starvaion. Open drain valve inside the No. 4 engine led to the loss of fuel.
7,7,1988,"Morristown, New Jersey",Northeast Jet,"Allentown, PA - Morristown, NJ",Learjet 35A,2,1,"The aircraft, on a positioning flight struck the ground short of the runway while attempting to land. Inadequate training. Improper descent rate and airspeed."
7,15,1988,"Liscomb Bay, Alaska",Air Taxi - Temesco Helicopters Inc.,"Ketichikan, AK - Security Cove, AK",Cessna CE185,3,3,"While in a narrow, tree-lined area just above a small cove, the pilot lost control of the aircraft while maneuvering, in preparation for a landing on a lake. The aircraft struck trees in-flight while in an unusual attitude and then struck the water. Poor visibility due to heavy rain existed at the time of the accident. Inadvertent stall."
8,17,1988,"Reykjavik, Iceland",Geoterrex,"Narsarsuaq, Greenland - Reykjavik, Iceland",CASA 212 Aviocar 200,3,3,"The plane, on a positioning flight entered a steep right turn, nosed down and crashd short of the runway. Loss of control by the crew because of large fluctuations in the power output of the right engine caused by the shift of an incorrectly installed speeder spring in the right propeller governor."
8,16,1988,"Bahawalpur, Pakistan",Military - Pakistan Air Force,Bahawalpur - Islamabad,Lockheed C-130B,30,30,"Crashed shortly after taking off from Bahawalpur 60 miles near the Indian border. Act of sabotage. Detonation of a low level explosive device or incapacitating gas. U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Arnold Raphel, 45, and Muhammad Zia ul-Haq 64, killed. A recent report states that the accident was caused by the failure of the elevator control system due to a mechanical failure."
8,23,1988,"Irkutsk, Russia",Aeroflot,Kirensk - Irkutsk,Let 410MU,4,4,"The crew failed to set the altimeters to the proper setting while landing. The plane descended until it contacted trees, broke up and caught fire. Crew fatigue was a factor."
8,16,1988,"Kaiserslautern, West Germany",Military - Italian Air Force,Air show,Aermacchi MB-339PAN (3 aircraft),3,3,Seventy people were killed on the ground when three out of ten jet aircraft of the Italian air team 'Frecce Tricolori' crashed while performing at an air show at the Ramstein Air Base.
8,9,1988,"Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong",CAAC,Guangzhou - Hong Kong,Hawker Siddeley HS-121 Trident 2E,89,7,The right outboard flap of the plane hit the approach lights of Runway 31. The right main landing gear collapsed and the aircraft ran off the runway into the harbor.
8,9,1988,"Dallas, Texas",Delta Air Lines,"Dallas/Fort Worth, TX - Salt Lake City, UT",Boeing B-727-232 Adv,108,14,"The aircraft stalled and crashed during takeoff, hitting a ILS localizer antenna, 1,000 feet beyond the end of the runway. Crew error. Improperly set flaps and slats. Failure of the takeoff safety warning system."
9,13,1988,"Sitka, Alaska",Wrangell Air Service,Sitka - Petersburg,Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander,10,1,"The pilot encountered low ceilings, rain and fog while attempting to fly through a narrow mountain pass and successfully reversed course. He then flew into a small canyon off the main pass that terminated in a small glacier-covered bowl surrounded by steep rock walls. When it became apparent during a turn to reverse course that there was insufficient space to complete the maneuver before collision with a rock wall, the pilot retarded the throttles and crash landed on a glacier. Improper in-flight planning. Blind box canyon. Weight and balance exceeded. Rain fog."
9,11,1988,"Bangkok, Thailand",Hang Khong (Vietnam),Hanoi - Bangkok,Tupolev TU-134A,90,76,The aircraft crashed during approach in heavy rain and thunderstorms short of the runway. The crew descended below minimum altitude while over the outer marker. The plane lost height due to a microburst induced windshear when passing under a thunderstorm on final.
9,14,1988,"Lago Agrio, Ecuador",TAME Ecuador,Lago Agrio - Quito,Lockheed L-188A Electra,7,7,The positioning flight took off with one bad engine. Another engine failed and the plane crashed and burst into flames.
9,13,1988,"Bahar Dar, Ethiopia",Ethiopian Airlines,Bahar Dar - Asmara,Boeing B-737-230,104,35,"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. Engine failure due to ingestion of 10-16 Columba Guinea birds."
9,10,1988,"Cheney, Ontario, Canada",Bradley Air Services,Montreal - Ottawa,BAe-748,2,2,Struck the ground short of the runway while attempting to land.
9,20,1988,"Near Miram, Pakistan",Military - Afghan Republican Air Force,,Antonov AN-26,34,34,Accidentally shot down by Pakistani anti-aircraft fire after straying out of Afghan air space.
10,23,1988,"Near Batagay, Russia",Aeroflot,Tikis - Batagay,Antonov 12BP,6,6,"The cargo flight crew decided on a visual approach, ignored the GPWS warning and flew into a mountain."
10,14,1988,"Wurtsmith AFB, Michigan",Military - U.S. Air Force,Sawyer AFB - Wurtsmith AFB,Boeing KC-135A,17,6,Crashed after returning from Sawyer AFB in Michigan.
10,10,1988,"Sedona, Arizona",Air Taxi - Northern Arizona Aircraft Inc.,"Sedona, AZ - Sedona, AZ",Piper PA-32-300,5,5,The pilot & 4 fare-paying passengers were en route to the Grand Canyon national park for aerial sightseeing. An internal failure of the left magneto resulted in a total loss of engine power. The aircraft collided with terrain & was destroyed by ground fire.
10,0,1988,"Rome, Italy",Uganda Airlines,London - Rome,Boeing B-707-338C,52,33,"Undershot runway and hit  a building while performing a third landing attempt in fog. The crew's lack of adequate preparation in the procedure for a non-precision approach, especially in crew coordination, altitude callouts and their continued descent beyond MDA without having located the runway visual markings. Crew fatigue."
10,7,1988,"Near Ahmedabad, India",Indian Airlines,Bombay - Ahmadabad,Boeing B-737-2A8,129,124,"The plane hit an electrical mast, 5 miles short of runway during an approach in fog and burst into flames."
10,8,1988,"Gauhati, India",Vayudoot,Silchar - Gauhati,Fokker F-27 Friendship 100,34,34,Crashed short of the runway. Controlled flight into terrain.
10,10,1988,"Juliaca, Peru",Aero Peru,Juliaca - Arequipa,Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000,69,12,Crashed shortly after taking off from Manco Capaairport at Juliaca. The pilot tried to return to the runway but crashed in a high nose-up attitude into a pasture. The plane broke in two and burst into flames.
11,20,1988,"Jacksonville, Florida",Air Taxi - TAJ FBO Co.,"Brunswick, GA - Jacksonville, FL",Piper PA-28-181,4,4,During a night landing the aircraft collided with trees and crashed. Improper use of decisiion height. Improper IFR procedure.
11,7,1988,"Ilmajoki, Finland",Wasa Wings,Helsink - Ilmajoki,Embraer 110P1 Bandeirante,12,6,"The aircraft struck trees2,400 feet next to the runway while approaching in deteriorating weather conditions. A power failure caused all light to go out at the airport."
11,6,1988,"Montluçon, France",Air Littoral,Montluçon - Paris,Swearingen SA-226TC Metro II,4,4,While taking off the nose pitched down the plane descended and crashed to the ground and caught fire. Inadvertent activation of the Stall Avoidance System resulting in the stick pusher activation at a crucial altitude.
11,7,1988,"Hamada al Hambra, Libya",Aero Club Libya,Hamada al Hambra - Tripoli,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,14,14,While attempting to land in mist and poor visibility the aircraft hit a  pylon and burned.
12,19,1988,"Kodinsk, Russia",Aeroflot,,Let 410UVP,14,6,The aircraft struck the ground while the crew was in the base leg turn. Crew procedural errors. The radio altimeter warning was not set and the outer marker was not used during the approach.
12,20,1988,Afghanistan,Military - Afghan Republican Air Force,Kabul - Khowst,Antonov AN-32,25,25,Shot down by a Pakistani jet fighter while en route.
12,21,1988,"Near Luxor, Egypt",GAS Air,Dar-es-Salaam - Cairo,Boeing B-707-321C,8,8,After 2 missed approaches at Cairo the plane diverted to Luxor but crashed into a residential neighborhood while attempting to land. Forced landing. Fuel exhaustion.
12,19,1988,"Lockerbie, Scotland",Pan American World Airways,London - New York City,Boeing B-747-121A,259,259,"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 planted by terrorists.  Musician Paul Jeffreys killed. The aircraft was named 'Clipper Maid of the Seas.'"
1,20,1989,"Leicestershire, England",British Midland Airways,London - Belfast,Boeing B-737-4Y0,126,47,"While en route and climbing through FL 280, a vibration was felt and the smell of smoke was detected.  A fan blade 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. Soon after it was decided to shut down the No. 2 engine. While attempting to land, power was lost in the No. 1 engine, the aircraft stalled and crashed into trees 3,000 ft. short of the runway. The crew mistakenly shut down the wrong engine, lost power in the disabled engine and was unable to maintain flight in the final approach."
1,4,1989,"Dayton, Ohio",Bradley Air Services,"Dayton, OH - Montreal, Canada",Hawker Siddeley  Avro 748-215,2,2,"After gaining altitude the cargo plane descended until it impacted trees. Improper IFR procedure by the first officer during takeoff, his lack of instrument scan, his failure to maintain a positive rate of climb or to identify the resultant descent, and the captain's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were: dark night, low ceiling, drizzle, the first officer's lack of total experience in the type of operation, and possible spatial disorientation of the first officer."
1,12,1989,"Near Abilene, Texas",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Boeing KC-135A,19,19,Crashed in flames after taking off from Dyess Air Force Base. Failure of the water injection system during takeoff.
2,7,1989,"Rangoon, Myanmar",Burma Airways,Rangoon - Kentung,Fokker F-27 Friendship 600,29,26,The aircraft entered a fog bank after taking off from Rangoon and hit a tree and caught fire.
2,18,1989,"Marseille, France",RAM,Marseille - Paris,Vickers 952F Vanguard,3,3,After a second takeoff attempt the cargo plane banked to the right until it crashed into the water.
2,14,1989,"Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal",Independent Air Inc.,Bergamo - Orio al Serio - Santa Maria,Boeing B-707-331B,144,144,"The airliner hit a mountain while attempting to land at Santa Maria. The crew mistakenly continued to descend through 3,000 ft. which it was clear to. Because of a overlap in communications, the tower did not notice the mistake. The aircraft continued to descend and did not comment or react to warnings from the GPSW for 7 seconds. The aircraft then hit Pico Alto mountain at an altitude of 2,000 ft.  Procedural errors by the flight crew and ATC. Descent of the aircraft below minimum sector altitude. Transmission from the tower of a QNH value higher than the actual value."
2,6,1989,"Near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia",Flying Tiger Line,Singapore - Kuala Lumpur,Boeing 747-249F,4,4,"The cargo plane descended below minimums and impacted trees and a hill. Non-standard phraseology used by Kuala Lumpur ATC, causing the crew to misinterpret the instructions."
2,12,1989,"Corona, California",Air Taxi - Las Vegas Flyers Inc.,"Las Vegas, NV - Santa Ana, CA",Cessna 402B,10,10,"The accident occurred during a descent when the aircraft collided with a 2,060 ft. mountain. The pilot's failure to properly preflight and plan for flight and his intentional flight into imconditions. Pilots disregard for in-flight weather advisories. Factors contributing to the accident were the low ceiling conditions in conjunction with the mountainous terrain."
2,2,1989,"Honolulu, Hawaii",United Air Lines,Los Angeles - Honolulu - Auckland - Sidney,Boeing B-747-122,356,9,"After leaving Honolulu, on a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia, the loss of an improperly latched foward lower lobe 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. The cargo door opening was attributed to a faulty switch or wiring in the door control system which permitted electrical actuation of the door latches towards the unlatched position after initial door closure and before takeoff."
2,6,1989,"Near QuebeCity, Quebec, Canada",Transfair,,Douglas C-47A,2,2,The cargo plane crashed after its initial climb.
3,12,1989,"Dryden, Ontario, Canada",Air Ontario,Dryden - Winnipeg,Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000,69,24,"While flying from Thunder Bay, Ontario to Winnipeg, Manitoba, the plane crashed on take-off from Dryden, Ontario. The aircraft failed to gain altitude, settled back down on the runway and then took off for a second time clipping the tops of  trees, causing debris to clog the engines leading to the plane crashing. The aircraft was being refueled with one engine running because of an unserviceable APU. Since no external power unit was available at the airport the engine could not be shut down and deicing could not be performed. The captain's decision to take off  in deteriorating weather conditions with an accumulation of snow and ice on the wings.  Decision not to de-ice the plane before taking off. The failure of the Canadian air transport system in placing the crew in a situation where they did not have the resources to make a proper decision."
3,7,1989,"West Lafayette, Indiana",Mid PacifiAir,Terre Haute - Lafayette,NAMC YS-11A-300F,2,2,"While landing the cargo plane pitched down and crashed short of the runway. A loss of control due to the improper in-flight decisions by the crew and the undetected accumulation of ice on the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer, during flight in a forward centre of gravity condition and exacerbated by the extension of full landing flaps."
3,2,1989,"Carswell AFB, Texas",Evergreen International Airlines,"Fort Worth, TX - Oklahoma City, OK",McDonnell Douglas DC-9-33RC,2,2,"The loss of control of the airplane for undetermined reasons following the in-flight opening of the improperly latched cargo door. Contributing to the accident were inadequate procedures used by Evergreen Airlines and approved by the FAA for pre-flight verification of external cargo door lock pin manual control handle, and the failure of McDonnell Douglas to provide flight crew guidance and emergency procedures for an in-flight opening of the cargo door. Also contributing to the accident was the failure of the FAA to mandate modification to the door-open warning system for DC-9 cargo-configured airplanes, given the previously known occurrences of in-flight door openings."
3,7,1989,"Pohang, South Korea",Military - U.S. Marine Corps,,Sikorsky CH-53D,34,19,Crashed and burned in mountainous terrain during a troop lift mission. Came in for a landing at an extreme high bank until it crashed to the ground. Pilot error.
3,11,1989,"Guarulhos, Brazil",Transbrasil,Manaus - Sao Paulo-Guarulhos,Boeing B-707-349C,3,3,The plane crashed into houses during a steep approach. Crew error. High speed approach. Deep stall. This was the Boeing 707 used in the movie 'Airport' in 1970.
4,21,1989,"Col de Tourniol, France",Europe Aero Service EAS,Paris - Valence,Fairchild FH-227B,22,22,"After being cleared on a heading for Valence, the aircraft continued on its current heading until it struck a mountain at 4,100 feet. Crew error. Navigational error. Controlled flight into terrain."
5,1,1989,"Columbia, Tennessee",Southern Express,Memphis - Columbia,Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante,2,1,The positioning flight crashed into trees short of the runway in dense fog. The pilot attempted to make a VFR landing in IFR conditions that were below minimums for the published instrument approach and collided with trees and the ground after allowing the airplane to descend below the proper altitude.
5,9,1989,"Oskarshamn, Sweden",Holmstoem Air,Stockholm - Oskarshamn,Beechcraft 99,16,16,"While on approach the plane pitched up, went into a steep dive and crashed short of the runway. Aircraft improperly loaded causing a shift in the center of gravity."
6,4,1989,"Near Paramaribo, Surinam",Surinam Airways,Paramaribo - Zanderij,McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Super 62,187,176,The aircraft hit a tree and crashed during a third landing attempt in fog. The crew descended below the published minimum altitude. Despite concerns about possible landing equipment failures the crew was determined to make a landing and not divert to another airport as they were running out of fuel. They could not get an ILS signal and ignored a Ground Proximity Warning System alarm 60 seconds prior to the crash by turning it off 10 seconds after it started its warning. About 20 members from the Dutch soccer team 'Colorful 11' from Surinam were killed.
6,13,1989,"Waipio Valley, Hawaii",SceniAir Tours,"Hilo, HI - Kahului, HI",Beechcraft H18,11,11,Crashed in a scenicanyon area near a waterfall. The pilots improper in-flight planning/decision to maneuver with insufficient altitude over or in a canyon area. Factors related to the accident were the terrain conditions and sceniair tour's lack of specifidirection to its pilots concerning safety procedures for sightseeing flights.
6,10,1989,"Vereda el Salitre, Colombia",Aerotaca,El Yopal - Tame,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,22,6,Crashed into a mountain.
6,8,1989,"Berlin, Germany",Interflug,Berlin - Moscow,Ilyushin IL-62MK,113,20,"The pilot aborted the takeoff at liftoff after it was discovered the rudder and elevator were jammed. When the command was given to apply reverse thrust  the flight engineer switched off the engines by mistake. The aircraft overran runway, collided with obstacles and caught fire. Jammed rudder and elevator."
6,13,1989,"Zabol, Iran",Ariana Afghan Airlines,Kabul - Zaranj,Antonov AN-26,39,6,A ramp door opened in flight causing loss of control of the aircraft. The plane crashed into a hill.
6,17,1989,"Near Tarma, Peru",Fuerza Aérea del Peru,San Ramon - Captain Alvarino,de Havilland Canada DHC-5D Buffalo,62,62,Crashed into a mountainside in the remote Andean highlands shortly after leaving San Ramon. Overloaded.
6,21,1989,"Yaounde,  Cameroon",Cameroon Airlines,Douala - Yaounde,Hawker Siddeley HS-748-435 Srs. 2,47,3,"The plane landed short of the runway on the third landing attempt, overran the runway and collided with an embankment."
6,9,1989,"Near Borana, Somalia",Somali Airlines,Hargeisa - Mogadishu,Fokker F-27 Friendship 600RF,30,30,Crashed after takeoff.  Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.
6,0,1989,"Cartersville, Georgia",Calair,"Carterville, GA  - Montgomery, AL",Dassault Falcon 20,2,2,"Unable to gain altitude the positioning flight struck powerlines and crashed. Failure of the pilot-in-command  to assure that the aircraft maintained a climb profile after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, the crew's lack of visual perception at night, the PIC's lack of rest (fatigue) and the copilot's failure to attain remedial action."
7,16,1989,"Sioux City, Iowa",United Air Lines,"Denver, CO - Chicago, IL",McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10,298,112,"Catastrophifailure 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 at Sioux City. Failure to detect a fatigue crack in the No. 2 engine resulting in the disintegration of the fan disk and loss of all three hydraulisystems. Subject of the 1992 TV-movie 'Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232.'"
7,7,1989,"Glen Burnie, Maryland",Air Taxi - Centre Airlines Inc.,"Baltimore, MD - Winchester, VA",Beech E18S,5,2,"Shortly after departing from runway 15l at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport, the pilot transmitted that he had an emergency consisting of a fire under his side panel. He reported he was going to circle & land. According to witnesses, flames & smoke were in the cockpit area. The aircraft started a gradual descent during a left turn. Subsequently, it crashed into a house."
7,11,1989,"Talourow Island, USSR",Aeroflot,Observation flight out of Cape Schmidt,Antonov AN-26,10,10,Crashed into costal cliffs while on an ice observation flight.
7,15,1989,"Manila, Philippines",Philippine Air Lines,Zamboanga - Manila,BAC One-Eleven 516FP,98,1,"In heavy rain the aircraft bounced twice, crashed through a concreate wall, overran the runway, crossed a road and struck several cars."
7,7,1989,"Tripoli, Libya",Korean Airlines,Jeddah - Tripoli,McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30,199,75,The aircraft crashed short of the runway while landing in fog. Failure of the captain to land without analyzing the weather data.
7,22,1989,"Auckland, New Zealand",Air Freight New Zealand,Auckland - Christchurch,Convair CV-580,3,3,The cargo lost altitude shortly after lifting off and crashed and broke up in  Manukau Harbor. The training captain's failure to monitor the aircraft's climb flight path during the critical stage of the climb after take-off.
8,13,1989,"Samos, Greece",OlympiAviation,Thessaloniki - Samos,Shorts 330-200,34,34,Crashed into Mt. Kerkis in poor weather after deviating from course on approach. The crew was flying VFR in IFR conditons. The aircraft was named Isle of Minos.
8,12,1989,"Near Gambela, Ethiopia",RRC Air Service,Addis Ababa - Bole,de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,16,16,"The aircraft took off from Addis Ababa to see how much food was reaching the famine-stricken area of western Ethiopia.  The plane crashed into a mountain in poor weather conditons at an altitude of  3,600 feet.  The crew flew into an area of bad weather at a very low altitude and failed to maintain visual contact with the ground.  U.S. Representative George Thomas 'Mickey' Leland, 45, killed."
8,10,1989,"Near Midford Sound, New Zealand",Aspring Air,Wanaka - Milford Sound,Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Trislander,10,10,Crashed into the face of a mountain. Undetermined.
8,21,1989,"Janice, Mississippi",Private,"Hattiesburg, MS - Gulfport, MS",Cessna 177RG,2,2,"The aircraft was flying from Hattiesburg to Gulfport. The non-instrument rated pilot lost control of the aircraft after encountering instrument meteorological conditions resulting in the airplane spiraling into the ground in a wooded area.  U.S. Representative from Mississippi, Larkin Smith, 45, was killed."
8,12,1989,"Gold Beach, Oregon",Air Taxi,"Medford, OR - Medford, OR",Beechcraft C90,3,3,"The aircraft emerged out of a fog bank while attempting to land, banked to the left and crashed. The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around after emerging from a fog bank on a short final which resulted in inadequate airspeed and a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgement in attempting the VFR approach in IMC conditions."
8,7,1989,"Near Gilgit, Pakistan",Pakistan International Airlines,Gilgit - Islamabad - Chaklala,Fokker F-27 Friendship 200,54,54,Crashed into Himalaya Mountains en route from Gilgit to Islamabad.
8,0,1989,"Lynchburg, Virginia",Bay Land Aviation,"Salisbury, MD - Lynchburg, VA",Piper PA-31-350 Navajo,5,5,Crashed into trees left of the runway after attempting two VFR and an IFR approach in fog. Failure to maintain clearance from obstructions because of improper IFR operation.
9,20,1989,"Near Sao Jose do Xingu, Brazil",Varig,Maraba - Belem,Boeing B-737-241,54,13,"The aircraft ran out of fuel due to a navigation error and crashed into the jungle. The crew entered a heading of 027 degrees instead of 270 into the flight computer.  Although the flight from Maraba to Belem was supposed to last 45 minutes, after two hours, the captain still thought he was flying in the right direction. The course was finally corrected but the plane ran out of fuel and crashed into the jungle."
9,19,1989,"Near Havana, Cuba",Cubana de Aviacion,"Havana - Köln, Bonn",Ilyushin IL-62M,126,126,The aircraft crashed into navigational towers and residential houses shortly after takeoff in heavy rain and high winds. Decision to fly after an abrupt deterioration in weather conditions.
9,16,1989,"Skagerrak, Denmark",Partnair,Oslo - Hamburg,Convair CV-580,55,55,The aircraft crashed into the sea after an in-flight breakup. Severe vibration caused by worn bolts causing the rudder to jam and the tail to collapse. Bolts used to attach the fin to the fuselage were found to be counterfeit and wore much faster that genuine bolts.
9,21,1989,"Mayfield, Kentucky",Wehite Cap Aviation,"Orlando, FL - Mayfield, KY",Beech King Air B100,6,6,"Crashed into trees while attempting to land at night, in fog. Improper IFR procedures and failure to maintain minimum descent altitude."
9,14,1989,"Near Bilma, Niger",Union des Transportes Aeriens,N'Djamena - Paris,McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30,171,171,"While climbing through FL 350 ft., 46 minutes after takeoff, a bomb exploded in a container in location 13-R in the forward cargo hold. 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."
9,23,1989,"La Guardia Airport, New York, New York",USAir,"New York City - Charlotte, NC",Boeing B-737-401,63,2,"During an aborted takeoff,  the aircraft overran the runway, hit a wooden approach lighting pier and came to rest partially submerged in shallow water in Bowery Bay. 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."
9,20,1989,"Ujani Dam, India",Vayudoot,Pune - Hyderabad,Dornier Do-288-201,11,11,Exploded in mid-air and crashed during a thunderstorm and heavy rain.
9,8,1989,"Terrace,  Canada",Skylink Airlines,,Swearingen SA.227AC Metro III,7,7,"The plane struck trees, losing part of a wing after initiating a go-around."
9,9,1989,"Grand Canyon National Park Airport, Tusayan, Arizona",Grand Canyon Airlines,Grand Canyon National Park,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,21,10,"The aircraft bounced and came down on its right wing tip while attempting to land. The controls were damaged and after an attempted go-around and reaching a height of 200 ft., the plane rolled to the left and crashed into trees on a hill. Improper pilot techniques and crew coordination during the landing attempt, bounce and attempted go-around."
10,22,1989,"Uncertain, Texas",Winchester Air,"Uncertain, TX - Destsin, FL",Cessna 208 Caravan I,5,5,"The aircraft took off, made a left turn and crashed into trees.  Improper planning and decision by the pilot-in-command and failure of the crew to maintain runway alignment and clearance from the high obstructions beside the runway. Contributing factors included weather conditions, dark night, lack of runway edge lights, lack of visual perception by the pilots and trees beside the runway."
10,13,1989,"Lacey Township, New Jersey",Air Taxi - Paramount Aviation Corp.,"New York, NY - AtlantiCity, NJ",Agusta A109A MK II,5,5,"In-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to fatigue failure of the main rotor blade spar, which originated at a manufacturing induced scratch (tool mark) that was the result of inadequate quality control."
10,2,1989,"Leninakan, Russia",Aeroflot,Ul'yanovsk - Leninakan,Ilyushin IL-76TD,25,25,Descended below minima and struck a mountain. Did not heed GPWS warnings. Incorrectly set altimeter.
10,7,1989,"Near Tegucigalpa, Honduras",TAN,Managua - Tegucigalpa,Boeing B-727-224,146,127,The aircraft landed short of the runway in heavy rain and high winds after returning to the airport. The crew did not follow the proper approach procedure.
10,18,1989,"Hualein, China",China Airlines (Taiwan),Hualian - Taibei,Boeing B-737-209,54,54,"The plane hit a 7,000 ft, mountain 10 minutes after taking off. The flight crew used an incorrect departure procedure."
10,18,1989,"Halawa Point, Molokai, Hawaii",Aloha Island Air,"Kahului, Maui - Kaunakakai, Molokai",de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,20,20,"The aircraft collided with terrain near Halawa Bay, Molokai, Hawaii, while en route on a scheduled passenger flight from the Kahalui Airport, Maui, to Kaunakakai Airport, Molokai. The decision of the captain to continue flight under visual flight rules at night into instrument meteorological conditions, which obscured rising mountainous terrain. The victims included eight members of Molokai High School's volleyball team and staff."
11,17,1989,"Near Tyumem, Russia",Aeroflot,Perm - Sovietsky,Antonov AN-24,42,34,Crashed right of the runway during an approach in haze and snow.
11,7,1989,"Seoul, South Korea",Korean Airlines,Seou - Ulsan,Fokker F-28 Fellowship 4000,52,1,"The plane crashed during takeoff after losing the left engine, directional control and overrunning the runway and catching fire."
11,7,1989,"Bogota, Colombia",AVIANCA,Bogota - Cali,Boeing B-727-21,107,107,The plane burst into flames and crashed shortly after taking off from El Dorado Airport. Detonation of an explosive device placed on the floor on the starboard side of the passenger cabin at seat 15F which ignited fuel vapors in an empty fuel tank. The bomb was placed by members of the drug cartel headed by Pablo Escobar in an attempt to kill presidental candidate Cesare Gaviria. He was not aboard the flight.
11,20,1989,"Charallave, Venezuela",Lineas Aéreas Cave,Canaima - Ciudad Guayana -Charallave,Cessna 402,7,3,"The aircraft was making a night, VOR instrument approach to Runway 28.  Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, except for some parts of the airport which were obscured by low cloud.  Approaching Runway 28, the aircraft was too high to land and the pilot chose instead to enter a right downwind to land on Runway 10.  At approximately 400 feet above ground level on final for Runway 10, the aircraft entered some clouds, the base of which were reported by the tower operator to be at 10 meters.  The aircraft continued its descent, initially striking some trees about 400 feet short of the runway, then shearing off one of the main landing gear on a hillside road about 200 feet prior to the runway.  The aircraft, under full power and nose up, began to climb, but rolled inverted and crashed at the threshold of Runway 10.  The wing fuel tanks were ruptured and the fuselage, trailing fire, slid across the runway and stopped on the parallel taxiway.  A fire ensued and airport fire and rescue crews put out the fire within 10 minutes.  Both pilots and one passenger were killed by impact and the remaining four passengers were taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.  The primary cause of the accident was the pilot's decision to descend without visual reference to the surface.  A contributing factor was the negative affect on crew performance that resulted from not using oxygen at 12,000 feet during the flight from Ciudad Guayana."
11,18,1989,"Block Island, Rhode Island",New England Airlines,"Block Island, RI - Westerly, RI",Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander,8,8,Crashed into the sea 4 miles Northwest of the Island. Unknown cause. There was sever turbulence and windshear in the area.
12,9,1989,"Patuxent, Maryland",Military - U.S. Army,Fort Belvoir - Patuxent River NAS,CASA 212 Aviocar 200,5,5,The crew inadvertently selected 'Beta Range' on the propellers at 800 feet. The aircraft then stalled and crashed into the river.
12,14,1989,"Near Guayaramerin, Bolivia",Military - Bolivian Air Force,Guayaramerin - Santa Cruz,Lockheed C-130A,28,24,The passenger flight crashed into a jungle shortly after taking off.
12,22,1989,"Pasco, Washington",United Express,Yakima - Pasco,British Aerospace 3101 Jetstream 31,6,6,"The aircraft was observed sinking fast while attempting to land at Pasco. The aircraft suddenly nosed over and crashed short of the runway. The crew's decision to continue an unstabilized instrument landing system approach that led to a stall, most likely of the horizontal stabilizer, and loss of control at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the air trafficontroller's improper vectors that positioned the aircraft inside the outer marker while it was still well above the glideslope. Contributing to the stall and loss of control was the accumulation of airframe ice that degraded the aerodynamiperformance of the airplane."
1,13,1990,"Java Sea, Indonesia",Pelita Air Service,Palambang and Jakarta,CASA 212 Aviocar 200,16,9,Ditched into the Java Sea after experiencing mechanical problems with the right engine and being unable to maintain altitude. The crew shut down the engine and feathered the propeller but could not maintain altitude despite jettisoning luggage out of the aircraft.
1,12,1990,"Near Pervouralsk, Russia",Aeroflot,Tyumen - Ufa,Tupolev TU-134A,71,27,A fire in the rear cargo hold and fire warning in both engines forced the plane to crash land in a snow laden field. The plane broke up after striking irrigation equipment. Short circuit in the electrical wiring.
1,8,1990,"Pico Blanco, Costa Rica",SANSA,San Jose - Palmar Sur,CASA 212 Aviocar 200,23,23,"Crashed about 4,500 feet up on 7,250 ft. Pico Blanco Mountain, 10 miles southwest of San Jose, five minutes after taking off in a driving rainstorm. Continued VFR flight into IFR condtions.  The aircraft was not  equipped with a GWPS."
1,7,1990,"Near Leadville, Colorado",Federal Express,Denver - Montrose,Cessna 208A Caravan I Cargomaster,1,1,"The cargo plane crashed into a 14,200 ft. Mount Massive 50 feet below the summit  while en route. Diversion of the pilot's attention, resulting in an in flight collision with terrain during normal cruise flight."
1,17,1990,"Ansonia, Ohio",Aeroflite Services,"Detroit, MI - Louisville, KY",Learjet 23,2,2,Twenty minutes after taking off  the crew began to display signs of incapacitation. Twenty minutes later the plane went into a steep dive and crashed to the ground. The flight crew became incapacitated for undetermined reasons and lost control of the airplane.
1,7,1990,"Near Caracas, Venezuela",Military - Venezuelan Navy,Caracas - Puerto Ayancucho,CASA 212-200 Aviocar,25,25,"Crashed into El Junquito Hill 5 minutes after taking off and burned. Most likely cause was reduced visibility, rain and low overcast."
1,21,1990,"Cove Neck, New York",AVIANCA,Medellin - New York City,Boeing B-707-321B,158,73,"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. Although blame was placed squarely on the crew there are several reasons why ATC should have  taken some responsibility for the accident. ATC was trying to land too many planes at once given the weather and number of missed approaches and aborted landing that were taking place. The plane was put in an extended holding pattern on three different occasions. The crew was not told of wind shear below 500 ft. which led to the aborted landing attempt. The plane was passed between three different controllers as it came out of its holding pattern to land. Each time the crew had to repeat their fuel situation.  The crew did say 'we are running out of fuel' numerous times only to be taken on a wide circling pattern after the first attempt at landing was aborted. Although the major blame was placed on the crew, in the end, the FAA paid 40% of compensations to the passenger's families."
1,17,1990,"Near Kinkala, Congo",Military - Congolese Air Force,Pointe-Noire - Brazzaville,Nord 262C-66,28,28,Rain and high winds caused the aircraft to crash 50 miles from it's destination of Brazzaville.
1,21,1990,"Burlington, Vermont",Airborne Express,"Burlington, VT - Albany, NY",Cessna 208B Caravan I,2,2,"In light snow, the cargo plane was unable to gain altitude and crashed into trees. The failure of the pilot to de-ice the airplane prior to departure, and his decision to make the takeoff at a weight that exceeded both the maximum structural takeoff weight and the reduced takeoff weight allowed for icing conditions resulting in an inadvertent stall."
1,20,1990,"Plattsburg, New York",Wiggins Airways,Plattsburg - Syracuse,Cessna 208B Caravan I Super Cargomaster,1,1,"The cargo plane took off at night in snow was unable to gain altitude, make a steep descent and crashed into trees. Loss of control in-flight after the airplane stalled during climbout. The stall resulted from a loss of lift due to a contaminated wing surface. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to de-ice the aircraft prior to departure."
2,8,1990,"Near Ibague, Colombia",Helicopteros Nacionales de Colombia,Bogota via Neiva - Ibague,Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I,15,15,"Struck Mt. El Saluda at 5,000 ft., near Image, after announcing a go-around with intentions of diverting to their alternate."
2,9,1990,"Bauru, Brazil",TAM (Brazil),San Palo - Bauru - Aracatuba,Fokker 27 Friendship 200,40,2,"Crashed after an aborted landing following landing  too fast and 2/3rds down the runway. The pilot attempted a go-around, became airborne but stalled and crashed into houses and a car killing two people."
2,13,1990,"Near Bangalore, India",Indian Airlines,Bombay - Bangalore,Airbus A320-231,146,92,"On final approach, the aircraft descended below the normal approach profile until it hit the ground 2,300 ft. short and 200 ft. to the right of the runway centerline. The co-pilot's (in this case check captain's) flight director was left in the Open Descent Idle Mode instead of the Vertical Speed Mode, the prescribed setting for an approach and landing.The aircraft could not maintain the correct flight path at idle power. 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."
2,19,1990,"Near Ngwerere, Zambia",Military - Zambian Air Force,M'bala - Likouala,DHC-5 Buffalo,29,29,Suddenly dove into a field as it prepared to land at Likouala.
2,19,1990,"Denver, Colorado",Federal Express,Aspen - Denver,Cessna 208A Caravan I Cargomaster,1,1,"While on an ILS approach, the cargo plane encountered icing conditions. Subsequently it entered a steep descent and crashed short of the runway. The accumulation of structural ice and subsequent stalling of the aircraft. The icing condition was a related factor."
3,11,1990,"Off Miami, Florida",Sinquanon Management - Air Taxi,,Aerospatiale 350D,3,2,"The pilot of the helicopter heard a loud noise followed by loss of engine power. He entered an autorotation, deployed emergency floats and successfully landed on the water. However, a wave turned the helicopter over.  All successfully got out of the aircraft but one passenger died from drowning 8 hours later and the other 15 hours later. Fatigue failure of an engine turbine blade, which resulted in a loss of power. Rough ocean water in the emergency landing area was a related factor."
3,11,1990,"Kabul, Afghanistan",Aeroflot,Kokand - Kabul,Ilyushin IL-76MD,11,11,The aircraft stalled while on final and crashed while on approach after being ordered by ATC to discontinue the approach. Pilot error.
4,15,1990,"Juiz De Fora, Brazil",Air Taxi - Transamerica,Rio de Janeiro - Juiz De Flora,Learjet 25C,4,2,"The jet overan the wet runway fell off a cliff and caught fire. Plane overloaded, pilot did not make the proper calcualtions for landing."
4,14,1990,"Off Vaeroy, Norway",Wideroe's Flyveselksap,Vaeroy - Bodo,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,5,5,Control of the aircraft was lost when the push-pull rod to the elevator failed in heavy turbulence. The plane crashed into the sea.
4,6,1990,"Near Manila, Philippines",MATS - Manila Aero Transport System,Manila - Roxaz City,Douglas DC-3 (C-47A-30-DK),24,7,"The plane crashed into a rice field after an engine failed during a landing attempt and the plane attempted to take off again, crashing outside of the airport boundary."
4,21,1990,"Ship Sands Island, ON, Canada",Frontier Air,"Timmins, Ontario - Ship Sands Island, Ontario",Beechcraft C99,4,1,While on VOR approach the aircraft flew into the ground.
5,15,1990,"Guatamala City , Guatemala",Aerial Transit Company,Guatamala City - La Aurora,Douglas DC-6BF,3,3,The aircraft experienced engine failure on takeoff at about V2 and crashed into houses 8 km SE of the airport.
5,8,1990,"Tuxtla-Gutierrez, Mexico",Avicsa,Tapachula - Tuxtla-Gutierrez,Fairchild F-27,40,20,"Crashed 3  miles short of the runway on approach, striking trees. The accident was attributed to a lack of coordination between the crew during the approach and their lack of experience on the type of aircraft."
5,6,1990,"Manila, Philippines",Aerolift Philippines,Manila - Surigao City,Beechcraft 1900C-1,21,21,"Crashed shortly after taking off. The aircraft never gained more than 400 feet in altitude and crashed into houses killing four people. Failure of the right engine, after which, the pilot  made an immediate right turn, stalled the aircraft and crashed. Failure to maintain adequate flying speed and altitude due to the pilot's inability to properly perform the specified emergency procedures following a malfunction of the right engine immediately after take off. Failure of the engine."
6,19,1990,"Thistle Lake, Northwest Territory, Canada",Ptarmigan Airways,,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,2,2,The cargo plane failed to gain altitude and crashed into a parked helicopter.
6,5,1990,"Near Altamira, Brazil",TABA,Belem - Altamira,Fairchild FH-227B,42,23,"The pilot,, switched to VFR in IFR conditions, struck trees 1 km short of runway in heavy ground fog. Pilot error."
6,7,1990,"Oxfordshire, England",British Airways,"Birmingham, England - Malaga, Spain",BAC One-Eleven 528FL,85,0,"While en route, at FL 173, 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 co-pilot 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."
6,14,1990,"Aialak Bay, Alaska",Air Taxi - Trail Lake Flying Service Inc.,"Seward, AK - Aialak Bay, AK",Cessna 207A,5,5,"Crashed into a 2,700 ft. mountain while on a sightseeing trip.  The pilot-in-command's attempt to fly under visual flight rules while in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors to the accident were the low ceiling and surrounding mountainous terrain."
7,12,1990,"Ashford, Washington",Air Taxi - Aero West Aviation Inc.,"Aurora, OR - Penticton, Canada",Cessna T210L,5,5,"Crashed into Mt. Rainier at 12,700 ft. in poor visibility while en route. Continued VFR flight into IMC."
8,11,1990,"Stepanakert, Azerbaijan, USSR",Aeroflot,Yerevan - Zvartnots,Yakovlev YAK-40,47,47,"The aircraft crashed into a cloud covered mountain at 2,520m, 22km from its destination.  Premature descent."
8,1,1990,"Elkhorn, Wisconsin",Private - Omniflight Helicopters,"Elkhorn, WI - Chicago, IL",Bell BHT-206-B Helicopter,5,5,"Four helicopters were being used to night transport a concert group. The helicopter in question remained at a lower altitude and crashed into terrain soon after taking off into fog. Blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, 35 was killed. Failure of the pilot to attain adequate altitude before flying over rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog, haze, rising terrain, and the lack of visual cues that were available to the pilot."
8,0,1990,"Near Kaiserslautern, Germany",Military - U.S. Air Force,Ramstein AB - Rhein-Main AB,Lockheed C-5A,17,13,"Just after taking off, the aircraft drifted to the left and clipped trees eventually crashing 3,000 ft. past the end of the runway. Possible inadvertent deployment of a thrust reverser."
9,15,1990,"Kaltag, Alaska",Frontier Flying Service,"Nulato, AK - Kaltag, AK",Piper PA-31-325 Navajo,10,3,Crashed after loosing the No. 2 engine.Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude after becoming distracted with an engine problem. Loss of power in the No. 2 engine for unknown reasons.
9,15,1990,"Off Newfoundland, Canada",Faucett,Malta - Miami - Reykjavík - Gander,Boeing B-727-247,18,18,The aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed into the sea. The last message that was heard from the crew was they were low on fuel and preparing to ditch.
9,7,1990,"San Luis Obispo, California",HiTech Helicopters,"Van Nuys, CA - San Luis Obispo, CA",Cessna 501 Citation,4,4,Crashed short of the runway into a Eucalyptus tree while making an approach to Runway 11in heavy fog.  The pilot's improper IFR procedure. His failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude for the adverse weather was a related factor.
10,9,1990,"Guangzhou, China",China Southwest Airlines / Xiamen Airlines,Guangzhou - Shanghi,Boeing B-737-247 / Boeing B-757-21B,226,128,"Shortly after taking off a hijacker entered the cockpit and demanded to be flown to Hong Kong. The captain circled for 30 minutes and after a struggle in the cockpit, attempted to land 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."
10,20,1990,"Cape Canaveral, Florida",Eastern Air Lines,,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31,97,1,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.
10,15,1990,"Near Bella Vista, Bolivia",BAFIN,Bella Vista - La Paz,Douglas C-47B-40-DK,4,4,Disappeared en route. Wreckage found 6 years later in the Andes.
10,1,1990,"Santiago de Cuba, Cuba",Cubana de Aviacion,Camaguey - Santiago de Cuba,Yakovlev YAK-40,31,11,Struck the ground 2.5 miles short of the runway at a high rate of speed in rain and reduced visibility. Pilot error. Continuing VFR flight in IFR conditions.
11,19,1990,"Stadelberg, Switzerland",Alitalia,Milano - Zürich,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,46,46,"The aircraft continued to descend after intercepting the glide slope and hit high ground 6 miles from the airport. False indication of VHF NAV on unit No.1 in the aircraft. Possible misread altimeter by the pilot-in-command. Lack of GPWS warning in the cockpit. Crew was not aware of the possibility of incorrect indications in the NAV equipment in use. Non-compliance with basiprocedural instructions during the approach. ATC  did not observe the leaving of the cleared altitude of 4,000 ft."
11,11,1990,"Koh Samui, Thailand",Bangkok Airways,Bangkok - Koh Samui,de Havilland Canada DHC-8-103,38,38,"After receiving a runway change, the crew executed a missed approach.  They became confused on which way to go. They entered an area of clouds and heavy rain, became disoriented and descended in a left wing down attitude until they impacted the ground at a coconut plantation. The pilots experienced spatial disorientation which resulted in improper control of the aircraft. Numerous procedural errors and poor cockpit discipline by the crew. The pilot flew into weather conditions where he had no visual reference. Lack of cross-checking and monitoring of altitude. Improper monitoring the flight instruments."
12,13,1990,"Romulus, Michigan",Northwest Airlines/ Northwest Airlines,Detroit - Pittsburg,Boeing B-727-251 / MD Douglas DC-9-14,198,8,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. None aboard the B-727.
12,12,1990,"Near False Pass, Alaska",MarkAir Commuter,Cold Bay - False Pass,Cessna 208 Caravan I,1,1,The cargo plane crashed into mountains while approaching False Pass. The pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of mountainous terrain and adverse weather conditions. the terrain and weather were factors.
1,18,1991,"Near Paramo Mucuti, Venezuela",Military - Venezuelan Navy,Caracas - Merida,CASA 212 Aviocar 200,22,21,"Crashed into Paramo Mucuti Mountain, 35 miles from it's destination of Merida. The last message from the pilot was he was unable to land because of adverse weather conditions and was declaring an emergency. The flight was transporting a funeral party for a Navy flyer killed a few days before. The only survivor was another Navy flyer who had also survived the earlier accident."
1,13,1991,"Jalaludin, Indonesia",Merpati Nusantara Airlines,,CASA 212 Aviocar 200,21,1,The plane made a forced landing during poor weather conditions and crashed into trees on a ridge. All passengers survived but one elderly passenger died while waiting for rescue.
2,18,1991,"LAX, Los Angeles, California",USAir / Skywest Airlilnes,Columbus - Los Angeles \  Los Angeles - Fresno,Boeing B-737-300 / Swearingen SA-227AC,99,34,"The Skywest Metroliner was told to taxi into position for takeoff and hold. The ATC became preoccupied with another aircraft that departed the tower frequency. A Wings West aircraft reporting 'ready for takeoff', caused some confusion because the controller didn't have a flight progress strip in front of her. The strip appeared to have been misfiled at the clearance delivery position. The USAir, which was cleared to land, landed on top of the Metroliner. After the collision, both planes slid off the runway into an unoccupied fire station and burst into flames.The failure of the Los Angeles Air Traffifacility management to implement procedures that provided redundancy comparable to the requirements contained in the National Operational Position Standards and the failure of the FAA ATS to provide adequate policy direction and oversight to its ATC facility managers. These failures created an environment in the Los Angeles ATC tower that ultimately led to the failure of the  controller to maintain awareness of the traffisituation, culminating in the inappropriate clearances and the subsequent collision of the USAir and SkyWest aircraft. Twenty-two killed aboard the USAir and all 12 aboard the Metroliner."
2,8,1991,"Munford, Alabama",Macon Horizons - Air Taxi,"Macon, GA - Anniston, AL",Piper PA-31-350,4,4,"Impacted the side of a mountain at 2,300 ft., 10 miles from the destination airport. The pilot attempting visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions below the minimum safe altitude for terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and mountainous terrain."
2,17,1991,"Aspen, Colorado",Air Taxi - Richmor Aviation,"Las Vegas, NV - Aspen, CO",Learjet35A,3,3,During an unstabilized approach in snow covered terrain and after not lining up correctly the pilot tried to correct the plane back to the centerline and inadvertently stalled the plane which crashed right wing first into the ground. Airspeed not maintained. Inadvertent stall.
2,0,1991,"Cleveland, Ohio",Ryan International Airlines,Cleveland - Indianapolis,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15RC,2,2,"The cargo plane stalled during takeoff cart wheeled and crashed. The failure of the flight crew to detect and remove ice contamination on the airplane's wings, which was largely a result of a lack of appropriate response by the Federal Aviation Administration, Douglas Aircraft Company, and Ryan International Airlines to the known effect that a minute amount of contamination has on the stall characteristics of the DC-9 series 10 airplane. The ice contamination led to wing stall and loss of control during the attempted takeoff."
2,15,1991,"Puerto Williams, Chile",LAN,Punta Arenas - Puerto Williams,British Aerospace BAE-146-200A,72,20,The plane overran the runway on approach and sank in Beagle Channel in the sea.
3,9,1991,"Near Colorado Springs, Colorado",United Air Lines,Denver - Colorado Springs,Boeing B-737-291,25,25,"While on final approach to Colorado Springs, the aircraft suddenly rolled to the right and pitched nose down until it reached an almost vertical attitude before hitting the ground. Uncommanded deflection of the rudder caused by the jamming of the main rudder PUC servo valve. The rudder malfunction forced the rudder to go in the opposite direction the pilots commanded it to go. First female pilot to die on the flight deck of a major U.S. airline."
3,16,1991,"La Puerta, Venezuela",Linea Aeropostal Venezolana,Maracaibo - Santa Barbara de Zulia,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,45,45,The aircraft crashed into the Las Torres plateau in the Andes mountains on a flight from Maracaibo to Santa Barbara de Zulia. The mountain was shrouded in clouds. Controlled flight into terrain. The point of impact was considerably off course.
3,8,1991,"Hassfurt, Germany",Luft-Taxi Emsland,,Cessna 402B,7,6,Crashed while attempting a VOR/DME approach in fog. Pilot attempted to use a VOR 33km from the airport.
3,1,1991,"San Diego, CA",Duncan Aircraft Sales,"San Diego - Amarillo, TX  - Evansville, IN",Hawker-Siddeley DH-125-1A/522,10,10,"The aircraft hit rising terrain near the top of Mt. Otay, 8 miles NE of Brown Field at an elevation of 3,300 feet shortly after taking off. Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Failure of the crew to maintain proper altitude and clearance over mountainous terrain and the failure of the copilot to adequately monitor the progress of the flight. Seven members of the Reba McEntire band were killed."
3,2,1991,"Off San Diego, California",Military - U.S. Navy / Military -  U.S. Navy,,Lockheed P-3C / Lockheed P-3C,27,27,"The two aircraft collided at an altitude of 3,000 ft. while conducting training exercises off the coast of southern California.  Both planes crashed into the sea. Loss of situational awareness, one crew misunderstanding the others intentions or a previous understanding made by radio contact may have led to the accident. Thirteen aboard 159325 and 14 aboard 158930 were killed."
3,11,1991,"Navoi,  Uzbekistan",Uzbek Civil Aviation Administration,Trashkent - Navoi,Antonov AN-24B,63,34,The aircraft overran the runway and crashed into concrete blocks.
3,8,1991,"Near Bangalore, India",Military - Indian Air Force,,Hindustan Aeronautics 748-2,28,28,The plane climbed to an altitude of 150 ft. and then crashed into the ground about half-a-mile from the airport. Engine failure.
4,15,1991,"Off San Pedro, Belize",TropiAir - Air Taxi,Zeldiver - San Pedro,Cessna 402B,8,8,The air taxi crashed into the Caribbean.
4,13,1991,"Lake Thutade, Canada",Central Mountain Air Services,Sturdee - Smithers,Douglas C-47B-15-DK,7,6,"The plane crash landed on a frozen lake after the crew flighing VFR, entered a snow storm."
4,12,1991,"Marion, Pennsylvania",Private,"Williamsport, PA  - Philadelphia, PA",Piper Aerostar 601 / Bell 412SP,5,5,"When the plane's nose gear indicator light did not illuminate a helicopter was dispatched to verify the nose gear was down. While making the inspection, the helicopter's blades accidentally hit the bottom of the plane sending both aircraft into the ground, killing all aboard both aircraft. Pennsylvania Senator H. John Heinz III was killed in the crash along with two children playing outside an elementary school. Two killed aboard the Bell and 3 aboard the Piper. The poor judgment by the captain of the airplane to permit the in-flight inspection after he had determined to the best of his ability that the nose landing gear was fully extended. The poor judgment of the captain of the helicopter to conduct the inspection and the failure of the flight crew of the helicopter to maintain safe separation."
4,14,1991,"Brunswick, Georgia",AtlantiSoutheast Airlines,Atlanta - Brunswick,Embraer 120RT- Brasilia,23,23,"Just after turning onto final approach, the aircraft suddenly rolled left until the wings were perpendicular to the ground and crashed in a nose down attitude 2 miles short of  the runway. Malfunction of the left engine propeller control unit which allowed the propeller blade angle to go below the flight idle position. Contributing to the accident was the deficient design of the propeller control unit by Hamilton Standard and the approval of the design by the FAA . Texas Senator John Tower, 66, his daughter and astronaut Manley 'Sonny' Carter were among those killed."
4,11,1991,"Off Nuka Hiva, French Polynesia",Air Tahiti,Hiva Ou - Nuku Hiva,Dornier Do-228-212,22,11,Crashed into the sea after taking off from Hiva Ou and experiencing engine failure. The crew didn't recognize the failure and concentrated on the low oil pressure warning. The approach was abandoned at the very last moment it was decided to carry out an unprepared ditching. The crew's performance may have been impacted by alcohol consumption.
5,13,1991,"Grand Canyon, Airzona",Air Taxi - Air Grand Canyon Inc.,Local sightseeing,Cessna 207A,7,7,"The airplane crashed into a wooded area about 8 minutes after takeoff. Detonation (or pre-ignition) in the number 1 cylinder, which resulted in erosion (burning) of the number 1 piston and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing."
5,13,1991,"Leningrad, USSR",Aeroflot,Sukhumi - Leningrad,Tupolev TU-154B-1,181,13,"Undershot the runway and broke in half after a hard landing. Crew error. A rapid rate of descent, leading to landing gear failure. The accident happened durining daylight in a rain shower."
5,23,1991,"Near Ban Nong Rong, Thailand",Lauda Air,"Bangkok - Wien, Austria",Boeing B-767-3Z9ER,223,223,"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, when into a steep high speed dive, broke apart at 4,000 feet and crashed into the jungle 70 miles northwest of Bangkok. Failure of the reverse thrust isolation valve. Following the accident Boeing made modifications to the thrust reverser system. The aircraft was named Wolfgang Amadeus Mozar"
6,10,1991,"Off Matthewtown, Great Inagua",Agape Flight Inc.,"Grada Zuma, Bahamas - Cape Hatien",GAF Nomad N24A,3,2,"The aircraft ditched 1.25 miles off Grada Zuma, following a reported engine failure."
6,15,1991,"Luanda, Angola",Carib Air Transport,Luanda - Cafunfo,Lockheed L-382B Hercules,7,7,Crashed on takeoff after the No. 1engine overspeeded and failed.
6,3,1991,"Near Malambo, Colombia",Aerosucre Colombia,Bogota - Malambo,Douglas DC-6BF,18,2,Following several attempts to land the pilot decided to hold until weather conditions improved.  Contact was lost with the plane and it flew into the ground. Visibility was reduced by low lying fog.
6,21,1991,"Near Sokotu, Nigeria",Okada Air,Benin - Kano,BAC One-Eleven 402AP,53,4,"The plane diverted to Sokotu due to poor weather. After circling for an hour, unable to locate the air field, the aircraft ran out of fuel and had to make a forced landing. The landing gear was torn off and the plane broke up during the ground slide."
7,9,1991,"El Yopal, Colombia",Helicol Colombia,,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,3,3,While attempting to land the pilot continued VFR flight in IFR conditions and collided with a hill.
7,18,1991,"Birmingham, Alabama",L'Express Airlines,New Orleans - Mobile - Birmingham,Beechcraft BE-99-C99,15,13,"While the aircraft was on approach, it entered an area of thunderstorms. The aircraft rolled left and pitched up as the aircraft approached level flight. The aircraft then stalled and started to descend. The descent couldn't be arrested and the aircraft crashed into a residential area, destroying two homes and two automobiles.  Decision by the pilot-in-command to continue instrument approach into thunderstorm conditions resulting in loss of control of the aircraft. The pilot and one passenger survived the accident."
7,8,1991,"Jeddah, Saudi Arabia",Nationair (chartered by Nigeria Airways),Jeddah - Sokoto,McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Super 61,261,261,"After taking off, 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 a fire, started in the wheel when two tires disintegrated due to under inflation of one tire. This caused a fire which ignited years of accumulated flammables in the DC-8's wheel well leading to an uncontroable fire. The plane was allowed to leave with an under inflated tire. Twenty minutes prior to departure, the Nationair lead mechanimade a request for nitrogen to inflate the low tire. Nitrogen was not readily available and a delay would probably have occur procuring it. The Nationair project manager, without conferring with the flight crew, released the plane."
7,21,1991,"Detroit, Michigan",Jetstream Inc.,Detroit - Chicago,Learjet 23,3,3,"The plane, on a positioning flight,  remained low after lifting off went into a nose high attitude, hit trees and crashed about 200 feet beyond the runway. Improper preflight by the pilot, his failure to abort the takeoff while there was sufficient runway remaining and his failure to assure that the aircraft attained sufficient airspeed for lift-off and climb. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to assure the aircraft was within its maximum weight limitation, his improper use of the parking brake, and insufficient information in the pilot operating handbook concerning the aircraft parking brake. (The brake was not released.)"
7,9,1991,"Salmon, Idaho",Air Taxi -Wilderness Aviation Inc.,Local flight - Flying B Ranch,Cessna 206,5,5,"The pilot of the Cessna 206 air taxi flight crashed while maneuvering during climbout after takeoff from the remote mountain airstrip. Witnesses stated the pilot attempted a turn in the narrow confines of the canyon. They observed the right wing drop a few feet while in a steep left turn, recover, then drop again with the aircraft rolling inverted to the right before impact on the canyon wall. Improper in-flight planning and decisions and failure to maintain airspeed."
8,19,1991,"Gustavus, Alaska",Air Taxi - Haines Airways Inc.,"Gustavus, AK - Haines, AK",Piper PA-32,6,6,"Flew into a box canyon and crashed at an elevation of 4,000 ft.  VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather and terrain conditions."
8,1,1991,"Imphal, India",Indian Airlines,Calcutta - Imphal,Boeing B-737-2A8,69,69,Crashed into high ground during approach to Imphal. The crew failed to follow the correct approach course.
8,13,1991,"Ketchikan, Alaska",Temsco Airlines,"Ketchikan, AK - Wrangell, AK",Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander,4,4,"Crashed while en route, flying VFR in deteriorating weather. The pilot attempting to operate VFR in IFR conditions."
8,23,1991,"Walton, Oregon",Air Taxi - Bohemia Inc.,,Aerospatiale 350B1,3,3,"While maneuvering in remote mountainous terrain, on a dark night, with light drizzle and patchy clouds, the helicopter collided with a mountain. The wreckage scattered on a heading opposite the flights destination. The helicopter was destroyed by a post crash fire and there were no noted mechanical failures or malfunctions. The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain."
9,10,1991,"Near Eagle Lake, Texas",Continental Express,Laredo - Houston,Embraer 120RT Brasilia,14,14,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.
9,21,1991,"Belvedere Center, Vermont",Canair Cargo,Moncton - Hamilton,Convair CV-580,2,2,"The cargo plane lost control and crashed into a mountainside while en route. Failure of the first officer to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of two pilots in the cockpit, darkness, and instrument meteorological conditions at flight altitude."
10,15,1991,"Condet, Indonesia",Military - Indonesian Air Force,,Lockheed C-130H-30,135,134,The aircraft crashed into buildings during an attempted emergency landing after an engine caught fire shortly after taking off.
10,21,1991,"Vallejo, California",Corporate Mobility Inc. - Private,"Concord, CA - Novato, CA",Bell 206B helicopter,3,3,"The helicopter struck the top of a 223 foot high transmission tower, crashed and exploded in flames, 27 miles northwest of its departure point in high winds and heavy rain. The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather, continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and improper altitude.  Rock promoter Bill Graham, 60, was killed."
10,14,1991,"Near Point Alert, Ellesmere Island, NWT,Canada",Military - Royal Canadian Air Force,Edmonton - Point Alert,Lockheed CC-130E,18,5,"Flew into the ground 12nm from the runway at about 1,500 ft.  Rescue of the survivors was conducted in Arctitwilight under poor weather conditions. Controlled flight into terrain."
11,18,1991,"Recife, Brazil",Nordeste Linhas Aereas,,Embraer 110P1 Bandeirante,15,15,Crashed on takeoff hitting power lines and roof tops before coming to rest in a market square. Uncontained failure of the right engine.
11,6,1991,"Off Destin, Florida",Baron Aviation,Memphis - Destin,Cessna 208B Caravan I Super Cargomaster,1,1,Crashed into the water while on approach. The pilots failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures by disregarding the minimum descent altitude for the approach and failing to maintain clearance from the terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his personal ability.
11,18,1991,"Davis, California",Air Taxi - Airis Helicopters Inc.,"San Francisco, CA - Sacramento, CA",Bell 206B,3,3,The helicopter impacted the ground 8 nm from it's destination airport in fog and low visibility. The decision of the pilot to continue night low level flight in forecasted adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the foggy weather and dark night conditions which restricted the pilot's visual outlook.
11,15,1991,"Sena, Mozambique",STASA,,Douglas C-47B-DK,3,1,The cargo plane overshot the runway and crashed into trees.
11,5,1991,"Near Bugulma, Russia",Tartarstan Airlines,Nizhnevartovsk - Bugulma,Antonov AN-24,41,41,"While on approach to Bugulma, the plane yawed to the right. The crew decided to go around but crashed 800 m short and to the right of the runway. Horizontal stabilizer icing."
12,16,1991,"Near  Las Vegas, Nevada",Las Vegas Airlines,"Grand Canyon, AZ - Las Vegas, NV",Piper PA-31-350 Navajo,5,5,The aircraft encountered low ceiling and rain showers and was not certified for IFR flight. Instead of going to a alternate airport the pilot continued VFR flight and impacted the side of a mountain. The pilot-in-command's poor inflight decision by not electing to proceed to an alternate airport and to continue to the flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions. The low ceilings and visibilities across the flight route and the mountainous terrain were factors in the accident.
12,9,1991,"Rome, Georgia",Bruno Air,"Rome, GA - Huntsville, AL",BeechJet 400,9,9,"Crashed into Mt. Lavendar at 1,580 ft. msl. The captain's decision to initiate visual flight rules into an area of known mountainous terrain and low ceiling and the failure of the flightcrew to maintain awareness of their proximity to the terrain."
12,11,1991,"Heidelberg, Germany",ClassiWings,Frankfurt - Frankfurt,Douglas DC-3A,30,27,"The sightseeing tour struck a hill at 2,000 ft. while making a left turn in turbulence. Poor crew coordination. Overloaded."
12,8,1991,"Stockholm, Sweden",Scandinavian Airlines (SAS),Stockholm-Copenhagen-Warsaw,MDonnell Douglas MD-81,129,0,"The aircraft reached an altitude of 3,000 feet and then made an emergency descent, clipping trees and made a belly landing in a field, breaking into 3 parts but staying together. 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.  The crew was not trained to recognize and correct engine surges, which occurred when the ice struck the engines.The aircraft was named Dana Viking."
12,15,1991,"Wanli, Taiwan",China Airlines (Taiwan),Taipei - Anchorage,Boeing B-747-2R7F,5,5,The cargo plane crashed on takeoff  after losing the No. 3 and 4 engines due to corroded midspar fuse pins. The No. 3 engine broke loose first striking the No. 4 engine.
1,5,1992,"Gabriels, New York",Commutair,"Plattsburgh, NY - SaranaLake, NY",Beechcraft 1900C,4,2,"During the approach the aircraft struck trees and crashed near the top of a hill. Failure of the captain to establish a stabilized approach, his inadequate cross-check of instruments, his descent below the specified minimum altitude at the final approach fix and failure of the co-pilot to monitor the approach. The glide slope indications might have been unreliable due to precipitation and statiinterference."
1,15,1992,"Temple Bar, Arizona",Air Taxi - Air Vegas Inc.,"Grand Canyon, AZ - Las Vegas, NV",Cessna T210L,5,2,"The pilot tried to make an emergency landing at a nearby airport after losing engine power but crashed 300 ft. short of the runway. Fatigue failure of the turbocharger's turbine shaft due to inadequate maintenance, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision after experiencing a turbocharger failure."
1,19,1992,"Mt. Saint-Odile, near Strasbourg, France",Air Inter,Lyon - Strasbourg,Airbus A320-111,96,87,"The aircraft hit a mountain while on approach to Strasbourg. Design deficiencies with the mode selector switch. An incorrectly set flight control system resulted in an excessive rate of descent that went undetected.  The crew inadvertently selected 3,300 fpm descent rate on approach instead of 3.3 degree flight path angle."
1,16,1992,"Near Stepanakert, Azerbaijan",Military - Azerbaijan Air Force,Agdam - Shusha,Mil Mi-8 (helicopter),47,47,Exploded and crashed after being hit by a surface-to-air missile. Highest death toll in a commercial helicopter crash in aviation history.
2,11,1992,"Caetite, Brazil",Nordeste Linhas Aéreas,Salvador - Guanambi,Embraer 110C Bandeirante,12,12,The aircraft descended below MDA in poor weather and struck Taquari Hill which was obscured by clouds.
2,9,1992,"Evansville, Indiana",Military - U.S. Air Force,Training,Lockheed C-130B,5,5,"The crew were doing touch-and-goes. Operating as the Kentucky National Guard, while taking off, the aircraft struck a motel and then crashed into JoJo's restaurant and the Drury's Inn Motel, exploding into flames. Eleven persons on the ground were killed.  Failure of the pilots to maintain sufficient air speed during a simulated engine failure due to distractions with ATC instructions and routine check list duties resulting in a stall."
2,5,1992,"Near Kafountine, Senegal",Gambcrest,Dakar - Yoff - Cap Skiring,Convair CV- 640,56,30,The aircraft crashed into trees during its approach. The crew mistook the hotel lights for runway lights. Pilot error and malfunctioning equipment. Founder of Club Med and his son convicted of involuntary manslaughter in connection with this accident.
2,3,1992,"Toledo, Ohio",ATI,Seattle - Toledo,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63F,4,3,"After a missed approach by the copilot the captain took over but also executed a go-around.  He became spatially disoriented. When in a low nose and left bank attitude, control of the plane was transferred back to the first officer who began leveling the wings and raising the nose of the airplane. Impact with the ground occurred before the recovery was completed. The failure of the flight crew to properly recognize or recover in a timely manner from the unusual aircraft attitude that resulted from the captain's apparent spatial disorientation, resulting from physiological factors and/or a failed attitude director."
3,16,1992,"Beni, Bolivia",Frigorifico Santa Rita,Estencia el Trompillo - La Paz,Curtiss C-46T,5,5,"The cargo plane failed to gain altitude, cleared a fence and crashed to the ground. The wet runway contributed to the failure lift off in a timely manner."
3,0,1992,"Knotsville, Tennessee",CC Air,Training,BAe 3101 Jetstream 31,2,2,The crew forgot to lower the landing gear on the approach for a touch-and-go landing. The propellers struck the runway. An emergency was declared and a turn was made. Control was lost and the aircraft crashed. The pilot's failure to use the airplane checklist which resulted in a gear up landing and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an uncontrolled collision with the ground.
3,21,1992,"La Guardia Airport, New York, New York",USAir,New York City - Cleveland,Fokker F-28 Fellowship 4000,51,27,"The plane was de-iced two times while at the gate. Thirty-five minutes elapsed between the last de-icing and takeoff during which ice accumulated on the wings. After liftoff, the plane stalled, crashed and came to rest inverted and partially submerged in Flushing Bay. Failure of the airline industry and FAA to provide flight crews with procedures compatible with departure delays in conditions conducive to airframe icing and the decision by the flight crew to take off without positive assurance that the airplane's wings were free of ice accumulation after 35 minutes of exposure to precipitation following de-icing. The ice contamination on the wings resulted in an aerodynamistall and loss of control after liftoff."
3,7,1992,"Athens, Greece",Golden Star Air Cargo,Amsterdam - Athens,Boeing 707-321C,7,7,"The crew deviated from the ILS localizer during an approach to  Runway 33R and struck 2,000 foot Mount Hymittus. The pilot didn't comply with the procedures for an ILS approach and attempted a visual approach. The pilot confirmed 'established on the ILS localizer,' but he was not on the localizer course. The crew waited too long before performing a missed approach."
4,0,1992,"Hamburg, Pennsylvania",Air Taxi - Basco Flying Service Inc.,"Philadelphia, PA - Reading, PA",Piper PA-23-250,4,4,"The aircraft collided with rising terrain at 1,100 ft. after executing a go-around. Failure of the pilot to follow proper IFR procedures."
4,15,1992,"Mt. Haleakala, Hawaii",SceniAir Tours,Local sightseeing,Beechcraft E18S,9,9,During a sight seeing 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 to properly use available navigational aids  to remain clear of terrain.
4,11,1992,"Perris Valley, California",Perris Valley Aviation,Local,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200,22,16,"The plane, carrying parachutists, lost power and crashed 200 ft. past the runway. The pilot's inadvertent feathering of the wrong propeller following an engine power loss and the failure of the operator to assure that the pilot was provided with adequate training in the airplane. Water contamination of fuel in the airport storage tanks. Lack of fuel quality control procedures.  Improper fuel servicing and exceeding the gross weight forward center of gravity limits of the airplane."
6,14,1992,"Mayaguez, Puerto Rico",American Eagle,San Juan - Mayaguez,CASA 212 Aviocar 200,5,5,"The aircraft lost control on final approach and crashed in a nose-down into the ground. Failure of the beta blocking device for undetermined reasons. The first officer's inadvertent activation of the power lever aft of the flight idle position and into the beta range, resulting in a loss of airplane control."
6,8,1992,"Anniston, Alabama",GP Express Airlines,"Atlanta - Anniston, AR",Beechcraft C99,6,3,The aircraft crashed during an attempted landing at Anniston Municipal Airport after intercepting the back course localizer signal for an ILS approach. Failure of the flight crew to use approved instrument flight procedures which resulted in a loss of situational awareness and terrain clearance. Failure of  management of GP Express to provide adequate training and operational support for the startup of the southern operation. Failure to provide approach charts for each pilot and to establish stabilized approach criteria.  Inadequate crew coordination and a role reversal on the part of the captain and first officer.
6,12,1992,"Sheboygan Falls, Wisconson",Jet Charter Group,Sheboygan - Manitowoc,Learjet 25B,2,2,"Lifted off prematurely, rolled to the right and flipped over and crashed. The copilot's premature liftoff and the captain's inadequate remedial action resulting in loss of aircraft control at low altitude."
6,18,1992,"Canbera, ACT, Australia",Air taxi,Bankstown - Cooma,Beech Baron 95-B55,6,6,"While cruising at 8,000 feet, the aircraft entered a rapid descent, during which it reversed direction in a left turn. The descent was briefly arrested at a low altitude; however, the aircraft again turned left and descended rapidly. There are indications that the center of gravity moved further aft during the flight, until reaching a point at which the pilot was unable to prevent significant diversions in both climb and descent from the reference altitude, culminating in the rapid descent."
6,14,1992,"Meadview, Arizona",Adventure Airlines,"Meadview, AZ - Las Vegas, NV",Cessna 402C,10,10,Crashed after engine failure on takeoff. Pilot error. Failure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures after an engine failure during takeoff.
6,6,1992,"Cruzeiro do Sul, Brazil",VASP,Rio Bran- Cruzeiro do Sul,Boeing 737-2A1C,3,3,The cargo plane crashed while on approach after the crew was distracted by a intermittent compartment warning.
6,12,1992,"Norlisk, Russia",Krasnoyarskavia,Igarka - Omsk,Antonov AN-12,12,10,"A missed approach was followed by the left wing and landing gear hitting the runway which led to a stall and crash, right of the runway."
6,11,1992,"St. Thomas, Virgin Islands",Caribbean Air Carrier - Air Taxi,"St Thomas, Virgin Islands, Fajardo, Puerto Rico",Piper PA-23-250,4,4,"Shortly after takeoff, the pilot contacted the tower & advised of an engine fire. The flight was cleared to return but the aircraft crashed in the water approximately 5 miles west of the airport. In-flight fire for undetermined reasons."
7,17,1992,"Near Iyakochchi, Sri Lanka",Military - Sri Lanka Air Force,,Shaanxi Y-8D,19,19,Possibly shot down by LTTA  rebel forces as it attempted to land a the Elephant Pass Army Garrison.
7,12,1992,"Bethel, Alaska",ArctiCircle Air Service,Bethel - Chevak,Shorts SC-7 Skyvan 3A-200,1,1,"Cargo shifted as the cargo plane took off causing a high nose attitude which led to loss of contol. Inadequate security of the cargo which shifted rearward during the takeoff roll. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the over gross weight condition, and the improper alteration of the tie down rings by the overhauling maintenance facility."
7,16,1992,"Mt. Lalaboy,  Indonesia",Mandala Airlines,Jakarta - Surabaya - Ujung Pandang - Ambon,Vickers Viscount 816,70,70,"Crashed into Mt. Lataboy at 2,800 ft. during an approach to Ambon in a severe rainstorm."
7,16,1992,"Near Mexico City, Mexico",Aero Eslava,Puebla - Mexico City,Vickers 798D Viscount,4,4,Flew into a mountain in poor weather on a positioning flight.
7,8,1992,"Adjuntas, Puerto Rico",Air Taxi - Western Helicopter Inc.,"Arecibo, PR - Ponce, PR",Bell 47J-2,4,4,"After a loud bang, the helilcopter crashed on top of a hill. The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a precautionary landing following the loss of engine oil. In addition, the pilot failed to insure that the engine contained adequate oil, and that the oil dip stick was secure prior to takeoff."
7,17,1992,"JFK Airport, New York, New York",Trans World Airlines,New York City - San Francisco,Lockheed L-1011,292,0,"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. Failure of TWA's maintenance program to correct a repetitive malfunction of the stall warning system, and inadequate crew coordination between the captain and first officer that resulted in their inappropriate response to a false stall warning."
7,12,1992,"Near Kathmandu, Nepal",Thai Airways,Bangkok - Kathmandu,Airbus A310-304,113,113,"After experiencing difficulty in deploying the flaps while approaching Katmandu, the landing was aborted.  The ATC did not have radar service. After some confusing exchanges between the tower and the aircraft, the crew headed north instead of south to begin its second approach. The aircraft flew into a near vertical mountain wall at 240 knots. In the final seconds, the captain assessed the Ground Proximity Warning System warning as false. The accident was caused by a combination of occurrences, errors and actions by both the crew and ATC. The initial problem with the flaps, the lack of radar service, a misread chart by the crew, communication difficulties and the use of non-standard phraseology among other items led to the accident."
7,15,1992,"Nanjing, Jiangsu, China",China General Aviation Corporation,Nanjing - Xiamen,Yakovlev YAK-42D,126,108,"The aircraft failed to gain altitude after lift-off, touched down again and overran the runway bursting into flames 2,000 feet past the runway. Possible engine failure."
8,5,1992,"Hot Springs, Arizona",Lone Star Airlines,Test,Swearingen SA-227AC Metro III,3,3,"The aircraft was on a test flight after replacement of all primary flight control cables. The aircraft took off, rolled to the right and crashed. Inadequate maintenance and inspection by the operator's maintenance personnel, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to assure proper travel direction of the airplane's primary flight controls after being made aware of the nature of the maintenance performed."
8,22,1992,"Near Ivanovo, Russia",Aeroflot,Donetsk - Ivanovo,Tupolev TU-134A,84,84,The aircraft crashed 1.5 miles from the airport during approach. Poor landing coordination by the flight crew.
8,10,1992,"Gimli, Manitoba, Canada",NewCal Aviation,Test,de Havilland Canada DHC-4T Caribou,3,3,"The aircraft took off at too steep of an angle during a test flight, stalled, rolled to the right and crashed in a nose-down, right wing low attitude."
8,22,1992,"Jamba, Angola",Professional Aviation Services,Jamba - Pretoria,Douglas DC-3,17,3,"The plane was unable to maintain altitude after taking off, crashed into trees and caught fire.  The co-pilot became distracted while trying to operate an inconviently placed intercom switch and the aircraft to lose height and drift to the right."
9,12,1992,"Hinckley, Illinois",EXA Inc.,Local Flight,Beechcraft C-45H,12,12,"After taking off, the plane was seen trailing smoke from the left engine, after which the wing dropped and the plane crashed. Inadequate maintenance and inspection by the operator which resulted in power loss during a critical takeoff phase in flight."
9,11,1992,"Hana, Hawaii",Air Taxi - Hawaii Helicopters Inc.,Sightseeing,Aerospatiale AS-350B,7,7,"Struck a mountain. The pilot inadequately evaluating the en route weather conditions, and the pilot making the in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors in this accident were the inability of the pilot to see and avoid the mountainous terrain due to the thunderstorms."
9,18,1992,"Near Lagos, Nigeria",Military - Federal Nigerian Air Force,Lagos - Kaduna,Lockheed C-130H,158,158,"The aircraft attempted to ditch into a canal after two engines failed on takeoff. After a third engine failed, the aircraft crashed into a marsh. Fuel contamination."
9,14,1992,"Near  Kathmandu, Nepal",Pakistan International Airlines,Karachi - Kathmandu,Airbus A300B4-203,167,167,"The plane hit cloud covered high ground while attempting to land, 9 nm short of the runway at Bhattedanda hill. The pilot began the descent too early and had miscalculated the aircraft's altitude. Failure of the crew to follow prescribed procedures."
10,17,1992,"Amsterdam, Netherlands",El Al,Amsterdam - Tel Aviv,Boeing B-747-258F,4,4,"Shortly after taking off from Schiphol Airport, while climbing through 6,500 feet, the No. 3 engine separated with its pylon from the aircraft and damaged the leading edge of the right wing. The No. 3 engine separated in such a way that the No. 4 engine and pylon also separated from the wing. During an attempted return to the airport, the aircraft crashed into a 11 story building in the Bijlmermeer residential district. The design and certification of the B-747 pylon was found to be inadequate to provide the required level of safety. The system to ensure structural integrity by inspection failed. The separation of the No. 3 engine was initiated by fatigue (corrosion) in the inboard midspar fuse pin. This led to loss of the No. 4 engine and pylon and damage to several systems which ultimately led to loss of control of the aircraft."
10,9,1992,"Berkeley Springs, West Virginia",Miltiary - U.S. Airforce,Training,Lockheed C-130E Hercules,6,6,Struck power lines and crashed.
10,8,1992,"Grand Junction, Colorado",Air Taxi - Alpine Aviation,,Piper PA-42,3,3,Deviated off course after takeoff and struck a mesa. Improper IFR procedure and resultant disorientation which resulted in a collision with terrain.
11,18,1992,"Kiana, Alaska",Air Taxi - Baker Aviation Inc.,"Kiana, AK - Selawik, AK",Cessna 402C,3,3,"Crashed into Shelly Mountain. The pilot in command's attempt to fly VFR into IMC conditions. Factors were snow, whiteout conditions, and mountainous terrain."
11,7,1992,"Near Nha Trang, Vietnam",Vietnam Airlines,Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang,Yakovlev YAK-40,31,30,Crashed into a hilly area while landing during a severe rainstorm.  Failure to supply an adequate weather report or interpret the report correctly. Failure to appreciate the severity of the weather encountered on route and to take appropriate evasive action. Failure to provide adequate airfield approach aids to support the all weather operations required.  Failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance.  Poor Air TraffiControl.
11,15,1992,"Elk City, Idaho",Air Taxi - Wilderness Aviation Inc.,"Selway Lodge, ID  Salmon, ID",Cessna T207A,3,3,"The pilot of the Cessna 207, who was attempting to complete a VFR flight in mountainous, hilly terrain, flew into falling snow which reduced his visibility to approximately one half mile. When he realized that he was lost, he attempted to reverse course, but impacted the terrain while attempting to turn in the steep canyon. Continued VFR flight into IMC."
11,7,1992,"Near Liutang, Guangxi, China",China Southern Airlines,Guangzhou - Guilin,Boeing B-737-3Y0,141,141,"The aircraft crashed into a 7,000 ft. mountain, 15 miles from the airport while on apporach. Malfunction of the thrust lever which caused a loss of control of the aircraft."
11,21,1992,"Near Harlem, Montana",Military - U.S. Air Force / Military - U.S. Air Force,,Lockheed C-141B / Lockheed C141B,13,13,"The two aircraft on a training mission and refueling collided in darkness at 25,000 ft. and crashed to the ground. Seven killed on 65-0255 and 6 on 66-0142"
12,7,1992,"Faro, Algarve, Portugal",Martinair Holland NV,Amsterdam - Faro,McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30CF,340,56,"While attempting a second landing in high winds, during a storm, the aircraft's wing tip hit the runway resulting in the aircraft departing the runway and causing a fuel tank to explode. The high rate of descent in the final phase of the approach and the landing made on the right landing gear which exceeded the structural limitations of the aircraft.The crosswind, which exceeded the aircrafts limits and which occurred in the final phase of the approach and during landing. The combination of both factors caused stresses which exceeded the structural limitations of the aircraft."
12,10,1992,"Tripoli, Libya",Libya Arab Airlines / Military -  Libya Air Force,Benghazi - Tripoli,Boeing B-727-2L5 / MiG23UB,157,157,"Midair collision with an Libyan Air Force fighter at 3,500 ft."
1,15,1993,"Ofden, Utah",Air Taxi - South Coast Helicopters Inc.,,Bell 206B3,4,4,"The pilot was transporting personnel within a remote mountain valley in support of the commercial filming of celebrity skiers. The skiers had been filmed as they skied down a ridge, and were being flown back to the top of the ridge line. During the third go-around following three attempts to land on the ridge top landing site, the helicopter disappeared into a cloud bank and impacted the ridge at the 8,500-ft level. The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his decision to continue his landing attempts under the adverse weather conditions."
1,19,1993,"Paris, France",Lufthansa Cityline,Bremen - Paris,de Havilland Canada DHC-8-301,23,4,"While approaching Charles de Gaulle Airport,  a preceding Korean Air, Boeing 747 blew a tire on landing and the runway was closed. The crew had to use another runway but the aircraft entered a high sink rate and flew into the ground 5,500 feet short of the runway."
1,8,1993,"Near Bronson Creek, British Colombia, Canada",Central Mountain Air Services,Bronson - Wrangell,Douglas C-47A,2,2,"After takeoff, the cargo plane, banked sharply went nose-down and crashed."
2,14,1993,"Near Tehran, Iran",Iran Air Tours  /  Military - Iranian Air Force,Tehran - Khoram,Tupolev TU-154M / Sukhoi Su-24,133,133,Midair collision with an Iranian Air Force fighter while taking off. One hundred thirty-one killed on the Tupolev and one killed on the Su-24.
3,11,1993,"Skopje, Macedonia",Palair Macedonian,Skopje - Zürich,Fokker 100,97,83,"The aircraft shuttered violently after takeoff,  rolled to the left, then right and crashed. Icing. Loss of roll controllability due to contamination on the wings with ice. Failure to de-ice the plane before taking off."
3,22,1993,"Grants, New Mexico",Air Taxi - Guinn Flying Service,"Albuquerque, NM - Oakland, CA",Beechcraft 58,4,4,"The airplane was in cruise flight along an airway, with a minimum en route altitude of 13,300 feet, when it impacted terrain at an elevation of 10,600 feet. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the selection of an altitude that would not provide terrain clearance along his planned route. Factors were the dark night conditions and the mountainous terrain."
3,20,1993,"Dagali, Norway",West Aviation,Pucallpa - Dagali - Trujillo,Beech Super King Air 200,10,3,Crashed 5 km short and 1km to the right of Runway 26 in poor weather conditons
3,13,1993,"Near Tangara de Serra, Brazil",Oeste Linhas Aereas,Cuiaba - Vihena - Rondonia,Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante,6,6,The aircraft crashed approximately 30 minutes after takeoff in rain.
3,12,1993,"Anchorage, Alaska",Japan Air Lines,,Boeing B-747-466,5,0,"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."
4,21,1993,"Blountville, Tennesee",Private,"Bristol, TN - Blountville, TN",Fairchild SA227-TT,4,4,"The Hooters Restaurant private plane crashed 0.5 miles outside the Outer Marker while attempting to land at the Tri-Cities airport near Bristol, Tennessee. NASCAR Winston Cup Champion Alan Kulwicki, 38, 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."
4,16,1993,"Aspen, Colorado",Air Taxi - Sea PacifiInc.,,Aerospatiale SA316B,4,3,"While in cruise flight at an altitude of 150 to 200 feet agl, the surviving passenger heard abnormal sounds from the helicopter which then began a descending right bank into trees. Examination of the helicopter disclosed fatigue failure of the lower mixing unit and a fatigue crack in the upper mixing unit on the flight control system."
4,1,1993,"950 nm S of  Shemya, Alaska",China Eastern Airlines,Shanghai - Los Angeles,McDonnell Douglas MD-11,264,2,"The slats were inadvertently deployed while at FL 330. The aircraft progressed through several pitch oscillations and lost 5,000 feet in altitude. Inadequate design of the flap/slat actuation handle that allowed the handle to be easily and inadvertently dislodged from the UP/RET position, thereby causing extension of the leading edge slats during cruise flight."
4,15,1993,"Zwingle, Iowa",Private,"Cincinnati, OH - Pierre, SD",Mitsubishi MU-2B-60,8,8,"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 emergency landing. South Dakota Governor George Mickelson, 52, killed."
4,13,1993,"Aurangabad, India",Indian Airlines,Aurangabad - Bombay,Boeing B-737-2A8,118,56,"During take off, the aircraft failed to climb and struck a vehicle on a publiroad just beyond the end of the runway. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the pilot elected to carry out a forced landing. During the attempted landing, the aircraft struck powerlines, crashed and burned."
4,23,1993,"Off  Libreville, Gambia",Military - Zambian Air Force,Lusaka - Libreville - Dakar,de Havilland  Canada  DHC-5D Buffalo,30,30,Crashed into the sea after taking off from Libreville Airport. An engine fire led to loss of control of the aircraft.  All eighteen members of the Zambian national soccer team killed.
4,23,1993,"Shelton, Nebraska",GP Express Airlines,Training,Beechcraft C99,2,2,"The deliberate disregard for Federal Aviation Regulations, GP Express procedures, and prudent concern for safety by the two pilots in their decision to execute an aerobatimanoeuvre during a scheduled check ride flight, and the failure of GP Express management to establish and maintain a commitment to instill professionalism in their pilots consistent with the highest levels of safety necessary for an airline operating scheduled passenger service."
5,15,1993,"Near Medellin, Colombia",SAM Colombia,Panama City - Medellin,Boeing B-727-46,132,132,"The plane hit Mt. Paramo Frontino at 12,300 ft. while on approach to Maria Cordova Airport. Errors by the crew and the ATC. The aircraft descended into mountainous terrain before actually reaching the Abejorral NDB beacon. The VOR/DME had been sabotaged by terrorists and not in service."
6,21,1993,"Near Tbilisi, Georgia",Tajikistan Airlines,Batumi - Baku - Chimkent,Antonov AN-26,40,40,The crew reported they were diverting due to thunderstorms. Soon after the aircraft crashed after encountering severe turbulence.
7,14,1993,"Talladega, Alabama",Private,Birmingham - Talladega,"Helicopter, Hughes 369HS",2,1,"The helicopter crashed while attempting to land in a confined area of the infield of the Talladega Super Speedway. The pilot of the helicopter, NASCAR race car driver Davey Allison, 30, 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."
7,15,1993,"Yinchuan, China",China Northwest Airlines,Yinchuan - Beijing,British Aerospace 146-300,113,55,The aircraft crashed into a lake after it was unable to get airborne while attempting to takeoff. Mechanical failure. Flaps selected but did not extend.
7,15,1993,"Haenam, South Korea",Asiana Airlines,Seoul - Mokpo,Boeing B-737-5L9,110,68,The aircraft hit Mt. Ungeo at 800 ft. while on approach after two missed landing attempts in high winds and heavy rain. Captain's decision to land in weather that had fallen below minima.
7,13,1993,"Devghat, Nepal",Everest Air,Kathmandu - Bharatpur,Dornier Do-228-101,19,19,"The aircraft flew into a hillside during a visual approach to Bharatpur. The accident happened in daylight and good weather, however,  the mountains were shrouded in clouds."
8,15,1993,"Augusta, Georgia",Air Taxi - Air Medical Leasing,,Beechcraft C-90,4,4,The pilot's failure to adequately evaluate inflight weather conditions which resulted in a loss of control when the airplane encountered a thunderstorm.
8,16,1993,"Leeward Point Airfield, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba",American International Airways,"Norfolk, VA - Guantanamo, Cuba",McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61,3,0,"The plane crashed 1/4 of a mile 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."
8,10,1993,"Khorag, Tajikistan",Tajikistan Airlines,Khorag - Dushanbe,Yakovlev YAK-40,86,82,"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 crashed into the Pyanj river. The crew was coerced into taking off by armed men who commandeered the plane."
9,15,1993,"Warsaw, Poland",Lufthansa,Frankfurt - Warszawa,Airbus A320-211,70,2,"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. The aircraft was named Kulbach."
9,18,1993,"Sukhumi, Georgia",Transair Georgia Airlines,Tbilisi - Sukhumi,Tupolev TU-154B,132,106,The aircraft was hit by a missile then crash landed on the runway. Terrorist act  by Abkhazian rebels.
10,13,1993,"Fuzhou, China",China Eastern Airlines,Shenzen - Fuzhou,McDonnell Douglas MD-82,80,2,"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."
10,19,1993,"Near Namsos, Norway",Wideroe's Flyveselksap,Trondheim - Namsos,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,20,7,"The aircraft descended below minima during a localizer approach, without a glideslope, struck the top of trees and crashed into a swamp in heavy rain showers and strong winds."
11,8,1993,"Greensburg, Indiana",Roadrunner Airlines,"Pontiac, MI - Greensburg, IN",Cessna 421B Golden Eagle,5,5,"One witness, located about two miles south of the airport, saw the airplane turn sharply left, drop nose low, recover, drop nose low, and then descend from sight behind trees. Investigators and rescue personnel discovered a large amount of ice debris along the flight path and outside the fire ring at the crash site. An inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Factors associated with the accident are the icing conditions and low ceilings."
11,18,1993,"Sandy Lake, Canada",Air Manitoba,Winnipeg - Sandy Lake,Hawker Siddeley HS-748-234 Srs. 2A,7,7,"The aircraft took off and made a low right turn, struck trees and crashed. The crew most likely lost situational awareness and as a result did not detect the increasing deviation from their intended flight path. Contributing factor was the loss of AC power to some of the flight instruments the reason for which could not be determined."
11,14,1993,"Urumqi, China",China Northern Airlines,Beijing - Urumqi,McDonnell Douglas MD-82,102,12,"The plane crashed short of the runway while landing in dense fog, hitting power lines and a wall. The autopilot disconnected during approach and re-engaged with the vertical speed mode at 800ft/min."
11,19,1993,"Near Kerman, Iran",Magistralnye Avialinii,Dubai - Kerman,Antonov AN-124,17,17,Crashed while in a holding pattern and after running out of fuel. The crew did not follow a standard holding pattern.
11,23,1993,"Near Ohrid, Macedonia",Aviaimpex (Macedonia),Genève - Skopje,Yakovlev YAK-42D,116,116,The airliner crashed and exploded after an aborted landing at Ohrid Airport. The aircraft was diverted to Ohrid because of bad weather. Violation of airport traffipattern. The flight had earlier carried out a missed approach but the crew had reportedly failed to follow the normal procedure and as a result lost situational awareness.
12,19,1993,"Hibbing, Minnesota",Express Airlines - Northwest Airlink,Minneapolis/St. Paul - Hibbing,British Aerospace Jetstream BA-3100,18,18,"While on approach, the aircraft collided with trees and terrain 3 miles from the runway threshold in fog and freezing drizzle. Delay by the captain to start the descent which led to a breakdown in crew coordination and the loss of altitude awareness by the flightcrew during an unstabilized approach in night instrument meteorological conditions."
12,9,1993,"Phonesavanh, Laos",Lao Aviation,Vientiane - Phonesavahn,Yunshuji Y-12-II,18,18,Crashed on approach to Phongsavanh Airport after striking trees in heavy fog.
12,14,1993,"Near Naga, Philippines",Military - Philippine Air Force,Manila - Naga,Lockheed C-130H,29,29,"Flew into the side of Mt. Manase at 2,000 ft., 21nm from the airport  during a VOR approach to Naga. The pilot descended too low in heavy rain and zero visibility."
12,17,1993,"Santa Ana, California",Air Taxi - Martin Aviation LP,"Fresno, CA - Santa Ana, CA",Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A,5,5,"The aircraft followed in a Boeing 757 for landing, became caught in its wake turbulence, rolled into a deep descent and crashed. Rich Snyder, president of In-N-Out Burger chain killed."
1,12,1994,"Near Irrupts, Siberia, Russia",Baikal Air,Irkutsk - Moscow,Tupolev TU-154M,124,124,"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. Crew took off ignoring the 'starter warning light' thinking it was false.  The crew underestimated the severity of the situation due to shortcomings in the operational documentation.  Breakup of the No.2 engine starter, damaging fuel and oil lines and causing a fire."
1,18,1994,"Okeechobee, Florida",Kimura International,Kissimmee - Opa,Beechcraft King Air B90,10,10,"The pilot indicated he had engine trouble and was attempting to land at Okeechobee. When he could not find the airport, he attempted to land on a dirt road. Upon observing a car on the road he aborted the landing rolled to the right and crashed into trees. Improper remedial action concerning a right engine power anomaly and the failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around from a precautionary landing. Failure of the right engine fuel control bearing."
1,23,1994,"Columbus, Ohio",AtlantiCoast Airlines (United Express),"Washington D.C. - Columbus, OH",British Aerospace Jetstream 4101,8,5,The aircraft stalled 1.2 miles east of runway 28L during an ILS approach. An aerodynamistall occurred when the flightcrew allowed the airspeed to decay to stall speed following a poorly planned and executed approach characterized by an absence of procedural discipline. Improper pilot response to the stall warning including failure to advance the power levers to maximum and inappropriately raising the flaps. Flightcrew's inexperience in a  'glass cockpit' automated aircraft.
2,11,1994,"Nalchik, Russia",North Western Air Transport,Volgograd - Nalchik,Antonov AN-12V,13,13,"While on approach the nose pitched up, the aircraft stalled and crashed short of the runway. Icing of the horizontal stabilizer."
2,19,1994,"East Midlands, England",British World Airways,Edinburgh - Coventry,Vickers 813 Viscount,2,1,"The cargo plane struck trees and high terrain after losing three engines during severe icing. Multiple engine failures occurred as a result of flight in extreme icing conditions. Incomplete performance of the emergency drills by the crew, as a result of not referring to the Emergency Checklist, prejudiced the chances of successful engine re-starts. Crew actions for securing and re-starting the failed engines, which were not in accordance with the operator's procedures, limited the power available. The drag from two unfeathered propellers of the failed engines and the weight of the heavily iced airframe resulted in a loss of height and control before the chosen diversion airfield could be reached. Poor Crew Resource Management reduced the potential for emergency planning, decision making and workload sharing. Consequently, the crew had no contingency plan for the avoidance of the forecast severe icing conditions, and also was unaware of the relative position of a closer diversion airfield which could have been chosen by making more effective use of air traffiservices."
3,17,1994,"New York, New York",Continental Airlines,New York City - Denver,McDonnell Douglas MD-82,116,0,"The aircraft overran the runway and came to rest at the edge of the east river, after an aborted takeoff. Failure to turn on the pilot/statiheat system resulting in erroneous air speed indication. Though heavily damaged, the plane was repaired and put back into service."
3,14,1994,"New Delhi, India",Sahara,Training,Boeing 737-2R4C,4,4,Crashed during touch-and-go exercises. Application of wrong rudder by trainee pilot  during engine failure exercise. Captain did not guard/block the rudder control and give clear commands as instructor so as to obviate the application of wrong rudder control by the trainee pilot.
3,22,1994,Near Nag,Military - Iranian Air Force,Tehran - Moscow,Lockheed Hercules C-130,32,32,Shot down with a missile by Armenian forces while en route.
3,1,1994,"Spokane, Washington",Salair,Spokane - Portland,Douglas DC-3C,2,2,"The cargo plane lost a right engine during takeoff. The plane tried to return to the airport but crashed. The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed. Factors to the accident were: cylinder fatigue, dark night and stall encountered."
3,11,1994,"Key West, Florida",Chalk's International Airlines,Key West Harbor - Key West,Grumman G-73T Turbo Mallard,2,2,"After discharging passengers the sea plane took off, the nose pitched up and crashed. Failure of the pilot-in-command to assure the bilges were adequately pumped free of water, which resulted in the aft center of gravity limit to be exceeded, and failure of the aircrew to follow the checklist. A factor related to the accident was the water leak."
3,0,1994,"Near Mezhdurechensk, Russia",Aeroflot Russian International Airways,Moscow - Hong Kong,Airbus A310-304,75,75,"The aircraft crashed after a 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. While the boy was flying, he inadvertently disengaged the autopilot linkage to the ailerons and put the airliner in a bank of 90 degrees which caused the nose to drop sharply. The co-pilot pulled back on the yoke to obtain level flight but the plane stalled. With his seat pulled all the way back, the co-pilot in the right hand seat could not properly control the aircraft. After several stalls and rapid pull-ups the plane went into a spiral descent. In the end the co-pilot initiated a 4.8g pull-up and nearly regained a stable flight path but the aircraft struck the ground in an almost level attitude killing all aboard. The aircraft was named Glinka, after Mikhail Glinka, the father of Russian music."
3,14,1994,"Near Fayetteville, North Carolina",Military - U.S. Air Force / Military U.S. Air Force,,GD F-16D / Lockheed C-130E,7,0,The jet fighter collided in mid air with the transport as they approached Pope Air Force Base. The fighter then slid into a staging area where troops were boarding a third aircraft (66-0173). The two  fighter jet pilots parachuted to safety and the crew of five of 68-10942 were not injured but 23 on the ground were killed.  Confusing instructions given to the F-16 by a civilian tower controller at Fayetteville.
4,16,1994,"Lamoille, Nevada",Air Taxi - El Aero Services Inc.,,Bell 206B3,5,5,"The helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff. The ingestion of foreign material (snow) in the engine, which resulted in a flameout (loss of engine power). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (snow falling & high density altitude), the lack of snow covers to protect the engine intakes while parked and awaiting for the weather conditions to improve, improper planning/decision by the pilot and the company/operator management, inadequate information in the flight manual, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing."
4,14,1994,"Amsterdam, Netherlands",KLM Cityhopper,Amsterdam - Cardiff,Saab 340B,24,3,"Shortly after taking off, the plane experienced engine problems and returned to the airport. While attempting to land the aircraft rolled to the right, pitched up, stalled and cashed. Inadequate use of the flight controls during an asymmetrigo-around resulting in loss of control. Contributing factors were insufficient understanding of the flightcrew of the SAAB 340B engine oil system, lack of awareness of the consequences of an aircraft configuration with one engine in flight idle and poor crew resource management."
4,9,1994,Northern Iraq,Military - U.S. Army / Military U.S. Army,,Sikorsky UH-60 / Sikorsky UH-60,26,26,Shot down by friendly fire during the Gulf War. Thirteen killed on each helicopter.
4,20,1994,"Near Komaki, Aichi, Japan",China Airlines (Taiwan),Taipe - Nagoya,Airbus A300B4-622R,271,264,"While on ILS approach to Nagoya Airport, at an altitude of 1,000 feet, the first officer inadvertently triggered the TOGA (take-off-go-around) lever. The crew tried to override this situation by turning off the autothrottle and reducing air speed. The aircraft stalled, hit the runway tail first and burst into flames. The plane crashed because of an extreme out of trim configuration brought about by the fact that the tailplane setting had moved automatically and undetected to a maximum nose-up position. The plane climbed at a steep angle until it stalled. The crew could have saved the aircraft even in the final seconds had they reverted to basiflight procedures and switched off the autopilot."
4,22,1994,"Stratford, Connecticut",Action Airlines,"AtlantiCity, NJ - Stratford, CT",Piper PA-31-350 Navajo,9,8,"Landed in fog, overrunning the runway and crashing into a blast fence. The failure of the captain to use the available ILS glideslope, his failure to execute a go-around when conditions were not suitable for landing, and his failure to land the airplane at a point sufficient to allow for a safe stopping distance; the fatalities were caused by the presence of the nonfrangible blast fence and the absence of a safety area at the end of the runway"
4,14,1994,"Near El Rosa, Colombia",Lineas Aereas de los Libertadores,Furatena - Quipama - Boyaca - Bogota,Cessna 208 Caravan I,9,8,Crashed into a mountain while inbound for Bogota.
5,10,1994,"Loma Linda, Colombia",Arall,San Jose - Villavicencio,Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2B-27 Islander,11,4,Crashed while making an emergency landing following engine trouble.
5,7,1994,"Near Villavicencio, Colombia",Transoriente Colombia,Villavicencio - La Primavera - Puerto Carreno,Douglas DC-3 (C-53D-DO),29,7,Crashed shortly after taking off after double engine failure.
6,18,1994,"Near Campbeltown, Scotland",Military - Royal Air Force,Aldergrove AB - Fort George,Boeing Vertol Chinook HC-2 (helicopter),29,29,The helicopter crashed into The Mountain of the Stone Slab at an elevation of 800 ft. Pilot error in proceeding towards high ground in heavy fog below a safe altitude.
6,8,1994,"Near Xi'an, China",China Northwest Airlines,Xian - Guangzhou,Tupolev TU-154M,160,160,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 accidentally connected to the bank control and the bank-channel to the yaw controls.
6,18,1994,"Near Uruapan, Mexico",Aerolineas Cuahonte,Lazaro - Cardenas - Michoacan,Swearingen SA.226TC Metro II,9,9,The aircraft flew into high ground during a go-around. The accident happened in darkness and in poor weather with rain and heavy clouds. The accident was attributed to the pilot's failure to follow the established go-around procedure correctly.
6,6,1994,"Chantilly, Virginia",TAESA,Mexico City - Washington D.C.,Learjet 25D,12,12,The aircraft crashed in poor weather conditions 0.8 nm south of the threshold of runway 1R at Dulles International Airport while attempting a ILS landing. Poor airmanship and relative inexperience of the captain in initiating and continuing an unstabilized instrument approach that led to a descent below the authorized altitude without visual contact with the runway environment. Contributing to the cause of the accident was the lack of a GPWS on the airplane.
6,12,1994,"Mt.  Kalora, Indonesia",Merpati Nusantara Airlines,Balikpapan - Palu,Fokker F-27 Friendship 500F,12,12,"The aircraft struck Mt. Kalora at 2,300 feet while on a visual approach to Palu. The accident happened in generally good weather but with reduced visibility in clouds and haze at the mountain."
6,20,1994,"Jeneau, Alaska",Air Taxi - Sun Western Flyers Inc.,"Taku Lodge, AK - Taku Lodge, AK",de Havilland DHC-3,10,9,The float plane hit the surface of glassy water and crashed. VFR flight into IMC. Failure to maintain altitude above the river.
6,19,1994,"Abidjan, Ivory Coast",Air Ivorie,San Pedro - Abidjan,Fokker F-27 Friendship 400M,17,17,Crashed on approach 3 miles short of the runway into a wooded area.
6,17,1994,"Toulouse-Blagnac, France",Airbus Industrie,Toulouse - Toulouse,Airbus A330-321,7,7,"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 singley would have caused the crash. Unexpected mode transition to altitude acquire mode during a simulated  engine failure resulted in excessive pitch, loss of airspeed, and loss of control. Pitch attitude protection not provided in altitude acquire mode."
7,8,1994,"Near Tidjika, Mauritania",Air Mauritanie,Nouakchott - Tidjikja,Fokker F-28 Fellowship 4000,93,80,"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."
7,18,1994,"Charlotte, North Carolina",USAir,"Columbia, SC - Charlotte, NC",McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30,57,37,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.  The flightcrew's decision to continue an approach into severe convective activity that was conducive to a microburst. The flightcrew's failure to recognize a windshear situation in a timely manner. The flightcrew's failure to establish and maintain the proper airplane attitude and thrust setting necessary to escape the windshear. The lack of real-time adverse weather and windshear hazard information dissemination from air trafficontrol.
7,12,1994,"Portage Creek, Alaska",Air Taxi - Peninsula Airways,"Portage Creek, AK - Dillingham, AK",Piper PA-32-301,3,3,"The aircraft lifted off slowly. After lift-off, the plane settled in a descenting left turn and crashed. Excess gross weight and incorrect CG caused the plane to stall."
7,15,1994,"Hanalei, Hawaii",Air Taxi - Papillion Helicopters Ltd.,"Lihue, HI - Lihue, HI",Aerospatiale AS350D,7,3,"The helicopter crashed into the water. All survived but were not equipped with life vests and 3 passengers drowned. Failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in the loss of power, and the lack of aircraft flotation equipment. Factors related to the accident were: flight over water adjacent to terrain that afforded no suitable forced landing site, and the lack of a passenger briefing by the operator on the location and operation of life preservers"
7,21,1994,"Near Fort de France, Martinique",Air Martinique,Bridgetown - Fort de France,Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander,6,6,Crashed into high ground while on approach to land.
8,8,1994,"Near Boda, Russia",Military - Russian Air Force,Dzhida - Boda,Antonov AN-12,47,47,Crashed and burned while attempting to land with an engine fire in poor visibility and heavy rain.
8,13,1994,"Kodiak, Alaska",Air Taxi - Uyak Air Services Inc.,Sightseeing,de Havilland DHC-2,7,6,Continued VFR flight into IMC.
8,11,1994,"Cheju, South Korea",Korean Airlines,Seoul - Cheju,Airbus A300B4-622R,160,0,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. Crew error. There was a struggle and argument between the captain and co-pilot during the last seconds of the landing as to whether they should go-around.
8,17,1994,"Alsworth, Alaska",Air Taxi - Talon Air Services Inc.,"Caribou Lake, AK - Nikiski, AK",de Havilland DHC-2,3,3,The pilot flew into a blind box canyon and crashed while attempting to turn around. Improper in-flight planning /decision by the pilot and his failure to remain clear of mountainous terrain. The box canyon and proximity of mountains were related factors.
8,21,1994,"Whiting, New Jersey",Air Taxi - National Helicopters,"New York, NY - AtlantiCity, NJ",Bell 206L-4,3,3,The non-instrument rated commercial pilot was en route at 2000 feet msl on a night VFR flight when he reported an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions. The helicopter (N124NH) subsequently crashed in a wooded area while in a steep descent. Continued VFR flight into IMC.
8,9,1994,"Kenai, Alaska",Air Taxi - Lake Clark Air Inc.,"Merrill Field, AK - Port Alsworth, AK",Piper PA-32-260,4,3,"Suffered engine failure and made a crash landing on terrain near the shoreline of a body of water. Fatigue cracking of the engine case, which resulted in eventual damage to the #3 cylinder studs/engine through-bolts, subsequent separation of the #3 cylinder and piston, and an in-flight fire. Inadequate maintenance and inspection."
9,19,1994,"Near Aliquippa, Pennsylvania",USAir,Chicago - Pittsburgh,Boeing B-737-3B7,132,132,"While on approach, the aircraft went into a sudden nose dive from 6,000 ft. and crashed into a wooded ravine 6 miles northwest of Pittsburgh International Airport. The accident was caused by a loss of control of the aircraft resulting from the movement of the rudder surface to its blowdown limit or an uncommanded rudder reversal. The rudder surface deflected in a direction opposite to that commanded by the pilots as a result of a jam of the main rudder PCU servo valve secondary slide to the servo valve housing offset from its neutral position and overtravel of the  primary slide. The most likely sequence of events that led up to the accident included the jamming of the PCU servo valve, the application of light left rudder followed by hard right rudder which caused the rudder to reverse in the opposite direction the pilot commanded it to go.  The application of hard right rudder was possibly initiated because the plane flew into the wake vortex of a B-727 which rolled the plane to the left.  Rudder hardover is normally corrected with the stick (ailerons) but because the plane was flying at the crossover speed of 190 knots with flaps 1, using the stick would not correct the situation. When the right rudder was applied the rudder went to its fullblown left position causing the plane to roll further left, stall and go into a dive. Some speculate if the pilot-in-command pushed forward on the yoke to gain some speed rather than pull back, the accident possibly could have been avoided. Blame was not placed on the crew because there was no mention of this type of recovery by the manufacturer nor was there any training for such an occurrence."
9,12,1994,"Near Abuja, Nigeria",Aerocontroctors - Charter,Lagos - Abuja,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,5,3,"The aircraft few into the side of a hill during heavy rain, high winds and severe turbulence."
9,11,1994,"Fish Egg Inlet, Canada",PacifiCoastal Airlines,Fish Egg Inlet - Pruth Bay,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100,4,3,Just as the plane took off there was a pitch-up and stall resulting in the plane crashing into the water. The down elevator control cable failed at station 367 due to corrosion. The failure resulted from salt water induced corrosion. The aircraft had recently undergone a periodiinspection but the damage had apparently not been discovered.
9,8,1994,"Tamanrasset, Algeria",Oriental Airlines,Tunis - Tamanrasset,BAC One-Eleven 515FB,39,5,"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."
9,19,1994,"Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong",Heavylift Cargo Airlines,Hong Kong - Jakarta,Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules,12,6,"The cargo plane lost control shortly after becoming airborne, began losing altitude and ditched 500 meters from the runway. The No. 4 prop pitch control system failed."
9,17,1994,"Near Vanavera, Russia",Cheremshanka Airlines,Krasnoyarsk - Tura,Yakovlev YAK-40,28,28,"After three landing attempts at Tura, the crew diverted to Vanavarva because of bad weather. The aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed on a river bank about 40 km from Vanavera."
9,11,1994,"Chaibukha, Russia",Arsenyev Aviation Production Association,Chaibukha - Provedenia,Antonov AN-8,20,8,"The cargo plane failed to gain altitude, overran the runway and crashed."
10,15,1994,"Mitu, Colombia",SELVA,Villavicencio - Mitu,Antonov AN-32B,10,10,"The plane landed short of the runway bounced, collapsed the landing gear, veered off the runway and crashed into another plane and vehicles."
10,22,1994,"Krakas Mountains, near Natanz , Iran",Iran Asseman Airlines,Isfahan - Terhan,Fokker F-28 Fellowship 1000,66,66,"Thirty-five minutes after taking off from Isfahan, the aircraft made an uncontrolled descent after losing power in both engines and crashed into a mountain."
10,22,1994,"Near Formoso do Aragala, Brazil",Military - Brazilian Air Force,Rio de Janeiro - Belem,Lockheed C-130E,21,21,"Exploded in mid air while en route, 60 km northeast of Brasilia. A load of munitions being carried on the aircraft exploded."
10,21,1994,"Near Ust'-Ilimsk, Russia",Aeronica,Yushno - Ust Ilimsk,Antonov AN-12BP,23,23,The aircraft suddenly pitched down and crashed while on approach. Icing.
10,15,1994,"Roselawn, Indiana",American Eagle,Indianapolis - Chicago,ATR-72-212,68,68,"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. The design of the rubber de-icing boot was insufficient to deal with icing on the wings. Sudden and unexpected aileron hinge movement reversal, that occurred after a ridge of ice accreted beyond the deice boots while the airplane was in a holding pattern during which it intermittently encountered supercooled cloud and drizzle/rain drops, the size and water content of which exceeded those described in the icing certificication envelope. The airplane was susceptible to this loss of control and the crew was unable to recover. Contributing factor was the French Directorate General for Civil Aviation's inadequate oversight of the ATR42 and ATR 72, and its failure to take the necessary corrective action to ensure continued airworthiness in icing conditions and failure to provide the FAA with timely airworthiness information developed from previous ATR incidents and accidents in icing conditions."
11,2,1994,"Avenal, California",Ameriflight,Burbank - Oakland,Beechcraft C99,1,1,"While en route, the cargo plane made an uncontrolled descent and crashed. Loss of aircraft control at night by the pilot for unknown reasons."
11,11,1994,Papua New Guinea,Southwest Air,Selbang - Bolvovip,Britten Norman BN-2A Trislander,7,7,Crashed into a mountain in poor weather conditions.
11,22,1994,"Bridgeton, Missouri",Trans World Airlines / Private,,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 / Cessna 441,142,2,"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."
12,11,1994,PacifiOcean,Philippine Air Lines,Manila - Cebu - Tokyo,Boeing B-747-200,293,1,"An explosive device detonated at FL 300 under a seat in the passenger cabin blowing a two square foot hole in the cabin floor and killing one passenger in seat 26K. The bomb was placed on the plane by Ramzi Yousef, an Al-Qaeda terrorist, on the flight from Manila to Cebu. The explosion occurred on the second journey of the flight from Cebu to Tokyo. The plane made a safe emergency landing at Okinawa in spite of damage to the flight controls."
12,19,1994,"Elim, Alaksa",Air Taxi - Ryan Air Service,"Nome, AK - Koyuk, AK",Cessna 402C,5,5,"Crashed en route on a dark snowy night. VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (imc), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain."
12,18,1994,"Morrisville, North Carolina",American Eagle,Greensboro - Raleigh,British Aerospace Jetstream 3201,20,15,"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, suspected an engine flame out and decided to execute a missed approach. This eventually led to a stall and the plane crashed 4 miles SW of the runway threshold. The captain's improper assumption that an engine had failed. The captain's subsequent failure to follow approved procedures for engine failure, single-engine approach, go-around, and stall recovery. Contributing to the cause of the accident was the failure of American Eagle management to identify, document, monitor and remedy deficiencies in pilot performance and training."
12,6,1994,"Lobito, Angola",SL Aviation Services,,Douglas DC-3,2,2,"The cargo plane lifted off the runway, stalled and hit tail first back on the runway breaking apart."
12,10,1994,"Cerro Aicha, Venezuela",Servivensa,,Douglas C-47A-10-DK,9,7,The cargo plane hit trees and crashed short of the runway while attempting to land.
12,13,1994,"Papua, New Guinea",Missionary Aviation Fellowship,Tabubil - Selbang,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200,28,28,"The chartered flight struck a cliff at 6,400 ft. during a flight from a copper and gold mine."
12,9,1994,"Coventry, England",Phoenix Aviation,East Midlands - Coventry,Boeing 737-2D6C,5,5,After a go-around the plane struck a transmission tower and crashed.
12,17,1994,"Algiers Airport, Algeria",Air France,Alger - Paris,Airbus A300B2-1C,239,3,The aircraft was hijacked by terrorists. Three passengers and four hijackers were killed when the plane was stormed.
12,15,1994,"Near Van, Turkey",Turkish Airlines (THY),Ankara - Van,Boeing B-737-4Y0,76,57,The aircraft crashed into a hill near the airport in driving snow after a fourth landing attempt.
1,20,1995,"Isfahan, Iran",Military - Iranian Air Force,Isfahan - Tehran,Lockheed 1329 Jetstar 8,12,12,The plane crashed after the pilot reported a loss of cabin pressure.
1,19,1995,"Cartagena, Colombia",Intercontinental de Aviacion,Bogota - Cartagena,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14,52,51,"While descending from FL 190, ground witnesses saw fire and sparks aboard the plane before it crashed and exploded. One nine-year-old girl survived. Her mother threw her out of the plane and she landed in some soft-water lilies. Possible electrical fire. Possible faulty altimeter."
1,18,1995,"Flagstaff, Arizona",Empire Airlines,Flagstaff - Phoenix,Cessna 208B Caravan I Super Cargomaster,1,1,"The cargo plane was observed in a shallow left bank until it descended and struck trees and broke up. The pilot's failure to properly configure the aircraft fuel system prior to takeoff and his failure maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering to return to the airport. Factors in the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, low ceilings, restricted visibility conditions, and the pilot's diverted attention which resulted from activation of the airplane's fuel selector warning horn system."
1,1,1995,"Masset, British Columbia, Canada",Canada Jet Charters,Vancouver - Masset,Learjet 35,5,5,
1,17,1995,"Pleasanton, California",West Air,Visalia - Oakland,Cessna 208B Caravan I Super Cargomaster,1,1,"The cargo plane crashed while on approach. Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain visual contact with terrain and sufficient altitude for terrain clearance. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to initiate a descent 14 miles from the airport, and weather, specifically cloud conditions and darkness."
1,4,1995,"Blyn, Washington",Air Taxi - Coastal Airways Inc.,"Sequim, WA - Seattle, WA",Cessna 172N,4,3,"Departed Sequin inVFR conditons towards a cloud bank, at night, turning south towards upsloping terrain. Pilot reported turbulence and structural problem before crashing. VFR flight into IMC."
1,19,1995,"Los Angeles, CA",Air Taxi - Wolfe Air Aviation Ltd.,"Los Angeles, CA - Burbank, CA",Bell 206B,4,2,Took off and crashed into power lines in rain and fog. Continued VFR flight into IMC.
1,13,1995,"Kathmandu, Nepal",Royal Nepal Airlines,Kathmandu - Rumjatar,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,24,2,"The  captain decided to aborted the take-off. However, the aircraft was never brought to a stop and it continued  on overrunning the runway and crashing down a steep slope. Failure of the crew to follow the correct procedure to continue with the rejection of the take-off once that action had been initiated. Lack of crew coordination, insufficient emphasis on emergency training, inadequate enforcement of the requirements of the operations manual and a lack of supervision during loading preparation."
1,19,1995,"Near Krasnoyarsk, Russia",Abakan Airlines,Krasnoyarsk - Abakan,Let 410UVP,19,3,"While taking off the aircraft veered to the right and clipped some trees 2,000 ft. past the runway. Overloaded and possible fuel contamination."
1,19,1995,"Kuei Shan Hsiang, Taiwan",Transasia Airways,,Aerospatiale ATR-72,4,4,Crashed while en route on a positioning flight.
2,15,1995,"Near Tusayan, Arizona",Las Vegas Airlines,"AZ - Las Vegas, NV",Piper PA-31-350 Navajo,10,8,"Crashed after taking off and the pilot declaring an emergency. A loss of power on one engine for  undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper decision to return to the departure airport for landing which neccessitated maneuvering over increasingly higher terrain. Factors in the accident were: the high gusting wind, the high density altitude, the rising terrain, and the reduced single-engine performance capability of the airplane under these conditions."
2,20,1995,"Kansas City, Missouri",ATI,Kansas City - Chicopee,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63F,3,3,"On a positioning flight the crew aborted its first takeoff. On the second takeoff the tail struck the ground and crashed back to the ground. The loss of directional control by the pilot in command during the takeoff roll, and his decision to continue the takeoff and initiate a rotation below the computed rotation airspeed, resulting in a premature lift-off, further loss of control and collision with the terrain. The flight crew's lack of understanding of the three-engine takeoff procedures, and their decision to modify those procedures. The failure of the company to ensure that the flight crew had adequate experience, training, and rest to conduct the nonroutine flight. Contributing to the accident was the inadequacy of Federal Aviation Administration oversight of Air Transport International and Federal Aviation Administration flight and duty time regulations that permitted a substantially reduced flight crew rest period when conducting a nonrevenue ferry flight under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91."
3,8,1995,"Reno, Nevada",Union Flights,"Sacramento, CA - Reno, NV",Cessna 208B Caravan I Super Cargomaster,1,1,The cargo plane crashed into a mountain while on approach. The pilot's failure to comply with published instrument approach procedures by a premature descent below the minimum altitude specified for the approach.
3,12,1995,"Near Hamilton, New Zealand",Kiwi West Aviation,Hamilton -  New Plymouth,Beech Queen Air B80,6,6,Crashed into trees in a residential neighborhood after experiencing an engine failure while taking off..
3,9,1995,"Near Balotesti, Romania",Transporturile Aeriene Romane (TAROM),Bucharest - Brussel,Airbus A310-324,60,60,"Shortly after takeoff in poor visibility and heavy snow, with autothrottles engaged, climb thrust was selected. The right engine throttle jammed and remained at takeoff thrust, while the left engine throttle slowly reduced to idle. The increasing thrust asymmetry resulted in an increasing left bank angle, which eventually reached about 170 degrees. The airplane lost altitude and impacted the ground. Lack of crew response to an extreme nose-down attitude. The investigation concluded that the captain was incapacitated. Just before impact the first officer expressed his concern about the situation of either the captain's incapacitation or the aircraft's attitude and attempted a recovery."
4,18,1995,"Near Alexander City, Alabama",Military - U.S. Air Force,"Camp Springs, MD - San Antonio, TX",Learjet C-21A,8,8,Experienced an emergency aboard while en route and crashed.
4,12,1995,"Lagos, Nigeria",Bristow Helicopters,Port Harcourt - Lagos,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,9,1,The aircraft experienced a micoburst while attempting to land at Lagos landing hard on the nosegear. Full power was applied for a go-around but the aircraft veered off the runway and collided with another aircraft.
4,19,1995,"Alice Springs, Australia",IAI 1124 Westwind,Tindal - Alice Springs,Pel Air,3,3,The aircraft struck high ground while attempting to land at Alice Springs after descending below mimimum descent altitude.
5,13,1995,"Sioux Falls, Ontario, Canada",Bearskin Airlines / Air Sandy,Red Lake - Sioux Lookout  / Sioux Lookout - Red Lake,Swear. SA-227CC Metro 23/Piper Navajo,8,8,"The SA-227 collided with the Piper PA-31-350 that was taking off while approaching Sioux Lookout. Neither flight crew saw the other aircraft in time to avoid the collision. The Piper crashed into a  wooded area and the Swearing into Lake Seul. Contributing to the occurrence were the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept which preclude the effective separation of aircraft with high closure rates, the fact that neither crew was directly alerted to the presence of the other aircraft by the Flight Service specialist or by onboard electroniequipment and an apparent lack of pilot understanding of how to optimize avoidance maneuvering."
5,0,1995,"Quito, Ecuador",American Jet,Buenos Aires - La Paz - Quito,Grumman Gulfstream II,7,7,"Crashed into Cerro Sincholagua mountain at 16,000 ft.  during an approach to Quito. Pilot fatigue may have been a factor."
5,16,1995,"Cerro San Jeronimo, Colombia",ADES Colombia,Mitu - Villavicencio,Curtiss C-46F,9,9,Crashed into a mountain during approach in poor weather.
5,16,1995,"Near Leeds, England",Knight Air,Leeds - Aberdeen,Embraer 110 P1 Bandeirante,12,12,"The crew had serious problems maintaining their heading after both artificial horizons failed shortly after takeoff. The crew had difficulty controlling the aircraft in turbulent conditions and the plane went into a spiral dive and crashed into a field. One or possibly both of the aircraft's artificial horizons malfunctioned and in the absence of a standby horizon, for which there was no airworthiness requirement, there was no single instrument available for assured attitude reference or simple means of determining which flight instruments had failed. The pilot became spatially disoriented and was unable to maintain control."
5,15,1995,"Miraflores, Colombia",LACOL,Villavicencio - Miraflores,Douglas DC-3C,11,2,
6,19,1995,"Atlanta, Georgia",ValuJet,Atlanta - Miami,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,62,0,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.
6,9,1995,"Near Palmerston North, New Zealand",Ansett New Zealand,Auckland - Palmerston North,de Havilland Canada DHC-8-102,21,5,"As the plane approached  Runway 25,  the right main landing gear did not extend. While the captain continued the descent the co-pilot carried out the landing gear alternate extension checklist. The plane descended below the minimum safe step-down altitudes for the approach and struck the top of a ridge line. The captain did not ensure the aircraft intercepted and maintained the approach profile during the non-precision instrument approach. The captain's  unwise decision to get the landing gear lowered without discontinuing the instrument approach. The captain's distraction from the primary task of flying the aircraft safely during the first officer's attempt  to correct a landing gear malfunction."
6,14,1995,"Herputchi, Russia",Aeroflot,Poliny - Nikolayevsk-on-Amur,Antonov AN-2,14,13,Flying VOR the plane ran into poor weather and the pilot decided to return however crashed into trees while attempting to land.
6,16,1995,"Lagos, Nigeria",Harka Air Services,Kaduna - Lagos,Tupolev TU-134A,80,16,"Crashed while landing in heavy rain. Overshot runway, landing long, and collided with a concrete culvert."
6,9,1995,"La Romana, Dominican Republic",Salair,"Santo Domingo - Aguadilla, Puerto Rico",Convair CV-440,2,2,"After the cargo flight encountered problems en route, the crew tried to return to Santo Domingo but crashed."
6,20,1995,"Kodiak, Alaska",Air Taxi - Island Air Service,Karluk - Kodiak,Piper PA-32-301,4,4,While trying to fly through a mountain pass in imclement weather the pilot tried to reverse course but crashed. VFR flight into IMC and failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
7,14,1995,"Haines, Alaska",Air Taxi - Lab Flying Service Inc.,Sightseeing,Piper PA-32R-300,6,6,While circling around to observe a bear and her cubs the aircraft impacted trees and crashed. Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above and clearance from surrounding terrain.
7,8,1995,"Gumey, Papua New Guinea",Milne Bay Air,Alotou - Dagura,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,15,15,Crashed on takeoff onto a beach in shallow water. An in-flight fire that originated near the rear cargo hold is believed to have started in a passenger's luggage from some type of flammable liquid.
8,20,1995,"Mt. Chichontepec, San Vincente, El Salvador",Aviateca,Guatemala City - San Salvador,Boeing B-737-2H6,65,65,"Crashed into Mt. Chichontepevolcano at 5,900 ft. at night during heavy rain and thunderstorms. Possible damage to the aircraft's DME due to lightning. Confusion between the pilot and ATC due to bad weather and a diversion. The Ground Proximity Warning System had sounded and power was applied but too late."
8,12,1995,"Near Carrollton, GA",AtlantiSoutheast Airlines,Atlanta - Gulfport,Embraer 120-RT Brasilia,29,10,"Shortly after taking off from Atlanta on a flight to Gulfport, the aircraft experienced propeller separation in the left engine while climbing through FL 180. The aircraft hit trees, crashed into a field and burned while trying to make an emergency landing at West Georgia Regional Airport. The in-flight fatigue fracture and separation of a propeller blade resulting in distortion of the left engine nacelle, causing excessive drag, loss of wing lift, and reduced directional control of the airplane. The fracture was caused by a fatigue crack from multiple corrosion pits that were not discovered by Hamilton Standard because of inadequate and ineffective corporate inspection and repair techniques, training, documentation and communication. Two died of their injuries after the accident."
9,12,1995,"Near Farewell, Alaska",North Star Air Cargo,Farewell - Anchorage,Shorts SC-7 Skyvan,1,1,"While en route the cargo plane flew into a 4,800 ft. mountain. The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The weather was a factor."
9,8,1995,"Beaver Dam, Arizona",Adventure Airlines,"Las Vegas, NV - W. Yellowstone, MT",Cessna 421C Golden Eagle,8,8,"After climbing to 18,400' msl, the pilot reported a turbocharger problem & reversed course. He said he 'may lose the left engine' & that he was unable to maintain altitude. He diverted to an alternate airport. During a right turn onto final approach, the airplane was observed to cross (overshoot) the extended centerline of the runway. It continued in a right turn back toward the centerline, and then entered a left turn to intercept the inbound course. The turn steepened, and then the airplane entered a spin & crashed 1/2 mile short of the runway. Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering on approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot allowed the aircraft weight and balance limitations to be exceeded; the pilot's lack of recurrent training in the make and model of airplane; inadequate maintenance/inspection of the engine exhaust systems; a warped and leaking exhaust system flange on the left engine, which resulted in a loss of power in that engine; and the pilot's improper use of the flaps."
9,7,1995,"Near La Macarena, Colombia",SAETA,Villavicencio - La Macarena,CASA 212 Aviocar 200,22,21,"Crashed short of the runway in rain, fog and reduced visibility after diverting from another airport and two landing attempts."
9,7,1995,"Off Colombo, Sri Lanka",Military - Sri Lanka Air Force,Ratmalana - Palali base,Antonov AN-32,81,81,"The pilot reported an instrument problem after taking off from Ratmalana Airport and was returning for an emergency landing when the plane fell from 8,000 feet and crashed into the sea."
9,20,1995,"Marsh Harbour, Bahamas",Bimini Air Charter Inc.,Bimini - Mores Cay,Cessna 402B,9,5,"The intended destination was Mores Cay, but one of the survivors stated the pilot could not find the island and diverted to Marsh Harbour."
9,12,1995,"Tawau,  Malaysia",Malaysia Airlines,Kota Kinabalu - Tawau,Fokker 50,53,34,"Following a visual approach, the aircraft landed long and fast and overran the end of the runway into a shanty town while attempting a go-around."
9,6,1995,"Tamworth, Australia",Tamair,Training,Swearingen SA.227AC Metro III,3,2,Struck a tree and crashed while attempting to land. The control inputs of the co-pilot; and the period the landing gear remained extended after the simulated engine failure.
9,12,1995,"Near Moron, Mongolia",MIAT - Mongolian Airlines,Ulan Bator - Moron,Antonov AN-24RV,43,42,The plane crashed into mountains after a premature descent.
9,7,1995,"Anchorage, Alaska",Military - U.S. Air Force,Anchorage-Elmendorf AFB - Anchorage-Elmendorf AFB,Boeing B-707 (E-3B),24,24,"The aircraft suffered multiple bird strikes in the No. 1 and 2 engines just after taking off when it flew into a flock of 100 or more Canada Geese. The crew initiated a slow climb and began to dump fuel. The aircraft attained a maximum altitude of 250 ft. before it started to descend. The plane impacted a hilly wooded area less than a mile from the runway, broke up, exploded and burned.  Ingestion of Canada geese into the Nos.1 and 2 engines. Lack of adequate procedures to reduce bird hazards. The crew was not warned about observations of birds in the area by the ATC."
9,19,1995,"Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada",Western Straits Air,Triumph Bay - Campbell River,De Havilland Dash-3,10,8,"While on an intercept heading for the final approach and in straight-and-level flight, the aircraft crashed into the side of a 1,047 ft, mountain in heavy fog. The pilot progressively lost situational awareness while attempting to navigate in conditions of low visibility or in cloud and was unaware of the rapidly rising terrain in his flight path."
10,8,1995,"Gunung Antara, Indonesia",Sabang Merauke Raya Air Charter,Medan - Meulaboh,CASA 212,14,1,Thirty minutes into the flight the aircraft was not able to maintain altitude after oil pressure was lost in the No. 1 engine. Crashed into trees.
10,7,1995,"Bayfield, Colorado",Air Taxi - Durango Air Service,,Cessna 172RG,3,3,"While looking for elk, the aircraft struck trees and crashed. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while his attention was diverted looking for game."
10,20,1995,"Near Piedras Negras, Mexico",TACSA,Saltillo - Piedras Negras,Cessna 208B Caravan,11,9,Crashed on approach in fog after running out of fuel.
11,21,1995,"Near Luyaba, Argentina",Military - Argentine Air Force,Comodoro Rivadavia - Cordoba,Fokker F-27 Friendship 500,53,53,"The aircraft crashed into a 8,000 ft. mountain  in the Sierra Grande range while climbing en route from Comodoro Rivadavia to Cordoba in heavy rain and strong turbulence. The passengers included military personnel and their dependents."
11,8,1995,"Kaduna, Nigeria",Nigeria Airways,Jos - Kano,Boeing B-737-2F9,137,9,"The aircraft touched down halfway down the runway, veered off the runway where dry grass caught fire under the aircraft and eventually spread destroying the aircraft."
11,19,1995,"Off Jaffna Peninsula , Sri Lanka",Military - Sri Lanka Air Force,Colombo - Palay AFB,Antonov AN-32,63,63,Crashed into the Indian Ocean while attempting to land at Palay Air Force Base. Most likely shot down by Tamil rebels.
11,10,1995,"Off Labuan, Malaysia",Sabah Air,,Bell 412 (helicopter),10,10,Crashed at sea disappearing while en route. Debris found near Labuan Island.  Strong winds and thunderstorms were in the area at the time.
11,19,1995,"Baku, Azerbaijan",Azerbaijan Airlines,,Boeing 707-323C,6,2,While attempting to land the cargo plane struck light posts and crashed into a field.
12,22,1995,"Near Douala, Cameroon",Cameroon Airlines,Cotonou - Douala,Boeing B-737-2K9,78,72,The plane went into a dive and crashed 6 km short of the runway into a swamp during a second attempt at landing. Loss of power in the No. 1 engine.
12,17,1995,"Near Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan, Russia",Azerbaijani Airlines,Nakhichevan - Baku,Tupolev TU-134B-3,82,54,The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff while attempting to make an emergency landing after the pilot reported problems with the left engine. Vibration caused nuts to work loose from the engine turbine which resulted in engine failure. No fault was found with the right engine and it is believed that it may have been inadvertently shut down by the crew.
12,5,1995,"Near Grossevichi, Russia",Far East Aviation,Yushno - Khabarovk,Tupolev TU-154B,98,98,"The aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain while en route. Crew error. Fuel-feed selected from wing tanks on one side only, causing an imbalance and banking to the right. The autopilot was able to counteract the imbalance for approximately 35 minutes into the flight."
12,18,1995,"Near Belle Anse, Haiti",Air St. Martin,Cayenne - Port-au-Prince,Beechcraft 1900D,20,20,"Deviated off course and struck a mountain at 5,000 ft. The plane was flying illegal Haitian immigrants back from Cayenne."
12,19,1995,"Verona  - Villafranca, Italy",Romanian Banat Air,Verona - Timisoara,Antonov AN-24B,49,49,The plane crashed and burned shortly after takeoff after reaching a height of 500 ft. Combination of overloading and icing.
12,21,1995,"Near Buga, Valle del Cauca, Colombia",American Airlines,Miami - Cali,Boeing B-757-223,164,160,"While on a flight from Miami, FL to Cali, Columbia the aircraft crashed into Mt. El Deluvio 38 miles north of Cali while attempting to land. On approach, the crew was requested to report over Tulua VOR which they already passed. This confused them and they decided to go direct to Rozo beacon. Entering the abbreviation 'R', incorrectly steered the plane towards Bogota. More than a minute into the  turn the crew steered manually toward Cali, but this now took them into the path of a mountain. Crew error. Lack of situational awareness, failure to adequately plan and execute the approach, failure to realize that the FMS had turned the aircraft toward mountains. Crew also neglected to retract the speed brakes after the Ground Proximity Warning System alert.  Lack of adequate radar. Different  Flight Management System naming convention from that published in navigational charts."
1,12,1996,"Kinshasa, Zaire",African Air,Kinshasa - Kahemba,Antonov AN-32B,6,2,"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 overloaded by 595 lbs. The aircraft certification was revoked and crew did not have authorization to fly. The number killed on the ground varies widely from different sources. The number of fatalities, 225, is derived from the publication Weekly Mail and Guardian in an article covering the court trial of the pilots, charging them with the deaths of 225 people. Some sources quote as many as 350 died."
1,20,1996,"Near Kano, Nigeria",Military - Nigerian Air Force,,Hawker Siddeley HS-748,14,14,Crashed 4.5 miles short of the runway while making an approach to Kano. Claimed to be shot down by the United Front for Nigeria's Liberation.
1,12,1996,"Off Point Pedro, Sri Lanka",Military - Sri Lanka Air Force,,Mil Mi-17 (helicopter),39,39,Shot down by Tamil rebels and crashed into the Indian Ocean.
1,16,1996,"Near Blenheim, New Zealand",Soundsair,Wellington - Picton,Cessna 208 Caravan I,6,5,"The aircraft crashed into Mt. Robertson at 1, 400 ft. after entering a layer of clouds on its eastern slope. Descent  by the pilot into a cloud layer at high speed with insufficient forward visibility. Descent under a cloud layer; misidentification of terrain features; loss of 'positional awareness'; insufficient forward visibility; the high speed of the aircraft; and the pilot's decision making."
2,14,1996,"Asuncion, Paraguay",Lineas Aereas del Caribe,Asuncion - Campina Grande,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-55F,4,4,"The No. 1 engine failed or power was reduced after takeoff followed by loss of the second engine. With the gear down and flaps extended,  the crew lost control of the aircraft and crashed 1.2 miles past the runway into a soccer field killing 24 on the ground."
2,9,1996,"St. Johns, Arizona",Business Air Connection,"St. Johns, AZ - Brownsville, TX",ConvairCV-440,4,4,"The cargo plane was unable to gain altitude while attempting to takeoff, overran the runway and hit power lines and a conrete barrier. Inadequate pre-flight planning and preparation by the PIC, his failure to ensure the aircraft was properly loaded within limitations, his failure to use proper flaps for takeoff, his failure to use ADI (Antidetonation Injection) assisted takeoff, and his resultant failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the high density altitude, and the PIC's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane."
2,23,1996,"Off Puerto Plata, Domincan Republic","Alas Nacionales, leased from Birgen Air",Puerto Plata - Gander,Boeing B-757-225,189,189,"The plane crashed into the AtlantiOcean, 21 km north of Puerto Plata, shortly after taking off. Incorrect airspeed indications resulting from a clogged pitot tube. The readings were greater than the actual airspeed resulting in the crew reducing  power and 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."
2,20,1996,"Near Ensenada, Mexico",Aérotaxi Cachanilla,Tijuana - Ensenada,Cessna 500 Citation,8,8,Crashed into a hill in heavy fog while on approach.
2,12,1996,"Port-au-Prince, Hati",Hati Express,Port-au-Prince - Cap Haitien,GAF Nomad N-24A,15,11,"Shortly after lifting off of the ground, the aircraft rolled to the right and struck the ground ending up inverted in a ditch."
2,19,1996,"Near Jabal Awliya, Sudan",Military - Sudanese Air Force,El Obeid - Khartoum,Lockheed C-130H,91,91,Crashed SW of Khartoum while attempting an emergency landing after reporting an in-flight out of control fire.
2,5,1996,"Near Lukapa, Angola",Aero Tropical,Ludana - Lukapa,Antonov 12BP,8,8,The cargo plane crashed in rain and poor visibility while on approach.
2,20,1996,"Arequipa, Peru",Compania de Aviacion Faucett SA (Peru),Lima - Arequipa,Boeing B-737-222,123,123,"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."
3,12,1996,"Key West, Florida",Key West Sea Plane Service - Air Taxi,,Cessna U206G,5,5,"The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight rather than making an immediate water landing due to the low altitude of the airplane and obstructions ahead, which led to his intentional maneuver to avoid the obstructions and subsequent inadvertent stall and loss of control."
4,14,1996,"Near Dubrovnik, Croatia",Military - U.S. Air Force,Tizla - Dubrovnik,Boeing B-737-T43,35,35,"The aircraft strayed off course and hit St. John Hill at an altitude of 2,200 feet, 16km SE of Dubrovnik while attempting to land in poor weather conditions. U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Ron Brown, 55, killed. Crew error.  Failure of the crew to comply with directives that required a review of all instrument approach procedures, not approved by the Defense Dept. Preflight planning errors, combined with errors made during the flight by the crew. Rumors persist that the accident was a result of sabotage."
4,14,1996,"Near Petropavlovsk, Russia",Krasnoyarskie Avialinii,Novosibirsk - Petropavlovsk,Ilyushin IL-76TD,20,20,"The aircraft, carrying 57 tones of detergent, crashed into a mountain at an altitude of 2,900 feet. Fuel starvation."
4,8,1996,"Cheyenne, Wyoming",Private,"Cheyenne, WY - Lincoln, NE",Cessna 177B,3,3,"Seven- year-old trainee pilot, Jessica Dubroff, accompanied by her father (a passenger) and the pilot-in-command, were engaged in a trans-continental record attempt involving 6,660 miles of flying in 8 consecutive days. The plane departed towards a nearby thunderstorm in deteriorating weather. Witnesses describe the plane's climb rate and speed as slow and they observed the aircraft enter a roll consistent with a stall. The plane's gross weight was 84 pounds over the maximum limit. Pilot's improper decision to take off into deteriorating weather conditions when the airplane was overweight resulting in stall caused by failure to maintain airspeed."
5,22,1996,"Near Haj Yousif, Sudan",Federal Airlines,Wadi Halfa - Khartoum,Antonov AN-24,53,53,"After a number of failed landing attempts during a sandstorm, the aircraft made a forced landing in a local suburb crashing into a building."
5,14,1996,"Everglades, Miami, Florida",ValuJet,Miami - Atlanta,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,110,110,"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.  Candi Kubeck was the first American female commercial airline captain to be killed in a crash. San Diego Chargers running back Rodney Culver, 26, and his wife were among the passengers killed as was singer, songwriter Walter Hyatt, 46."
5,13,1996,"Oumba, Papua New Guinea",Milne Bay Air,Menyamya - Marakawa,Britten Norman BN-2A-20 Trislander,10,1,Crashed into a ridge line shrouded in clouds while en route.
5,23,1996,"Griesta, United Kingdom",Loganair,Inverness - Lerwick,Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander,3,3,Crashed during a second attempt at landing
6,14,1996,"Rasht, Iran",Iran Air,Training,Boeing 727-286,7,7,The training flight crashed into a field during touch-and-go landings.
6,19,1996,"Near Rollingstone, Queensland  Australia",Military - Australian Army Aviation,,Sikorsky S-70 / Sikorsky S-70,28,18,The two helicopters collided in mid-air while flying in formation. The pilots may have possibly been  stressed fatigued and inadequately prepared and were flying too low to see the target.
6,12,1996,"Fukuoka, Japan",Garuda Indonesia Airlines,Fukuoka - Denpasar,McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30,275,3,The aircraft overran the runway after an aborted takeoff. The fuel line in the No.3 engine was sheared and caught fire after the fanblade of the first stage HP turbine separated. During the slide the No. 1 engine and landing gear were lost ane the plane came to rest in a ditch. Three passengers were trapped in the wreckage and overcome by toxifumes after a fire started. Pilot error. Improper procedures used by the captain after engine failure.
6,17,1996,"Shanghai, China",China Flying Dragon Aviation (Feilong Airlines),Dalian - Shanghai,Harbin Yunshuji Y-12-II,12,2,The aircraft crashed into a mountain after deviating off course during a landing attempt.
7,15,1996,"Pensacola, Florida",Delta Air Lines,Pensacola - Atlanta,McDonnell Douglas MD-88,142,2,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 to be fractured and went undetected at time of manufacture. The crack should have been detectable during inspection but was missed.
7,16,1996,"Papua, New Guinea",Milne Bay Air,Bosavi - Mendi,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,20,20,"Just after beginning its final approach, the aircraft crashed into the side of a  mountain at about 9,200 feet in rain and poor visibility."
7,9,1996,"Near Kanda, India",Archana Airlines,Delhi - Shimla - Kulu,Let 410,9,9,The aircraft flew into a Bandi Hill while descending inbound to Kulu in heavy fog.
7,18,1996,"Near Eindhoven, The Netherlands",Military - Belgian Air Force,"Villafranca, Italy - Eindhoven AB",Lockheed C-130H,41,34,"Crashed and burned while attempting to land at Eindhoven Air Base. The aircraft collided with a large flock of lapwings and starlings, causing failure of the No. 1, 2, and 3 engines after which the port wing hit the ground and the plane exploded in flames. Aboard were members of a  Dutch Army Band returning from Italy."
7,20,1996,"Off East Moriches, New York",Trans World Airlines,New York City - Paris,Boeing B-747-131,230,230,"While on a flight from New York to Paris, France, the aircraft exploded at  FL 130, broke up and crashed into the AtlantiOcean off Long Island, N.Y. The NTSB determined that the probable cause of the accident was an explosion of the center wing fuel tank resulting from ignition of the flammable fuel/air mixture in the tank. The source of ignition energy for the explosion could not be determined with certainty but, of the sources evaluated by the investigation, the most likely was a short circuit outside of the center wing tank that allowed excessive voltage to enter it through electrical wiring associated with the fuel quantity indication system.  To say that numerous government agencies acted strangely and suspiciously would be an understatement.  A great deal of evidence was either suppressed or ignored. Rumors persist that the plane was brought down by a missile, either by the Navy conducting exercises in the area or by terrorists."
7,16,1996,"Near Playa del Carmen, Mexico",Aerolatino (Aerocaribe),Holvox Island - Playa del Carmen,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,18,1,Crashed 150 ft. short of the runway.
7,15,1996,"Russian Mission, Alaska",Northern Air Cargo,Emmonak - Aniak,Douglas DC-6A,4,4,"Soon after takeoff, the No. 3 engine caught fire in the cargo plane. The pilot tried to return to the airport for an emergency landing but the right wing seperated and the plane crashed. Fatigue failure of the master connecting rod, which originated from corrosion pitting, subsequently compromised the engine crankcase, and resulted in a fire; and failure of the flight crew to follow emergency procedures by pulling the fire handle before feathering the propeller, which diminished the effectiveness of the fire suppression system."
8,13,1996,"Markham Bay, Canada",First Air,Iqaluit - Markham Bay,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,2,2,"After touching down, the cargo plane bounced twice and continued to the end of the runway, became airborne but crashed terrain. For unknown reasons, a decision was made to overshoot even though insufficient runway remained for acceleration, take-off, and climb. Likely contributing directly to the decision to overshoot was the difficulty in controlling the aircraft on touchdown."
8,23,1996,"Near Jackson Hole, Wyoming",Military - U.S. Air Force,"Jackson Hole, WY - New York, NY",Lockheed C-130H Hercules,9,9,The plane struck a mountain. Failure of the crew to monitor the aircraft's position and flight path relative to high terrain surrounding Jackson Hole Airport.
8,19,1996,"Near Alliford Bay, British Columbia, Canada2",Harbour Air,Tasu - Alliford,de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Turbo Otter,3,3,"While en route, flew into the side of a mountain. The pilot probably made a navigational error because of restricted visibility in fog and light drizzle and entered the wrong valley, and he delayed his decision to reverse course until he was unable to avoid the weather."
8,3,1996,"Belgrade, Yugosalvia",Spair Air Transport,Belgrade - Malta,Ilyushin IL-76T,12,12,"After taking off from Belgrade, the plane experienced electrical problems and returned to the airport. After dumping fuel and circling for 3 hours, the plane crashed into a corn field 800m short of the runway."
8,10,1996,"Spitsbergen, Norway",Vnokovo Airlines,Moscow - Svalbard,Tupolev TU-154M,141,141,"The aircraft crashed 7 nm short of the runway into Operafjellet Mountain at an altitude of 2,900 ft. 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. Inadequate planning, unsatisfactory crew resource management and monitoring, not discontinuing the approach when procedural uncertainties existed and limited knowledge of the operating language and the actual airspace. The passengers were mainly Russian coal miners headed for a Russian mine on one of the Norwegian islands."
9,17,1996,"Anchorage, Alaska",Air Taxi - Stearns Air Alaska,,Cessna 206G,5,3,"After taking off, the aircraft stopped climbing, struck a pole and crashed and burn. Improper installation of a connecting bolt in the throttle linkage, which resulted in a worn/disconnected throttle arm, partial loss of engine power, and a forced landing after takeoff."
9,16,1996,"Waddenzee, Netherlands",Dutch Dakota Association,Texel - Amsterdam,Douglas DC-3C,32,32,"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. The accident was initiated by a combined failure of the left engine and the left feathering system. The accident became inevitable when the flight crew allowed the speed to decrease below stall speed and lost control of the aircraft at an altitude from which recovery was not possible."
10,1,1996,"Off Pasamayo, Peru",Aeroperu,Lima - Santiago,Boeing B-757-200,70,70,"The aircraft crashed into the ocean 28 minutes after taking off from Lima, Peru. Pieces of adhesive tape were found covering the statiports, placed there by personnel during aircraft maintenance and cleaning, causing the malfunction of the airspeed indicators and altimeters. 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 sea. An employee did not remove the adhesive tape from the statiports, nor was it detected by any number of people, including the captain, during the preflight inspection. A maintenance worker was tried and convicted of negligent homicide for failing to remove the adhesive tape and received 2 years in jail."
10,10,1996,"San Francesco al Campo, Italy",Aeroflot,"Moscow - Turin, Italy",Antonov An-124,23,2,The cargo plane struck trees and a house while making a second attempt to land.
10,14,1996,"Ketchikan, Alaska",Air Taxi - Seaside Air Service,,de Havilland DHC-2,3,3,"The float plane crashed 55 minutes after departure into a 3,200 ft. mountain. Continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather condition, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were the high/mountainous terrain, and weather conditions that included low ceilings."
10,12,1996,"Eel River Crossing, New Brunswick, Canada",Telford Aviation,"Port Meiner, Quebe- Bangor, Maine",Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain,8,8,"31-7952246The pilot reported that he had a rough running engine and was making an emergency landing at Charlo Airport. While maneuvering to land, he crashed 3 miles west of the runway. Loss of power from the right engine, and the pilot did not conserve altitude or configure the aircraft for maximum performance following the loss of power. Control of the aircraft was probably lost as the pilot was attempting to intercept the ILS for Runway 13 during a low-level turn. Contributing factors were the overweight condition of the aircraft and the lack of in-flight emergency procedures training received by the pilot."
10,22,1996,"Manta, Ecuador",Million Air,Manta - Miami,Boeing B-707-323C,4,4,"The cargo plane, carrying flowers and frozen fish crashed into the Dolorosa district, bursting into flames shortly after taking off. One engine caught fire during the climb-out."
10,20,1996,"Khanty, Russia",Tyumen Aviatrans,Tyumen - Khanty,Yakovlev YAK-40,34,5,"In a heavy snowstorm, the aircraft landed short and right of the runway striking three Mil Mi-8 helicopters and bursting into flames."
10,8,1996,"Sao Paolo, Brazil",TAM (Brazil),Sao Paulo - Rio de Janiero,Fokker 100,95,95,The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff into a residential area striking a building. Uncommanded deployment of the thrust reverser on the right engine.
11,8,1996,"Near Tikal, Guatemala",Transported Areos Profesionales - TAPSA,Guatemala City - Flores,Embraer 110P1 Bandeirante,16,16,"The plane crashed into a mountain 1 hour after take off, at an altitude of 900 ft., in strong winds, while on approach to Santa Elena."
11,17,1996,"Lagos, Nigeria",Aviation Development Corporation,Port Harcourt - Lagos,Boeing B-727-231,143,143,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. The plane was flying almost at the speed of sound when it crashed and disintegrated. ATC error. The controller thought he had cleared to aircraft to FL100 but the aircraft was still flying at FL240.
11,9,1996,"Aubusson, France",Jetcom S.A.,Geneva - Bordeaux,Cessna 421C Golden Eagle,8,8,"The pilot reported that an engine failed just as he started to descend for a landing. He later informed ATC he could not feather the propeller. The  aircraft subsequently crashed and burned in a field.  The accident was due to inappropriate management of the flight following jamming of the propeller in an intermediate position after the right engine crankshaft ruptured. The inappropriate management was due to the pilot’s relative lack of experience on this aircraft type, his false notions about the aircraft’s performance and about the existence of a flight level to maintain level flight with an unfeathered propeller and an heavy aircraft and a series of misjudged strategies to attempt to continue the flight then to land at Limoges when the aircraft’s altitude no longer made this possible."
11,18,1996,"Near Charkhidadri, India",Saudi Arabian Airlines / Kazastan Airlines,New Delhi - Dhahran / Chimkent - New Delhi,Boeing B-747-168B / Ilyushin IL-76TD,349,349,"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. Three hundred twelve aboard the B-747 and thirty-seven aboard the Il-76 were killed. The Il-76 descended below its assigned altitude. The death toll was reduced from 351 to 349 after Kazastan Airlines reported 37 aboard rather than 39. Neither aircraft was equipped with an Airborne Collision Avoidance System. The 747 had taken off from Delhi and had been cleared to climb to FL140.  Meanwhile, the IL76, which was inbound to Delhi on the same airway, had been cleared to descend to FL150. However, due to a misunderstanding, the pilot and most of the cockpit crew of the IL76 believed the flight had been cleared to continue down to FL140. The Indian accident report attributed the failure of most of the IL76 crew to correctly understand the situation to their lack of a working knowledge of English. Also contributing to the crew's decision to continue the descent below their clearance limit were poor cockpit resource management, a lack of leadership by the captain, a lack of co-ordination between the crew and a general casual attitude to the conduct of the flight."
11,17,1996,"Quincy, Illinois",United Express  / Private,"Burlington, IA - Quincy, IA",Beechcraft 1900-C / Beech King Air A90,14,14,"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."
11,19,1996,"Off Cape Mendocino, CA",Military - U.S. Air Force,"San Diego, CA - Portland, OR",Lockheed HC-130P Hercules,11,10,"Crashed 60 miles west of Cape Mendocino in the PacifiOcean. The crew reported losing an engine, followed by complete electrical failure."
11,15,1996,"Off Moroni, Comoros",Ethiopian Airlines,Addis Ababa - Nairobi,Boeing B-767-200ER,175,127,"The aircraft was hijacked shortly after taking off from Ethiopia by three drunken escaped prisoners. They demanded to be flown to Australia, but wouldn't let the pilot stop to refuel. The plane eventually ran out of fuel and ditched 500 feet offshore of Le Galawa Beach on the island of Grand Comoros. When it was aparent the plane was out of fuel, the hijackers fought the pilot for control of the aircraft. In the last seconds aloft, the left wing tip struck the water and the plane crashed into the sea flipping at least once before breaking into several  parts. The water was shallow but many passengers had inflated their safety vests which prevented them from swimming out from under the cabin and they drowned."
11,11,1996,"Bethel, Arkansas",ArctiTransportation Services,Bethel - Kwigillingok,Cessna 208B Caravan I,1,1,"Shortly after taking off the cargo plane turn back toward the airport, increased it's bank angle until the aircraft hit the ground. Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while maneuvering to reverse direction after takeoff, after encountering an undetermined anomaly. The undetermined anomaly was a related factor."
11,11,1996,"Abakan, Siberia, Russia",Military - Russian Air Force,Abakan - Petropavlosk - Kamchatsky,Ilyushin IL-76MD,23,23,The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff. Overloaded.
11,10,1996,"Medellin, Colombia",ACES Colombia,Medellin - Bahia Solano,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,15,14,The aircraft crashed into a mountain 5 minutes after takeoff. The plane stalled while trying to clear a mountain.  Overloaded.
12,15,1996,"Banjarmasin, Indonesia",Dirgantara Air Services,Banjarmasin - Sampit,CASA 212 Aviocar 100,17,16,"After experiencing a No.2 engine fire and while attempting to return to the airport, the aircraft's wing struck a building short of the runway."
12,18,1996,"Boise, Idaho",Emery Worldwide,Boise - Salt Lake City,Douglas C-47A,2,2,"Shortly after takeoff  the crew reported they had the right engine on fire. They attempted to return for an emergency landing but the cargo plane crashed right wing low, cartwheeled and burst into flames short of the runway. A fire within the right engine compartment of undetermined cause and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed above the aircraft's minimum control speed. A factor contributing to the accident was the dark night environmental conditions"
12,22,1996,"Rio Negro, Colombia",SELVA,Bogota - Medellin,Antonov An-32B,4,4,The cargo plane crashed short of the runway while attempting to land.
12,18,1996,"Narrows, Virginia",Airborne Express,Test flight,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63F,6,6,"The cargo struck mountainous terrain after experiencing a stall during tests. The inappropriate control inputs applied by the flying pilot during a stall recovery attempt, the failure of the non-flying pilot-in-command to recognize, address and correct these inappropriate control inputs, and the failure of Airborne Express to establish a formal, functional evaluation flight program that included adequate program guidelines, requirements and pilot training for performance of these flights. Contributing to the cause of the accident were the inoperative stick shaker stall warning system and Airborne Express DC-8 flight training simulator's inadequate fidelity in reproducing the airplane's stall characteristics."
12,15,1996,"Near Nellore, India",Military - Indian Air Force,Tanbaram AFB - Hyderabad,Hindustan Aeronautics 748-2,22,22,Crashed while en route after the pilot reported an engine fire. Undetected cracks in the engine not detected during routine maintenance.
12,10,1996,"Dorchester, New Hampshire",Aircraft Charter Group Inc,"Bridgeport, CT - Lebanon, NH",Learjet 35A,2,2,"The cargo plane was on a positioning flight when it struck rising terrain while making an approach to land. The captain's failure to maintain situational awareness, which resulted in the airplane being outside the confines of the instrument approach; and the crew's misinterpretation of a step-down fix passage, which resulted in an early descent into rising terrain. Factors included the captain's misreading of the instrument approach procedure, the crew's rushed and incomplete instrument approach briefing, their failure to use additional, available navigational aids, and their failure to account for the winds at altitude."
1,18,1997,"Edenton, North Carolina",Tar Heel Aviation,Manteo - Edenton,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,2,2,"While on approach the plane struck power lines and came to rest in shallow water. The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in this accident were; fog, the low ceiling, and the dark night."
1,11,1997,"Near Moamoa, Samoa",Polynesian Airlines,Pago Pago - FagaliI,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,5,3,Crashed onto a mountin in high winds and rain after being diverted from another airport.
1,15,1997,"Near Monroe, Michigan",Comair,Cincinnati - Detroit,Embraer 120RT Brasilia,29,29,"While on approach and attempting to land on runway 3R at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, in a snowstorm, the aircraft went into a steep dive and crashed into a field. The accident was caused by the FAA's failure to establish adequate aircraft certification standards for flight in icing conditions.  Contributing to the accident were the flightcrew's decision to operate in icing conditions near the lower margin of the operating airspeed envelope (with flaps retracted), and Comair's failure to establish and adequately disseminate unambiguous minimum airspeed values for flap configurations and for flight in icing conditions."
1,23,1997,"Sparrevohn, Arkansas",Southcentral Air,St. Marys - Kenai,de Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou,2,1,"While en rote the plane experienced engine trouble. The crew decided to divert to Sparrevohn. While attempting to land the plane encountered strong turbulence from surrounding mountains. Although full power was applied to the good engine the plane crashed into terrain. Loss of the right engine propeller control oil, which led to an overspeed of the right engine and propeller, and necessitated a shut-down of the right engine; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/distance from terrain during visual approach for a precautionary landing at an alternate airport. Factors relating to the accident were: fluctuation of the left engine power, premature lowering of the airplane flaps, and an encounter with adverse weather conditions (including high winds, severe turbulence, and white-out conditions) during the approach."
2,14,1997,"Tambacoumba, Senegal",Air Senegal,Tambacounda - Dakar,Hawker Siddeley HS-748-353 Srs.2a,52,25,The aircraft crashed shortly after taking off fromTambacoumba after losing power in the left engine. Fuel contamination.
2,17,1997,"Near Quiangala, Angola",Force Area Populaire de Angola,Luanda - Cafunfo,CASA 212 Aviocar 200,37,37,The plane took off from Luanda bound for Cafunfo in northeastern Angola when it disappeared en route.  Witnesses later stated the plane appeared to be in trouble and flying at a low altitude before it crashed.
2,19,1997,Northern Israel,Military - Israel Air Force /Military -  Israel Air Force,,Sikorsky CH53D / Sikorsky CH53D,73,73,The two military helicopters crashed into each other while taking off in darkness killing all aboard.
2,12,1997,"Carajas, Brazil",Varig,Maraba - Carajas,Boeing B-737-2C3,52,1,The aircraft touched down hard. The right main landing gear collapsed causing the plane to veer to the right and end up in a wooded area. The first officer was killed.
2,3,1997,"Guatemala City, Guatemala",Transpolar,"Lima, Peru - Guatemala City, Guatemala",IAI 1124 Westwind,5,5,Flew into a mountain while on approach.
3,18,1997,"Near Mashhad, Iran",Military - Iranian Air Force,Dezful - Mashhad,Lockheed C-130HF,88,88,The plane was carrying military personnel and their families and crashed 24 miles NE of Mashhad in the Binalud Heights. The pilot reported engine failure prior the crash.
3,10,1997,"Cherkessk, Russia",Stavropol Airlines,Stavropol - Trabzon,Antonov AN-24RV,50,50,"The aircraft lost altitude from FL 197 and crashed into a forest while en route from Stavropol, Russia to Trabzon, Turkey. Reports indicated that an in-flight  fire and an explosion led to the separation of the tail section prior to the crash. Superficial mechanical inspection of the aircraft which was carried out without the use of monitoring instruments and subsequent unjustified decision to extend the time between overhauls.  Inadequate monitoring to determine the state of structural elements and detect the presence of corrosion in hard-to-reach areas under the floor of the fuselage. Failure to carry out prescribed anti-corrosion measures on the aircraft structure during overhaul."
4,0,1997,"Griffin, Georgia",Custom Air Service,Griffin - Americus,Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair,2,2,"On a positioning flight, while taking off the plane suffered engine failure, overran the runway and crashed into a vacant building."
4,20,1997,"Near Wainwright, Alaska",Hageland Aviation Services,Barrow - Wainwright,Cessna 208B Caravan I,5,5,After making two approaches the pilot decided to head back to the departure airport. He flew north at an altitude beneath minimum radar coverage. The plane impacted the frozen ArctiOcean in a right bank and at a 60 degree nose-down attitude. The pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from terrain. A contributing factor was the weather conditions.
4,7,1997,"Tanjung Pandan, Indonesia",Merpati Nusantara Airlines,Jakarta - Tanjung Pandan,British Aerospace ATP,53,15,"During the final stage of a visual approach, one of the aircraft's engines failed. The crew failed to correctly identify the problem and because of the flight regime, the propeller did not autofeather. The approach was continued, however, as the aircraft descended through about 2,000ft., power was applied at the start of a go-around. Control was lost and the aircraft crashed."
4,18,1997,"Near Konduz, Afghanistan",Military - Afghan Republican Air Force,,Antonov AN-26,36,36,The transport crashed into a mountain.
5,21,1997,"Huangtian, China",China Southern Airlines,Chongqing - Shenzen,Boeing B-737-31B,74,35,"The aircraft touched down hard, causing the nosegear to collapse. The pilot chose to to go-around. The aircraft climbed away but shortly after, the pilot declared an emergency and attempted to land on the runway in the opposite direction. The aircraft crashed on the runway, broke up and caught fire.The accident happened in poor weather with heavy rain associated with local thunderstorm activity."
6,7,1997,"Near Irumu, Congo",Bazair,Bunia - Kisangani,Vickers Viscount 781D,27,27,Crashed shortly after taking off. Fire in the cabin.
7,3,1997,"Madh Island, India",Elbee Airlines,Mumbai - Banglaor,Fokker F-27 Friendship 200,2,2,Shortly after taking off the cargo plane crashed into the ocean. The pilot lost control when he encountered severe weather conditions soon after taking off.
7,9,1997,"Suzano, Brazil",TAM (Brazil),Sao Jose dos Campos - Congonhas,Fokker 100,60,1,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.  It is reported that the police believed the bomb was planted as part of a failed suicide attempt by one of the passengers.
7,21,1997,"Off Santiago de Cuba, Cuba",Cubana de Aviacion,Santiago de Cuba - Havana,Antonov AN-24,44,44,The plane crashed into the ocean 4 miles off the coast shortly after takeoff. Possible failure of the left engine during takeoff.
7,17,1997,"Skagway, Alaska",Haines Airways - Air Taxi,"Haines, AK - Skagway, AK",Piper PA-32,6,4,"The sightseeing plane lost engine power and ditched in 39 degree water. Jamming/failure of the left magneto impulse coupling, which stopped rotation of the magneto gear, and resulted in subsequent shearing of the accessory intermediate idler gear."
7,11,1997,"Bandung, Indonesia",Sempati Air,Bangdung - Jakarta,Fokker F-27 Friendship 600,50,30,"The aircraft developed engine trouble (left engine caught on fire) shortly after taking off.  While attempting to make an emergency landing at Sulaiman AFB, the plane clipped roof tops of a housing project and crashed into a nearby field."
7,10,1997,"Goroka,  New Guinea",Goroka Air Services,Chimbu - Goroka,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,4,2,Crashed into Mt. Yasirua in poor weather. Navigational error. No published instrument flying procedures. No GPS used for primary navigation.
7,13,1997,"Near Ranong, Thailand",Singapore Airlines,Phuket - Ranong,Learjet 31,2,2,On a training flight the instructor misread the Ranong DME and causing the trainee pilot to descend below minimum altitude in poor weather conditions. The aircraft  flew into high terrain.
7,10,1997,"Florence, Italy",Air Littoral,Nice - Florence,Aerospatiale ATR-42-512,17,1,"The aircraft touched down at excessive speed, far down the runway threshold, bounced twice and overran the runway."
8,1,1997,"Agana, Guam",Korean Airlines,Seoul - Guam,Boeing B-747-300,254,229,"The aircraft crashed into Nimitz Hill, 3 miles short of Runway 06R, while making a non-precision approach in heavy rain to A.B. Won Guam International Airport. The runway glide slope system was inoperative. In addition, the Minimum Safe Altitude Warning system (MSAW) was also not working due to a software problem. The captain’s failure to adequately brief and execute the non-precision approach and the first officer's and flight engineer's failure to effectively monitor and cross-check the captain’s execution of the approach. Contributing to these failures were the captain's fatigue and Korean Air's  inadequate flight crew training. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) intentional inhibition of the MSAW at Guam and the agency's failure to adequately manage the system."
8,12,1997,"Miami, Florida",Fine Air,Miami - Santo Domingo,McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61F,4,4,"Immediately after taking off the plane went into a nose-high attitude, stalled and crashed to the ground. The probable cause of the accident, which resulted from the airplane being misloaded to produce a more aft center of gravity and a correspondingly incorrect stabilizer trim setting that precipitated an extreme pitch-up at rotation, was (1) the failure of Fine Air to exercise operational control over the cargo loading process and  (2) the failure of Aeromar to load the airplane as specified by Fine Air. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the FAA to adequately monitor Fine Airs operational control responsibilities for cargo loading and the failure of the FAA to ensure that known cargo-related deficiencies were corrected at Fine Air."
8,8,1997,"Matsu Island, Taiwan",Formosa Airlines,Taipei - Matsu,Dornier DO-228-212,16,16,The aircraft flew into a mountain and exploded in flames after a missed approach and while executing a go-around in rain and high winds. The pilot turned right instead of left when initiating the go-around.
8,13,1997,"100 miles SW of Kuujjuaq, Quebec, Canada",Private,,Cessna 180K,2,2,"French Canadian actress Marie-Soleil Tougas, 27, and  film director Jean-Claude Lauzon, 43, were killed when their Cessna crashed into a mountainside in strong winds and rain. They were returning from a fishing trip. While the cause of the accident is officially listed as unable to determine, an unexplained distraction and/or the effects of an optical illusion may have contributed to distracting the pilot's attention from flying the circuit."
8,16,1997,"Tindal, NT, Australia",Air taxi,Sightseeing,Cessna 210,5,5,While flying at a low altitude the aircraft experienced engine trouble and crashed into trees. The engine failed due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot did not take advantage of suitable areas available for a forced landing. The aircraft stalled at a height from which recovery was not considered possible.
8,19,1997,"Criciúma, Brazil",Air taxi - TAM,,Cessna 550 Citation II,2,2,While en route the plane went into a steep dive and impacted terrain.
9,14,1997,"Phnom Penh, Cambodia",Vietnam Airlines,Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh,Tupolev TU-134,66,65,"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. The only survivor was a one-year-old boy. Pilot error. The captain failed to heed the warnings of the flight engineer and first officer that the plane was flying too low and failed to abort the landing."
9,19,1997,"Near Miri, Malaysia",Borneo Airways,Bandar Seri Begawan - Miri,Dornier 228-212,10,10,Struck tree tops and crashed into Lambir Hill while on approach to land at Miri.
9,17,1997,"Off Namibia, Africa",Military - Luftwaffe / Military - USAF,,Tupolev TU-154M / C-141 Starlifter,33,33,"Midair collision at 39,000 ft. 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 ATC and  poor regional ground communications."
9,13,1997,"Buah Nabar, Indonesia",Garuda Indonesia Airlines,Jakarta - Medan,Airbus A300-B4-200,234,234,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.
10,7,1997,"Near Montrose, Colorado",SceniAirlines,"Montrose, CO - Page, AZ",Cessna 208B Caravan I,9,9,"Collided with terrain at the 9,900 foot level on the Uncompahgre Plateau. The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering the airplane near maximum gross weight and aft center of gravity in or near instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and entry into a stall/spin."
10,3,1997,"Banjul, Gambia",Naysa Aerotaxis,,Beech Super King Air 200,9,8,Crashed 3km short of the runway at Banjul International Airport in heavy rain and thunderstorms.
10,22,1997,"Nuevo Berlin, Uruguay",Austral Lineas Aeras (Argentina),Posadas - Buenos Aires,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,74,74,"The aircraft 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 crater was created where the plane crashed into the earth.  Pitot heater failure."
10,17,1997,"Monterey Bay, near PacifiGrove, California",Private,,Rutan Long EZ (experimental aircraft),1,1,"The aircraft had just finished performing 3 touch-and-go landings at Monterey Peninsula Airport. Shortly after taking off a fourth time, witnesses heard the engine make popping noises, bank to the right, pitch up, and go into a steep dive from about a  500 foot altitude and crash into the sea about 150 yards offshore. Singer John Denver, 53, who was piloting the plane, was killed. Denver, an experienced pilot with over 2,800 flying hours, had only a little over an hour in the experimental plane. The accident was caused by the inadvertent application of right rudder by the pilot as he attempted to manipulate the fuel selector handle. The unmarked fuel selector handle in this aircraft was located in a hard to reach area behind the pilot's left shoulder, instead of between his legs. This required removing his harness and reaching behind. While turning around, he inadvertently pressed down on the plane's right rudder pedal causing the aircraft to roll and go into a dive.  Contributing factors were, Denver took off with too little fuel in one tank which led to the necessity of switching to his backup tank. Also it was difficult to determine how much fuel was in the tanks due to the unmarked fuel quantity sight gauge."
11,8,1997,"Near Barrow, Alaska",Hageland Aviation Services,Barrow - Wainwright,Cessna 208B Caravan I,8,8,"A few minutes after takeoff a distress call was received from the aircraft after which it ditched into the sea 200 yards offshore. The pilot's disregard for lateral fuel loading limits, his improper removal of frost prior to takeoff, and the resulting inadvertent stall/spin. Factors involved in this accident were the improper asymmetrical fuel loading which reduced lateral aircraft control, the self-induced pressure to takeoff on time by the pilot, and inadequate surveillance of the company operations by company management."
12,14,1997,"Irkutsk-2, Russia",Military - Russian Air Force,Irkutsk - Vladivostok,Antonov AN-124-100,23,23,"The military aircraft, bound for Vladivostok, crashed into a residential neighborhood twenty seconds after taking off. All four engines failed after the computer system began shutting them down shortly after takeoff.  Design flaw which led to uncoordinated operation of the high-pressure compressors."
12,15,1997,"Little Grand Rapids, Canada",Sowind Air,Winnipeg - Little Grand Rapids,Embraer 110P1 Bandeirante,17,4,"Crashed during the second approach right of the approach path. While the aircraft was being manoeuvred at a very low level in marginal weather, it descended after an abrupt turn and flew, in controlled flight, into the terrain. Crew procedural error. The aircraft was 1,000 pounds heavier than the maximum allowable weight.  The GPS installed in aircraft was not approved as a primary navigational aid."
12,17,1997,"La Veriente, Bolivia",STAP,Villamontes - Santa Cruz,Swearingen SA-226T Metro II,19,10,"During take off, shortly after the landing gear was retracted, one of the aircraft's engines lost power and the propeller autofeathered. The aircraft rolled to the right, struck trees and crashed inverted."
12,18,1997,"Sharjah, United Arab Emirates",Tajikistan Airlines,Dushanbe - Sharjah,Tupolev TU-154,86,85,The aircraft crashed and burned while making an attempt to land. A number of errors by the crew resulted in the acccident. Not maintaining the height indicated during the last contact with the ATC. Not following instructions from the ATC. Crew fatigue and turbulence in the area contributed to the accident.
12,13,1997,"Near Mackenzie, British Colombia, Canada",Terry Air Inc.,Mackenzie - Bear Valley,Cessna 402C,3,3,"Crashed after taking off from Mackenzie. Wreckage was found on the west shore of Williston Lake.  The cause of the accident is undetermined, however, it is probable that low-level, visual flight in deteriorating weather contributed to the accident."
12,21,1997,"Fotina, Greece",Aerosweet Airlines (LVOV),Odessa - Thessaloniki,Yakovlev YAK-42,70,70,"The aircraft crashed into Mt. Olympus while approaching Salonica, during a second attempt to land. The plane was holding at 3,300 feet due to heavy traffic. Tower tapes indicate that after the missed approach, the crew reported they were heading north when they actually were heading west. An investigation revealed the crew had poor training, flew too low, didn't know how to use the radar equipment and failed to declare an emergency after they missed the landing strip. A second crash occurred when a C-130 transport plane on its way to pick up troops to assist in the search, crashed into Pastra Mountain."
12,16,1997,"Near Palembang, Indonesia",SilkAir,Jakarta - Hatta - Singapore,Boeing B-737-300,104,104,"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 from 35,000 feet and crashed at a high rate of speed into the Sumatran jungle. The right wing and parts of the rudder separated from the aircraft before it crashed. The Indonesian National Transportation Committee found that there was insufficient evidence to find a cause for the accident. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board strongly disagreed and stated the jet's cockpit voice recorder was intentionally disconnected and its flight controls placed in a nose-down position most likely by the captain. While the U.S. NTSB stopped short of using the term suicide, its dissenting report made it clear it believed the crash was the result of actions by the captain. In July 2004 a California jury found the manufacturer of the PCU valve that controls rudder responsible for the accident after the valve was located and showed defects which may have led to a rudder hardover."
12,23,1997,Over the PacifiOcean,United Air Lines,Tokyo - Honolulu,Boeing B-747-122,393,1,"Two hours into the flight, at FL 310, the plane received reports of severe clear air turbulence in the area and the seat belt sign was turned on. Moments later, the aircraft suddenly dropped around one hundred feet seriously injuring many passengers and causing damage to the aircraft. The plane landed safely back at Tokyo, but  one passenger died of her injuries."
12,7,1997,"Rio Sidra, Panama",Parsa,Panama City - Rio Sidra,Britten Norman BN-2A Trislander,10,10,"Crashed into dense jungle, 4 miles short of its destination in heavy fog."
1,17,1998,"Maiden, North Carolina",Mountain Air Cargo,"Maiden, NC - Greensboro, NC",Cessna 208B Caravan I,1,1,"During takeoff, the cargo plane drifted off the runway to the left returned, drifted to the right, over ran the runway, became airborne and collided with trees. The pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff when he was unable to initiate a climb, resulting in the aircraft over running the runway and colliding with trees on the departure end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to arrive at his destination to attend a family affair."
1,22,1998,"Tor Kach, Pakistan",Ariana Afghan Airlines,Kandahar - Heart,Antonov AN-12BP,51,51,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.' Crashed due to fuel starvation.
1,18,1998,"Brno, Czech Republic",Aeroservice International,Gomel - Kunovice,Let 410UVP,2,2,Fog and low visibility forced the plane to divert to divert to Brno. After a missed approach the aircraft crashed 3.5 km short of the runway threshold and was destroyed.
1,11,1998,"Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar",Myanmar Airways,Thandwe - Sittwe,Fokker F-27 Friendship 600,45,16,The aircraft crashed on takeoff after the No. 2 engine failed and caused the aircraft to swerve off the runway and crash into an embankment and burst into flames.
2,11,1998,"Pagalungan, Philippines",Cebu PacifiAir,Tacloban - Cagayan de Oro,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32,104,104,"Flight 387 originated in Manila on a flight to Tacloban and Cagayan 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. The crew apparently got lost in a cloud, never realizing they were headed into a mountain. Pilot error, inadequate training standards and deficient equipment."
2,15,1998,"Near Cavalese, Trento, Italy",Military - U.S. Marine Corps,,Grummand EA-6B,2,0,The aircraft struck and severed the cable to a gondola causing it to fall 300 ft. to the ground and killing 20 on board. The plane landed safely. Negligence by the crew in flying above the speed limit and well below the prescribed minimum altitude in the area.
2,22,1998,"Terceira, Portugal",Air Luxor,Terceira - Lisbon,Antonov 12BP,7,7,"Shortly after taking off the plane lost power in the No. 3 engine followed by the No. 4 engine. The plane rolled to the right, stalled, entered an spin and crashed."
2,12,1998,"Near Navafria, Spain",Military - Spanish Air Force,,CASA 212-S1 Aviocar 100,5,5,Crashed in the Los Hoyos mountains while on a military training flight.
2,8,1998,"Near Nasir, Sudan",Military - Sudan Air Force,,Antonov AN-32,57,27,Overshot the runway in heavy fog and crashed into the Sobat River.
2,20,1998,"Taipei, Taiwan",China Airlines (Taiwan),Denpasar - Taipei,Airbus A300-622R,196,196,"The aircraft was attempting to land at Taipei's international airport in rain and fog when the crew requested a go-around. The plane crashed into a residential neighborhood, ripping the roofs off several structures, skidding into a rice paddy and bursting in flames. DFDR data showed complete autopilot disengagement just after landing clearance. This was  followed by an attempted manually flown go-around with falling airspeed and a pitch-up of 40 degrees followed by a gain of 1,000 feet in altitude, total stall and a dive resulting in impact with the ground."
3,5,1998,"Near Clarksville, Tennesee",Baron Aviation,"Memphis, TN - Bowling Green, KY",Cessna 208B Caravan I Super Cargomaster,1,1,"The cargo plane was flying level when began to slow down, when into a nose-down pitch and crashed into a ridge. The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to undetected airframe ice, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were: flight into clouds, below freezing temperatures, and the inability of the pilot to detect ice, due to the lack of an ice detection system to determine ice build up on portions of the airframe that are not visible from the cockpit."
3,8,1998,"Bismark, North Dakota",Corporate Air,Grand Forks - Bismark,Cessna 208B Caravan I Super Cargomaster,1,1,The cargo plane was making an ILS approach when control was lost and the plane impacted the ground 1.6 miles short of the runway. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were the icing conditions and the pilot's low level experience in this make and model of airplane.
3,16,1998,"Mombasa, Kenya",Air Memphis,"Mombasa, Kenya - Cairo, Egypt",Boeing 707-336C,6,6,"The cargo plane struck the approach lights as it took off from Runway 3, then struck a hill and disintegrated."
3,19,1998,"Off Hsinchu, Taiwan",Formosa Airlines,Hsinchu - Kao Hsiung,Saab340B,13,13,"The aircraft crashed in the sea, 11 km off Hsinchu, shortly after taking off from Hsinchu. Instrument failure and loss of power in the aircraft's right engine in turbulence."
3,14,1998,"Near Charasyab, Afghanistan",Ariana Afghan Airlines,Dubai - Kandahar - Kabul,Boeing B-727-228,45,45,"The plane was descending for a landing at Kabul on visual when it struck 3,000 ft. Sharhi Baranta Mountain, 300 feet below the summit in dense fog and rain."
3,19,1998,"Bacolod, Philippines",Philippine Air Lines,Manila - Bacolod,Airbus A.320-214,127,0,"The aircraft overran the 6,888 ft. runway, went through a concrete perimeter fence, crossed a small river and hit a karaoke house before stopping near a market. The plane was (legally) released from Manila with the No. 1 reverser deactivated. The plane landed mid-runway and the crew incorrectly used the No. 2 reverser to try and stop the plane causing it to veer to the right. The No. 2 engine was then to set to forward thrust steering the plane back on the runway.  A go-around was attempted but it was too late and the aircraft overran the runway."
3,9,1998,"Piura, Peru",Fuerza Aérea del Peru,Tumbes - Piura,Antonov AN-32,55,22,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. Engine failure.
4,16,1998,"Near Bogota, Colombia",Air France,Bogota - Quito,Boeing B-727-230,53,53,"The aircraft, leased from TAME, crashed atop fog covered Cerro el Cable mountain and exploded into flames, three minutes after taking off from Bogota's El Dorado airport. The aircraft was leased to Air France by TAME airlines. The crew did not turn in the proper direction after reaching the Romeo non-directional beacon even though the flight crew acknowledged an air trafficontroller's warning that they were off course."
5,21,1998,"Andoas, Peru",Fuerza Aérea del Peru,Iquitos - Andoas,Boeing B-737-282,88,75,"The aircraft was chartered by the Los Angeles-based Occidental Petroleum Corporation. The plane crashed in light rain, while on final approach, in a swampy area, three miles short of Andoas. There were reports of a lightning flash preceding the accident."
5,19,1998,"Near Nema, Mauritania",Military - Mauritanian Air Force,Nema - Nouakchott,Xian Yunshuji Y-7-100C,42,39,Crashed shortly after taking off in a sandstorm.
5,10,1998,"Near Longtiang, Laos",Military - Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force,Vientiane - Xiang Khoang,Yakovlev YAK-40,26,26,"The aircraft struck a jungle covered mountain at 1,800m, after making a premature descent to land during a heavy rainstorm."
5,0,1998,"Indian Trail, North Carolina",Air Taxi - US Helicopters Inc.,"Charlotte, NC - Monroe, NC",Bell 206L-3,5,5,The helicopter's skids contacted a high-tension statiground wire about 150 feet above the ground. The pilot's failure to maintain altitude while operating in adverse weather. A contributing factor was the incoming fog and high tension statiwire.
5,9,1998,"Near Erdenet, Mongolia",MIAT - Mongolian Airlines,Erdenet - Moron,Harbin Yunshuji Y-12 II,28,28,"The aircraft crashed into the side of a mountain at 2,800m,  13 minutes after taking off from Erdenet. The plane, designed to carry a maximum of 19 passengers, was carring 26. Overloaded."
6,7,1998,"Montreal, Canada",Propair,Montreal - Peterborough,Swearingen SA-226TC Metroliner II,11,11,"Flight 420 took off from Montreal's Dorval Airport on a flight to Peterborough  About 12 minutes after take off, at an altitude of 12,500 feet, the crew advised ATC that they had a hydrauliproblem and requested clearance to return to Dorval. The crew then advised ATC that the left engine had been shut down because it was on fire. The crew decided to proceed to Mirabel International Airport. Then crew then advised ATC that the engine fire was out. On final for Runway 24, the crew advised ATC that the left engine was again on fire. The landing gear was extended on short final, and when the aircraft was over the runway, the left wing broke upwards. The fuselage inverted, struck the runway and slid 2,500 feet and came to rest on the left side of the runway.  PC: The crew did not realize that the pull to the left and the extended take-off run were due to the left brakes' dragging, which led to overheating of the brake components. The dragging caused overheating and leakage, probably at one of the piston seals that retain the brake hydraulifluid. When hydraulifluid leaked onto the hot brake components, the fluid caught fire and initiated an intense fire in the left nacelle, leading to failure of the main hydraulisystem. When the L WING OVHT light went out, the overheating problem appeared corrected; however, the fire continued to burn. The crew never realized that all of the problems were associated with a fire in the wheel well, and they did not realize how serious the situation was. The left wing was weakened by the wing/engine fire and failed, rendering the aircraft uncontrollable."
6,9,1998,"Mt. Waialeale, Hawaii",Air Taxi - Ohana Helicopter Tours,Sightseeing,Eurocopter AS-350-BA,6,6,"The helicopter impacted a mountain on a sightseeing trip. The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into deteriorating weather conditions consisting of lowering ceilings and visibility in mountainous terrain, which resulted in the inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions and a collision with a mountainside. A factor in the accident was the failure of the chief pilot, who had directly observed the deteriorating weather conditions, to direct the following pilots to avoid the area."
7,23,1998,"Off Rasal, United Arab Emirates",ATI Aircompany,"Rasal - Nikolaev, Ukraine",Ilyushin 76MD,8,8,"The cargo plane lifted off from the runway, slowly sank and impacted the sea. The plane was grossly overloaded."
7,21,1998,"Córdoba, Argentina",Alas del Sur,Tucumán - Córdoba,Rockwell Sabreliner 60,3,3,The cargo plane crashed short of the runway.
7,4,1998,"Asmara, Eritrea",Ukraine Aviation Transport Company,"Bourgas, Bulgaria - Asmara, Eritrea",Ilyushin II-76,10,10,"While on an ILS approach, the cargo plane struck a hill."
7,16,1998,"Manacapuru River, Brazil",Selva Taxi Aero,Tefe - Manaus,Embraer 110 Bandeirante,24,5,The aircraft ditched in the Manacapuru River while en route from Tefe to Manaus. The pilot had reported an engine problem about 20 minutes earlier.
7,11,1998,"Kochi, India",Alliance Airlines,Agathi - Kochi - Thiruvananthapuram,Dornier 228-201,6,6,"Shortly after taking off the plane pitched up, stalled and crashed to the ground. The  pitch-up was caused by an uncommanded downward movement of the horizontal stabilizer. This was due to a partial detachment of the actuator forward bearing support fitting due to the non-installation of required hi-lok fasteners."
7,15,1998,"Near Quiberon, France",Proteus Air / Private,Lyon - Lorient,Beechcraft 1900D / Cessna 177,15,15,"Midair collision. The Beechcraft was on a flight from Lyon to Lorient, approaching Lorient, when it requested permission to fly over the ocean liner Norway. While circling the Norway, it collided with the Cessna. One killed aboard the Cessna, 14 aboard the Beechcraft.  Failure of both pilots to 'see and avoid' each other under VFR condition."
8,17,1998,"Kincolith, British Columbia, Canada",Harbour Air Seaplanes Ltd.,Prince Rupert - Kincolith,de Havilland Dash-2 Beaver,5,5,"The pilot made three low passes over the water in an attempt to land at Kincolith. On the fourth approach, the aircraft touched down, apparently in a controlled manner, and skipped on the water surface. The floats then dug into the water followed by the right wing, which was severed from the fuselage on water impact. The aircraft quickly overturned and came to rest inverted with only the bottom of the floats visible. All five occupants drowned. On touchdown, the floats struck the water and caused a flying attitude that the pilot could not control before the right wing dug in and the aircraft overturned. Contributing to the accident were conflicting wind and water conditions at the time of the occurrence."
8,16,1998,"Foveaux Strait, New Zealand",Vincent Aviation,Stewart Island - Invercargill,Cessna 402C,10,5,"While en route, the aircraft experienced double engine failure. The plane ditched into Foveaux Strait. Five passengers were rescued, but four passengers and the pilot did not have lifejackets and did not survive. The double engine failure was possibly related to fuel management."
8,11,1998,"Near Ghorepani, Nepal",Lumbini Airways,Jomsom - Pokhara,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,18,18,"The aircraft crashed in a remote mountainous area at an elevation of 12,000 feet while on a flight from Jomsom to Potokari. Radio contact was lost 5 minutes after takeoff from Jomson."
8,17,1998,"Roseau, Dominica",Air Anguilla,St. Maarten - Roseau,Cessna 402C,11,11,Impacted rising terrain while executing a go-around from Runway 09 at Melville Hall Airport..
8,8,1998,"Manibagi, Myanmar",Myanmar Airways,Rangoon - Tachilek,Fokker F-27 Friendship 600,44,44,"The aircraft was on a flight from Rangoon to Tachilek when it was diverted to Heho due to poor weather conditions. After the aircraft was reported missing, wreckage was found on Payakha Mountain, near Manibagi. It was five days before officials announced that the plane had crashed as an effort was made to hide the accident. There are reports that some survived the crash, only to be tortured and  murdered by nearby villagers who thought it was a military plane."
8,16,1998,"Pretoria, South Africa",Speed Service Couriers,Pretoria - Durban,DC-3-65TP,2,1,"The cargo plane took off in a steep angle, rolled to the left and crashed and burned. The taking off with the elevator trim set to the full nose-up position. This resulted in the nose of the aircraft pitching up after rotation, causing the pilot to lose control of the aircraft."
8,13,1998,"Quito, Ecuador",Cubana de Aviacion,Quito - Guayaquil - Havana,Tupolev TU-154M,91,70,"The aircraft crashed and burned during takeoff from Quito. The crew tried and failed twice to take off. On the third attempt, the plane struggled to gain altitude, rising a few feet, but settled back to earth plowing past the end of the runway and crashing into an auto body shop and coming to rest in a soccer field. The accident was caused by the late decision of the crew to abort the takeoff."
9,21,1998,"Off Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada",Swissair,New York City - Geneva,McDonnell Douglas MD-11,229,229,"The aircraft was on a flight from JFK Airport, New York to Geneva, Switzerland when the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and requested an emergency landing at Halifax. The plane began dumping fuel and preparing for an emergency landing when it disappeared from radar and crashed into the AtlantiOcean southwest of Halifax. A fire in the entertainment system wiring started in a hidden area above the cockpit ceiling when arcing ignited the cover material made of thermal insulation blankets. This set off an in-flight fire that spread and increased in intensity until it led to the loss of the aircraft.. It was determined that  aircraft certification standards for material flammability at the time of the accident were inadequate. Dr. Jonathan Mann, researcher in the fight against AIDS killed in the crash."
9,10,1998,"Port Alsworth, Alaska",Rusts Flying Service Inc.,"Anchorage, AK - Hoholitna River, AK",de Havilland Dash-2 float plane,5,5,"The plane crashed while attempting to cross a mountain pass, following two other company airplanes in conditions described as five to seven miles visibility, 700 feet ceilings, clouds hanging on the mountainsides, and misty rain. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Unfamiliarity with the geographiarea, the low clouds, his becoming disoriented, and the blind canyon into which he flew. The audible stall warning circuit breaker was found in the pulled (disabled) position."
9,11,1998,"Mount Cook, New Zealand",Air taxi - Air Safaris Inc.,Sightseeing,Cessna 177B Cardinal,3,3,"The aircraft hit the face of  mountain. The aircraft probably encountered a strong laminar downdraught before entering a thin cloud layer before impact. Although ample escape options were available to the pilot to turn away from the rising terrain and cloud ahead, he did not make a timely decision to do so. Why the pilot did not make a timely turn away could not be explained."
9,9,1998,"Near Nador, Morroco",Paukn Air,Malaga - Melilla,British Aerospace BAe-146-100,38,38,The aircraft crashed into a hill in a forest 20 miles north of Nador and 12 miles from its destination as it made an approach for Melilla.
9,13,1998,"Praia, Cape Verde",Cabo Verde Airlines,Sao Nicolau - Praia,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,22,1,"The aircraft crashed to the ground while making a final turn for landing in low clouds, reduced visibility and strong, rapidly veering wind conditions associated with the approach of a severe thunderstorm."
9,13,1998,"Off Mannar, Sri Lanka",Lionair,Jaffna - Colombo,Antonov AN-24RV,55,55,"Ten minutes after taking off from Jaffna, the plane disappeared from radar. The aircraft crashed into the sea 35 nm north of Mannar. The plane was shot down by LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) rebels."
10,9,1998,"Near Canaima, Venezuela",Servivensa,Sighteeing,Douglas DC-3C,27,1,"The sightseeing plane, after a flight over Angel Falls, crashed short of the runway into a swamp."
10,13,1998,"Yerevan, Armenia",Ararat Avia,Yerevan - Krasnodar,Yakovlev YAK-40,37,0,"While attempting to take off, the aircraft struck a military bus as it crossed the runway."
10,8,1998,"Fortaleza, Brazil",Capital Taxi Aereo,Teresina - Fortaleza,Embraer 120RT Brasilia,3,3,The cargo was on approach when it struck electrical cables and crashed into a house.
11,13,1998,"Near Quetzaltenango, Guatemala",Living Water Teaching Ministries Charter,Plaa Grande - Quetzaltenango,Douglas DC-3C,18,11,"The aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain in fog and rain 44 minutes after leaving Playa Grande, Guatemala. The plane was returning from doing a medical clinifor 3 days in the remote jungles of Playa Grande where no one had seen a doctor before."
11,5,1998,"Near Krasnoyarsk, Russia",Sakha Airlines,Krasnoyarsk - Mirny,Antonov AN-12,13,13,"The aircraft, carrying freight and seven passengers, crashed and burned, 25 km from Krasnoyarsk, 4 minutes after taking off in a snowstorm."
11,17,1998,"Edgewater, Maryland",Private,"Brunswick, GA - Annapolis, MD",Burgess RV-6 experimental,1,1,"The homebuilt plane was attempting to land at Lee Airport in Maryland when it crashed into Beard's Creek.  coming to rest  inverted in 18 feet of water. Actor, William Gardner Knight, 56, who was piloting the aircraft was killed. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the geographilocation and dark night conditions."
11,0,1998,"Victoria, British Columbia",Regency Express Air,Vancouver - Victoria,Cessna 208B Caravan I Super Cargomaster,2,2,"While en route, the cargo plane made a right turn in the vicinity of Beaver Point, and began to head towards high ground north of the Victoria airport. The aircraft then began a gradual, descending turn to the left in a southeasterly direction before striking trees near Mount Tuam peak.  The crew would have encountered the lower ceiling in the vicinity of Beaver Point. This lower layer of cloud would have restricted the crew's view of the ground lighting and reduced the ambient lighting available to navigate by visual means. With the loss of ground references, it is unlikely that the crew would have been able to perceive the divergence of the aircraft's flight path away from its intended track by visual means. The crew was unable to maintain separation between the aircraft and the terrain by visual means."
12,12,1998,"Umpire, Arkansas",Yates Aviation,"Mena, AR - Texarcana, TX",Cessna 501 Citation I SP,1,1,"On a positioning flight, the aircrafted rolled over and crashed inverted 17 miles south of the airport it took off from. The pilot's in flight loss of control for undetermined reasons."
12,11,1998,"Baie-Comeau, Canada",Air Satellite,Point-Lebel - Rimouski,Britten-Norman Trislander,10,7,"The aircraft crashed into the St. Lawrence River in shallow water, 2km from the runway after taking off from Point-Lebel."
12,19,1998,"Near Surat Thani, Thailand",Thai Airways,Bangkok - Surat Thani,Airbus A-310-204,146,102,"The plane crashed 2 miles southwest of Surat Thani Airport. The accident occurred in poor visibility and heavy rain. After a third landing attempt, the plane could not gain altitude and crashed into a paddy field. First reports suggest the aircraft stalled and pancaked into the ground tail first. Spatial disorientation when the nose pitched up sharply during a nighttime approach in stormy weather."
12,0,1998,"Medellín, Colombia",SELVA,Bogotá - Medellín,Antonov 32B,5,5,The cargo plane crashed in fog and poor visibility while attempting to land.
12,12,1998,"Vila Nova, Angola",Transafrik,Huambo - Saurimo,Lockheed Martin L-100-30 Hercules,14,14,"The plane crashed in dense jungle, 25 km from the departure town of Huambo. Heavy fighting was reported between government forces and UNITA rebels at the time of the crash."
1,17,1999,"Guernsey, Channel Islands, England",Channel Express,London - Guernsey,Fokker F-27 Friendship 600,2,2,"During approach the cargo planel,assumed a nose-high attitude, stalled, hit a house and crashed into a field short of the runway. The aircraft was operated outside the load and balance limitations"
1,6,1999,"Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada",Kelowna Flightcraft Air Charter,Vancouver - Victoria,Douglas DC-3C,2,2,"Shortly after taking off, the cargo plane began to lose altitude until it hit trees, went off a cliff and crashed to a valley floor. The accident flight was not conducted in accordance with the night obstacle clearance requirements of Canadian Aviation Regulation. The Kelowna Flightcraft company operations manual did not reflect the restrictive conditions imposed on night visual flight rules (VFR) flight by CAR 705.32. Such information might have prevented the accident by ensuring the crew's awareness of those night obstacle clearance standards."
1,14,1999,"Coconut Island, QLD, Australia",Uzu Air,Horn Island - Coconut Island,Britten Norman BN-2A-26,4,3,"After initiating a goaround, the aircraft veered left and commenced a shallow climb before suddenly rolling right and descending steeply onto a tidal flat. The pilot initiated a go-around from final approach because of a vehicle on the airstrip. The left propeller showed little evidence of rotation damage. The reason for a possible loss of left engine power could not be determined. For reasons that could not be established, the pilot lost control of the aircraft at a low height."
1,16,1999,"Jumla, Nepal",Necon Air,Jumla - Nepalgunj,Cessna 208 Caravan I,12,4,"While taking off the aircraft stalled, crashed and caught fire. Incorrectly set flaps for takeoff."
1,8,1999,"Bluefields, Nicaragua",Fuerza Aérea Nicaragua,Managua - Bluefields,Antonov AN-26,28,28,"The plane, on a relief mission to Bluefields was waved off from landing because of a blocked runway. While navigating around for another landing attempt, the aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain."
2,5,1999,"Luanda, Angola",Savannair,Luanda - Lucapa,Antonov AN-12,14,14,"The plane was on a flight to Lucapa, when it was forced to return to Luanda due to engine trouble. While approaching Luanda, the aircraft crashed into the Cazenga district of Luanda destroying five houses."
2,10,1999,"Hoskins, Papua New Guinea",Airlink,Hoskins - Kandrian,Britten Norman BN-2A Trislander,11,11,The aircraft crashed 15 minutes after taking off from Hoskins en route to Kandrian. The aircraft broke-up in midair after encountering severe weather and crashed into a oil palm plantation in flat terrain.
2,10,1999,"Near Bishop, California",Ameriflight,Tonopath - Bishop,Beechcraft C99,1,1,The cargo plane crashed into a mountain en route. The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
2,16,1999,"Rui'an, China",China Southwest Airlines,Chengdu - Wenzhou,Tupolev TU-154,61,61,"The aircraft was on a flight from Chengdu to Wenzhou when it crashed into a field while on approach to Wenzhou Airport. Witnesses saw the plane nose-dive into the ground from an altitude of 2,300 feet and explode. A self-locking nut, other than a castle nut with cotter pin as specified, had been installed at the bolt for connection between the pull rod and bellcranck in the elevator control system. The nut screwed off, resulting in bolt loss, which led to the loss of pitch control."
2,12,1999,"Genoa, Italy",Minerva Airlines,Cagliar - Genoa,Dornier 328-110,31,4,"The aircraft touched down briefly, overran the runway and crashed into the sea in strong winds."
3,8,1999,"New Delhi, India",Military - Indian Air Force,Gwalior -  Pokhran - New Delhi,Antonov AN-32 Transport,19,19,"While approaching New Delhi Airport, the plane suddenly veered off its landing path and crashed into a building site and careened into a water tank reservoir. A witness said the plane came in very low and crashed, exploded and burned after severing power lines. A heavy layer of fog covered the area prior to the crash. The crash site was 1.5 miles from the airport."
3,16,1999,"Near Tame, Colombia",ALIANSA Colombia,Cucuta - El Yopal,Douglas DC-3C (C-47A-DK),8,8,Crashed into Huirotico Hill. Wreckage found 4 days later.
3,9,1999,"Davis Inlet, Newfoundland, Canada",Provincial Airlines,Goose Bay - Davis Inlet,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,2,1,"On approach, the crew of the cargo plane descended to MDA and initiated a go-around after the runway was not seen.  On the second approach the captain descended below MDA and  the aircraft struck the ground in controlled flight 2 nm short of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed. The captain decided to descend below the minimum descent altitude without the required visual references. After descending below MDA, both pilots were preoccupied with acquiring and maintaining visual contact with the ground and did not adequately monitor the flight instruments; thus, the aircraft flew into the ice."
4,0,1999,"Near Ceyhan, Turkey",Turkish Airlines (THY),Adana - Ciddah,Boeing 737-4Q8,6,6,The aircraft departed Adana to pick up Turkish pilgrims. The plane crashed 9 minutes after taking off in poor weather conditions. Severe weather probably contributed to the cause of the accident. Pitot anti-icing system was probably not activated because of missed checklist items. The crew failed to recognize the cause of erratiairspeed indications and failed to use other cockpit indications for control and recovery of the aircraft.
4,11,1999,"Ribeirao Preto, Brazil",Manacá Táxi Aéreo,Training,Learjet 24D,5,5,The pilot-in-command lost control during touch-and-go landing and crashed.
4,11,1999,"Near Malaga, Colombia",Aerotaca,Bucaramanga - Malaga,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,5,5,"The aircraft crashed into La Caida Hill in fog, 10 minutes from its destination. The aircraft was off course."
4,16,1999,"Shanghi, China",Korean Air,"Shanghi, China - Seoul, Korea",McDonnell Douglas MD-11,3,3,"Shortly after taking off  and after getting into a disagreement with the first officer about the planes altitude, the captain pushed down on the control column and the plane entered a rapid descent. Both crew members tried to recover from the dive but were unable to gain control and the plane crashed into the ground and was destroyed."
5,19,1999,"Off Port Vila, Vanuatu",Vanair,Espírita Santo - Port Vila,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,12,7,Crashed into the ocean during a heavy rain. It is reported that the flight had appeared to be proceeding normally until impact with the water.
5,13,1999,"Kunching, Malaysia",Military - Malaysian Air Force,Training,de Havilland Canada DHC-4A,5,5,Crashed while attempting to take off.
5,14,1999,"Ol Kiombo, Kenya",Malindi Air Services,Ol Kiombo - Mara Sika AS,Let 410UVP-E,2,2,Failed to gain altitude while taking off and crashed. The plane was on a positioning flight to pick up passengers.
6,23,1999,"Little Rock, Arkansas",American Airlines,Dallas-Fort Worth - Little Rock,McDonnell Douglas MD-82,145,11,"The plane was on a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas to Little Rock, Arkansas. While attempting to land at Little Rock Airport, the flight encountered heavy thunderstorms, rain and strong winds. The aircraft landed fast and hard, skidded off the end of the runway and struck a landing light tower, breaking into three parts and bursting into flames. Crew's decision to continue the approach despite severe thunderstorms in the area and crosswinds that  exceeded American Airlines' guidelines. The crew did not arm the automatispoiler system before landing or manually deploy the spoilers after touchdown. Fatigue, the crew had been awake for nearly 16 hours."
6,10,1999,"Juneau, Alaska",Air Taxi - Coastal Helicopters Inc.,Sightseeing,Eurocopter AS-350BA,7,7,"The sightseeing helicopter impacted a glacier.The pilot's continued VFR flight into adverse weather, spatial disorientation, and failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors associated with the accident were pressure by the company to continue flights in marginal weather, and the 'flat' lighting leading to whiteout conditions."
6,8,1999,"Goroka, Papua New Guinea",Airlink,Nadzab - Goroka,Embraer 110P2 Bandeirante,17,17,"The aircraft was 19 miles or six minutes out of Goroka when it crashed into a hillside. At the time of the crash, the pilot was in routine communication with Goroka and gave no indications of any problems."
6,13,1999,"Long Haul Lake, Manatoba, Canada",Blue Water Aviation Services,Test flight,de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter,2,1,
6,2,1999,"Seraing, Belgium",Nightexpress,"London, England - Frankfort, Germany",Beechcraft 99,2,2,The cargo plane lost both engines while on approach and crashed into a wooded area. Improper maintenace caused the engine failure. The crew did not follow company procedures.
7,14,1999,"Sittwe, Myanmar",Myanmar Airways,Yangon - Sittwe,Fokker F-27 Friendship 600,8,8,"The aircraft, carrying freight, flew into the side of a fog covered ridge, 8 km E of Sittwe, while on approach to Sittwe."
7,12,1999,"Villavicencio, Colombia",LANC Colombia,Villavicencio - Mitu,Douglas DC-6A,18,5,The aircraft developed engine trouble shortly after taking off and returned to the airport. The plane made a steep descent and struck an embankment of the Guatiquia River.
7,19,1999,"Near Kathmandu, Nepal",Lufthansa Cargo Airlines,Kathmandu - New Delhi,Boeing 727-243F,5,5,"The cargo plane crashed into the Champadevi mountains at an altitude of 7,500 ft. The plane was flying too low.  Failure to the adhere to Standard Instrument Departure Procedure by the crew and failure of the controllers to warn the flight."
7,4,1999,"Toluca , Mexico",Aero Jet Express,Los Mochis - Toluca,Hawker Siddeley HS-125,4,4,"While on approach, the cargo plane hit a wall, 400 meters short of the runway."
7,21,1999,"Off Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts",Private,"Fairfield, N.J. - Martha's Vineyard, MA",Piper PA-32-R301 Saratoga II HP,3,3,"The aircraft, piloted by John F. Kennedy Jr., 38, crashed into the sea approximately 34 miles west of Martha's Vineyard while en route from Fairfield, New Jersey to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Killed along with Kennedy were his wife Carolyn and her sister Lauren Bessette. Kennedy's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a descent over water at night, which was a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing factors in the accident were haze, and the dark night."
7,11,1999,"Near Bluefields, Nicaragua",La Costena,Managua - Bluefields,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,16,16,"Crashed into a hill at 2,000 ft. while flying VFR in low clouds and rain while approaching Bluefields. The pilot-in-command descended below safe minimum height of 2,700 ft."
7,11,1999,"Tokyo, Japan",All Nippon Airways,"Tokyo, Japan - Chitose, Japan",Boeing B-747,517,1,"Two minutes after taking off from Haneda Airport, a man carrying a knife forced a flight attendant to take him in the cockpit of the plane.  A fan of computer flight-simulation games, he stated he just wanted to fly a real plane.  After forcing the co-pilot out of the cockpit he ordered the captain to fly to a U.S. Air Force base in western Tokyo. When he refused, he stabbed the captain and seized the controls. After a sudden drop in altitude, the co-pilot and an off duty crew member entered the cockpit and overpowered the hijacker.  A one point the plane plunged to within 984 feet of the ground. The plane ultimately  landed safely but the captain died of his injuries."
7,3,1999,"Near Orito, Colombia",Military - U.S. Army,,de Havilland Canada DHC-7-102,7,7,"The plane crashed into Patascoy mountain at 7,000 ft. on a reconnaissance flight over drug producing areas."
7,5,1999,"Nasevou Village, Fiji",Air Fiji,Nausori - Nadi,Embraer 110P1 Bandeirante,17,17,"The plane crashed into a mountainside at an altitude of about 1,800 feet about 15 minutes after taking off from Nausori Airport bound for Nadi International Airport. The plane was observed by witnesses flying low prior to the crash. The wreckage indicated the aircraft descended until the right wing hit a line of trees at the 1,300 ft. elevation. It was determined the captain had insufficient sleep prior to the flight and had consumed an  excessive amount  antihistamine both of which may have influenced his performance. Published operational standards by Air Fiji, inadequate for the particular type of aircraft."
7,8,1999,"Marine City, Michigan",Private,Sky Diving,Beech King Air 65-A90,10,10,"The aircraft, which was carrying members of a skydiving club, crashed shortly after taking off from Marine City Airport. Witnesses reported the plane banked hard to the right and flew into the ground. The aircraft was destroyed by fire. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall, inflight loss of control and collision with the ground."
8,12,1999,"Santo Antao, Cape Verde Islands",TACV-Cabo Verde Airlines,Sao Vicente - Santo Antao,Dornier 228-201,18,18,"The aircraft, which was chartered from the Cape Verde Coast Guard, crashed into a cliff near Ponta do Sol airfield in the Cape Verde Islands in fog and rain. The plane was returning to the island of Sao Vicente where it originally departed  due to poor weather conditions over the destination city. The pilot possibly lost visibility due to the fog and rain and crashed into a cliff in Santo Antao."
8,23,1999,"Sept-Îles, Canada",Regionnair,Port-Menier - Sept-Iles,Beechcraft 1900D,4,1,Crashed after being cleared to land on Runway 31 using a straight-in approach at Sept-Îles Airport. The crew descended the aircraft well below safe minimum altitude while in instrument meteorological conditions and without having established any visual contact with the runway environment.
8,18,1999,"Hong Kong, China",China Airlines (Taiwan),Bangkok - Hong Kong,McDonnell Douglas MD-11,315,3,
8,12,1999,"Hualian, Taiwan",Uni Air,Taipei - Hualian,McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30,96,1,"A fire in the front portion of the cabin, in the overhead luggage compartment, caused thick black smoke to accumulate in the cabin.  Accidental ignition of gas taken aboard in 2 bleach and softner bottles, stored in a overhead locker."
8,10,1999,"Turtkul, Uzbekistan",Uzbekistan Airways,Tashkent - Turtkul,Yakovlev YAK-40,33,2,"The aircraft struck power lines 2,000m past the end of the runway after a second attempted go-around."
8,20,1999,"Buenos Aires, Argentina","LAPA, Lineas Aereas Privadas Argentinas",Buenos Aires - Cordoba,Boeing B-737-204C,103,64,"While attempting to take off from Jorge Newberry airport, the crew aborted takeoff, overran the runway, skidded across a service road and crashed into several cars and into a golf course, bursting into flames.  The crew had the wrong flap selection for takeoff."
9,10,1999,"Mount Meru, Tanzania",Northern Air (Tanzania),Serener Airstrip - Kilimanjaro IAP,Cessna 404 Titan II,12,12,"A plane carrying American tourists on a sightseeing tour from Serengeti National Park to Kilimanjaro Airport, crashed on the southeastern slope of Mount Meru at about the 3,000 ft. level. The aircraft hit a tree and then crashed into a ravine along the mountainside. There was poor visibility in the area at the time of the accident."
9,12,1999,"Glasgow, Scotland",Edinburgh Air Charter,Glasgow - Aberdeen,Cessna 404 Titan Ambassador,11,8,"Shortly after takeoff  the plane was observed going into a right bank after which it crashed and burned. Catastrophifailure of the left engine. The pilot then, mistakenly, feathered the right engine. This resulted in total loss of power and loss of control of the aircraft."
9,10,1999,"Near Kathmandu, Nepal",Necon Air,Pokhara - Kathmandu,Hawker Siddeley HS-748-501 Super 2B,15,15,"While on approach to Tribhuvan International Airport, the aircraft struck a telecommunication tower with its left wing and crashed onto slopes of a wooded area, 6 miles southwest of the airport."
9,11,1999,"Westerly, Rhode Island",Air Taxi - New England Airlines,"Westerly, RI - Block Island, RI",Piper PA-32-260,5,3,"After taking off, the airplane banked to the left, descended, and impacted terrain in an open field about 200 ft. beyond the departure end of the runway. The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during a turn."
9,21,1999,"Belelm, Brazil",Norte Jet Táxi Aéreo,Belem - Monte Dourado,Embraer 110 Bandeirante,2,2,The cargo plane crashed while on approach.
9,17,1999,"Mt. Mauna Loa, Hawaii",Big Island Airlines,Sightseeing,Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain,10,10,"The sightseeing plane crashed on the northeast slopes of Mauna Loa volcano on the island of Hawaii at an altitude of about 10,500 feet. The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) in an area of cloud-covered mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to properly navigate and his disregard for standard operating procedures, including flying into IMC while on a visual flight rules flight plan and failure to obtain a current preflight weather briefing."
10,19,1999,"Dhahran, Saudi Arabia",Aramco Associated Company,,Bell 214ST helicopter,20,12,"The helicopter, crashed into the water shortly after liftoff from the 88 foot tall helideck located 35 miles offshore. The landing was soft and gentle but the helicopter rolled over inverted in the water."
10,10,1999,"Off Genova, Italy",Avioriprese Jet Executive,Napoli - Genoa,Learjet 35A,3,3,"Crashed on approach in low clouds, rain and low visibility."
10,11,1999,"Aberdeen, South Dakota",Private charter,"Orlando, FL - Dallas, TX",Gates Learjet 35,6,6,"The plane scheduled to fly from Orlando, Florida to Dallas, Texas flew out of control for 1,500 miles before nose-diving into a grassy farm field in South Dakota, after running out of fuel. The plane's altitude varied between 22,000 and 51,000 feet during the flight. A possible pressurization failure, as indicated by frosted windows, observed by fighter jet pilots trailing the plane, may have killed all aboard. Pro golfer, Payne Stewart, 42, killed. Incapacitation of the flight crewmembers as a result of their failure to receive supplemental oxygen following a loss of cabin pressurization, for undetermined reasons."
10,6,1999,"Off Nantucket Island, Massachusetts",EgyptAir,New York City - Cairo,Boeing B-767-366ER,217,217,"The plane took off from JFK at 1:19 a.m. bound for Cairo, Egypt. Thirty-three minutes later, after attaining an altitude of 33,000 feet, it was observed on radar in an extremely rapid descent. The aircraft was observed in a 66 degree dive at 483 knots. The descent continued to 16,700 feet after which the aircraft climbed to 24,000 ft.   After that, the plane began a second dive and broke up at around 10,000 ft. crashing into the AtlantiOcean, 60 miles southeast of Nantucket Island.  The aircraft was named Thutmosis III. The accident was caused by the relief first officer's flight control inputs which caused the airplane's departure from normal cruise flight and subsequent impact with the AtlantiOcean. The reason for the first officer's actions were not determined by the NTSB. One could conclude the actions were deliberate in an attempt to commit suicide."
10,9,1999,"Charllis, Idaho",Air Taxi - Stanley Air Taxi,,Cessna U206F,4,4,"A witness observed the aircraft approach the airstrip from the west, for landing to the east. While on final approach, power fluctuations were heard. The aircraft touched down on the approach end of the airstrip, then bounced into the air to about 20 feet. The witness then heard the pilot apply corrective power for about three to five seconds before full power was applied. Aircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing and flight into a box canyon were factors."
11,19,1999,"Near Uruapan, Mexico",TAESA,Uruapan - Mexico City,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31,18,18,"The plane was on a flight from Tujuana to Mexico City, with stops at Guadalajara and Uruapan. After reaching Uruapan, seventy-eight passengers deplaned.One minute after taking off from Uruapan, the crew declared an emergency without saying what was wrong. A few minutes later the plane went into a steep dive and crashed in a mountainous area 3.3 miles south of the airport. Some witnesses stated the plane was on fire before it hit the ground."
11,11,1999,"Near Pristina, Kosovo",Si Fly - U.N. charter,Rome - Pristina,Aerospatiale Alenia ATR-42,24,24,"The plane was on a flight from Rome, Italy to Pristina, Kosovo with a stop at Tirana, Albania. The plane disappeared from radar and crashed about 10 miles north of Pristina into a hill in poor weather. The plane was a U.N. charter flight on a routine humanitarian mission to distribute food. Lack of procedural discipline and vigilance during flight in mountainous terrain. Improper tracking by the military ATC. Crew fatigue.  Inoperable GPWS."
11,5,1999,"Nairobi, Kenya",DHL Aviation Africa,"Nairobi - Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania",Cessna 208 Caravan I,4,4,Unable to gain altitude the cargo plane crashed back onto the runway.
12,5,1999,"Moscow, Russia",Tashkent Aircraft Production Corporation,"Moscow, Russia - Tashkent, Uzbekistan",Ilyushin 114T,7,5,"The cargo plane was taxiing for takeoff when a gust of wind caused the rudder to become fully defected to the left. The captain continued the takeoff despite suggestions from the crew to return to the gate. Shortly after lifting off the runway the plane yawed to the left and collided with the airport perimeter wall, bursting into flames."
12,7,1999,"Johannesburg, South Africa",Charter - Flightline Charter Services,"Johannesburg, South Africa  - Oranjemund, Namibia",Piper PA-31-350,9,9,"Shortly after takeoff, the pilot declared an engine failure. Seconds later he stated 'We are going down sir, we are going down.' The plane crashed 2 nm to the right of Runway 29 and burst into flames.  Failure of the exhaust pipe segment which caused the right hand engine to lose power and fail. The aircraft was overloaded. The company's lack of flight operations management experience."
12,13,1999,"Bethel, Alaska",Air Taxi - Grant Aviation Inc.,,Cessna 207,6,6,"Crashed 49 miles from the departure airport. The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, fog, and snow-covered terrain."
12,9,1999,"Near Bayombang, Philippines",Asian Spirit,Manila - Cauayan,Let 410UVP,17,17,The aircraft apparently flew into a mountainside towards the end of a flight from Manila to Cauayan in rain and poor visibility.
12,12,1999,"Near Sundsvall, Sweden",Charter - Twin Air HB,Sundsvall - Gothenburg,Piper PA-31-350,8,8,"Two minutes after taking off the pilot was observed not following the correct flight path. When asked the pilot indicated he was having problems with his compass. He was advised to turn 90 degrees and climb as soon as possible to avoid terrain. There was no further radio contact. The plane crashed into the southern slopes of the Kvickberget mountains. The pilot was not qualified to fly at night and had 2 disorder which would have disqualified him from flying. Loss of control of the aircraft in IMC. Contributing factors were, poor weather, insufficient flight preparation, misaligned navigation system, the pilot distrusted the flight instruments and the plane was overloaded and tail-heavy."
12,15,1999,"Near Branson, Missouri",College of the Ozarks,Saint Louis - Branson,Cessna 525 Citation,6,6,"The executive jet descended below minimums and struck the side of a hill while attempting to land at Point Lookout. The pilot descended below the minimum altitude for the segment of the GPS approach. Factors relating to the accident were low ceilings, rain, and pilot fatigue."
12,9,1999,"Sao Jorge, Azores (Portugal)",SATA,Ponta Delgada - Horta,British Aerospace APT,35,35,"The plane crashed 30 minutes after leaving Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island bound for Horta, Faial Island in the Azores. The plane lost contact with the Horta control tower 10 minutes before it was scheduled to land.  Witnesses said the plane was flying very low before they saw the plane crash into Mount Esperanca on the island of Sao Jorge."
12,9,1999,"Guatemala City, Guatemala",Cubana de Aviacon,Havana - Guatemala City,McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30,314,16,"While attempting to land at La Aurora International Airport, the aircraft overshot the runway, rolled down an embankment and crashed into houses in the La Libertad section of the city. Witnesses say the plane was unable to stop after it began its landing too far down the runway. The crew failed to initiate a go-around after overshooting on a wet runway with insufficient deceleration to make a safe stop. Leased from AOM."
12,18,1999,"Great Hallingbury, United Kingdom",Korean Air,"London, England - Milan, Italy",Boeing 747-2B5F,4,4,"Shortly after taking off the ADI comparator alarm sounded three times. Shortly afterwards, the warning sounded a further two times. As the captain initiated a procedural turn to the left, the comparator warning sounded 9 more times.. The aircraft then banked left progressively and entered a descent until it struck the ground in a 40 degree nose down attitude at a high rate of speed. The pilots did not respond appropriately to the comparator warnings during the climb after takeoff from Stansted despite prompts from the flight engineer. The commander, as the handling pilot, maintained a left roll control input, rolling the aircraft to approximately 90 of left bank and there was no control input to correct the pitch attitude throughout the turn. The first officer either did not monitor the aircraft attitude during the climbing turn or, having done so, did not alert the commander to the extreme unsafe attitude that developed."
12,20,1999,"Bejuma, Venezuela",Cubana de Aviacion,Havana - Valencia,Yakovlev YAK-42D,22,22,"While on approach, after circling for 40 minutes and 5 miles from Valencia Airport,  the aircraft crashed into the Tocuyito mountain range and exploded in flames. The airport at Valencia was being used as operations at Simon Bolivar International Airport, Caracas had been disrupted by flooding in the region."
12,15,1999,"Near Simara, Nepal",Skyline Airways,Simara - Kathmandu,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter,10,10,The aircraft crashed 5 minutes after taking off from Simara.  The aircraft was observed not following the usual route into the mountains.
1,17,2000,"Niederhasli, Switzerland",Crossair,Zürich - Dresden,Saab 340B,10,10,"The aircraft crashed shortly after taking off, 8 km from the airport in light rain. After departing, the captain turned the aircraft to the right instead of to the left. The first officer advised the captain he should be turning right and ATC also asked about the direction taken. ATC then cleared the aircraft for a right turn. Soon after, the pitch decreased rapidly accompanied by a marked speed increase and plane entered a high speed, high-rate, spiral descent and crashed into an open field. The flight crew reacted inappropriately to the change in departure clearance SID ZUE 1Y by ATC. The first officer made an entry in the FMS, without being instructed to do so by the commander, which related to the change to the SID ZUE 1 standard instrument departure. In doing so, he omitted to select a turn direction. The captain dispensed with use of the autopilot under instrument flight conditions and during the work-intensive climb phase of the flight. The captain took the aircraft into a spiral dive to the right because, with a probability bordering on certainty, he had lost spatial orientation. The first officer took only inadequate measures to prevent or recover from the spiral dive."
1,12,2000,"Off Marsa el-Brega, Libya",Avisto,Tripoli IAP - Marsa el-Brega,Shorts 360-300,41,22,"The aircraft was on a flight from Tripoli to Marsa el-Brega Libya ferrying oil workers. As the twin engine plane approached Marsa El-Brega, the crew experienced a double engine failure and ditched into the sea. Failure of the crew to use the anti-icing system which led to the ingestion of melting ice into both engines causing failure of both engines."
1,13,2000,"San Jose, Costa Rica",TACA,San Jose - Tortuguero,Let 410UVP-E,20,5,The aircraft was not able to maintain altitude after taking off and crashed into a house. The aircraft was overloaded. Lack of safety instruction to passengers. Flaps not properly selected. Took off with out clearance.
1,18,2000,"Near Ankara, Turkey",Top Air - Air Taxi,Ankara - Istanbul,Beechcraft King Air C90,4,4,"The aircraft crashed near a pond 25 km from Cubuk, 20 minutes after taking off. Failure to use de-icing and poor weather was to blame."
1,21,2000,"Off Abidjan, Ivory Coast",Kenya Airways,Abidjan - Lagos,AirbusA310-304,179,169,"The aircraft crashed into the AtlantiOcean three minutes after taking off from Felix Houphouet-Boigny Airport.  A few seconds after lifting off the ground the stall warning sounded and continued for about 20 seconds until it was manually turned off by the crew. Three seconds later the plane impacted the water. The pilot's response to an alarm that inaccurately indicated the plane had stalled. The pilot failed to complete established procedure for such an emergency. Takeoff conditions also contributed to the accident, which occurred at night, hampering the crew's ability to judge the plane's distance from the sea."
1,16,2000,"Off Point Mugu, California",Alaska Airlines,Puerto Vallarta - San Francisco,McDonnell Douglas MD-83,88,88,"The aircraft crashed into the PacifiOcean south of Point Mugu in 650 ft. feet of water while en route from Puerto Vallarta to San Francisco. Radio transmissions from the plane indicated the pilots were struggling with a jammed stabilizer for the last 11 minutes of the flight before nose-diving into the sea. While preparing to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport control was lost and the MD-83 was seen in a nose-down attitude, spinning and tumbling in a continuous roll, inverted, before it impacted the sea.  Loss of airplane pitch control resulting from in-flight failure of the horizontal stabilizer trim system jackscrew assembly's acme nut thread. The component failed because of excessive wear resulting from Alaska Airlines' insufficient lubrication of the jackscrew assembly. Contributing to the accident were Alaska Airlines' extended lubrication interval and the Federal Aviation Administration's approval of that extension, which increased the likelihood that a missed or inadequate lubrication would result in excessive wear of the acme nut threads and Alaska Airlines' extended end play check interval and the FAA's approval of that extension, which allowed the excessive wear of the acme nut threads to progress to failure without the opportunity for detection. Also contributing to the accident was the absence on the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 of a fail-safe mechanism to prevent the catastrophieffects of total acme nut thread loss. Cynthia Oti, radio financial talk show host, Dean Forshee, guitarist, Jean Gandesberry, columnist, Tom Stockley, columnist were among those killed."
2,16,2000,"Iliamna, Alaska","Air Taxi - Iliamna, Air Taxi Inc.","Ilianma, AK - Koliganek, AK",Cessna U206G,6,6,"The airplane impacted level terrain, covered by smooth, wind-blown, snow, in a left bank of 26 degrees or greater. The pilot's attempted flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the snow-covered tundra. Factors associated with the accident were snow, rain, and whiteout conditions."
2,19,2000,"Sacramento, California",Emery Worldwide,"Sacramento, CA - Dayton, OH",McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71F,3,3,The cargo plane lost altitude after taking off and crashed into a auto salvage yard and burned. A loss of pitch control resulting from the disconnection of the right elevator control tab. The disconnection was caused by the failure to properly secure and inspect the attachment bolt.
3,18,2000,"Burbank, Calilfornia",Southwest Airlines,Las Vegas - Burbank,Boeing B-737-3T5,142,0,"While attempting to land at Burbank Airport, the plane overran the runway, collided with a metal blast fence and an airport perimeter wall and came to rest on a city street near a gas station. The plane touched down at 182 knots, 2,150 feet past the runway threshold, too fast and too far down the runway for the plane to stop in time.  In the accident sequence,  the nose gear collapsed, the forward service door (1R) escape slide inflated inside the airplane and  the forward dual flight attendant jumpseat, which was occupied by two flight attendants, partially collapsed. Two passengers sustained serious injuries and 41 passengers and the captain sustained minor injuries. The flightcrew's excessive airspeed and flight path angle during the approach and landing and its failure to abort the approach when stabilized approach criteria were not met. Contributing to the accident was the controller's positioning of the airplane in such a manner as to leave no safe options for the flightcrew other than a go-around maneuver."
3,8,2000,"Moscow, Russia",Vologodskiye Airlines,Moscow - Kiev,Yakovlev YAK-40,9,9,"The aircraft climbed to an altitude of about 100 ft., stalled, lost control and crashed. Ice build up on the wings. Flaps incorrectly set."
3,12,2000,"Ennadai Lake, Canada",Points North Air Services,"Points North Landing, SK - Ennadai Lake",Douglas C-47A-5-DK,2,2,"After lifting off the cargo plane entered a steep, nose-up attitude, banked to the left, and crashed. The pilot lost control of the aircraft while conducting a go-around from a aborted landing on the ice strip.  The aircraft's center of gravity on the accident flight was beyond the aft C of G limit. The crew did not recalculate the aircraft's weight and balance for the second flight. Leaks in the heater shroud allowed carbon monoxide gas to contaminate cockpit and cabin air."
3,9,2000,"Near Kuna Yala, Panama",Aeroperlas,Panama City - Puerto Obaldia,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,10,10,"Crashed into a jungle mountainside 15 miles short of its destination while en route. The wreckage was found at the 2,500 ft. level of a 2,790 ft. mountain.  Weather was poor at the time."
3,18,2000,"Kadirana, Sri Lanka",Sky Cabs,Bangkok - Colombo,Antonov AN-12 (freighter),8,6,"The pilot -in-command made two requests to land because he was low on fuel. While attempting to land, he ran out of fuel and crashed short of the runway. The Cargo plane broke into four parts and crashed into houses."
4,8,2000,"Near Gualeguaychu, Argentina",Taxval,,Cessna 208 Caravan,1,1,Crashed shortly after taking off in fog. The pilot was not qualified to fly in IFR conditions.
4,9,2000,"Marianna, Florida",Bankair,Opa-Locka - Marianna,Learjet 35A,3,3,"While on finals the training flight pitched up, the right wing dropped, and the airplane struck trees, struck wires, caught fire on a road. The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach resulting in the airplane striking trees. Factors in this accident were: improper planning of the approach, and not obtaining the proper alignment with the runway."
4,7,2000,"Samal Island, Philippines",Air Philippines,Manila - Davao,Boeing B-737-2H4,131,131,"The aircraft circled Davao airport in an attempt to land but crashed onto a coconut plantation on the mountainous Samal Island. The plane aborted a previous landing attempt because another plane was on the runway. Weather and visibility were good in the area but the landing attempt may have been hampered by low-lying clouds. The last message from the crew was that they were 7 miles from the airport on final approach. Nothing more was heard from the plane. The aircraft disintegrated upon impact near Mt. Kalangan. The elevation of the accident site was about 500 feet above sea level but the plane should have been at a altitude of 1,500 feet."
5,14,2000,"Lyon Satolas, France",Northern Executive Aviation,,Learjet 35A,5,2,"During a landing attempt the crew shut down No. 1 engine and declared an emergency. The plane was told to divert to Lyon Satolas. Power was applied to the remaining engine and the plane banked to the left causing the wing to touch the ground, crash and catch fire. Loss of yaw and roll control which appears to be due to the failure to monitor flight symmetry at the time of the thrust increase on the right engine."
5,20,2000,"Kaunakakai, Hawaii",Price Aircraft Company,Kahului - Hoolehua,Rockwell Sabreliner 65,6,6,While on approach the charter flight hit the ridge of a mountain. Inadequate crew coordination led to the captain's decision to discontinue the instrument approach procedure and initiate a maneuvering descent solely by visual references at night in an area of mountainous terrain. The crew failed to review the instrument approach procedure and the copilot failed to provide accurate information regarding terrain clearance and let down procedures during the instrument approach.
5,9,2000,"Moanda, Gabon",Avirex,Libreville - Moanda,Beechcraft 1900C-1,10,3,The charter flight crashed while on approach in fog and mist.
5,11,2000,"Near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania",Executive Airlines,AtlantiCity - Wilkes-Barre,BAe Jetstream 3101-31,19,19,"The plane crashed into a heavily wood area  as it was making a second approach to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Visibility was poor in wind, low clouds and light rain.  While attempting the second approach, the pilot reported both engines had quit but restarted one of them before the plane crashed. Investigation revealed indications of rotation on the left engine at the time of impact but the power level was not known. The right engine and propellers exhibited little or no rotation at the time of impact. Failure of the crew to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for the flight, which led to the stoppage of the right engine due to fuel exhaustion and the intermittent stoppage of the left engine.  Failure of the crew to monitor the plane's fuel state and the flightcrews failure to maintain directional control after the initial stoppage."
5,2,2000,"Paris, France",Streamline,Paris - London,Shorts 330-200,2,1,Midair collision with a MD-83 after taxing on the runway.
5,19,2000,"Off Whyalla, Australia",Whyalla Airlines,Adelaide - Whyalla,Piper PA-31-350 Navajo,8,8,"En route and descending at Whyalla,  at 6,000 ft., the pilot transmitted a MAYDAY, reporting that both engines of the aircraft had failed, that there were eight persons on board and that he was going to have to ditch the aircraft, but was trying to reach Whyalla. Three minutes later he reported his position 15 nm off the coast of Whyalla. No further transmissions were heard from the plane and the wreckage was found in Spencer Gulf the next morning. Malfunction of both engines due to the failure of components of the engines. A fractured connecting rod in the left engine led the pilot to increase the power setting in the right engine, leading to the No. 6 piston being holed in the right engine."
6,11,2000,"Accra, Ghana",Ghana Airlink,Tamale - Accra,Fokker F-27 Friendship 600,52,7,"The plane made a hard landing, short of the runway and broke in two during a heavy rainstorm."
6,9,2000,"Liverpool, England",ANT Air Taxi,Ronaldsway - Liverpool,Piper PA-31-350 Navajo,5,5,"Engaged in an air ambulance operation, the plane crashed into the sea, in the estuary of the River Mersey, 0.8  nm from Liverpool Airport while on approach to land.  The pilot lost control of the aircraft at a late stage of the approach due either to disorientation, distraction, incapacitation, or a combination of these conditions."
6,7,2000,"Cuiaba, Brazil",Air taxi - Jao Air Taxi,Cuiaba - Rondonopolis,Beech Baron,4,4,"Fifteen minutes into the flight under foggy conditions and low ceiling, the aircraft entered a sharp descent and struck a tree and the ground."
6,15,2000,"Shitai, China",Wuhan Airlines,Enshi - Wuhan,Xian Yunshuji Y-7-100C,44,44,"The plane was attempting to land at Whuan's Wanjiatun Airport in thunderstorms and heavy rain when it was struck by lightning causing it to explode and crash. Half of the plane crashed into a farmhouse and the other half crashed near a dike on the Hanjiang River near the village of Shitai, 15 miles from Wuhan. Seven people aboard a boat on the southern bank of the river were killed when they were swept into the river by the impact of the crash."
6,11,2000,"Boca Raton, Florida",Universal Jet Aviation,Boca Raton - Fort Pierce,Learjet 55,3,3,Shortly after takeoff the aircraft impacted another plane and crashed to the ground. The failure of the pilot's of both airplanes to maintain a visual lookout while climbing and maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision and subsequent collision with residences and terrain.
7,10,2000,"Off Cagayancillo, Philippines",Military - Philippine Air Force,Cagayancillo - Puerto Princesa,GAF Nomad N-22C,15,14,"Engine problems forced the pilot to return to the airport. However, he overshot the runway and crashed into the sea. One passenger was rescued by fishermen. Major General Santiago Madrid, chief of the southwestern military command, killed."
7,19,2000,"Near Villahermosa, Mexico",Aerocaribe,Tuxtla Gutierrez - Villahermosa,British Aerospace  BAe Jetstream 32EP,19,19,"The plane crashed into a heavily forested area 42 miles southeast of Villahermosa. There was fog and rain in the area  at the time.  Flying VFR, deviation to avoid weather resulted in spatial disorientation of the crew which led to descending below a safe flying altitude to clear high ground."
7,8,2000,"Villavicencio, Colombia",CORAL Colombia,Villavicencio - Mitu,Curtiss C-46A-60-CS,19,13,"The cargo plane had 19 people aboard when it crashed into a farm after losing the No. 2 engine, two minutes after taking off from Villavicencio."
7,0,2000,"Raleigh, North Carolina",Win Win Aviation,"Hinckley, IL - Louisburg, NC",de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200,3,1,"The plane, on a positioning flight crashed into rugged woods during an approach to land. The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, by failing to maintain altitude, and descending from VFR conditions into IMC, which resulted in him subsequently impacting with trees. Factors in this accident were: reduced visibility due to dark night and fog. An additional factor was the pilot was not certified for instrument flight."
7,7,2000,"Patna, India",Indian Airlines/Alliance Airlines,Calcutta - Patna - Lucknow - New Delhi,Boeing B-737-2A8 Advanced,58,55,"While attempting to land at Patna, the aircraft was too high and the crew attempted a go-around. During the second landing attempt, the aircraft was again high, veered to left and lost altitude until it crashed into houses in the Gardanibagh district and burst into flames. The cause of the accident was loss of control of the aircraft due to crew error. The crew did not followed the correct approach procedure, which resulted in the aircraft being high on approach. The crew then initiated a 'go-around procedure' instead of an 'approach to stall recovery procedure' resulting in an actual stall of the aircraft, loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground."
7,0,2000,"Linneus, Maine",Airwave Transport,Moncton - Montreal,Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I,2,2,"After declaring an emergency the cargo plane crew requested the nearest airport. The aircraft soon after descended out of control and crashed on the eastern side of the Meduxnekeag River. The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control. Factors in this accident were clouds, and a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, while in cruise flight above the airplane's single engine service ceiling."
7,13,2000,"Nassau, Bahamas",Allied Air Freight,,Douglas C-47A-10-DK,2,2,The cargo plane lost an engine on takeoff lost altitude and crashed 2 miles east of the airport.
7,10,2000,"Maui, Hawaii",Blue Hawaiian Helicopters,Sight seeing,Aerospatiale AS355-F1,7,7,"The helicopter, on a sightseeing tour, crashed into mountains on the western slopes of Maui at an elevation of 2,850 feet inclement weather."
7,16,2000,"Gonesse, France",Air France,Paris - New York City,Aerospatiale BAe Concorde 101,109,109,"The aircraft struggled to gain altitude after taking off from Charles de Gaulle airport. The pilot reported the No. 2 engine failed and struggled to steer towards Le Bourget airfield as smoke and fire trailed the jet's left wing.   The plane was unable to gain altitude, went nose high, stalled and crashed into a small hotel complex.  A metal strip left on the runway by another plane gashed one of the Concorde's tires which blew out sending a piece of rubber into the underside of the wing which sent a shockwave which ruptured a seam in the fuel tank. An electrical severed by another piece of rubber sparked which ignited leaking fuel ignited and started an uncontrollable fire. Power was lost to the No. 1 and No. 2 engines which led to loss of control of the aircraft and subsequent crash. Investigation revealed the metal strip was probably a thrust reverser part from Continental Airlines DC-10-30 , registered N13067 which departed Paris as Flight 055 to Newark. This is the first crash of a Concorde in aviation history."
7,10,2000,"Jodhura, Nepal",Royal Nepal Airlines,Bajhang - Dhangadhi,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,25,25,"The aircraft crashed into the Churia mountain range at 4,300 ft., 20 minutes into a 30 minute flight to Dhangadhi in rain and fog."
8,8,2000,"Cubatao, Brazil",Air taxi - Lider Air Taxi,Cubatao - Navegantes,Sikorsky S-76,6,6,"The helicopter exploded and crashed from a height of 1,000 ft."
8,15,2000,"Puerto Montt, Chile",Military - Fuerza Aérea de Chile,Santiago - Coihaique,Casa 212-AB10 Aviocar,14,14,The aircraft crashed into a volcano after the pilot reported he was diverting to Puerto Montt because of ice formation on the wings. The wreckage was found 15 days later.
8,8,2000,"Burlington Township, New Jersey",Patuxent Airways / Private,"Lakehurst, NY - Patuxent River, MD",Piper Navajo PA-31/ Piper Seminole PA-44,11,11,"The two aircraft collided over a central New Jersey subdivision, scattering debris over a wide area. The Navajo had taken off from Lakehurst Naval Air Station and the Seminole from Northeast Philadelphia Airport.  The Navajo crashed into a two-story house while the Seminole fell into a soybean field. Two pilots and seven passenger were killed on the Navajo as were a pilot instructor and his student on the Seminole. Failure of the pilots of the two airplanes to see and avoid each other and maintain proper airspace separation during visual flight rules."
8,23,2000,"Teslin Lake, British Columbia, Canada",RCMP-GRC Air Services,Teslin - Dease Lake,Cessna 208 Caravan I,2,2,"The float plane took off, entered a steep climb, stalled and crashed into the water. The pilot's decision to depart from the unlit location was likely the result of the many psychological and physiological stressors encountered during the day. The pilot most likely experienced spatial disorientation precipitated by local geographiand environmental conditions and lost control of the aircraft."
8,8,2000,"Lumber City, Georgia",Air Taxi,"Dothan, AL - Hazelhurst, GA",Piper PA-31-350,3,3,While on approach the airplane collided with trees and the ground and subsequently burst into flames.  Pilot's failure to follow instrument procedures and descended below approach minimums and collided with trees.
8,19,2000,"Off Manama, Bahrain",Gulf Air,Cairo - Manama,Airbus A320-212,143,143,"The aircraft crashed into the Persian Gulf and exploded in flames while attempting to land at Bahrain International Airport. The crew decided to perform a missed approach after it was determined the aircraft was coming in too high and fast. Instructions were given for a 180 degree turn and climb to 2,500 feet. While performing the missed approach the plane suddenly descended rapidly from an altitude of 1,000 feet and crashed into the shallow waters of the gulf approximately 1 mile from the airport. The accident was a result of a fatal combination of factors, including the captain's failure to comply with standard operating procedures and the copilot's actions in not drawing the captain's attention to the deviations of the aircraft from the standard flight parameters. The captain may have suffered a 'spatial disorientation' to ground warning systems, which could have made him falsely perceive the aircraft was pitching up. He responded by making a nose down input, resulting in the aircraft starting to descend, when aircraft warning systems were saying he should increase altitude."
8,17,2000,"Hilo Bay, Hawaii",Big Island Airlines,Sightseeing,Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain,9,1,"The aircraft, was on an around-the-island tour when it's right engine caught fire. While attempting an emergency landing at Hilo International Airport, the plane ditched into Hilo Bay. Eight people escaped from the plane before it sank in 100 feet of water. One passenger was not able to exit the plane and drowned. Possible failure of the turbo unit on the right engine."
8,12,2000,"Near La Fortuna, Costa Rica",SANSA,San Jose  - La Fortuna - Tamarindo,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan I,10,10,"The plane crashed head-on into 5,360 ft. Arenal volcano, 95 miles north of San Jose shortly after taking off from La Fortuna. The pilot was flying VFR and deviated from his course by 12 miles, most likely to give passengers a view of the volcano which had erupted earlier in the week. The reason the crew did not see the volcano is not known. Possibly, with changing meteorological conditions in the area, the volcano may have been obscured by clouds. The plane, built in 1998, had been leased from Aeroperlas."
9,15,2000,"Near Burketown, Australia",Charter - Central Air,Perth -,Beechcraft SKA 200,8,8,"Shortly after departing Perth and after the aircraft had climbed through its assigned altitude, the pilot’s speech became significantly impaired and he appeared unable to respond to ATS instructions. Open microphone transmissions over the next 8-minutes revealed the progressive deterioration of the pilot towards unconsciousness and the absence of any sounds of passenger activity in the aircraft. No human response of any kind was detected for the remainder of the flight. Five hours after taking off from Perth, the aircraft impacted the ground 65 km ESE of Burketown, Queensland, and was destroyed. Incapacitation of the pilot and passengers a result of hypobarihypoxia due to the aircraft being fully or partially unpressurised and their not receiving supplemental oxygen. The investigation could not determine the reason for the aircraft being unpressurised, or why the pilot and passengers did not receive supplemental oxygen."
9,9,2000,"Kumarapura, Sri Lanka",Military - Sri Lanka Air Force,Colombo - Kalmunai,Mil Mi-17,14,14,"The Air Force helicopter was on a domestiflight when it cashed into mountainous terrain 75 km from Colombo. The helicopter’s pilot had contacted air trafficontrollers saying he had problems with visibility and was lowering his altitude. Sri Lanka, Muslim Congress leader M. H. M. Ashraff, 52, along with members of his entourage were killed."
9,15,2000,"Nuiqsut, Alaska",Cape Smythe Air Service,Deadhorse - Nuiqsut,Piper PA-31-350 Navajo,10,5,"The belly cargo pod  lightly scraped the runway for about 40 feet, but the airplane transitioned to a climb. As the airplane began climbing away from the runway, the landing gear was observed to extend. The airplane climbed to about 100 to 150 feet above the ground, and then began a descending left turn. The airplane collided with the ground on a 095 degree heading. The wreckage path extended for about 300 feet, during which the landing gear, left wing, and the left engine separated from the airplane. A postcrash fire destroyed the fuselage, right wing, and the right engine. The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, his improper aborted landing procedure, and inadvertent stall/mush. Factors in the accident were an improper adjustment of the landing gear warning horn system by company maintenance personnel, and the failure of the pilot to utilize the prelanding checklist."
10,16,2000,"Reynosa, Mexico",Aeromexico,Mexico City - Reynosa - Matamoros,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31,88,0,"The aircraft overshot the runway near Reynosa, Mexico and crashed into vehicles and houses coming to rest in a canal. The accident happened during a heavy rainstorm. The lights at the airport were out due to the storm and contact with the tower was lost. No passengers were killed aboard the aircraft but four people were killed on the ground."
10,15,2000,"Port Radium, Northwest Territories, Canada",Summit Air Charters,Kuglluktuk - Yellowknife,Shorts SC.7 Skyvan 3-100,3,3,"The chartered cargo plane hit tree tops and discintegrated while attempting to land. Although the pilot and the aircraft were certified for instrument flight, the pilot apparently continued to fly in accordance with visual flight rules after encountering marginal weather conditions and reduced visibility. For undetermined reasons, the pilot descended below the elevation of the terrain surrounding the airstrip, resulting in a controlled-flight-into-terrain accident."
10,9,2000,"Lummi Island, Washington",Empire Airlines,Bellingham - Eastsound-Orcas Island,Cessna 208B Caravan I Super Cargomaster,1,1,"After receiving special VFR clearance the cargo plane flew into a small hill. The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain altitude above, or clearance with, trees. Factors contributing to the accident included low ceilings, fog, the pilot's low-altitude flight, rising terrain, and trees."
10,14,2000,"Wichita, Kansas",Bombardier Aerospace,Test flight,Canadair CL-600-2B16 Challenger 604,3,2,"The cause of this accident was the pilot's excessive takeoff rotation, during an aft center of gravity takeoff, a rearward migration of fuel during acceleration and takeoff and consequent shift in the airplane's aft c.g. to aft of the aft c.g. limit, which caused the airplane to stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident were Bombardier's inadequate flight planning procedures for the Challenger flight test program and the lack of direct, on-site operational oversight by Transport Canada and the Federal Aviation Administration."
10,17,2000,"Hillsboro, Missouri",Private,St. Louis - New Madrid,Cessna 335,3,3,"The twin engine Cessna crashed into a densely wooded area, 30 miles south of St. Louis, 25 minutes after taking off from Parks Airport. The plane was flying in rain and fog when the pilot reported he was at 6,500 feet and having problems with the artificial horizon. Radar contact was soon lost with the aircraft.  Witnesses reported hearing a plane in a dive followed by an explosion.  Wreckage was scattered over a wide area.  Mel Carnahan, 66, Governor of Missouri was killed in the accident along with a campaign aide and his son, Roger, who was piloting the plane."
10,12,2000,"Near Sam Neua, Laos",Lao Aviation,Vientiane - Sam Neua,Harbin Yunshuji Y-12-II,17,8,"The aircraft crashed into a mountain at 4,800 ft., in poor weather, while making an apporach to Sam Neua."
10,18,2000,"Near Batumi, Republiof Georgia",Military - Russian Air Force,Moscow - Batumi,Ilyushin IL-18D,86,86,"Communications were lost with the aircraft as it approached Mt. Tirina at 4,250 feet, preparing to land at Batumi. The aircraft was seen rapidly descending into mountainous terrain. A large explosion followed as the plane crashed somewhere between the towns of  Batumi and Kabuleti in heavy rain. Navigation error made by the crew in the final stage of the landing approach. Error by the Batumi ATC who failed to locate the plane and conform it to the crew. Erroneous data shown by ground radio-technical facilities at Batumi airport."
10,23,2000,"Taipei, Taiwan",Singapore Airlines,Taipei - Los Angeles,Boeing B-747-412,179,83,"Weather conditions at the time were extremely poor due to typhoon Xiang Sane. A NOTAM issued on Aug 31, 2000 indicated that Runway 05R was closed due to construction between Sep 13 and Nov 22. After reaching the end of Taxiway NP, the plane turned onto Taxiway N1 and then made a 180-degree turn onto Runway 05R and began its takeoff roll. Approximately 3.5 seconds after reaching V1, the aircraft hit construction equipment on the runway, crashed back to the ground, broke up and burst into flames. The pilot attempted to take off from a closed runway. The following factors contributed to the accident. Of three lights used to guide the aircraft onto the correct runway, one was not working and another dim. The airport lacked 'guard lights' used to help pilots navigate from the taxiway to the correct runway during times of poor visibility. International regulations require that a large white X be placed on the tarmaat the entrance to a closed runway, but there was none at the entrance of runway 5R. Whether there should have been, in this case, however, is itself a contentious matter as the runway remained open for taxiing."
10,11,2000,"Near Monaquimbundo, Angola",Aca-Ancargo,Saurimo - Luanda,Antonov AN-26,44,44,The aircraft exploded in midair 20 minutes after taking off from Saurimo. UNITA rebels claimed they shot down the plane.
11,1,2000,"Fort Wayne, Indiana",Superior Aviation,"Fort Wayne, IN - Milwaukee, WI",Swearingen SA.226TC Metro II,1,1,"During takeoff, the cargo plane struck trees, crashed and caught fire. The indicated failure of the right hand AC bus during takeoff with low ceiling. The factors were the low ceiling, night, and the execssive workload the pilot experienced on takeoff with an electrical failure without a second in command."
11,13,2000,"Near Luanda, Angola",Asa Pesada,Luanda - Namibe,Antonov AN-26,57,57,The plane crashed and exploded in flames into an open field 3 miles from the runway shortly after takeoff.  Engine failure.
11,12,2000,"Miami, Florida",American Airlines,"Miami, FL - Port au Prince",Airbus A300-600R,114,1,"After climbing through 16,000 ft. the crew descovered cabin pressure could not be maintained and returned to the airport.  After landing the ram air switch failed to depressurize the aircraft. Moments later the left foreward door exploded open ejecting a flight attendant onto the tarmac."
11,6,2000,"Cordoba, Spain",Mayoral Executive Jet,Malaga - Cordoba,Aerospatiale SN-601 Corvette,2,1,"During the approach, the plane, on a positioning flight, hit electrilines, then the ground and finally an unoccupied building."
12,14,2000,"Near Sumacal, Beni, BO",Servicio Aereo Manchupo,Cashaschanes - Sumacal,Cessna 206,6,6,"Destabilized approach, attempted to establish runway alignment, insufficient altitude, struck a tree. The aircraft crashed and caught fire."
1,17,2001,"Near Lake Point, Utah",Skydive Salt Lake - Charter,Skydiving,Beech A90 King Air,9,9,"Crashed into the Great Salt Lake with skydivers during a final approach to Tooele. The pilot's exercise of poor judgment and his failure to maintain a safe altitude/clearance above the water. Contributing factors were the weather conditions that included low ceiling and visibility obscured by snow and mist, an inadequately equipped airplane for flying in instrument meteorological conditions, and the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability in that he had reportedly done this on two previous occasions."
1,21,2001,"Eider Point, Alaska",MajestiAir Cargo,,Douglas C-47A-30-DK (DC-3C),2,2,"The cargo plane crashed on Table Top Mountain while en route. The airplane flightcrew's failure to maintain adequate distance/altitude from mountainous terrain during a departure climb to cruise flight, and the captain's impairment from drugs. Factors in the accident were dark night conditions, and the first officer's impairment from drugs."
1,18,2001,"Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela",Rutaca Airlines,Canaina - Ciudad Bolivar - Por La Mar,Douglas DC-3C (C47A-DL),24,24,The plane caught fire shortly after taking off from Ciudad Bolivar where it had made a refueling stop. The pilot was unable to tell the tower what was wrong before rolling inverted and crashing into a neighborhood south of the city.
1,17,2001,"Byers, Colorado",North Bay Charter,"Broomfield, CO - Stillwater, OK",Beech King Air 200 Catpass,10,10,
1,16,2001,"El Yopal, Colombia",Lineas Aereas Suramericanas,El Yopal - Mitu,Sud Aviation SE-210 Caravelle 10R,6,3,"While attempting to land at Mitú, the cargo plane's landing gear struck the ground short of the threshold. A go- around was executed but the No. 1 engine was shut down because of low oil pressure. The plane flew over the control tower twice to determine the state of the landing gear. It appeared that part of the left main landing gear was missing. The crew then positioned the plane for an approach and landing. As the plane turned into long final, it struck the ground, crashed in a meadow and caught fire."
2,19,2001,"Beaver Island, Minnesota",Northern Illinois Flight Center,Chicago - Beaver Island,Swearingen SA.227AT Merlin IVC,6,2,"Impacted trees and crashed while attempting to land. The flightcrew not maintaining altitude/clearance during the circling instrument approach. Factors were the pilot in command initiating the flight without proper weather reporting facilities at the destination, the flightcrew not flying to an alternate destination, the flightcrew not following company and FAA procedures/directives, the lack of certification of the second pilot, the operator not following company and FAA procedures/directives, and the dark night and the low ceiling."
2,15,2001,"Nurnberg, Germany",E.A.S. Aeroservizi,"Nurnberg - Rome, Italy",Learjet 35A,3,3,"The plane experienced asymetrical thrust during takeoff. Rose 200-300 ft., stalled and crashed into trees. An in-flight failure of the left power plant appromately 3 minutes after take-off and inadequate conduct of the crew  so that in short final the airplane stalled and crashed from low height. The failure of the left engine was caused by intergranular fractures of retention posts on the high pressure turbine disk. As a result of incorrect service life recordings the maximum number of cycles had considerably been exceeded."
2,17,2001,"Near Granton Harbour, Scotland",Loganair,Edinburgh - Belfast,Shorts 360-100,2,2,Double engine failure on take off cause the cargo plane to ditch in Firth of the Fourth estuary. Icing.
3,14,2001,"Bangkok, Thailand",Thai Airways,Bangkok - Chiang Mai.,Boeing B-737-4D7,5,1,"The aircraft exploded and caught fire 35 minutes before its scheduled takeoff. Five members of the cabin crew were the only people aboard the plane at the time. Witnesses said they heard an explosion before flames erupted aboard the aircraft. NTSB investigators reported that the center fuel tank exploded followed by the right tank 18 minutes later. The cause for the explosion was unclear. The center fuel tank is located near air conditioning packs which generate heat, and were running nonstop prior to the explosion."
3,9,2001,"Unadilla, Georgia",Military - Florida Army National Guard,"Fort Walton Beach, Fl - Oceana Naval Air Station, VA",Short 360,21,21,"The plane was on a flight from Florida to Oceana Naval Air Station in Virginia when witnesses observed the plane gliding down and losing altitude until it impacted the ground, exploding into flames. Heavy rain and wind were present in the area at the time of the accident. Weight imbalances in the aircraft were the primary cause of the accident as the cargo shifted when the pilot  got up and walked through the plane toward the rear of the plane, unbalancing the aircraft just as it hit severe turbulence. This led to the loss of control and break-up of the aircraft."
3,10,2001,"Near Lubango, Angola",Sociedade de Aviacao Ligeira Charter,Luanda - Lubango,Beechcraft 1900C,17,16,"The aircraft crashed into a mountain at 6,500 ft. while approaching Lubango to land. The weather at the time was cloudy with rain."
3,16,2001,"Gustavia, St. Barthélémy, French West Indies",Air Caraibes,St. Maarten - St. Barthélémy,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter,19,19,The aircraft took off from Prinses Juliana Airport at St. Maarten for a 15 minute flight to St. Jean Airport at St. Barthélémy. While attempting to land at St. Barthélémy the plane veered sharply to the left and plunged straight down crashing into a house and bursting into flames. Weather was good at the time of the accident.
3,18,2001,"Jadura, Indonesia",Merpati Nusantara Airlines,Training,Fokker F-27 Friendship 500F,3,3,"While approaching Juanda for the 8th touch-and-go landing the aircraft banked to the left, crashed and caught fire."
3,19,2001,"Near Aspen, Colorado",Jetwingsco Inc. - Private Charter,Los Angeles - Aspen,Grummand Gulfstream III,18,18,"The aircraft was on final approach to Sardy Field when it crashed short of the runway into a hill northwest of the airport killing all aboard. The jet crashed into a small hillside 500 yards short of the runway, jumped over a culvert and crashed into another bluff exploding in flames. Wreckage was strewn over 100 yards. There was light snow and mist reported in the area at the time of the accident. The flight crew's operation of the airplane below the minimum descent altitude without an appropriate visual reference for the runway.  The crew was also under pressure to land before a landing curfew took effect."
4,16,2001,"Ashbaubenon, Wisconsin",Jet Wings,"Green Bay - Ft. Myers, Fl",Cessna 501 Citation I/SP,1,1,"The positioning flight crashed into a building shortly after taking off. The pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering after takeoff and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention while maneuvering after takeoff, the pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, the pilot's visual lookout not being possible, the low ceiling, snow, and fog, the airplane's low altitude, and the building."
4,15,2001,"Thanh Tranh Village, Vietnam",SFC Vietnam - Charter - Full Account,Vinh - Dong Hoi - Hue,Mil Mi-18 Helicopter,16,16,"The helicopter, carrying members of Full Account, a group searching for the remains of U.S. troops missing in action during the Vietnam War, crashed into a mountainside in heavy fog."
4,5,2001,"Near Roque Perez, Argentina",Private - Techint  group,San Fernando - El Calafate,Cessna  208B Grand Caravan,10,10,"The aircraft crashed into rugged farm land, 120 miles south of Buenos Aires. Possible icing.  Agostino Rocca, president of the Buenos Aires-based Techint  construction group and German Sopena, managing editor of the Argentine newspaper La Nacion, were among those killed."
5,13,2001,"Malatya, Turkey",Military - Turkish Air Force,Diyarbakir - Ankara,CASA CN-235M-10,34,34,"The aircraft went into a steep dive from 17,000 feet and crashed into a field. Hydraulifailure caused by ice."
5,12,2001,"Mendoza, Argentina",Fuerza Aérea Argentina,Mendoza - Parana,Fokker F-27 Friendship 400M,5,5,Shortly after taking off the plane veered to the right and crashed into a field. Engine failure.
5,7,2001,"Near Sari, Iran",Faraz Qeshm Airlines,Tehran - Gorgan,Yakovlev YAK-40,30,30,"The aircraft crashed into mountains about 12 miles south of Sari, 55 minutes after taking off from Tehran on a flight to Gorgan. Shortly before the tower lost contact with the plane the pilot reported bad weather and said he was thinking of returning to Tehran. Transport Minister of Iran, Rahman Dadman, 45, killed."
5,16,2001,"Near Myakotino, Russia",Military - Russian Air Force,Rzhevsk - Morsansk,Antonov 12MGA,7,7,Crashed while en route.
6,14,2001,"Jayapura, Indonesia",Manunggal Air,Jayapura - Wamena,Transall C-160NG,19,1,"The aircraft returned to Sentani Airport after experiencing engine trouble, skidded off the runway and struck a fence."
7,2,2001,"Near Irkutsk, Russia",Vladivostokavia,Yekaterinburg - Irkutsk - Vladivostok,Tupolev TU-154M,145,145,"The plane crashed and exploded in flames in Siberian woodlands near the village of Burdakovka, about 21 miles from Irkutsk. The aircraft crashed during the third turn in a landing approach to Irkutsk, an intermediate stop for refueling. The first officer was flying the plane, when at 2,600 ft., an audible alarm sounded indicating a wide angle of attack. Eleven seconds later the aircraft swung around 180 degrees and entered a flat spin. The captain ordered the engines at full throttle but it was too late and 22 seconds later the plane hit the ground, belly first, broke up and burned. Incorrect actions of the crew. Due to poor communication between pilots, they put in the wrong parameters while landing causing the plane to descend at the wrong angle. As a result, the plane stalled and entered a spin and crashed."
7,11,2001,"Off Chinhae, South Korea",Private  - Daewoo Shipbuilding,Jinhae - Ockpo,Sikorsky S-76B helicopter,12,8,"After several delays in taking off, the helicopter crashed into the sea, just off shore, after striking a electritransmission tower. The accident took place in heavy monsoon rains, poor visibility and high winds. The pilot stated he lost control of the helicopter when it was hit by a sudden gust of wind."
7,12,2001,"Near Puerto Cabello, Venezuela",Private - OverteCompany,Puerto Cabello - Caracas,Antonov AN-28 PZL-MieleM-28 Sky Truck,13,13,The aircraft crashed and burned moments after taking off from General Bartholomew Salóm Airport during a National Guard demonstration. The right engine appeared to have failed at a critical stage in the takeoff. There were 8 civilians and 5 military personnel board.
7,8,2001,"Near Moscow, Russia",Russ Air Transport Company,Moscow - Norilsk,Ilyushin IL-76,10,10,"The cargo plane was taking off from Chkalovsky Airport with a load of construction material and cosmetics. After reaching a height of 150 feet, the plane the crashed and burned 1,600 feet past the end of the runway.  The plane was overloaded by 15 tones."
7,16,2001,"Haines, Alaska",Air Taxi,"Shagway, AK - Return",Piper PA-32-300,6,6,"The sightseeing plane impacted the side of a mountain in poor visibility. The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his poor in-flight decision making. Factors associated with the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain. A finding is the pilot's use of FAA prohibited drugs."
8,4,2001,"Reykjavík, Iceland",Naske Air,"Reykjavík, Iceland - Narsarsua, Greenland",Dassault Falcon 20C,3,3,The cargo plane crashed into a hill and broke up. Crew did not follow standard operating procedures. Crew fatigue.
8,14,2001,"Near Meadview, Arizona",Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters of Las Vegas,Grand Canyon NP - Las Vegas,Aerospatiale AS350 Eurocopter  helicoper,7,6,"The sightseeing helicopter crashed and burned about 3,700 feet up the 5,600-foot Grand Wash Cliffs just outside the boundaries of Grand Canyon National Park. The aircraft was returning to McCarran International Airport where it had originated. Besides the pilot, all victims, including the one survivor, were members of the same family. The pilot's decision to maneuver the helicopter in a flight regime and in a high density altitude environment which significantly decreased the helicopter's performance capabilities, resulting in a high rate of descent from which recovery was not possible. Factors contributing to the accident were high density altitude and the pilot's decision to maneuver the helicopter in proximity to precipitous terrain, which effectively limited remedial options available."
8,18,2001,"Terceira, Azores",Canadian Air Transat,Toronto - Lisbon,Airbus A-330-243,304,0,"The crew reported that they had a loss of fuel and were going to have to divert to Lajes. Shortly thereafter, they said that they only had five minutes of fuel and probably would not reach Lajes. The Airbus 330, without engine power, glided for almost 20 minutes, descending from for more than 30,000 ft. before landing safely at Lajes Airport. Several tires blew out causing a fire which was quickly extinguished by emergency crews.  Eleven passengers were slightly injured. The leak was caused by a damaged fuel feed pipe that was caused by interference from the aft hydraulipump. Mechanics did not completely follow a Rolls-Royce service bulletin. In addition, software mistakenly identified the  fuel leak as a fuel imbalance, prompting the crew to respond erroneously to the situation. The official report stated the cause was the pilots responded incorrectly to the fuel leak.  The pilots acted from memory rather than utilizing a checklist, so they never saw a 'Caution' note in the Fuel Imbalance checklist that might have caused them to consider that the real problem was not an imbalance but a fuel leak."
8,5,2001,"Ithaca, New York",Ameristar Jet Charter,"Ithaca, NY - Jackson, MI",Learjet 25,2,2,"Shortly after taking off the cargo plane crashed into a wooded area about one-half mile from the runway. The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate while taking off at night, which was a result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the low visibility and cloud conditions, and the dark night."
8,18,2001,"Marsh Harbour, Bahamas",Blackhawk Int. Airways  - Private charter,Abaco - Miami,Cessna 402B,9,9,"The aircraft crashed in flames approximately 200 ft. past the end of the runway while attempting to take off. The plane was overloaded by several hundred pounds and the weight improperly distributed, causing the pilot to lose control of the aircraft. R&B singer and actress Aaliyah Haughton, 22, was among those killed. Traces of cocaine and alcohol were found during the autopsy of the pilot. The plane was overloaded."
8,10,2001,"Near Malaga, Spain",Binter Mediterráneo,Melilla - Málaga,CASA  CN-235-200,47,4,"The aircraft crash-landed on a highway near Ruiz Picasso Airport in Málaga. While on final approach, the pilot reported failure of the plane's left engine forcing the crew to make an emergency landing.  The plane crashed 1,300 ft. short of the runway. The pilot later died of his injuries."
9,8,2001,"New York City, New York",American Airlines,Boston - Los Angeles,Boeing 767-223ER,92,92,"The aircraft was hijacked shortly after it left Logan International Airport in Boston. The hijackers took control of the aircraft and deliberately crashed it into the north tower of the World Trade Center between the 94th and 99th floors at approximately 450 mph.  After 102 minutes, the building collapsed. It was one of four planes that were hijacked the same day."
9,9,2001,"Arlington, Virginia.",American Airlines,Washington D.C. - Los Angeles,Boeing B-757-223,64,64,The aircraft was hijacked after taking off from Dulles International Airport. The hijackers took control of the aircraft and deliberately crashed it into the Pentagon. It was one of four planes that were hijacked the same day.
9,10,2001,"Shanksville, Pennsylvania",United Air Lines,Newark - San Francisco,Boeing B-757-222,44,44,The aircraft was hijacked after taking off from Newark International Airport. The hijackers took control of the aircraft and turned the plane towards Washington D.C.  A struggle ensued between the passengers and hijackers after which the plane crashed at a high rate of speed into a field in the Pennsylvania countryside. It was one of four planes that were hijacked the same day.
9,9,2001,"New York City, New York",United Air Lines,Boston - Los Angeles,Boeing B-767-222,65,65,"The aircraft was hijacked shortly after it left Logan International Airport in Boston. The hijackers took control of the aircraft and deliberately crashed it into the south tower of the World Trade Center between the 78th and 84th floors at approximately 550 mph. After 56 minutes, the building collapsed. It was one of four planes that were hijacked the same day."
9,16,2001,"Near Chichen Itza, Mexico",Aero Ferinco Charter,Chichen Itza - Cozumel,LET 410UVP,19,19,"The aircraft crashed 4.4 miles from Kura Airport shortly after a normal takeoff. The plane was flying at about 1,500 feet when it began turning onto a course requested by the air trafficontroller. It did not stop turning and suddenly plunged to the ground."
9,7,2001,"Guatemala City, Guatemala",AtlantiAirlines,"Guatemala City - San Pedro Sula, Honduras",LET 410UVP-E,13,9,The aircraft was taking off from Guatemala's Aurora Airport when it lost power in one of it's engines and crashed to the ground.
10,13,2001,"Decatur Island, Washington",Aeronautical Services - Air Taxi,"Decatur Island, WAAnacortez, WA",Cessna 172N,3,3,"Witnesses to the accident reported that shortly after departing from the northbound turf runway the pilot initiated a 360-degree turn to the right (east). Shortly before completing the turn, the aircraft banked sharply to the left, pitched down, and collided with trees in a nose-low attitude. The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn, resulting in a stall. The pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum gross takeoff weight was a factor."
10,13,2001,"110 miles SW of Sochi, Russia",Sibir Airlines,"Tel Aviv -  Novosibirsk, Russia",Tupolev Tu-154M,78,78,"The aircraft exploded in mid-air at 36,000 ft. while  en route over the Black Sea. The plane then nose-dived crashing into the water. The airliner was brought down accidentally by a Ukrainian surface-to-air missile, fired during military exercises."
10,8,2001,"Milan, Italy",Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) / Private,Milan - Copenhagen / Milan - Paris,MD-87 / Cessna 525A Citation II,114,114,"The aircraft was taking off from Linate Airport in fog and poor visibility when it struck a German Cessna Citation II business jet. The MD-87 then swerved off the runway and  collided with the airport's baggage handling building, bursting into flames. The Cessna,  which was about to take off for Paris, entered the active runway by mistake, after  having been told by the tower to enter a different runway. One hundred four passengers and 6 crew on the MD-87 and  2 passengers and 2 crew on the Citation were killed along with 4 on the ground. The MD-87 was named Lage Viking.  Caused largely by human error and poorly followed safety procedures. Communication between the aircraft and the tower had been 'in English and Italian,' as opposed to aviation standards that only English be spoken. In addition, despite the poor visibility, control tower operators failed to ask the Cessna to read back his instructions to make sure they were understood."
10,17,2001,"Mollet Lake, Quebec, Canada",Air Saint Maurice Inc.,Iyachisakus Lake - Mollet Lake,de Havilland DHC-2 Mk 1 Beaver,7,3,The seaplane crashed into Mollet Lake while attempting to land. The seaplane stalled at an altitude that did not allow the pilot time to recover from the stall. The stall occurred in circumstances conducive to illusions created by drift.
10,10,2001,"Off Valencia, Spain",Flightline,"Barcelona - Oran, Algeria",Swearingen SA-226AT Merlin IV,10,10,"The plane was en-route from Barcelona, Spain to Oran, Algeria, 80 miles off the coast of Valencia, Spain when it informed Valencia ATC it was going to change course in order to avoid bad weather. There was no further contact with the aircraft. Debris was sighted two days later on the water."
10,9,2001,"Dillingham, Alaska",PenAir,Dillingham - King Salmon,Cessna 208 Caravan,10,10,"Shortly after taking off from Dillingham, the aircraft's wing dipped, the nose pitched up, the plane became inverted and crashed to the ground. The weather was clear and windy at the time of the accident. An in-flight loss of control resulting from upper surface ice contamination that the pilot-in-command failed to detect during his preflight inspection of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a preflight inspection requirement for CE-208 pilots to examine at close range the upper surface of the wing for ice contamination when ground icing conditions exist."
10,23,2001,"Shamattawa, Canada",Perimeter Airlines,Gods Narrows - Shamattawa,Swearingen SA.226TC Metro I,3,2,"The air ambulance was flown into terrain during an overshoot because the required climb angle was not set and maintained to ensure a positive rate of climb. During the go-around, conditions were present for somatograviillusion, which most likely led to the captain losing situational awareness."
10,18,2001,"Near Humiata, Brazil",Air Taxi - Continental Air Taxi,Humiata - Altamira,EMB 810C Seneca,6,3,Thirty minutes into the flight both engines quit and the pilot had to make an emergency landing in the rainforest.
10,15,2001,"Anchorage, Alaska",ERA Aviation - Air Taxi,"Fire Island, AK - Anchorage, AK",Bell 206L,5,3,"The helicopter was flying very low because the pilot was not instrument rated. The skid hit the water followed by the tail rotor and the helicopter crashed. The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surface of an open body of water while intentionally attempting to maintain a very low altitude while in cruise flight. Factors include falling snow, low ceilings, whiteout/greyout conditions, and flat/glassy water."
11,9,2001,"Belle Harbor, Queens, New York",American Airlines,"New York City - Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.",Airbus A-300-605R,260,260,"Three minutes after taking off and while in a climbing left turn, at 2,800 ft., parts of the plane, including the vertical stabilizer and rudder, fell from the aircraft. The crew soon lost control of the plane which nose dived and crashed into a residential neighborhood. After flying into the wake turbulence of two aircraft about two minutes into the flight, investigators believe a series of quick rudder swings by the copilot whipped the tail so severely that the fin broke off. The National Transportation Safety Board has found that pilot error was the probable cause. Sharply criticizing American Airlines Advanced Aircraft Maneuvering Program, the Board said that American Airlines' pilot training included a simulator exercise which could have caused the first officer to have an unrealistiand exaggerated view of the effects of wake turbulence, erroneously associate wake turbulence encounters with the need for aggressive roll upset recovery techniques and develop control strategies that would produce a much different -- and potentially surprising and confusing -- response if performed during flight. In addition, because of its high sensitivity, the Airbus A-300-600 rudder control system is susceptible to potentially hazardous rudder pedal inputs at higher airspeed."
11,21,2001,"Kalyazin, Russia",Charter - IRS Aero,Khatanga - Moscow,Ilyushin 18V,27,27,Residents heard a loud noise and saw flames in the night sky as the aircraft clipped treetops and summer homes before crashing into a snowy forest. Wreckage was spread over a 1.5 mile area. Serious maintenance violations and operational procedures were discovered during the investigation of the accident.
11,13,2001,"Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania",Universal Jet Aviation,"Pittsburgh, PA - Baca Raton, Fl",Learjet 25B,2,2,"The cargo plane was not able to gain altitude, veered off the runway and crashed. The (undetermined) pilot-at-the-controls' early, and over rotation of the airplane's nose during the takeoff attempt, and his failure to maintain directional control. Also causal, was the captain's inadequate remedial action, both during the takeoff attempt and after the airplane departed the runway."
11,18,2001,"Palade, Estonia",ELK Aviation Co. (leased from Eminex),Tallinn - Kardla,Antonov AN-28,17,2,The plane crashed into a marshy forested area about 2 kilometer short of its destination at Kardla Airport. Several errors by the pilot.
11,22,2001,"Birchwil, Switzerland",Crossair,Berlin - Zurich,BAE Avro RJ100,33,24,"The aircraft was flying through a mix of rain and snow on final approach, when it crashed in a wooded area, 5.5 miles from Zurich Airport where it was scheduled to land on Runway 28.  At 22.03 the aircraft was descending to 4000 ft. on final approach.  At 22.05 the captain reported reaching the minimum descent altitude and stated he could see the ground. Shortly after, the radio altimeter reported 500 ft. agl, followed by a 'minimum' warning. A go-around was ordered, but it was too late and the aircraft struck trees and crashed. American pop singer, Melanie Thornton, 34, killed. Maria Serano Serano and Nathaly van het Ende both 27, and members of the pop-musitrio, Passion Fruit, also killed. The pilot had been working more than 13 hours when the accident took place and had also exceeded maximum duty several times in the days preceding the crash."
11,1,2001,"Port Harcourt, Nigeria",MK Airlines,Luxembourg - Port Harcourt,Boeing 747-246F,13,1,"The cargo plane contacted the ground 700 meters short of the runway, broke in two and burned."
11,11,2001,"San Jerónimo de Moravia , Costa Rica",SANSA,San Jose - Quepos,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,8,3,"The plane crashed into Chontal Hill in the Tarrazú mountain range, 5 minutes before it was scheduled arrival at Quepos. The aircraft was flying IFR, in clouds, when it crashed into trees and broke apart. The plane was off to the left of its intended flight path."
12,12,2001,"Near Novaya Inya , Russia","Military - Russian, cargo",Moscow - Bratsk - Anadyr,Ilyushin IL- 76TD,18,18,A fire broke out aboard the aircraft while en route at FL290. The crew was preparing for an emergency landing when two explosions tore apart the plane causing it to crash.
12,1,2001,"Bessemer, Alabama",Air Carriers,Little Rock - Bessemer,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,2,2,"The cargo plane crashed into high ground less than 5 miles from the airport while on an ILS approach. The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his initiation of the ILS approach to runway 05 with weather conditions below minimums for the approach contrary to the Federal Aviation Regulations, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then terrain."
12,18,2001,"Sierra Blanca, Texas",Air Cargo Express,Harlingen - El Paso,Learjet 24D,2,2,While enroute the cargo plane on a positioning flight entered an uncontroled descent and crashed. Loss of control during descent for undetermined reasons.
12,10,2001,"Near Medellin, Colombia",Heliandes,Medellin - Quibdo,Let 410UVP-E,16,16,"The aircraft crashed into El Silencio de El manzanillo mountain at 7,800 ft., 3 minutes after taking off in heavy rain and poor visibility from Medellin Airport."
12,22'08,2001,"Zurich, Switzerland",Eagle Air,,Cessna 560 Citation V,2,2,"After reaching a height of 500 ft. the aircraft began to loose altitude until the plane impacted the ground at the end of Runway 34. The crew lost spatial orientation after take-off, leading to an unintentional loss of altitude. The copilot's basitraining in instrument flying did not include night instrument take-offs. The crew's method of working was adversely affected by great time pressure. Executing the take-off as a rolling take-off was not adapted to the prevailing meteorological conditions."
12,10,2001,"Bremerhaven, Germany",BAL Bremerhaven Airline,Bremerhaven - Wangerooge,Britten Norman BN-2B Trislander,9,8,"The aircraft crashed into the Weser River shortly after taking off from Bremerhaven Airport. Three persons were pulled from the river, two of whom died shortly thereafter as a result of their injuries."
1,18,2002,"Hollywood, Florida",Air Taxi - Air Taxi Inc.,,Piper PA-31-250,5,5,"The pilot declared an emergency and ditched into AtlantiOcean, 300 yards off Dania Beach in 15 feet of water. The pilot's inadequate planning for a Title 14 CFR Part 135 on-demand air taxi flight, and his failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion while en route over the AtlantiOcean, a power off glide, and ditching in the ocean."
1,12,2002,"Birmingham, England",Agco Corp,"Birmingham, England - Bangor, MA",Canadair CL-604,5,5,"After taking off, banked to the left, wing contacted ground, a fire erupted and the aircraft broke up. Failure of the crew to de-ice the wings before takeoff. Possible impairment of crew performance by the combined effects of a non-prescription drug, jet-lag and fatigue were also considered factors."
1,7,2002,"Bilbao, Spain",Ibertrans Aérea,Madrid - Bilbao,Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia,3,3,"While descending, the cargo plane struck Mount Santa Maria Vieja, 35 km from the airport in fog and poor visibility."
1,8,2002,"Chilpancingo, Mexico",Procuraduría General de la República,Mexico City - Chilpancingo,de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,17,5,"During a landing attempt at Chilpancingo, the aircraft left the runway, struck a concrete perimeter wall, overturned and burned. The government plane belonged to the General Office of the judge advocate."
1,16,2002,"Near Solo, Indonesia",Garuda Indonesia Airlines,Ampenan - Yogyakarta - Jakarta,Boeing B-737-3Q8,62,1,"The aircraft suffered a flame out of both engines in torrential rains while on approach  to Yogyakarta. The crew made an emergency landing in the Bengawan Solo River, in shallow water. The plane circled several times before diving in a steep course towards the river. The plane's left wing struck a river bank before it plunged into the water. A flight attendant drowned in the shallow water when she jumped from the plane."
1,11,2002,"Near La Bonita, Ecuador",Petroproducción,Quito - Lago Agrio,Fairchild FH-227E,26,26,"The plane crashed into del cerro El Tigre mountain in the jungles of the Amazon at an elevation of 14,700 ft.  The 35 minute flight was transporting oil workers to a remote oil field."
1,c: 9:40,2002,"Near Milford Sound, New Zealand",Air Fiordland,Te Anau  - Milford Sound,Cessna 207 Skywagon,6,6,"The sightseeing plane hit a mountainside at  an elevation of 4,500 ft.,  200 ft. below the summit. The weather was clear at the time of the accident."
1,11,2002,"Near Ipiales, Colombia",TAME,Quito -  Tulcán - Cali,Boeing B-727-134,92,92,"The airliner crashed into the fogbound 15,721 ft. Nevado de Cumbal volcano, in the Andes mountains, near the Ecuador / Colombian border. Air trafficontrol lost contact with the plane as it circled into Colombian territory to maneuver around snow capped mountain peaks and return to the Ecuadorian border city of Tulcán."
2,17,2002,"Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota",Military - U.S. Air Force,Training,Learjet C-21A,2,2,While practicing touch-and-goes the aircraft made  a sharp turn to the left which continued until the aircraft turned over and crashed.
2,7,2002,"Near Khorramabed, Iran",Iran Air Tours,Tehran - Khorramabed,Tupolev TU-154,117,117,Crashed against the side of a mountain in heavy fog in the Sefid Kouh mountain range while on approach to Khorramabad. The plane was totally destroyed and scattered in small pieces across the mountain. Pilot error.
2,6,2002,"Monrovia, Liberia",Tiramavia,,Antonov 12BP,10,1,The cargo plane crashed while attempting to make an emergency landing.
2,20,2002,"Lakhta, Russia",Military - Russian Navy,Sanofov - Lakhta,Antonov AN-26,20,17,"The plane was making an emergency landing after two previous attempts in heavy snow and strong winds when it clipped treetops and crashed into a field, approximately 1.5km short of the runway."
2,2,2002,"Off Dumaguete, Philippines",Military - U.S. Army,Basilan - Mactan Island,MH-47 Chinook helicopter,10,10,"A helicopter ferrying U.S. troops in a counter-terrorism exercise, crashed into the sea, 30 minutes before its scheduled arrival at Mactan Island. The helicopter was flying in tandem with another U.S. Army Chinook when it crashed."
3,13,2002,"Monte Rotondo, Italy",Svedijos Prekés,"Budapest, Hungary - Tunis, Tunisia",Antonov 2TP,3,3,"While en route the cargo plane impacted the side of a mountain at an altitude of 6,167 ft.  Pilot error. The crew did not conform to the VFR that required a track change to maintain the required flight parameters and/or a diversion to a suitable alternate airport."
3,16,2002,"Near Placetas, Cuba",Charter - Aerotaxi,Cienfuegos -- Cayo Coco,Antonov AN-2,17,17,"While en-route, 35 minutes into the flight, the bi-plane crashed near Santa Clara. The plane was seen spinning out of control before it hit the ground. A strong gust of wind, possibly a small tornado, tore off the top part of the left wing."
3,2,2002,"Alma, Wisconsin",Priorty Air Charter,Minneapolis - Detroit,Cessna 208B Caravan I Super Cargomaster,1,1,"After encountering icing, the pilot of the cargo plane decided to divert to the nearest airport but continued to lose altitude until he crashed into trees. The pilot not removing the ice contamination from the airplane prior to departure and the pilot intentionally flying into known severe icing conditions, resulting in the aircraft not being able to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors to the accident included the icing conditions and the trees encountered during the forced landing."
3,8,2002,"Off Djibouti, Republiof Djibouti",Djibouti Airlines,"Mogadishu, Somalia - Djibouti",Let 410UVP-E,4,4,The cargo plane crashed into the ocean while on approach to Runway 27.
4,7,2002,"Near Cairns, QLD, Australia",Air Taxi,Cairns - Hicks Island,Shrike Commander 500S,4,4,"Crashed into low terrain while en route. Why the pilot continued flight into marginal weather conditions at an altitude that was insufficient to ensure terrain clearance, could not be established."
4,4,2002,"Palma de Mallorca, Spain",Tadair,Madrid - Palma de Mallorca,Swearingen SA.227AC Metro III,2,2,The cargo plane crashed into lights near the runway threshold while attempting to land on Runway 24L.
4,11,2002,"Busan, South Korea",Air China,Beijing - Busan,Boeing B-767-200ER,166,128,"The aircraft crashed onto a mountain, in fog, wind and rain while attempting to land at Kimhae Airport. A strong southerly wind required the aircraft to make a turn and approach the runway from the north. The aircraft crashed near the peak of Mt. Mulbong, approximately 3 mile north of the runway. The plane bounced three times before hitting the ground and exploding. More than 1,000 trees were uprooted by the impact. The plane was off course when the crew turned on final. Operational errors by the crew. Lack of pilot experience in landing in adverse weather conditions. First Air China fatal accident."
4,9,2002,"Near Sweers Island, QLD, Australia",Air taxi,Mornington Island - Normanton,Cessna U206A,6,6,Crashed while en route. The pilot's limited experience in instrument flight conditions may have been insufficient to prevent a loss of aircraft control when he inadvertently entered an area of low visibility in the Sweers Island area.
4,9,2002,"Popayán, Colombia",SELVA Colombia,Medellín - Popayán,Antonov AN-32A,8,3,"The plane was being used by the Penitentiary and Prison National Institute, Inpec, to fly prisoners from Medellín to Popayán. The aircraft had just finished flying 50 prisoners to Popayán when it took off from Popayán to pick up more prisoners. The aircraft nosed into the ground shortly after becoming airborne."
4,13,2002,"Near Olancho, Honduras",Private,,Cessna 206G,6,6,"The aircraft crashed in the El Urracal mountains, 12 miles from the runway were it took off at El Aguacate Air Force base. The wreckage of the airplane was in a box canyon on the east side of the 45-degree sloping terrain at an elevation of 3,500 feet. Those aboard were surveying the Patruca jungle on a conservation project. Among those killed were three mayors from cities in the region. Observers on the ground reported the plane was on fire before it crashed."
4,6,2002,"Near Abakan, Russia",Private,,Mi-8 helicopter,20,8,"The helicopter struck power lines and crashed in near-zero visibility. Governor of Krasnoyarsk territory, Alexander Lebed, 52, was among those killed. 'Power line, power line!' were the last words of the pilot. Thick fog concealing a frost-covered power line led to the helicopter crash."
5,13,2002,"Kano, Nigeria",EAS Airlines (Executive Airline Services),Abuja - Jos - Kano - Lagos,BAC One-Eleven 525FT,77,74,"The aircraft crashed into houses, two mosques and a school in the densely populated neighborhood of Gwammaja, approximately  1.2 miles from Kano International Airport, shortly after taking off. There were reports of an engine failure and  fire during the takeoff."
5,15,2002,"Near Tunis, Tunisia",EgyptAir,Cairo - Tunis,Boeing B-737-566,62,14,"The jet airliner crashed into a hillside, 4 miles from the Tunis-Carthage airport, as the pilot attempted to make a landing. The plane's landing gear had failed to open during the approach into Tunis-Carthage airport and the pilot had made another circuit before attempting a fresh landing when the plane crashed in heavy rain and high winds. The accident was attributed to the rough weather conditions and the pilot's inability to deal with the situation."
5,21,2002,"Off Dalian, China",China Northern Airlines,Beijing - Dalian,McDonnell Douglas MD-82,112,112,"The MD-82 crashed into the Dalian Bay, 12 miles east of Dalian airport. The pilot reported a fire aboard the aircraft and the cabin lights were out prior to the plane impacting the water.  The accident was caused by an act of sabotage by a passenger who lit a fire in the cabin. He had bought multiple insurance policies before boarding the flight."
5,19,2002,"Near Calabar, Nigeria",Sky Executive Air Services,Port Harcourt - Calabar,LET 410UVP,5,5,"The plane crashed approximately 12 miles from Calabar while attempting to land. All passengers departed at Port Harcourt and only a crew of 5 was aboard. The premature departure of the plane from the normal minimum safe altitude of 2,500 ft. without air trafficontroller's clearance until it flew into the terrain. Other contributing factors were the emergence of electrical problem on the aircraft at the commencement of the approach which might have distracted the  pilot  and unfavorable weather conditions of low ceiling and thunderstorms which impaired visibility at the critical time of descent."
5,15,2002,"Off Penghu Island, Taiwan",China Airlines (Taiwan),Taipei - Hong Kong,Boeing B-747-209B,225,225,"The flight crashed into the sea, 31 miles NE of the Penghu (Pescadore) Islands in the Taiwan Strait. The plane disappeared from radar while flying at 35,000 ft. approximately 20 minutes after taking off from Chiang Kai Shek Airport. There was no distress call and the weather was good at the time. Military radar revealed the aircraft  disintegrated in midair, breaking into four pieces. Only 175 of 225 bodies were recovered. The carrier  failed to conduct a preventive anti-rust operation in a timely manner every four years. Damage from a 1980 tailstrike was not properly repaired and fatigue cracks formed, which eventually led to a structural failure."
6,6,2002,"George, South Africa",Airquarius Aviation - Charter,Bloemfontein - George,Hawker Siddeley HS-748-372,3,3,"The private postal service plane crashed into the Outeniqua mountains, near Outeniqua Pass, after a missed approach to George Airport. The aircraft crashed as it circled for another landing attempting poor weather conditions. Former South African cricket captain, Hansie Cronje, 32, the only passenger aboard, was killed along with the crew. Pilot error. The pilot broke with procedure when trying to land the small cargo plane and failed to heed warnings that the aircraft was too near the ground."
6,9,2002,"Winnipeg, Manitoba",Keystone Air Services Ltd. - Air Taxi,Winnipeg Manitoba,PA- 31-350 Chieftain,8,1,"While on a second approach, the pilot radioed a mayday saying that both his engines had failed.  The aircraft landed at an intersection striking a vehicle. Fuel starvation."
6,21,2002,"Near Gardez, Afghanistan",Military - U.S. Air Force,,Lockheed MC-130H Hercules,10,3,While participating in a night mission to remove U.S. Special Forces troops the plane crashed 2.5 miles from the airstrip. Overloaded. The excessive cargo weight loaded on the aircraft at the Band E Sardeh Dam landing zone.
7,23,2002,"Uberlingen, Germany",Bashkirian Airlines / DHL Worldwide Express,Moscow-Munich-Barcelona / Bahrain/Brussels,Tupolev TU-154M / Boeing B-757-23APF,71,71,"The airliner and cargo plane collided over southern Germany at 35,400 ft. Debris was spread across a 20 mile radius. Fifty-two children on a beach holiday were among the 69 aboard the Tupolev. The Tupolev pilot received contradictory instructions. The collision avoidance warning system (TCAS) told the pilot to ascend followed by an order from the Swiss air trafficontroller to descend one second later. The Russian plane did not immediately respond to the tower's order to descend, so he repeated the command 14 seconds later. Thirty seconds later the two planes collided. The Tupolev's TCAS was telling the pilots to ascend. The Boeing's TCAS was telling the pilots to descend. The Swiss air trafficontroller was telling the Tupolev's pilots to descend. The air trafficontroller that guided the planes had no way of knowing the Russian pilot was receiving contradictory instruction from his cockpit TCAS unless told so by the pilot. Russian aviation officials said the pilot correctly gave precedence to the control tower, but Western aviation experts said pilots are trained to give precedence to the cockpit warning. In addition, the controller was left alone on duty while his partner went on a break and was preoccupied with another aircraft. This was accepted policy at Skyguide, the Swiss air control company. In addition, maintenance crews, working on the computer system, limited the controller's information he was receiving including conflict alert warnings. Sadly, one-and-a-half years later, the controller, Peter Nielsen, was stabbed to death by a Russian man who had lost his wife and two children in the accident."
7,12,2002,"San Dimas, California",Private,,Cessna 310,2,2,"The aircraft lost power while taking off from Bracket Airport and crashed into picnickers on the shoreline of Puddingstone Lake in Bonelli Park. The plane was observed in a left bank, traveling approximately 30 feet above and parallel to the shoreline, before impacting two trees in a picniarea. Witnesses reported that they did not hear the engines running. The pilot made 3 consecutive mayday calls during the initial climb-out from runway 26L, however, the pilot did not indicate the nature of the emergency.  Two children on the ground were killed. Fifteen others were injured. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment from the effects of prescription painkilling drugs."
7,11,2002,"Bangui, Central African Republic",Prestige Airlines (Cargo) Charter,"N'Djamena, Chad - Brazzaville, Congo",Boeing B-707-123B,27,25,The aircraft crashed 2 miles short of the runway into the Guitangola neighborhood of Bangui. The plane was bound for Brazzaville but diverted to Bangui because of mechanical problems. Two survived but succumbed to their injuries.
7,11,2002,"Port Alsworth, Alaska","Air Taxi - Bigfoot Air of Alaska, LLC","Lake Hood, AK - Iliamna, AK",de Havilland DHC-2,4,4,"The commercial pilot of the float-equipped airplane was transporting passengers to a lodge at a remote lake. When the airplane did not arrive at the lake, a search was initiated, and two days later the wreckage of the airplane was located on the side of a box canyon about the 2,400 foot elevation level. The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering inside a box/blind canyon, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the box/blind canyon."
7,19,2002,"Off Cromer, Norfork, England",Bristow Helicopters,Gas platform Clipper - drilling rig Golbal Sante Fe Monach,Sikorsky S-76A,11,11,"The helicopter was ferrying workers from a gas rig to a oil platform in the North Sea when it crashed into the water at high speed, 28 miles northeast of Cromer. The helicopter was at a height of 320 ft. flying in a south-easterly heading when one of the rotor blades failed.  The accident was caused by a broken rotor blade, caused by fatigue, brought about by a lightning strike three years earlier."
7,14,2002,"Surkhet, Nepal",Skyline Airways,Jumla - Surkhet,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,4,4,"The aircraft hit a tree and crashed into a hill, 6 miles north of Surkhet in poor weather conditions. Wreckage was strewn over a wide area."
7,12,2002,"Lviv, Ukraine",Military - Ukraine Air Force,,Sukhoi Su-27,2,0,The Su-76 was performing aerobatics when it crashed into crowd of spectators at an air show at Skniliv Airport in the Ukraine. The aircraft had just performed a steep turn when it appeared to tumble and enter a steep dive from which it failed to recover. The two pilots parachuted to safety.  Pilot error. The pilots ignored their flight plans and performed untried and complicated maneuvers which led to a loss of control. Both received a jail sentence of 14 years.
7,15,2002,"Moscow, Russia",Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise,Moscow - St. Petersburgh,Iluyshin Il-86,16,14,"A Russian passenger airliner on a training flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport. After reaching an altitude of about 600 ft., the plane banked hard left, hit the ground and exploded. Sixteen of 18 crewmembers aboard were killed. Two flight attendants survived. Investigation revealed that the stabilizer spontaneously shifted to the full down position two seconds after takeoff. Six seconds after the shift, the captain tried to compensate by thrusting the control stick forward as far as possible, but was unable to regain control of the aircraft."
8,22,2002,"Caguas, Puerto Rico",Military - U.S. Air Force,Roosevelt Roads NS - Borinquen NGB,Lockheed MC-130H Hercules,10,10,"The military plane crashed into a mountain top, approximately 10 miles south of San Juan, Puerto Rico, in rough terrain, while performing low-level training exercises. Witnesses reported the aircraft was flying low and hit some trees before crashing into a ravine, bursting into flames and disintegrating. There was rain and fog at the time of the accident."
8,12,2002,"Kadjuduwa Watta, Sri Lanka",Military - Sri Lanka Air Force,,Yunshuji Y-8D,5,5,"The military plane developed engine trouble while en route, tried to return to the airport but crashed into a paddy field and was destroyed."
8,9,2002,"Pokhara, Nepal",Shangri La Air,Jomsom - Pokhara,de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter,18,18,The plane crashed into a hill 3 miles southeast of Pokhara Airport while on approach. The plane broke into several pieces and bodies and wreckage was scattered over a small area. There was poor weather in the area at the time of the accident.
8,11,2002,"Near Ayan, Russia",Vostok Aviakompania,Khabarovsk - Ayan,Antonov AN-28,16,16,The twin prop plane crashed into a cliff in dense fog as it prepared to land at Ayan. ATC lost contact with the aircraft 12 minutes before it was scheduled to land.  The crew made four attempts to land before disappearing off radar.
8,13,2002,"Lexington, Kentucky",Care Flight International,"Marco, Fl - Lexington, KY",Learjet 25C,5,1,"While attempting to land the air ambulance, the thrust reverser deployed lights did not illuminate, so the captain stowed the thrust reverse levers and activated them again with the same result. The captain then released and reapplied the brakes with no effect. The airplane then overran the runway and the right wing struck the ILS antennas and lighting. The plane came to rest and burst into flames. The captain's addition of forward thrust during the landing rollout, which resulted in a lack of braking effectiveness and a subsequent runway overrun. A factor was the captain's inability to deploy the thrust reversers for undetermined reasons."
8,18,2002,"Rio Branco, Brazil",Rico Taxi Aéreo,Cruzeiro do Sul - Tarauaca - Rio Branco,Embraer 120ER Brasilia,31,23,The plane crashed about 1 mile short of the runway in heavy rain and strong winds while attempting to land at Rio Branco Airport. Congressman Ildefonso Cordeiro was among the victims.
9,9,2002,"High Prarie, Alberta, Canada",Airco Charters - Air Taxi,"Edmond, Alberta - High Prarie, Alberta",PA-34-220T Seneca III,2,2,"Crashed into a densly wooded area 7nm from its destination. For undetermined reasons, the aircraft descended below the minimum safe altitude as prescribed on the NDB 25 approach for High Prairie and struck the terrain."
9,13,2002,"Pucallpa, Peru",Aero Pantanal - Air Taxi,,Cessna U206G,6,6,"Shortly after taking off, the pilot radioed a distress call saying he was losing altitude and was returning to the airport. Shortly thereafter, the plane crashed in a wooded area."
9,11,2002,"Near Natashquan, Quebec, Canada",Deraps Aviation,Lake de l'Avion - Agunish River,de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter,4,3,"The hunting charter crashed inverted in a forest while attempting to land at Agunish River. Because of the geographiand weather conditions, the pilot probably had trouble judging his horizontal and vertical distance with respect to the mountain, and the aircraft crashed."
10,9,2002,"Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil",American Virginia,,Learjet 60,5,1,"The crew was not able to stop the plane on the rain-slick runway, overran the runway and collided with an obstacle."
10,19,2002,"Spanish Fort, Alabama",Mid-AtlantiFreight,Mobile - Mongomery,Cessna 208B Cargomaster I,1,1,"While en route the pilot of the cargo plane radioed was in an uncontrolled descent. The plane impacted the water in Big Bateau Bay. The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the night instrument meteorological conditions with variable cloud layers"
10,10,2002,"Eveleth, Minnesota",Aviation Charter - Air Taxi,St. Paul - Eveleth,Beechcraft King Air A100,8,8,"The private charter flight crashed and burned in a wooded area 2 miles from Eveleth-Virginia Municipal Airport where it was scheduled to land. Weather was visibility 2 miles in freezing rain. Light snow and light fog. Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone, 58, killed, along with his wife, daughter, three staff members and a crew of two. During the later stages of the approach, the flight crew failed to monitor the airplane's airspeed and allowed it to decrease to a dangerously low level and to remain below the recommended approach airspeed for about 50 seconds. The flight crew failed to recognize that a stall was imminent and allowed the airplane to enter a stall from which they did not recover. The  inadequate  airspeed  or  the  full  course deviation indicator needle deflection should have prompted the flight crew to execute a go-around; however, they failed to do so."
11,10,2002,"Near Niederanven, Luxembourg",Luxair,"Berlin, Germany - Luxembourg",Fokker 50,22,20,The plane crashed 6 miles short of the runway at Findel Airport while attempting to land in heavy fog.  Indications are that the aircraft lost all power in both engines before crashing and catching fire.
11,10,2002,"Tarakan, Indonesia",Dirgantara Air Services,Tarakan - Long Bawan,Britten-Norman BN-2A-21,10,7,"Two minutes after taking off, the aircraft went down in a swamp, about 1 mile from Juwata airport. The pilot radioed he was returning to the airport because of an engine failure."
11,14,2002,"Taos, New Mexico",Richmor Aviation,"Las Vegas, NV - Taos, NM",IAI 1124A Westwind,2,2,"While on a positioning flight the plane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed. The pilot's inadvertent flight into mountain wave weather conditions while IMC, resulting in a loss of aircraft control."
11,6,2002,"Manila, Philippines",Laoag International Airlines,Manila - Laoag,Fokker F27 Friendship 100,34,19,The plane experienced failure of the left engine shortly after taking off from Ninoy Aquino airport. The pilot declared and emergency and the aircraft ditched into Manila Bay and breaking up about one-half mile offshore. Fuel starvation. Failure of the pilot and co-pilot to check the fuel valve and failure to observe safety standards and measures.  Poor management and maintenance procedures.
11,14,2002,"Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya",Eagle Aviation,Ol Kiombo - Mombasa,Let 410UVP-E20,20,1,The plane crashed after developing engine trouble while flying from one airstrip to another in the Masai Mara National Reserve. The copilot was the only fatality.
12,11,2002,"Mena, Arkansas",Raytheon Aircraft,"Wichita, KS - Mena, AR",Beechcraft 1900C,3,3,Crashed into a mountain while attempting to land. In-flight collision with terrain due to the pilot's failure to maintain clearance and altitude above rapidly rising terrain while on a VFR approach. Contributing factors were the obscuration of the terrain due to clouds.
12,22,2002,"Rockford, Illinois",Planemasters,Decatur - Rockford,Cessna 208B Caravan I Super Cargomaster,1,1,"While attempting to land, the cargo plane struck trees and crashed into a field. The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ILS approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings, high winds, crosswind, and wind shear conditions that existed."
12,1,2002,"Off Pachao Tao, Taiwan",Transasia Airways,Taipei - Macau,Aérospatiale/Aeritalia ATR-72-202,2,2,"While en route the stall warning sounded, the crew of the cargo plane disconnected the autopilot and the plane began to descend until it impacted the ocean."
12,19,2002,"Near Isfanan, Iran",Aeromist-Kharkiv,"Kharkiv, Ukraine - Trabzon, Turkey - Isfanan, Iran",Antonov AN-140,44,44,"The Ukrainian passenger plane,  crashed in a mountainous area  70 km from Isfanan, after losing contact with ground controllers as it prepared to land. Improper use of the Global Positioning System by the pilot."
12,1,2002,"Off Manteo, North Carolina",Telford Aviation,Elizabeth City - Manteo,Cessna 208B Caravan I,1,1,"On a positioning flight, while on approach, the plane crashed into Croatan Sound. The pilot's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude, for undetermined reasons, while performing a NDB approach, resulting in the airplane crashing into water 1.5 miles from the airport. A factor in the accident was a cloud ceiling below the minimum descent altitude and low visibility."
12,11,2002,"Curitiba, Brazil",Military - Brazilian Air Force,Sao Paulo - Porto Alegre,Embraer-110 C-95B Bandeirante,16,3,The plane diverted from it's original route to make an emergency landing at Curitiba after experiencing engine trouble and crashed 3.5km short of the runway.
12,15,2002,"Anjouan, Comoros Islands",Ocean Airlines,Moroni Hahaya - Anjouan,Let 410UVP,16,1,Crashed in mountains while on approach in inclement weather.
1,20,2003,"Diyarbakir, Turkey",Turkish Airlines (THY),Istanbul - Ankara - Diyarbakir,BAe Avro RJ-100,80,75,The aircraft crashed and broke-up 130 feet short of the runway threshold while attempting to land in heavy fog.  Visibility was less than 200 feet.
1,8,2003,"Charlotte, North Carolina",US Air Express/Air Midwest,"Charlotte, NC - Greer, SC",Beech BE-1900D,21,21,"The commuter plane was not able to maintain altitude after taking off from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport and crashed into the side of a hanger and burst into flames. The weather was clear, cold and windy, with greater than 10 miles visibility at the time of the accident. The airplane's loss of pitch control during takeoff was the result of incorrect rigging of the elevator control system compounded by the airplane's center of gravity, which was substantially aft of the certified aft limit. Contributing to the cause of the accident was: (1) Air Midwest's lack of oversight of the work being performed at the Huntington, West Virginia, maintenance station, (2) Air Midwest's maintenance procedures and documentation, (3) Air Midwest's weight and balance program at the time of the accident, (4) the Raytheon Aerospace quality assurance inspector's failure to detect the incorrect rigging of the elevator system, (5) the FAA's average weight assumptions in its weight and balance program guidance at the time of the accident and (6) the FAA's lack of oversight of Air Midwest's maintenance program and its weight and balance program."
1,8,2003,"Near Chachapoyas, Peru",TANS Airlines,Chiclayo - Chachapoyas,Fokker 28 Fellowship 1000,46,46,"The aircraft crashed into 11,500 ft. Coloque mountain at an altitude of 7,550 ft., about 30 minutes after leaving Chiclayo and three minutes from landing at Chachapoyas. Controlled flight into terrain. Crew did not follow standard procedures. Lack of communication between the crew."
1,16,2003,"Busia, Kenya",African Commuter Services,Busia - Nairobi,Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I,13,3,"The plane failed to gain altitude during takeoff, hit power lines and crashed inverted into a house. Kenyan Labor Minister, Ahmed Khalif and the two pilots were killed. The plane was grossly overloaded. The plane which weighed 16 tons, was taking off from an airstrip designed for aircraft weighing less than 5.7 tons."
1,15,2003,"Baucau, East Timor",Euro Asia Aviation,Macau - Baucau,Ilyushin II-76TD,6,6,The cargo plane struck ground 2 km short of the runway in heavy fog. The flight crew did not comply with the published non-precision instrument approach. The flight crew conducted user-defined non-precision instrument approaches to Runway 14 at Baucau during flight in instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot in command permitted the aircraft to descend below the MDA.
2,19,2003,"Tallinn, Estonia",Enimex,Tallinn - Helsinki,Antonov AN-28,3,2,"Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft stalled, crashed and burst into flames in a wooded area. Engine failure."
2,20,2003,"Ferguson, Kentucky",Air Taxi - Great Northern Aircraft Co.,"Griffith-Merrill, IN - Somerset, KY",Cessna 421,7,3,"The aircraft was destroyed during a collision with trees and terrain in Ferguson, Kentucky, while on an instrument approach to Somerset-Pulaski County Airport. The pilot's failure to follow the instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an early descent into trees and terrain. Factors included the low ceiling and the night lighting conditions."
2,17,2003,"Near Shahdad, Iran",Military - IslamiRevolution's Guards Corps,Zahedan - Kerman,Ilyushin Il-76MD,275,275,"The plane crashed into an 11,500 ft.  mountain in poor weather, about 20 miles from its destination of Kerman. Besides the 18 crew members, the victims included Iran's Revolutionary Guard."
2,8,2003,"Near Kohat, Pakistan",Military - Pakistan Air Force,Islamabad - Kohat,Fokker F-27 Friendship 200,17,17,"The plane crashed into a mountainside in a remote region near the town of Kohat, about 250 kilometers northwest of Islamabad. Among those killed was Air Force chief Mushaf Ali Mir.  Pilot error. Pilot's premature descent below minima which resulted in the aircraft hitting a cloud covered ridge at 3,000 feet above sea level."
3,14,2003,"Near Barki, Russia",Private - Kabanov - skydiving,Skydiving,Let L-410UVP,25,11,"While carrying a group of parachute jumpers, the aircraft began to disintegrate in mid-air while flying at an altitude of about 10,000 ft. The tail and left wing separated from the plane before it crashed into an area of deep snow. Many of the skydivers were able to jump out of the plane to safely before it crashed."
3,15,2003,"Tamanrasset, Algeria",Air Algerie,Tamanrasset - Algiers,Boeing B-737-2T4,103,102,"The starboard engine caught fire and failed while the plane was attempting to take off. The aircraft continued about 2,000 ft. past the end of the runway and crashed. The accident was caused by the loss of an engine during a critical phase of flight, the non-retraction of the landing gear after the engine failure, and the Captain, the pilot not flying, taking over control of the airplane before having clearly identified the problem."
3,12,2003,"Mulia, Indonesia",PT Air Regional,Mulia - Wamena,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter,16,4,"Crashed into a 7,000 ft. mountain three minutes after after taking off."
3,15,2003,"New Vienna, Iowa",Morris Hancock Flying Club - Charter,"Aurora, IL - Morris, MN",Beech A36,3,3,"The aircraft, owned by a flying club as a rental airplane, was destroyed following an uncontrolled descent into terrain about 2 miles west of New Vienna, Iowa. The improper planning/decision by the pilot to fly into forecast icing  conditions with an airplane not equipped with a certified deicing system. Also casual to the accident was the continued flight in known icing conditions and the pilot not performing flight to an alternate destination. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of qualification as an air carrier."
5,4,2003,"Near Macka, Turkey",Ukranian-Mediterranean Airlines,"Kabul, Afghanistan - Trabzon, Turkey - Zaragoza, Spain",Yakovlev 42D,75,75,The plane struck the side of a steep mountain in heavy fog on its third attempt to land at Trabzon to refuel. The pilot reported not being able to see the runway on the first two attempts.  The aircraft charter was carrying Spanish peacekeeping forces back to Zaragoza.
5,13,2003,"Talkeetna, Alaska",McKinley Air Service - Air Taxi,,Cessna 185,4,4,"The airplane was destroyed during a collision with snow-covered glacial terrain following a loss of control during cruise flight, about 40 miles north-northwest of Talkeetna, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was rising terrain"
6,15,2003,"Milan, Italy",Eurojet Italila,Milan - Genoa - Farnborough,Gates Learjet 45,2,2,Shortly after taking off the jet nosed into the ground. Malfunction of the trim tab system.
6,19,2003,"Christchurch, New Zealand",Charter - Air Adventures New Zealand Ltd,Palmerston North - Christchurch,Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain,10,8,"The aircraft crashed short of the runway in fog while on approach to Christchurch Airport. The plane crashed two kilometers from the airport, hitting a farm hedge and sliding across a paddock before smashing into a row of trees."
6,9,2003,"Volcano, Hawaii",Paradise Tour Helicopters,Sightseeing,McDonnell Douglas 369D,4,4,"The helicopter impacted a lava field on the Pulama Pali in the Volcanoes National Park, Volcano, Hawaii.  A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the compressor coupling adapter. The fatigue fracture was initiated by fretting on the pilot diameter due to both the inadequate design of the coupling and the coaxial misalignment of the spur adapter gear, compressor-coupling adapter, and compressor impeller during recent engine maintenance where the gearbox was removed and replaced. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain to make an emergency landing."
6,23,2003,"Near Brest, France",Brit Air,Nantes - Brest,Canadair CRJ-100ER,24,1,"The aircraft crashed onto a road and caught fire 1 km from Brest-Guipavas Airport in France's Brittany region, killing the pilot and injuring three others. There were thunderstorms in the area with 800 meters visibility at the time the accident took place."
6,13,2003,"Near Rudshour, Iran",Military - IslamiRepubliof Iran Air Force,,Lockheed C-130 Hercules,7,7,Nose dived into the ground shortly after takeoff near the Shur River.
6,15,2003,"Anchor Point, Alaska",Hallo Bay Air - Air Taxi,"Hallo Bay, AK - Homer, AK",Cessna 180H,3,3,"The airlpane is presumed to have collided with the ocean waters of the Cook Inlet, about 7 miles southwest of Anchor Point, Alaska. No wreckage has been located, and the airplane is presumed to be destroyed. A fatally injured passenger was located on July 3, in ocean waters near Anchor Point. An in-flight collision with water for an undetermined reason."
6,19,2003,"Near Rooisand Desert Ranch, Namibia",ComvaAviation,,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,4,4,Shortly after taking off the air ambulance hit a hill side in the Gamsberg Mountains.
6,10,2003,"Blida, Algeria",Military - Algerian Air Force,Training,Lockheed C-130H Hercules,4,4,"The military plane crashed into houses in the Beni Mered neighborhood, west of the Algerian capital, shortly after takeoff from the Boufarik military airport, 25 miles southwest of the capital. Witnesses reported seeing an engine on fire prior to the crash."
7,19,2003,"Belem, Para, Brazil",Heringer Air Taxi,,Mitsubishi MU 2B 35,4,4,The plane crashed on final approach to Belem Airport during a strong  thunderstorm.
7,11,2003,"Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil",BHS - Brazilian Helicopter Services,,Sikorsky  S 76 A,5,5,"The helicopter  was landing on the helideck of the ship Toisa Mariner, when the tail rotor collided with the flagpole on the ship. The pilot lost the control and the helicopter crashed into the  sea."
7,4,2003,"Port Sudan, Sudan",Sudan Airways,Port Sudan - Khartoum,Boeing 737-2J8C,117,116,"The plane's crew reported technical difficulties (engine failure) 10 minutes after taking off from Port Sudan Airport. The plane crashed into a hillside, 3 miles from the airport as the crew tried to return and make emergency landing. A three-year-old boy was the only survivor."
7,15,2003,"Off Treasure Cay, Bahamas",Air Sunshine,"Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Treasure Cay",Cessna 402C,10,2,"Twenty miles west of its destination, at an altitude of 3,500 ft., the right engine began coming apart and throwing parts out of the cowling. Although the right engine was feathered, flaps and gear retracted and full power applied t the left engine, the plane could not maintain altitude and the pilot ditched the aircraft 15 miles from its destination. All passengers and the pilot were able to exit from the plane before it sank but 2 passengers subsequently died. The in-flight failure of the right engine and the pilot's failure to adequately manage the airplane's performance after the engine failed. The right engine failure resulted for inadequate maintenance that was performed by Air Sunshine's maintenance personnel during undocumented maintenance. Contributing to the passenger fatalities was the pilot's failure to provide an emergency briefing after the right engine failed."
7,12,2003,"Near San Cristobal, Venezuela",Ruiban & Duran Compania Aérea,La Carlota - San Cristobal,Let 410UVP-E,10,4,Crashed atop a hill in Chorro del Indio National Park during a descent to San Cristobal.
7,18,2003,"Mount Kenya, Kenya",Ryan Blake Air Charter,Nairobi - Samburu National Park,Swearingen SA-226T Metro II,14,14,"The plane crashed into the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya at an altitude of 16,355 feet as it attempted to fly around Lenana Peak and land in Samburu National Park. Ten American tourists and 2 pilots were killed when the plane hit the mountain 450 feet below the snow covered peak and disintegrated upon impact. Poor visibility may have been a factor."
7,8,2003,"Waialeale,Kauai, Hawaii",Jack Harter Helicopters,Sightseeing,Bell 206B,5,5,"The helilcopter collided with terrain while maneuvering in the Waialeale Crater, Kauai, Hawaii. The helicopter impacted steep upsloping terrain on the northwestern inside crater wall and was destroyed. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance/altitude while descending over mountainous terrain, and his continued flight into adverse weather. Factors contributing to the accident were clouds and a low ceiling."
8,6,2003,"Groton, Connecticut",Jet Pro,Farmingdale - Groton,Gates Learjet 35A,2,2,"During a positioning flight the jet crashed into several houses before ending up in a river. The first officer's inadvertent retraction of the flaps during the low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in the inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with a residential home. Factors in the accident were the captain's decision to perform a low altitude maneuver using excessive bank angle, the flight crews inadequate coordination, and low clouds surrounding the airport."
8,9,2003,"Tocomita, Venezuela",Servicios Aeronauticos Sucre (SASCA),Porlamar - Canaima,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,16,1,The pilot decided to divert to Tocomita after experiencing engine problems but crashed into trees 100 meters short of the runway.
8,13,2003,"Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia",Khalatyrka,Kamchatka - Kuril Islands,Mi-8 helicopter,20,20,"The helicopter was flying at a 13-meter height when the pilot pulled up its nose in an attempt to avoid a close obstacle. The maneuver caused the helicopter's rotor blades to swing back, slicing its tail, causing the crash. Sakhalin Governor, Igor Farkhutdinov, was among the casualties."
8,14,2003,"Cap Haitien, Haiti",Tropical Airways,Cap Haitien - Port au Paix,Let 420UVP-E,21,21,The plane crashed shortly after taking off from Cap Haitien Airport. Witnesses reported seeing smoke coming out of the back of the aircraft. The plane then nose dived into a sugarcane field and exploded.
8,15,2003,"Off Hyannis, Massachusetts",US Airways Express,,Beechcraft 1900D,2,2,"Shortly after taking off the pilot declared an emergency but the aircraft crashed into Nantucket Sound before he could land. The improper replacement of the forward elevator trim cable, and subsequent inadequate functional check of the maintenance performed, which resulted in a reversal of the elevator trim system and a loss of control in-flight. Factors were the flightcrew's failure to follow the checklist procedures, and the aircraft manufacturer's erroneous depiction of the elevator trim drum in the maintenance manual."
9,20,2003,"Near Summer Beaver, Canada",Wasaya Airways,Pickle Lake - Summer Beaver,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,8,8,The aircraft crashed ten kilometers northwest of Summer Beaver one hour after leaving Pickle Lake Airport. Thunderstorm activity was reported along the route.
9,17,2003,"Del Rio, Texas",Ameristar Jet Charter,El Paso - Del Rio,Learjet 25B,2,1,"After touching down the aircraft did not brake correctly and overran the runway, crashed into a cemetery and burst into flames. The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during the approach to landing, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point resulting in an overrun. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to abort the landing."
9,20,2003,"Near La Quemada, Mexico",Military - Mexican Air Force,Mexicali - Santa Lucia,Lockheed C-130A Hercules,6,6,Crashed while en route
9,19,2003,"Near Meadview, Arizona",Sundance Helicopters,Sightseeing,Aerospatiale AS350BA,7,7,"The sightseeing helicopter, headed for the bottom of the Grand Canyon, hit the face of a cliff and crashed in rugged terrain killing all aboard. Tourists were supposed to board a pontoon boat when the accident occurred 2/3 of the way down the canyon. The pilot's disregard of safe flying procedures and misjudgment of the helicopter's proximity to terrain. Contributing to the accident was the failure of Sundance Helicopters and the FAA to provide adequate surveillance of Sundance's air tour operations in Descent Canyon."
9,18,2003,"Gaspé, Quebec, Canada",Les Ailes de Gaspé Inc.,Gaspé - Îles-de-la-Madeleine,Piper PA31-310,3,3,"Cashed as it approached Gaspé in fog and low ceiling. The pilot descended to the minimum descent altitude (MDA) without being established on the localizer track, thereby placing himself in a precarious situation with respect to the approach and to obstruction clearance. On an instrument approach, the pilot continued his descent below the MDA without having the visual references required to continue the landing, and he was a victim of CFIT (controlled flight into terrain)."
10,21,2003,"Off Waikanae, New Zealand",Air Freight New Zealand,Christchurch - Palmerston North,Convair CV-580F,2,2,"While at crusing altitude, one hour after taking off, the aircraft suddenly exploded in midair for unknown reasons."
10,16,2003,"Uriman, Venezuela",Transmandu,,Antonov AN-2TP,2,1,Crashed into the Caroni River shortly after taking off.
10,4,2003,"Buenos Aires, Argentina",CATA Linea Aerea,,Fairchild Hiller FH-227B,5,5,Three minutes after taking off from Buenos Aires Airport the crew reported a technical problem and asked to turn around. They were cleared to land on Runway 17 but crashed 30 km southwest of Buenos Aires.
10,8,2003,"Tampico, Mexico",Aeroextra,Tampico - Las Potrancas Ranch Airstrip,Hawker 800A,3,3,"While on approach on a positioning flight,  in poor weather, the crew decided to go-around turned left and struck a 1,600 ft. hill."
10,8,2003,"Cody, Wyoming",FedEx,Casper - Cody,Cessna 208B Caravan I Super Cargomaster,1,1,"While on approach after an 18 minute holding pattern the cargo plane crashed in a snowstorm on a highway  before coming to rest in Alkali Lake located short of runway. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport, an inadvertent stall, and the snow and icing conditions."
11,9,2003,"Near Hasi, Iraq",Military - U.S. Army,Fallujah - Baghdad,CH-47 Chinook,36,15,The helicopter crashed into a corn field while ferrying troops from Fallujah to Baghdad. The CH-47 helicopter belonged to the 12th Aviation Brigade. The helicopter was shot down by a shoulder-fired missile.
11,10,2003,"Near Ogle, Guyana",Trans Guyana Airways,"Ogle, Guyana - Ekereku, Guyana",Shorts SC-7 Skyvan 3M Variant 100,7,2,The right engine failed one minute after takeoff. The pilot declared an emergency and made a forced landing in a cane field. The plane hit a ridge and slid approximately 100 ft. before coming to rest. A flight attendant and one passenger received fatal injuries.
11,10,2003,"200 miles NE of Derby, Australia",Heliwork WA Pty Ltd. - Air Taxi,,Robertson R44 helicopter,4,4,The helicopter crashed in the remote outback after colliding with terrain. The helicopter was destroyed in the post crash fire. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
11,18,2003,"Mosul, Iraq",Military - U.S. Army,,UH-60 Black Hawk / UH-60 Black Hawk,22,17,A midair collision occurred between two Black Hawk helicopters. One helicopter was climbing to avoid gunfire when it's rotor struck the other.
11,8,2003,"Spokane, Washington",Ameriflight,Seattle - Spokane,Swearingen SA227AT Merlin IVC,1,1,"The cargo plane struck trees one mile short of the runway. The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper glidepath alignment during an ILS approach in poor weather resulting in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing factors were the unreliable status of the primary (NAV 1) ILS receiver (leaving the pilot with only the secondary (NAV 2) ILS receiver), the low ceilings and trees."
11,15,2003,"Boende, Congo",Military - Congolese Air Force,"Boende, Congo - Kinshasa, Congo",Antonov AN-26,24,20,The aircraft suffered a blowout of a tire while taking off for the second time after aborting the first takeoff. The pilot was not able to stop the aircraft and overran the runway and crashed into a small market square
12,12,2003,"Jellicoe, Ontario, Canada",Huron Air,,de Havilland DHC-3 Otter,3,2,Crashed into Blackwater Lake shortly after taking off from a remote landing strip.
12,22,2003,"Mitu, Colombia",Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas,El Yopal - Mitu,Douglas DC-9-15F,3,3,"While on approach to , the cargo plane obtained the authorization to descend from 23,000 to 7,000 ft. but  disappeared from radar screen when it struck a mountain. Wreckage was found 5 days later."
12,9,2003,"Helendale, California",Pavair,"Chino,CA - Sun Valley, ID",Gates Learjet 24B,2,2,"While en route and cruising at 24,000 ft. the crew of the cargo plane declared an emergency and tried to return to Chino Airport but the aircraft suddenly nose dived and crashed into the Mojave Desert. A loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons."
12,14,2003,"Cotonou, Benin",Union des Transports Aeriens de Guinee,"Conakry, Guinea - Cotonou, Benin - Beirut, Lebanon",Boeing B-727-223,161,140,"The B-727 was barely able to climb after taking off from Cotonou Airport. The landing gear struck a building housing electronics, crashed through the barrier fence and broke up along the shoreline adjacent to the airport. The plane was overloaded by 10 tons of cargo which was improperly distributed."
1,4,2004,"Off Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt",Flash Air,"Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt - Cairo, Egypt",Boeing B-737-3Q8,148,148,"Shortly after taking off,  the aircraft crashed into the Red Sea, 7 miles south of the airport. There were mostly French tourists on board heading home for the holidays. Pilot spatial disorientation."
1,19,2004,"Tashkent, Uzbekistan",Uzbekistan Airways,Termez - Tashkent,Yakovlev YAK-40,37,37,"Crashed while attempting to land in heavy fog. The aircraft struck a stanchion of approach lights and flipped over, hitting the outside of a wall surrounding the landing area."
1,16,2004,"Lake Erie, off Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada",Georgia Express,"Pelee Island, Ontario - Windsor, Ontario",Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,10,10,"he pilot reported having trouble shortly after taking off from Pelee Island. The single engine plane crashed into Lake Erie one third of a mile west of Pelee Island in snow showers and freezing rain. The plane was overloaded by 1,270 lbs. In addition, the Cessna's surfaces were laden with ice."
1,20,2004,"Ghardaïa, Algeria",Tassili Airlines,Hassi R'Mel - Ghardaïa,Beechcraft 1900D,5,1,"While on approach by night, the crew lost contact with ground in a sand storm. The aircraft struck a mountain located about 10 km short of runway threshold."
2,8,2004,"Bitonja, Bosnia-Herzegovina",Military - Government of Macedonia,Skopje - Mostar,Beechcraft Super King Air 200,9,9,"The twin engine aircraft crashed in the southern mountains of Bosnia in poor weather conditions, minutes away from landing at Mostar. Macedonian president, Boris Trajkovski, 47, killed along with 6 aids. Pilot error. The two-man crew misinterpreted crucial flight data in stormy weather."
2,11,2004,"Sharjah, United Arab Emirates",Kish Airlines,Kish Island - Sharjah,Fokker F-50,46,43,"The aircraft crashed on approach, 2 miles short of the runway while attempting an emergency landing at Sharjah. The plane crashed midway between two residential compounds. The flight data recorder showed that the two engines went into reverse 10 seconds before the accident."
2,5,2004,"Cagliari, Italy",City-Jet,Rome - Cagliari,Cessna Citation 500,6,6,"The aircraft was on an ambulance flight to Cagliari-Elmas Airport with 2 doctors, 2 nurses and 2 crew aboard. During its approach, the aircraft struck a mountain at 3,000 ft., a few miles from the airport."
3,17,2004,"Trefoil Island, TAS, Australia",Air taxi,Trefoil Island - Smithton,Cessna 172G,4,4,"While at an alitiude of 200 ft. and preparing to land the plane went into a nose up attitude, stalled and crashed. The investigation could not conclusively determine the reason for the excessive nose-up pitch and departure from controlled flight."
3,9,2004,,Azov Avia Airlines,Ankara - Baku - Kabul,Ilyushin II-76,7,3,"Shortly after taking off and climbing to about 150 feet, the aircraft pitch down and crashed into a field 4 km from the airport."
3,20,2004,"San Diego-Miramar NAS, California",Military - United States Marine Corps,Training,Cessna UC-35D Citation Encore,4,4,"On final approach at night, the aircraft crashed near Interstate 15, half- a-mile short of the runway."
3,4,2004,"Tonopah, Nevada",Military - United States Air Force,,Beechcraft 1900C,5,5,While on approach and during a turn the pilot suffered a sudden cardiadeath. Half way through the turn the airplane began a gradual descent until it impacted the ground. The airplane broke up and burst into flames. The pilot willfully deceived flight medical examiners and suppressed medical information and ingested inappropriate medications for a deteriorating and dangerous health condition.
3,17,2004,"Hamilton Island, QLD, Australia",Air Taxi,Hamilton Island - Lindeman Island,Piper PA-32-300,6,6,Engine failure during takeoff . Cause of the engine failure could not be determined.
3,2,2004,"Pyote, Texas",Air Ambulance - Med-Trans Corp.,"Odessa, TX - Lubbock, TX",Bell 407,5,4,"The helicopter impacted terrain while maneuvering in reduced visibility conditions. The pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather, which resulted in the pilot failing to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and planning, and the pressure to complete the mission induced by the pilot as a result of the nature of the EMS mission."
5,16,2004,"Near Milpillas, Mexico",Procuradoria General de la Republica,Ciudad Juarez - Mexico City,Rockwell Gulfstream Jetprop 840,7,7,"The aircraft crashed and was destroyed following a loss of control while en route at cruise altitude at 23,000 ft. after encountering unfavorable weather conditions."
5,11,2004,"Chimanta mountains, Venezuela",Venezuelian Government,Ciudad Bolívar - Uonquén,Cessna 208 Grand Caravan I,7,7,"While en route, the aircraft collided with Awakapa Tepuy hill at an altitude of 7,000 feet in poor weather."
5,13,2004,"Carepa, Colombia",Aerotransportes Petroleros,Bogota - Carepa,Swearingen SA227AC Metro III,7,3,While on approach the plane hit the ground 300 ft. short of the runway.
5,15,2004,"Jiech, Sudan",Charter - Air Cush,Jiech - Ayod,Let 410UVP,10,6,"The plane crashed just seconds after taking off. It was on a mission of delivering humanitarian aid in Sudan. The cargo shifted after takeoff, causing the cg to change and the plane to stall and crash."
5,18,2004,"Near Manaus, Brazil",Rico Linhas Aereas,Sao Paulo - Tefe - Manaus,Embraer 120ER Brasilia,33,33,"The plane dropped off radar at Manaus' Eduardo Gomes International Airport about 10 miles from the runway after it suspended landing procedures to allow another plane carrying sick people on the way to a hospital to land. The plane crashed in dense jungle, making it difficult for rescue crews to reach the wreckage."
5,10,2004,"Bozoy, Kazakhstan",Aray-Avia,Kyzyl-Orda - Bozoy - Vozrozhdenya Island,PZL-MieleAN-2R,12,1,Crashed and stalled near the end of the runway while attempting to take off. The aircraft was overloaded.
5,10,2004,"Urumqi, China",AZAL Cargo Company,Taiyuan - Urumqi - Baku,Ilyushin II-76TD,7,7,"About two minutes after takeoff and  while climbing, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field 10 km from the  airport."
5,7,2004,"Mwingi, Kenya",Blue Bird Aviation,Nairobi - Mogadiscio,Let 410UVP,2,2,While en route the cargo plane collided with another Let 410 of the same operator. The first aircraft crashed killing both pilots while the second  made a safe landing.
5,13,2004,"Near Lukla, Nepal",Yeti Airlines,Katmandou - Lukla,de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,3,3,"While on approach to Lukla, the cargo plane crashed into Lamjura Hill in heavy cloud cover. Hazardous behavior and attitudes of the captain such as over-confidence, being care-free, and non-compliance of the regulations caused the accident."
6,9,2004,"Off Libreville, Gabon",Gabon Express,Libreville - Franceville,BAe HS-748-232 Srs 2A,30,19,The aircraft nosedived into the sea about 100 meters off a beach shortly after taking off from Leon Mba international airport. Engine failure forced the plane back towards the airport.
6,9,2004,"Near Yengema, Sierra Leone",United Nations -  UTair Charter,Freetown - Kailahun,Mi-8MTV-1,24,24,The helicopter crashed into a slope of a mountain in a forested area. The helicopter took off from the Sierra Leone capital but never arrived at its destination in the western city of Kailahun.
7,13,2004,"Panama City, Panama",Air Trek,"Panama City, Panama  - Washington DC",IAI 1124 Westwind,6,6,"After lifting off the runway the air ambulance pitched up vertically, the nose then lowered, and the wings rocked side to side. The lane then veered right and impacted the ground and broke up. An airport worker was killed when he was hit by the left engine."
7,9,2004,"Ticonderoga, New York",Capital Airlines Inc.,"Waterbury,CN  - Oxford, CN",Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain,2,2,"While approaching Ticonderoga airport in good weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft hit trees and crashed in a wooded areas on Old Fort Mountain 4.5 miles SW of the airport. Reason for occurrence undetermined."
7,7,2004,"Off Beef Island, British Virgin Islands",Dodita Air Cargo,San Juan - Saint Martten,Convair CV-440,2,1,"While en route the cargo plane experienced a fire in the right engine which led to a ditching of the plane. The plane sank in 1,000 ft. of water the copilot was rescued but the captain was never found."
7,8,2004,"Off  Macaé , Rio de Janeiro , Brazil",BHS - Brazilian Helicopter Service  Air Taxi,"Campos, Brazil  -  Off-shore oil rig",Sikorsky S 76,11,6,"During the approach to P-31 oil rig, at an altitude of 500 ft, an alarm sounded for the left turbine after which there was a loud noise. Then the main rotor and right turbine lost rotation and the helicopter crashed in the sea."
7,10,2004,"Ononge, Papua New Guinea",Airlines of PNG,Port Moresby - Ononge,de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,3,2,The cargo plane diverted to Yongai airport because of bad weather but collided with trees and crashed.The loadmaster was rescued a day later.
8,0,2004,"Cincinnati, Ohio",Air Taroma,Memphis - Cincinnati,Convair CV-580,2,1,"While on approach at night,, the crew reported engine trouble. Shortly after the aircraft crashed on a golf course short of Runway 36R. Fuel starvation resulting from the captain's decision not to follow approved fuel crossfeed procedures. Contributing to the accident were the captain's inadequate preflight planning, his subsequent distraction during the flight, and contributing to the accident was the flightcrew's failure to monitor the fuel gauges and to recognize that the airplane's changing handling characteristics were caused by a fuel imbalance."
8,23,2004,"Great Falls, Montana",Alpine Air Express,Billings - Kalispell,Beechcraft 99,2,2,"The cargo plane, carrying mail on behalf of the U.S. Postal Service crashed into  the side of Big Baldy mountain in poor weather. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during cruise, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Dark night conditions and mountainous terrain were contributing factors."
8,11,2004,"Near Goma, DemocratiRepubliCongo",Transworld Safaris,Goma - Walikale,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,3,3,"The aircraft crashed into 11,000 ft. Nyarigongo Volcano at 8,4500 ft. in bad weather ten minutes after taking off."
8,16,2004,"Near Maracay, Venezuela",Military - Venezuelan Air Force,La Orchila Air Base - Maracay,Shorts 360,25,25,"Air trafficontrollers lost contact with the plane as it was returning from the Caribbean island of La Orchila and descending through 9,500 ft. The plane crashed in a mountainous region of northeastern Venezuela in thunderstorms. The plane was carrying a mixture of military and civilian passengers."
8,22,2004,"Near Rostov-on-Don, Russia",Sibir Airlines,Moscow - Sochi,Tupolev 154B-2,46,46,The plane crashed 19 minutes after taking off from Moscow. It crashed almost simultaneously with a Volga-Avia Express Tupolov134 which crashed at 22:56. Detonation of an exposive device aboard.
8,22,2004,"Near Toula, Russia",Volga-Avia Express,Moscow - Volograd,Tupolev 134A-3,41,41,The plane crashed 26 minutes after taking off from Moscow. Witnesses stated they saw the plane explode in midair before crashing. It crashed almost simultaneously with a Sibir Tupolov154 which crashed at 22:59. Detonation of an exposive device aboard.
8,16,2004,"Near MGrath, Alaska",Mavrik Aire Transport,Kenai - McGrath - Kotzebue,de Havilland DHC-3 Otter,3,1,"Thirty minutes after departure from McGrath, the pilot encountered low visibility due to smoke and fog. After deciding to fly at a lower altitude, the aircraft struck trees and crashed into a forest. Rescue teams found the bodies and the survivors 2 days later. The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings due to smoke, rain, and mist."
9,6,2004,"Villahermosa, Mexico",Jett Paqueteria SA,Mexico City - Villahermosa,Rockwell CT-39A Sabreliner,2,2,On final approach the cargo flight crashed in a wooded area 3 km from the runway and was destroyed.
9,11,2004,"Off Mount Athos, Greece",Military - Greek Army,Athens - Mount Athos,CH-47D Chinook,17,17,"The helicopter crashed into the Aegean Sea, 5.5 nautical miles off Halkidiki peninsula.  Patriarch Petros VII of Alexandria , Egypt, spiritual leader of orthodox Christians throughout Africa, killed along with other clergy."
9,18,2004,"Tortuguero lagoon, Puerto Rico",Air Flamence,Mayaguez - San Juan,Pilatus-Britten Norman BN-2A-27 Islander,1,1,"The cargo plane hit a heavy rain shower before losing control and crashing into Toruuguero lagoon. The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in an inflight encounter with weather (low ceilings and thunderstorms), his loss of aircraft control, and an inflight collision with the ocean during uncontrolled descent."
10,12,2004,"Kaduqli, Sudan",Sarit Airlines,El Obeid - Juba,Antonov AN-12,4,4,The cargo plane reported an engine failure and tried to divert to the nearest airport but crashed and burned in a wooded area about 50 km from Kaduqli.
10,3,2004,"Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada",MK Airlines,"Windsor Locks - Halifax - Zaragoza, Spain",Boeing 747-244B-SF,7,7,"The cargo plane did not gain altitude and ran off the end of the runway and crashed into a forest. The aircraft's lower aft fuselage struck a berm supporting a localizer antenna, resulting in the tail separating from the aircraft, rendering the aircraft uncontrollable. The incorrect V speeds and thrust setting were too low to enable the aircraft to take off safely for the actual weight of the aircraft. The pilots of MKA1602 did not carry out the gross error check in accordance with the company's standard operating procedures (SOPs), and the incorrect take-off performance data were not detected. Crew fatigue."
10,22,2004,"Jefferson City, Missouri",Pinnacle Airlines/Northwest Airlink,Little Rock - Minneapolis,Canadair CRJ200LR RegionalJet,2,2,"On a night repositioning flight, while en route, the stick shaker activated several times before the plane entered a aerodynamistall. Almost simultaneously both engines stopped. The crew declared an emergency but the plane did not make the airport, crashed and broke up. PC:  The pilots' unprofessional behavior, deviation from standard operating procedures, and poor airmanship, which resulted in an in-flight emergency from which they were unable to recover, in part because of the pilots' inadequate training The pilots' failure to prepare for an emergency landing in a timely manner, including communicating with air trafficontrollers immediately after the emergency about the loss of both engines and the availability of landing sites and the pilots' failure to achieve and maintain the target airspeed in the double engine failure checklist, which caused the engine cores to stop rotating and resulted in the core lock engine condition. Contributing to this accident was the engine core lock condition, which prevented at least one engine from being restarted, and the airplane flight manuals that did not communicate to pilots the importance of maintaining a minimum airspeed to keep the engine cores rotating."
10,7,2004,"Near Medellin, Colombia",Aerovanguardia,Villavicencio - Medellin,Douglas DC-3C,3,3,"During descent in poor weather, the cargo plane struck a mountain near the airport."
10,15,2004,"Coron Island, Philippines",PacifiAir,Coron Island - Manila,Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander,2,2,"A few minutes after takeoff, the cargo plane struck the side Tagbao mountain a few  kilometers from the airport."
10,7,2004,"Near Kirksville, Missouri",Corporate Airlines (American Connection),"St. Louis, MO - Kirkville, MO",Bae Jetstream 3201,15,13,"The turboprop crashed 4 miles south of Kirksville while on approach to Kirksville Municipal Airport. The plane clipped tree tops before crashing on its belly into a wooded area. Data show the plane descending then climbing slightly in the last four seconds before impact. The plane lacked a modern terrain warning system which would have been required equipment the next year. The pilots' failure to follow established procedures and properly conduct a nonprecision instrument approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions, including their descent below the minimum descent altitude before required visual cues were available (which continued unmoderated until the airplane struck the trees) and their failure to adhere to the established division of duties between the flying and nonflying pilots. Contributing to the accident were the pilots' failure to make standard callouts and the current Federal Aviation Regulations that allow pilots to descend below the MDA into a region in which safe obstacle clearance is not assured based upon seeing the airport approach lights. The pilots' failure to establish and maintain a professional demeanor during the flight and their fatigue likely contributed to their degraded performance."
10,16,2004,"Martinsville, Virginia",Private - Hendrick Motorsports Inc.,"Concord, NC - Martinsville, VA",Beech 200 Super King Air,10,10,"The plane struck a steep incline in the Bull Mountain area seven miles from the Blue Ridge Regional Airport in heavy fog. Wreckage was confined to an area of approximately 200 ft. long. Killed in the crash were members of the Hendrick Motorsports racing team including the son, brother and two nieces of owner Rick Hendrick. Failure of the crew to properly execute the published instrument approach procedure. A contributing cause was the crew's failure to use all navigational aids to confirm and monitor their position during the approach."
10,0,2004,"San Diego, California",Med Flight Air Ambulance - Private,"San Diego, CA - Albuquerque, NM",Learjet 35A,5,5,"Two minutes after taking off, the air ambulance crashed into Otay peak,  in an isolated area of mountains, 8 miles east of Brown Field Municipal Airport. Dark night visual conditions prevailed. The controller's Minimum Safe Altitude Warning System issued and alert during the last two radar returns. The air trafficontroller failed to alert the crew to altitude warnings as the plane was on track to fly into a mountain. The controller identified the airplane on the radar screen and instructed crew members to expect clearance above 5,000 feet, but then issued a heading that resulted in a flight track directly into the mountains. The mountain is at 3,556 feet altitude. Also, the flight crew did not follow the recommended departure procedures for taking off at night and in mountainous terrain. Failure of the flightcrew to maintain terrain clearance during a VFR departure, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain, and the air trafficontroller's issuance of a clearance that transferred the responsibility for terrain clearance from the fllightcrew to the controller. The controller's failure to provide terrain clearance instructions to the flightcrew, and failure to advise the flightcrew of minimum safe altitude warning alerts. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' fatigue which likely contributed to their degraded decision making."
11,13,2004,"Caracas, Venezuela",Venezolana,El Vigia - Caracas,BAe 3101 Jetstream 31,21,3,"The aircraft was arriving on runway 09 at Simon Bolivar Airport when it departed the right side of the runway and cashed into the airport fire house. Weather at the time of the accident was poor, with low ceiling and torrential rain."
11,8,2004,"Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China",China Eastern Airlines,Baotou - Shanghai,Bambardier CRJ200,53,53,"The aircraft crashed into a frozen lake in Nanhai Park, 10 seconds after taking off. Ice pollution of the wings of the aircraft led to the accident. Failure to deice the plane."
11,6,2004,"Houston, Texas",Business Jet Services,Dallas - Houston,Grumman Gulfstream G3,3,3,"While on final approach, the aircraft struck a light pole located 1.5 mile short of Runway 04 in thick fog and crashed in a nearby field. The flight crew's failure to adequately monitor and cross check the flight instruments during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to select the instrument landing system frequency in a timely manner and to adhere to approved company approach procedures, including the stabilized approach criteria."
11,11,2004,"Near Bagram, Afghanstan",Presidental Airways Inc. - Air Taxi,"Bagram - Farah, Afghanstan",CASA 212-CC,6,6,"Crashed into a mountain 80 miles west of Bagram while en route. The wreckage site was located a the 14,000 ft. level of a 16,739 ft. mountain. The crew deliberately avoided the standard route and took a joy ride in another direction, eventually becoming trapped in a canyon and slamming into a mountainside."
11,9,2004,"Montrose, Colorado",Glow Air/Air Castle - Charter,"Montrose, CO - South Bend, IN",Canadair CL-601-2A12 Challenger,6,3,"While attempting to take off from R31, the aircraft skidded sideways off the runway and went through a perimeter fence, ripping the cockpit from the fuselage and bursting into flames. There was light snow falling with fog and reduced visibility at the time of the accident.  Also, the pilot chose to take off from a 7,500 ft. runway rather than wait for the 10,000 ft. runway to be plowed. The youngest son of NBC sports chairman Dick Ebersol and actress Susan Saint James killed. St. James had just exited the accident vehicle before it took off. The flightcrew's failure to ensure that the airplane's wings were free of ice or snow contamination that accumulated while the airplane was on the ground, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with upper wing contamination that induced the a subsequent stall and collision with the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilots' lack of experience flying during winter weather conditions."
11,18,2004,"Solo, Indonesia",Lion Air,"Jakarta, Indonesia - Solo, Indonesia",McDonnell-Douglas MD-82,154,26,"While attempting to land, the plane overran the runway and crashed through the airport barrier fence, into a rice field, broke in two and  came to rest at a cemetery, 300 meters beyond the runway. Bad weather and a malfunctioning spoiler may have caused the crash."
11,19,2004,"Saint Louis, Missouri",Grand Aire,Saint Louis - Toledo,HBB HFB-320 Hansa Jet,2,2,Shortly after taking off the plane lost altitude and crashed on Howell Island a few miles from the airport. The maintenance facility failed to properly install and inspect the elevator trim system resulting in the reversed elevator trim condition and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Contributing factors included the dark night and low ceiling.
12,10,2004,"Bellevue, Idaho",Salmon Air - Air Taxi,"Salt Lake City, UT - Sun Valley, ID",Cesna 208 Caravan,2,2,The aircraft crashed and burned while on approach to Runway 31 at Friedman Memorial Airport. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on approach for landing in icing conditions. Inadequate airspeed was a factor.
12,10,2004,"Near La Macarena, Colombia",SAVIARE S.A. - Air Taxi,,Cessna TU206G,6,6,Destroyed upon impact with terrain. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight for which a visual flight rules (VFR) flight plan was filed.
12,5,2004,"Uberaba, Brazil",NHR Táxi-Aéreo,Sao Paulo - Uberaba,Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante,2,2,"The crew was performing a mail flight under Total Linhas Aéreas from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos airport to Uberaba. While on final approach at night, the cargo plane crashed into houses located short of runway and burned."
1,5,2005,"Manguipayan, Colombia",Military - Colombian government,,Black Hawk helicopter,20,20,The helicopter was on a counter-narcotics mission when it crashed in heavy fog.
1,13,2005,"Tura,Siberia, Russia",Tura Air Enterprise,Vanavara - Tura,Antonov AN-2,9,9,The aircraft disappeared from radar as it was attempting to land. It crashed into a hill 6 miles from its destination. Poor weather conditions existed at the time of the accident.
1,22,2005,"Keene, New Hampshire",AirNow,"Bangor, ME - Concord, NH",Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante,1,1,"The cargo plane diverted to Keene due to poor weather. During the final approach at night, the plane hit the ground short of Runway 02 and was destroyed."
1,1,2005,"Rutbah, Iraq",Military - U.S. Marines,Ferrying troops,CH53E Sea Stallion,31,31,The helicopter crashed in rain and a sandstorm.
1,8,2005,"Lasi, Hungary",Farnair Hungary,Bucharest -Lasi,Let 410UVP-E4,2,2,The cargo plane was attempting to land in a snowstorm when it turned left and descended until it crashed a mile from the airport.
1,16,2005,"Near Al Taji, Iraq",Military - Royal Air Force,Bagdad - Balad,Lockheed Hercules C.1,10,10,"The plane was flying at a low level when it was hit by enemy fire. The right wing separated from the fuselage and the plane lost control, crashed and was destroyed."
2,17,2005,"Near Peshawar, Pakistan",Kam Air,Herat - Kabul,Boeing B-737-200,104,104,"Unable to land at Kabul because of a blizzard, the crew tried to reach Peshawar, Pakistan but crashed into 11,000 ft. Chaperi Mountain near Kabul."
2,8,2005,"Near Khartoum, Sudan",Air West,Sharjah - Khartoum - Nyala,Ilyushin 76TD,7,7,"After developing fuel system problems the cargo flight carrying humanitarian goods, was advised to land at Aad Babaker. The plane did not make it and crashed 15 km east of Khartoum."
2,20,2005,"Lebec, California",Action Air Express Inc. - Air Taxi,"Fresno, CA - Santa Monica, CA",Cessna P210N,2,2,"Crashed into the mountains after encountering severe turbulence en-route at FL90. The pilots in-flight loss of control due to the flight's encounter with unformatted localized mountain wave activity with severe to potentially extreme turbulence, downdrafts and rotors. The pilot's in-flight loss of control due to the flight's encounter with unforecasted localized mountain wave activity with severe to potentially extreme turbulence, downdrafts, and rotors."
2,9,2005,"Near Pueblo, Colorado",Circuit City Stores - Charter,"Richmond, VA - Saint Louis, MO  - Pueblo,CO - Irvine, CA",Cessna 560 Citation V,8,8,"While on approach the business flight descended through IMC until the left wing contacted the ground. The plane crashed into a field and burned. The plane crashed because the pilots failed to notice the airplane had slowed to an unsafe speed and allowed the plane to stall. In addition, there was a thin layer of ice on the aircraft's wings. The flight crew's failure to effectively monitor and maintain airspeed and comply with procedures for deice boot activation on the approach, which caused an aerodynamistall from which they did not recover. Contributing to the accident was the FAA's failure to establish adequate certification requirements for flight into icing conditions, which led to the inadequate stall warning margin provided by the airplane's stall warning system."
2,13,2005,"Bimin, Papua, New Guinea",Missionary Aviation Fellowship,Tabubil - Bimin,de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,13,2,While on approach to Runway 29 the aircraft crashed on a mountain.
2,7,2005,,Indonesian National Police,Jayapura - Sarmi,CASA 212 Aviocar,18,15,"On final approach, the aircraft crashed into the sea 100 meters off shore, 400 meters short of runway."
3,9,2005,"Chrallave, Venezuela",Air Global,Maturin - Charallave,Cessna 500 Citation I,2,2,The cargo plane crashed into a wooded area short of the runway and was destroyed.
3,0,2005,"Off Campbeltown, United Kingdom",Loganair,Glasgow - Campbeltown,Pilatus-Britten Norman BN-2B-26 Islander,2,2,"While on final approach, the air ambulance crashed into the sea at night and in poor visibility."
3,13,2005,"Varandey, Russia",Regional Airlines,Ufa - Usinsk - Perm - Varandey - Naryan Mar,Antonov 24,52,28,"The  Russian turboprop carrying oil workers, crashed into the ground and caught fire while on final approach to Varandey in heavy fog.  The plane’s crew tried to make an emergency landing five kilometers away from the airport. The moment the plane touched the ground, the plane fell to one side broke up and caught fire.  Pilot error.  Lack of coordination among the crew and the blinding whiteness of the snow that disoriented the pilots, apparently causing them to perform a wrong maneuver."
3,23,2005,"Off Mwanza, Tanzania",Air Transport,Mwanza - Khartoum - Zagreb,Ilyushin IL-76TD,8,8,"The cargo plane, after takeoff and climbing lost altitude and crashed into Lake Victoria."
3,10,2005,"El Embrujo, Providencia Island, Colombia",West Caribbean Airways,Old Providence - San Andres,Let-410UVP-E,14,8,The small airliner crashed while taking off from the Colombian Caribbean Island of Old Providence. The aircraft climbed to a height of about 100 feet and then lost control and crashed into a hill.
3,20,2005,"Near Rovie, Albania",Military - U.S. Air Force,Training,Lockheed Hercules MC-130H,9,9,While on a training mission the aircraft crashed into a mountainous area and was destroyed.
4,12,2005,"Enarotali, Indonesia",GT Air,Timika - Enarotali,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100,18,18,The plane crashed while en route on a one hour flight. The wreckage was found 5 days later.
4,22,2005,"Tehran, Iran",Saha Airline Services,Krish - Teran,Boeing B-707-3J9C,169,3,Soon after experiencing a hard landing an engine began burning while the aircraft was taxiing. The plane then skidded of the runway and fell into the Kan River. One of the passenger's infant fell into the river and drowned while exiting the aircraft.
4,11,2005,"Pisco, Peru",Military - Fuerza Del Peru,Training,Let 410UVP,13,13,"While taking off on a training flight, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed near a petroleum facility near the airport."
5,22,2005,"Taranaki, New Zealand",Airwork,Auckland - Blenheim,Swearingen SA227AC Metro III,2,2,Crashed into a field while en route.
5,13,2005,"Near Kisangani, DemocratiRepubliCongo",Kisangani Airlift,Bangboka - Isiro,Antonov AN-26,11,10,The plane was heading for the town of Isiro when it lost radio contact. As it was returning to Kisangani its propeller hit a tree and the plane lost control.
5,11,2005,"Lockhart River, Queensland, Australia",Aero-Tropics,Bamaga - Lockhart River,Swearingen SA-227AC Metro III,15,15,"The plane crashed as it was preparing to land at the remote Aboriginal community of Lockhart River on Cape York peninsula. The plane was flying in heavy rain and strong winds when it crashed. The wreckage was found in rugged rainforest terrain. Controled flight into terrain. The flight crew did not react to the mountain rising up before them. The copilot, who was flying the plane, was not qualified to undertake the instrument landing approach attempted, an RNAV (GNSS) approach."
5,12,2005,"El Portezulo, Argentina",Transportes Aereos Don Carlos - Charter,"Balmaceda, Argentina - Chile Chiro, Chile",Beech 65-A80 Queenaire,10,10,The charter flight crashed a few minutes after takeoff under unkown circumstances.
5,13,2005,"Mongu, Zambia",Military - Zambia Air Force,Lusaka - Livingstone - Mongu - Lusaka,Yunshuji Y-12,13,13,The plane was on its routine operations of delivering military supplies and food to the drought-stricken parts of Southern and Western provinces of Zambia when the accident occurred.  The plane took off from Lusaka and safely reached Livingstone and Mongu. It had just taken off from Mongu on its way back to Lusaka when it crashed.
6,11,2005,"Khartoom, Sudan",Marsland Aviation,Kartoom - El Obeid - El Fasher,Antonov AN-24B,42,7,The plane crashed during takeoff after a fire erupted in the No. 1 engine. The crew aborted the takeoff but crashed at the end of the runway.
7,10,2005,"Baney, Equatorial Guinea",Ecuatair,"Malabala, Bioko Island - Bata",Antonov AN-24B,60,60,"The airliner disappeared from radar and crashed into dense jungle shortly after taking off from Malabala. A witness saw flames coming from the side of the plane shortly after take-off. The plane then tilted and fell, skidded over trees for a distance of about half a mile and crashed. The plane was overloaded. The aircraft was built to accommodate a maximum of 48 passengers."
8,16,2005,"Toronto, Canada",Air France,"Paris, France - Toronto Canada",Airbus A-340,309,0,"The plane landed almost half-way down Runway 24, overran the runway, broke in two and caught fire. There was severe thunderstorms at the time of the landing with rain, lightning and hail. All 309 aboard escaped. There were 43 injuries. The pilot landed the plane too far down the rain-slick runway making it virtually impossible to stop the plane before it ran off the runway. In addition, the reverse thrust was not employed until 17 seconds after the wheels touched down."
8,15,2005,"Off Palermo, Italy",Tuninter,"Bari, Italy - Djerba, Tunisia",ATR-72-202,39,16,"The aircraft developed engine trouble while en route from Bari Italy to Djerba, Tunisia The crew contacted Palermo ATC for an emergency landing but ditched into the sea approximately 19 miles north of Palermo. The pilot reported that both engines had failed. Fuel starvation. The maintenance crew incorrectly installed a fuel gauge for a ATR-42 on the ATR-72. Both instruments look very similar."
8,12,2005,"Off Talinn, Estonia",Copterline,"Talinn, Estonia - Helsinki, Finland",Sikorsky S-76C,14,14,"The helicopter crashed at sea about 3 miles off the coast near the island of Naissaar, after disappeared from Tallinn ATC radar 3 minutes after take-off from Tallinn in gusty wind conditions."
8,12,2005,"Near Grammatikos, Greece",Helios Airways,"Larnaca, Cyprus - Athens, Greece - Prague, Czech Republic",Boeing 737-31S,121,121,"While flying at FL340 towards Athens the crew reported problems with their air conditioning system. As the airliner entered Greek airspace ATC lost contact with the plane. Two Greek F-16 fighters were dispatched to intercept the plane. The F-16 pilots reported that one pilot was not in the cockpit and the other was slumped over the controls. They also said oxygen masks had deployed in the cabin. The plane continued on its programmed route to a holding pattern off the coast of Greece and flew in circles for two hours. Meanwhile, at least two flight attendants had stayed awake using portable oxygen bottles but they couldn't get through the locked, terrorist-proof cockpit door. It was only when one engine failed from fuel starvation that the computer-controlled systems aboard the plane unlocked the door. The plane continued on track until it crashed into mountainous terrain about 25 miles north of Athens. CVR tapes showed that a student pilot/flight attendant, Andreas Prodromos, was at the controls of the aircraft and tried to send a Mayday message twice but the radio was set to the wrong frequency. The cabin pressure control was left in the manual, instead of auto position by maintenance workers. The error was not picked up by the two pilots during three subsequent check lists. They failed to respond to warnings as oxygen masks fell in the passenger cabin which eventually  led to the two pilots losing consciousness and the plane crashing."
8,3,2005,"Near La Cucharita, Venezuela",West Caribbean Airways,"Panama City - Fort de France, Martinique",McDonnell Douglas MD-82,160,160,"While en route, the crew reported engine trouble with both engines and planed to divert to Caracas. The plane began losing altitude and eventually crashed in the Sierra de Perija mountains on the Columbian-Venezuelan border. The autopilot might have reduced engine power too much after a rapid climb to FL330, allowing airspeed to bleed off to the point of a stall. Also the data recorder showed that rather than push the nose over to recover from the stall, the pilots held the yoke to their chests all the way to the ground."
8,15,2005,"Near Pucallpa, Peru",TANS Peru,Lima - Pucallpa - Iquitos,Boeing B-737-244,98,40,"The plane was about to land at Pucallpa when it ran into strong winds from a tropical storm. The pilot tried to make an emergency landing without its landing gear on a road near the jungle airport. The plane crashed, broke up and caught fire about 2 miles from the airport."
9,9,2005,"Medan, Indonesia",Mandala Airlines,Medan - Jakarta,Boeing 737-230,117,99,"Seconds after taking off the jetliner shook violently, veered to the left and crashed into a residential neighborhood 500 yards past the end of the runway."
9,7,2005,"Isiro, DemoctratiRepubliCongo",Kavatshi Airlines,Beni - Isiro,Antonov 26B,11,11,"While on approach to Runway 31 the plane hit trees, crashed and burned."
9,15,2005,"Near Brazzaville, Congo",Air Kasai,Boende - Kinshasa,Antonov AN-26A,14,14,"While en route, a witness saw the plane lose altitude and crash to the ground and disintegrate into pieces north of Brazzaville. Weather was poor with thunderstorms and strong winds."
9,14,2005,"Alto da Boa Vista, Brazil",Viaçao Cometa,Rio de Janeiro - Jacarepagua,Cessna 525 CitationJet I,2,2,"The aircraft, on a positioning flight,  crashed in a wooded area shortly after taking off."
9,9,2005,"San Juan de Manapiare, Venezuela",Wayumi Air Taxi,San Juan de Manapiare - Puetro Ayacucho,Cessna 207 Skywagon,4,4,"Crashed into Mount Morrocoy, 5 miles from the airport shortly after taking off. Wreckage found two days later."
9,14,2005,"Haena, Hawaii","Heli-USA Airways, In- Air Taxi",Sightseeing,Aerospatiale AS-350BA,6,4,"After avoiding another helicopter, the helicopter headed into a heavy rainstorm. After entering a turn the airspeed dropped to zero and the helicopter descended rapidly until it hit the water bounced and hit the water again. The pilot's decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to an encounter with a microburst. Contributing to the accident was inadequate FAA surveillance of Special Federal Aviation Regulation 71 operating restrictions. Contributing to the loss of life in the accident was the lack of helicopter flotation equipment."
10,5,2005,"Winnipeg, Canada",Morningstar Air Express,"Winnipeg - Thunder Bay, Ontario",Cessna 208B,1,1,"Soon after taking off the plane encountered icing conditions and the pilot tried to return to the airport but did not make it crashing into a Canadian National main railway track. In-flight icing conditions in which the aircraft's performance deteriorated until the aircraft was unable to maintain altitude. Also, the aircraft was overloaded by 288 pounds for normal weather conditions, 488 if there was icing."
10,20,2005,"Lisa, Nigeria",Bellview Airlines,Lagos - Abuja,Boeing B-737-2L9,117,117,The tower lost sight and contact with the plane about five minutes after taking off from Murtala Muhammad International  airport. The plane crashed about 30 miles north of Lagos.  A storm was passing through the airport at about the time the aircraft took off.
11,22,2005,"Stupino, Russia",Ivolga Avia,Voronezh - Moscow-Domodedovo,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan I,8,8,"While descending for a landing at Domodedovo Airport in a snowstorm, the aircraft crashed into a forest 6 miles northeast of Stupino. Icing conditions were reported at the time of the accident."
12,14,2005,"Tehran, Iran",Military - IslamiRepubliof Iran Air Force,Tehran - Bandar Abbas,Lockheed C-130B Hercules,94,94,The military plane crashed into an apartment building in the Azari district after taking off from Mehrabad Airport. The plane suffered engine failure and was attempting to return for a emergency landing.
12,19,2005,"Chicago, Illinois",Southwest Airlines,"Baltimore, Maryland - Chicago, Illinois - Las Vegas, Nevada",Boeing B-737-7H4,103,0,"The jetliner slid off Runway 13C at Chicago's Midway Airport, went through an airport boundary fence and crashed into two vehicles at a nearby intersection, killing a young 6- year-old boy. Heavy snow was falling at the time of the accident. The plane had circled the airport for 30 to 35 minutes before attempting to land. The pilots' failure to use available reverse thrust in a timely manner to safely slow or stop the airplane after landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. This failure occurred because the pilots' first experience and lack of familiarity with the airplane's autobrake system distracted them from thrust reverser usage during the challenging landing. Contributing to the accident were Southwest Airline's 1) failure to provide its pilots with clear and consistent guidance and training regarding company policies and procedures related to arrival landing distance calculations; 2) programming and design of its onboard performance computer, which did not present inherent assumptions in the program critical to pilot decision making; 3) plan to implement new autobrake procedures without a familiarization period; and 4) failure to include a margin of safety in the arrival assessment to account for operational uncertainties. Also contributing to the accident was the pilots' failure to divert to another airport given reports that included poor braking action and a tailwind component greater than 5 knots. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the absence of an engineering materials arresting system, which was needed because of the limited runway safety area beyond the departure end of runway 31C."
12,14,2005,"Near Port Harcourt, Nigeria",Sosoliso Airlines,Abuja - Port Harcourt,McDonnell DC-9-32,109,108,"The plane crash-landed and burst into flames in a lightning storm while attempting to land at Port Harcourt Airport. Pilot error. The crew's decision to continue to approach below the decision altitude without having the runway in sight.  It was recommended to improve the training of Nigerian pilots to recognize and recover from adverse weather conditions including windshear. Also, airports and aircraft should be equipped with instruments to detect windshear."
12,14,2005,"Off Miami Beach, Florida",Chalk's Ocean Airways,"Miami, Florida - Bimini, Bahamas",Grumman G73T Turbo Mallard,20,20,"The seaplane crashed off Miami Beach next to a jetty as it was taking off. There was an explosion and fire and the right wing separated prior to the plane impacting the water. Examination of the wreckage revealed fatigue cracks in the right wing. The failure of Chalk's Ocean Airways' maintenance program to identify and properly repair fatigue cracks in the wing, and the failure of the FAA to detect and correct deficiencies in the company's maintenance program. Although a 16-inch crack in the wing had been patched, a more significant flaw in a nearby support beam hadn't been repaired. The carrier had no record of patching the crack."
12,22,2005,"Nardaran, Azerbaijan",Azerbaijan Airlines,"Baku, Azerbaijan - Aktau, Kazakhstan",Antonov AN-140-100,23,23,The plane crashed along the shore of the Caspian Sea 8 minutes after taking off from Baku. Instrument failure left the crew unable to control the aircraft.
12,14,2005,"Truckee, California",Skyward Aviation,Twin Falls - Truckee - Carlsbad - Monterrey,Gates Learjet 35A,2,2,"On final approach the plane crashed into an open field 2,200 feet short of the runway threshold. The plane was scheduled to pick up passengers for a trip to Carlsbad. The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in a steep turn close to the ground."
1,11,2006,Near Karkov,Evolga,Moscow - Karkov,British Aerospace BAe-125-700A,3,3,"On a positionning flight from Sheremetyevo to Kharkov to pick up passengers, while on final approach, the aircraft crashed in a frozen lake 3 km from runway threshold."
1,13,2006,"Bukalaza, Uganda",Service Air,Entebbe - Kinshasa,Antonov 12,6,6,The cargo plane carrying humanitarian relief items crashed shortly after takeoff. The cause was determined to be engine failure and an overweight and improperly balanced plane.
1,9,2006,"Near Orumiyeh, Iran",Military - Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Air Force,Tehran - Orumiyeh,Dassault Falcon 20,11,11,"After a flyby to check on a stuck landing gear, the plane suffered a double engine flame-out and crashed into a field in poor weather conditions."
1,19,2006,"Near Telkibanya, Hungary",Military - Slovak Air Force,Pristina - Kosice,Antonov AN-24V,43,42,"A plane carrying peacekeeping soldiers crashed in a snowy forest at an altitude of 2,300 feet after taking the wrong flight path. The plane crashed about 18 miles from its destination of Kosice. Pilot error. The pilot chose to land without the help of the airport's radars, relying only on his own visual contact with the airport."
2,16,2006,"Near Watertown, Wisconson",Air Cargo Carriers,,Shorts 360-100 /Shorts 360-300,3,3,"The cargo plane was on a test flight. While flying in formation with another plane taking pictures the left wing impacted the left wing and engine of the other plane. The plane lost contorl, crashed and burned. The flight crew failed to maintain clearance from another aircraft as they turned to break formation flight while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the decision of both flight crews to fly in formation."
2,12,2006,"Near Paris, Tennessee",TriCoastal Air,"Dayton, Ohio -",Swearingen SA.226TC Metro II,1,1,"The pilot of the cargo flight reported he had an asymmetrifuel condition. The pilot  asked for a lower altitude and controllers cleared the flight to 4,000 feet. About a minute later the pilot transmitted six 'Maydays.' The airplane then descended in  a near vertical dive until it crashed into a pasture. The pilot's inflight loss of control following a reported fuel asymmetry condition for undetermined reasons."
3,16,2006,"Labiano, Spain",Aerovalles,Madrid - Pamplona,Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III,6,6,"While approaching Noain airport in bad weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft crashed in the Sierra de Tajonar mountain range. The copilot and a passenger were killed."
3,16,2006,"Near La Paz, Bolivia",Military - Fuerza Aérea Argentina,La Paz - Sana Cruz,Learjet 35A,6,6,"While en route, the plane, delivering humanitarian aid, flew into terrain and broke up."
3,14,2006,"Butte, Montana",Ameriflight,Helena - Butte,Beechcraft C99,2,2,The cargo flight crashed into trees 7 nm from the airport  while attempting to land at Bert Mooney Airport. Wreckage was found 2 days later. The second pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and the captain's inadequate supervision. Snow and mountain obscuration were factors.
3,11,2006,"Cuenca, Ecuador",ATESA,Cuenca - Macas,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,14,5,The plane lost altitude shortly after taking off and crashed into a building.
3,17,2006,"Rio Bonito, Brazil",Team Air,Macaé - Rio de Janeiro,Let L410UVP-E20,19,19,"Twenty minutes after taking off from Macaé, the plane disappeared of Rio de Janeiro radar. The crew was flying VFR in poor weather conditions and changed their route attempting to fly to the coast. The plane crashed in a wooded area, exploded and burned."
4,10,2006,"Marsabit, Kenya",Military - Kenya Air Force,Nairobi - Eastleigh AFB,Harbin Yunshuji Y-12-II,17,14,While on approach the airplane flew into the side of Mount Marsabit which was obscured by clouds.
4,4,2006,"Kousséri, Cameroon",Military - Lybian Arab Air Force,Sebha - N'Djamena,Antonov 74TK-200,6,6,"Upon arrival of the cargo flight, the crew indicated a technical problem to ATC and few minutes later the plane crashed in an open field located near N'Djamena,"
4,20,2006,"Near Tersky, Russia",Yug Avia,,,5,4,"Shortly after takeoff, the pilot made sharp manuvers and lost the control of the plane and crashed 1 km from the airport. According to Russian authorities,  the flight was unauthorized and illegal."
4,11,2006,"Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan",U.S. Government (leased),Kabul - Kandahar - Lashkar Gah,Antonov AN-32B,16,2,A cargo plane carrying U.S. anti-narcotics officials crashed while attempting to land at Bost Airport in Lashkar Gah. The plane overran the runway and crashed into a residential area after trying to avoid a truck that pulled onto the runway. The pilot pulled up to avoid hitting the truck but was unable to gain sufficient speed to remain airborne.
4,6,2006,"Peak Margarita, Uganda",King Air Charter,"Goma - Bunia, DCR",Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,3,3,"The cargo flight on behalf of the United Nations, crashed on the east side of Margarita's peak.The flight crew did not operate the route indicated in the submitted flight plan. Instead, the crew opted to use administrative flight planning data to execute a direct GPS route that led the plane to high terrain with clouds and low visibility, resulting in a controlled flight into terrain."
5,2,2006,"Off Sochi, Russia",Armavia,"Yerevan, Armenia - Sochi, Russia",Airbus A320-211,113,113,The jetliner crashed into the Black Sea and broke up in driving rain and low visibility after making a second attempt to land. The plane disappeared from radar screens just under four miles from shore and crashed after making a turn and heading toward Adler airport for a landing. Pilot error. The pilots of the Airbus-320  allowed the plane to descend too low as it faced bad weather on its approach to the airport.
5,12,2006,"La Ronge, Saskatchewan",Saskatchewan Government Northern Air Operations,Training,Convair CV-580,3,1,"On a climbout after a touch-and-go landing, the aircraft veered to the left, lost altitude and crashed in a wooded area 1 nm northwest of the airport."
5,18,2006,Off São Tomé Island,Air São Tomé,Training,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,4,4,The aircraft disappeared from radar screens while on approach to São Tomé Island. The aircraft crashed in sea a  few km off shore.
6,14,2006,"Groton, Connecticut",International Jet Charter,"AtlantiCity, NJ - Groton, CT",Learjet 35A,5,2,"A charter jet registered to religious broadcaster Pat Robinson crashed in heavy fog into Long Island Sound, a half mile short of the runway, while making an approach to land at Groton-New London Airport. Both pilots were killed but the three passengers aboard survived. Robertson was not aboard. The crew's failure to properly monitor the airplane's altitude, which resulted in the captain's inadvertent descent of the airplane into water. Contributing to the accident were the foggy weather conditions, and the captain's decision to descend below the decision height without sufficient visual cues."
6,16,2006,"Yaocun, China",Military - Chinese Air Force,,KJ-2000,40,40,"Witnesses said they heard an explosion and when they reached the crash site they found the plane had crashed into a mountain and the main body of the plane had destroyed a section of bamboo forest, while the tail had dropped onto nearby fields. The plane crashed about 125 miles southwest of Shanghai. Caused by icing, after flying through several icy regions and the plane being overloaded.."
6,13,2006,"Mullan, Idaho",Air Taxi - MajestiAlliance,"Coeur d'Alene, ID - Missoula, MT",Cessna TU206G,2,2,"While following a highway through a mountain pass in fog the plane struck the mountain. The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, mountain obscuration, trees and high terrain were factors."
6,18,2006,"Abéché, Chad",Military - Chadian Air Force,N'djamena - Abéché,Lockheed C-130 Hercules,7,5,"The military plane crashed into trees past the end of the runway as it tried to land at night at an unlit airport. Chadian rebels however, claim to have shot it down with a surface-to-air missile. The pilot and copilot survived."
6,11,2006,"Jumla, Napal",Yeti Airlines,Surkhet - Jumla,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,9,9,The plane crashed into a mountain on the east side of the airport after the pilot executed a go-around. The accident happened 1 kilometer from the airport.
6,19,2006,"Vilanculos, Mozambique",Naturelink,Polokwane - Vilanculos,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,3,1,"On final approach, aircraft hit 2 trees and crashed in a field and was destroyed. The pilot died a short time after being rescued."
7,11,2006,"Hamburg, Germany",Himmelsschreiber,Sightseeing,de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver,6,5,The single-engine sightseeing seaplane came down in a rail yard and burst into flames. The pilot tried to make an emergency landing after the engine failed. A passenger and the pilot survived with serious burns.
7,15,2006,"Sake, DemocratiRepubliCongo",Mango Airlines,Goma - Kisangani,Antonov AN-12B,5,5,The cargo plane had engine failure and struck a hill as it lost altitude.
7,7,2006,"Irkutsk, Russia",Sibir (S7),Moscow - Irkutsk,Airbus A-310-324ET,203,128,"The plane was landing at Irkutsk International Airport in rain and low visibility when it veered off and overran the runway, struck a building and burst into flames. It was reported the plane was traveling at a high rate of speed when it landed. Crew error. The mistaken and uncontrolled actions by the crew at the stage of slowing down after landing. The unintentional and uncontrolled movement in one of the engines, which was not detected by the crew in time."
7,12,2006,"Multan, Pakistan",Pakistan International Airlines,Multan - Lahore,Fokker F-27 Friendship 200,45,45,"The plane lost an engine during take off, struck power lines and crashed into a wheat field bursting into flames."
8,9,2006,"Near Pownal, Vermont",AirNow,"Binghamton, NY - Benningham, VT",Embraer 110 Bandeirante,1,1,"The cargo plane was flying to Benningham for weekly maintenance but was diverted to Albany because of poor visibility. After an aborted first try the plane circled for another attempt but struck a mountainside. The pilot's misinterpretation of the airplane's position relative to the final approach fix, which resulted in the displacement of the descent profile by 6 nautical miles and the subsequent controlled flight into rising terrain. Contributing to the accident were the low clouds."
8,20,2006,"Near Piacenza, Italy",Air Algerie,"Algiers, Algeria - Frankfurt, Germany",Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules,3,3,The cargo plane crashed while en route in the vicinity of thunderstorms.
8,15,2006,"Near Donetsk, Ukraine",Pulkovo Airlines,Anapa - St. Petersburg,Tupolev Tu-154M,170,170,"The plane disappeared from radar shortly after making a distress call. A distress call was made at FL330 and again at FL100. The aircraft was reportly on fire before it crashed. The plane crashed in a field, 30 miles North of Donetsk and broke-up. Weather forecasters reported thunderstorms and lightning in the area at the time of the crash. The crew pushed the aircraft beyond its limits as they attempted to fly around a thunder storm. The crew steered the aircraft under manual control into an angle of attack that was beyond critical which resulted in  a stall and the subsequent transition into a flat spin and a collision with the ground. The crew's steering of the aircraft under manual control into an angle of attack that was beyond critical which resulted in a stall and subsequent transition into a flat spin and a collision with the ground."
8,6,2006,"Lexington, Kentucky",Comair,"Lexington, KY - Atlanta, GA",Canadair CRJ-200ER,50,49,"The jet commuter was the third of three airplanes to take off that morning. The previous two planes took off from Runway 22 without any problems. The flightcrew was cleard to taxi to Runway 22 and subsequently cleared for takeoff. However, flight 5191 used Runway 26, which is about half the length of Runway 22. The plane accelerated to 137 knots befoe it ran off the end of the runway, ran through an airport perimeter fence and impacted trees on an adjacent horse farm and burst into flames. The takeoff sequence took about 36 seconds.  The aircraft was still on the ground as the plane ran off the runway.The plane came to rest about 1,800 feet past the runway. It was dark with light rain at the time of the accident. The copilot was at the controls but it was the captain who taxied the plane into position for take off. The copilot was the lone survivor. The flight crew's failure to use available cues and aids to identify the airplane's location on the airport surface during taxi and their failure to cross check and verify that the airplane was on the correct runway before takeoff. Contributing to this accident were the flight crew's nonpertinent conversation during taxi, which resulted in loss of positional awareness and the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to require that all runway crossings be authorized only by specifiair trafficontrol clearances."
9,13,2006,"Mahad, Iran",Iran Air Tours,Bandar Abbas - Mashad,Tupolev Tu-154M,148,29,The plane crashed while attempting to land. The plane's left wing may have come into contact with the ground causing the plane to skid off the runway and catch fire.
9,16,2006,"Near Kandahar, Afghanistan",Military - Royal Air Force,,British Aerospace Nimrod MR-2,14,14,The NATO supporting aircraft crashed 12 miles west of Kandahar after the crew reported technical problems. The accident was most likely caused by an ignited fuel leak.
9,17,2006,"Vladikavkaz, Russia",Military - Russian Army,Gizel - Khankala,Mi-8 helicopter,15,12,"Eleven high ranking officers were killed when the helicopter crashed to the ground, split in two and caught fire. A North Ossetian militant group called Kataib al-Khoul claimed responsibility for shooting down the helicopter."
9,10,2006,"Vandeikya, Nigeria",Military - Nigerian Air Force,Abuja - Obudu,Dornier 228,18,13,"The military plane crashed en route less than 20 minutes from the end of a one-hour flight, 18 nm from its destination. Ten top ranking military officials were killed in the crash. The weather was poor at the time of the accident."
9,15,2006,"Near Sao Felix do Araguaia , Brazil",Gol Airlines / Private,Manaus - Brasilia,Boeing B-737-8EH /EMB-135JB,161,154,"The flight disappeared from radar at 16:50 after leaving Manaus at 15:35, scheduled to arrive at Brasilia at 18:12. While en route the jetliner collided with an Embraer EMB-135BJ Legaacy 600 business jet. The Embraer was able to land safely at Serra de Cachimbo with a damaged wing and tail. Five passengers and two crew members were not injured. The flight recorder transcript from the executive jet showed that the pilots were told by Brazilian air trafficontrol to fly at the same altitude as the Boeing 737 before the planes collided. A Brazilian Air Force investigation concluded that a switched-off transponder on the EMB-135 contributed the plane crash. The report also said flight controllers failed to alert the pilots they were on a collision course and failed to notice the transponder was turned off."
10,7,2006,"Stord, Norway",AtlantiAirways,Stavanger - Stord,BAe 146-200,16,4,"While attempting to land, the charter plane skidded off the end of the runway, slid down an embankment and caught fire. One survivor was seriously hurt, eleven others were not seriously injured."
10,7,2006,"Tashkent, Russia",Military - Russian Air Force/Uzbekistan Airways,Training/Aranchi,Antonov An-2,15,15,"The plane belonging to Uzbekistan Airways and carrying Uzbek servicemen, crashed after losing control while attempting to land in poor weather conditions. On it's final approach, fog reduced visibility and the aircraft descended below the MDA. It crashed a few miles from the airport."
10,11,2006,"Near Abuja, Nigeria",ADC Airlines,Lagos - Abuja - Sokoto,Boeing 737-2B7,105,96,The jetliner crashed into a corn field about a mile from the end of the runway while attempting to take off from Abuja. The pilot did not heed air trafficontrollers' advice to not depart in stormy weather.
11,8,2006,"Puncak Jaya, Indonesia",Trigana Air Service,Mulia - Ilaga,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,12,12,The aircraft struck a mountain seven minutes before it was scheduled to land in the remote Indonesian province of Papua.
11,21,2006,"Near Leticia, Colombia",Aerosucre Colombia,Bogota - Leticia,Boeing 727-23F,5,5,The cargo plane was on final approach when it hit a antenna tower and crashed. Fog and poor visibility prevailed at the time of the accident.
11,7,2006,"Tehran, Iran",Military - Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Air Force,Tehran - Shiraz,Antonov 74T-200,38,38,"The aircraft crashed after losing the right engine during a critical point in the takeoff. The plane stalled, veered to the right and crashed in flames. Three survivors later died in the hospital."
12,2,2006,"Cajon Pass, California",Air ambulance - Mercy Air Services,Loma Linda - Victorville,Bell 412,3,3,"The air ambulance crashed on a repositioning flight from Loma Linda Medical Center to its home base in Victorville. The pilot and two crew members were killed. No patients were aboard. The pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions, fog, and mountainous terrain."
12,18,2006,"Near Port Heiden, Alaska",PenAir,Port Heiden - King Salmon,Piper PA-32-301 Cherokee,2,2,"The charter crashed in hilly terrain about 18 northeast of Port Heiden. The weather at the time of the crash was mostly cloudy with winds gusting to 29 mph and 6 miles visibility. The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's spatial disorientation, and dark night conditions."
12,3,2006,"Mbeya, Tanzania",Air Charter - Tanzanian Air Services,Mbeya - Dar es Salaam,Cessna 310R,6,3,"The pilot chose to initiate his take off from about 200 metres beyond the threshold of Runway 31 because he was not certain of the condition of the runway behind that position. He chose to apply full power on brakes and leaned the mixtures before initiating the take off roll. As the aircraft rolled for take off the pilot reported to have felt acceleration/deceleration effects caused by undulations and wetness of the runway. The target rotation speed was 105kt. However, the pilot had to rotate at around 96kt when it became imminent that the remaining runway length was not enough to stop the aircraft. Shortly after take off the pilot felt a complete lack of acceleration and had to lower the nose in order to increase airspeed. As he did so, the aircraft collided with a roof of a house located about 500 metres beyond the threshold of Runway 13. The aircraft subsequently collided with 3 more houses and an electripole with live cables and broke up."
1,14,2007,"Off Parepare, Indonesia",Adam Air,"Surabaya, East Java - Manado, Indonesia",Boeing B-737-4Q8,102,102,"While flying at FL350 the airliner went missing between Surabaya and Manado in poor weather conditions after the pilot reported strong winds. Wreckage was found 5 miles south of Parepare. The accident was caused by the autopilot being accidentally disconnected. The two pilots had been trying to fix a problem with the plane's navigation instruments when they disconnected the autopilot and lost control of the plane. Without the autopilot, the plane went out of control, listing to the right and pitching down."
1,12,2007,"Matabwe, Tanzania",DJB Air Charter,Dar es Salaam - Matabwe,Piper PA-31-310,10,1,"The pilot attempted to land using full flaps and touched down about halfway down the runway. He aborted the landing and applied power to take off. The aircraft struck trees beyond the end of the runway. The airport  is served by a 2,300 foot runway with a significant downslope on one end. The runway had been exposed to recent heavy rain."
1,12,2007,"Near Balad Air Base, Iraq",Moldovan Aeriantur-M Air Cargo,"Adana, Turkey - Balad Air Base, Iraq",Antonov 26B-100,35,34,"The cargo plane crashed in fog while attempting to land for a second time at Balad Air Base. After the first attempt to land was aborted, the plane crashed 2.5km short of the runway.The plane was carrying Turkish construction workers."
1,23,2007,"Zapotlanejo, Mexico",Ameristar Jet Charter,"Laredo, TX - Guadalajara, Mexico",Learjet 24F,2,2,"The cargo plane crashed and burst into flames in a rural hilly area about 15 miles from Miguel Hidalgo Airport, Guadalajara, Mexico."
1,11,2007,"Van Nuys, California",SunQuest Executive Air Charter,Van Nuys - Long Beach,Cessna Citation 525,2,2,"The business jet crashed about a half-mile north of a runway while attempting to take off for a positioning flight to Long Beach. The plane had an emergency on board and was trying to return to the airport. Both the pilot and copilot were killed. The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the second pilots inadequate preflight, failure to properly secure the front baggage door, and the front left baggage door opening in flight, which likely distracted the first pilot."
1,11,2007,"Pau, France",Regional Compagnie Aerienne Europeenne,Pau - Paris,Fokker 100,54,0,"The crew abandoned their takeoff after the loss of an engine due to bird ingestion. The jet overshot the runway and collided with a truck, killing the driver. The landing gear sheared off and the plane came to rest in a field."
2,19,2007,"East Bay Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands",Air Turks & Caicos,North Caicos - Grand Turk,Beechcraft Super King Air B200,6,1,"While on final approach, the charter aircraft crashed short of the runway, killing the pilot who was the nephew of Turks & Caicos Premier."
2,4,2007,"Belgrade, Montana",Metro Aviation,Great Falls - Bozeman,Beechcraft Super King Air B200,3,3,Crashed under unknown circumstances 15 miles north of Bozeman while attempting to land. The aircraft was on a positioning flight. The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude and descent rate during a night visual approach. Dark night conditions and mountainous terrain are factors in the accident.
3,7,2007,"Yogyakarta, Indonesia",Garuda Indonesia Airlines,Jakarta - Yogyakarta,Boeing B-737-497,140,22,"While attempting to land, the plane overshot the runway, crashed through the airport barrier fence and burst into flames. The cockpit voice recorder revealed that the pilot and co-pilot were arguing over their speed and wing flap angles moments before the crash. An investigator stated the passenger jet was flying at up to 265 mph, almost double the normal landing speed, while attempting to land."
3,15,2007,"Princeville, Hawaii",Heli-USA Airways,Sightseeing,Aerospatiale AS350BA Rotocraft,7,4,"The helicopter crashed on Kauai shortly after the pilot radioed that he was having problems with the hydraulics. The helicopter hit the ground about 200 yards from it's normal landing pad. The failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten (torque) the flight control servo lower attachment clevis, and reinstall a functioning lock washer, which resulted in a flight control disconnect and a complete loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure its maintenance program was being executed in accordance with Federal regulations."
3,23,2007,"Hanea, Kauai, Hawaii",Inter-Island,,MDonnell Douglas 369FF Rotocraft,5,1,"The helicopter was flying low near the coast when there was a loud bang and parts, including the tail rotor, fell into the ocean. The helicopter then hit trees and a fence as it spiraled down into an open field.The fatigue failure of the tail rotor blade root fitting due to a manufacturing defect which resulted in the separation of the tail rotor system and loss of tail rotor control. A contributing factor to the accident were the trees that the helicopter struck during the autorotation."
3,11,2007,"Samara, Russia",UTAir Airlines,Surgut - Samara,Tupelov 134AK,57,6,"While attempting to land in heavy fog, the airplane contacted the ground 400 m short of the runway. The left wing hit the ground and separated from the fuselage. The plane then rolled over inverted and the fuselage broke apart. The controllers' failure to warn the crew of worsening weather and the crew's erroneous decision to land despite poor visibility."
3,17,2007,"Mogadishu, Somalia",Transaviaexport Airlines,Mogadishu - Djibouti,Ilushin Il-76TD,11,11,"The cargo plane, carrying African peacekeepers, was struck by an anti-aircraft missile shortly after taking off from Mogadishu Airport. The aircraft lost a wing into the Indian Ocean and shortly thereafter crashed in the eastern outskirts of Mogadishu."
4,14,2007,"Near Kopinang, Guyana",Air Services,Kato - Kopinang,Pilatus Britten Norman BN-2A-27 Islander,5,3,The plane landed at Kato and could not take off because of bad weather. Twenty minutes after eventually taking off the plane crashed into mountains while en route. A mother and her five-year-old son walked for about 16 hours through Guyana's jungle to safety after surviving the crash.
4,11,2007,"Shatoi, Chechnya",Military - Russian,,Mi 8,18,18,The helicopter was carrying out a missiion with two other aircraft when a rotor blade struck an object while attempting to land. Conflicting reports say the helicopter may have been shot down by Chechnyan rebels.
5,9,2007,"Near El-Thamad, Egypt",Military - French Air Force,El-Gora - Santa Katarina,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter,9,9,"Collided with a truck while attempting to make an emergency landing on a road. French soldiers aboard were with  the Sinai's peacekeeping force, the Multinational Force & Observers."
5,11,2007,"Walikale Airstrip, Congo",Safe Air Complany,Walikale - Goma,Let 410UVP,3,3,An engine on the cargo plane caught fire shortly after taking off. An emergency return attempt to the airstrip was unsuccessful and the plane crashed into a nearby forest.
5,17,2007,"Near Pampa Hermosa, Peru",Military - Peruvian Air Force,Iquitos - Pucallpa,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,20,13,Crashed into dense jungle shortly after taking off from Pampa Hermosa. The plane hit a hill and split in two.
6,20,2007,"Freetown, Sierra Leone",Paramount Airlilnes,Shuttle,Mi-8,22,21,The helicopter crashed and burned on the airport runway while attempting to land. It was shuttling passengers between Sierra Leone's coastal capital of Freetown and Lungi Airport.
6,16,2007,"Near Milwaukee, Wisconson",University of Michigan Health System,"Milwaukee, WI - Detroit, MI",Cessna 550 Citation II,6,6,"The pilot issued a distress signal within five minutes of taking off from General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, requesting an emergency return to the airport. The plane then crashed into Lake Michigan two miles off shore. The plane was carrying an organ transplant team. The pilot reported to ATC he had runaway trim prior to the accident."
6,10,2007,"Near Sihanoukville, Cambodia",PMT Air,Siem Reap - Sihanoukville,Antonov AN-24V,22,22,"The aircraft crashed into Phnom Damrey Mountain at an elevation of 1,640 feet, about 5 minutes from its destination of Sihanoukville."
6,13,2007,"M'Banza Congo, Angola",TAAG Angola Airlines,Luanda - M'Banza,Boeing 737-2M2,78,5,"The aircraft blew two tires on landing, causing one wing to dip and touch the runway. The plane then veered out of control, overran the runway and crashed into cars and a building."
7,9,2007,"Culiacan, Mexico",Jett Paqueteria SA,,North American CT-39A Sabreline,3,3,"The small cargo jet blew a tire and failed to take off, barreling onto the Culiacán-Navolato highway and crashing into cars, coming to a stop after hitting a building."
7,14,2007,"Connemara, Ireland",Charter - Private,Inishmaan - Connemara,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,9,2,The aircraft missed the runway on its approach after a sightseeing trip.
7,13,2007,"Muncho Lake, British Columbia, Canada",Liard Air,Muncho Lake - Vancouver,de Havilland DHC-6 Twim Otter 100,5,1,The twin engine plane crashed shortly after taking off from a gravel airstrip at Muncho Lake. One passenger was killed.
7,18,2007,"Sao Paulo, Brazil",TAM (Brazil),Porto Alegre - Sao Paulo,Airbus A-320-233,187,187,"The jet airliner crashed while attempting to land in heavy rain at Congonhas airport. The plane skidded off the end of the runway across a major roadway and struck a gas station and building, bursting into flames. One hundred seventy passengers and a crew of six were aboard."
7,13,2007,"Near Shinile, Ethiopia",Djibouti Airlines,Dire Dawa - Djibouti,Antonov AN-26V,9,1,The cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off after an engine failed. The pilot was trying to return for an emergency landing.
7,14,2007,"Rudyerd Bay, Alaska",Taquan Air Service,Sightseeing,de Havilland DHC-2 MK.1 Beaver,5,5,"The single engine aircraft crashed onto a heavily forested mountain, 30 miles east of Ketchican while on a sightseeing trip over Misty Fiords. The pilot's decision to continue under visual flight rules into an area of instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and the FAA's inadequate surveillance of the commercial air tour operator."
7,4,2007,"Moscow, Russia",Atran,Sightseeing,Antonov AN-12BP,9,9,"The cargo plane, carrying 9 tons of cargo, crashed 4 km from the runway as it was attempting to take off from Domodedovo airport. The aircraft slammed into a field shattering debris over a wide area."
8,22,2007,"Near Ruidoso, New Mexico",Southwest Medivac,Ruidoso - Albuquerque,Beechcraft King Air E-90,5,5,"The medivaflight crashed in Devil's Canyon in the Lincoln National Forest, four minutes after taking off from Ruidoso. The pilot, a male nurse, a female paramediand a 15-month-old girl and her mother were killed.The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to spatial disorientation."
8,12,2007,"Off Moorea, French Polynesia",Air Moorea,Moorea - Papeete,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,20,20,Soon after taking off the plane began loosing altitude and veered to the right until it crashed into the sea 1 mile beyond the runway.
8,23,2007,"Near Ketchikan, Alaska",SeaWind Aviation,Sightseeing,de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver,10,6,"The float plane crashed on land into a tree, 200 feet from shore, while attempting to land. High winds were in the area at the time of the accident. The  pilot's poor decision-making and inadequate planning. To avoid the rising waves, the pilot decided to take off toward the sheltered interior of the bay, toward the rising terrain, in a direction he had never attempted before. As the pilot attempted to turn the aircraft around, the airplane hit a downdraft, which held it from climbing above the closing landscape and caused the plane to stall about 60 feet over the ground."
8,0,2007,"Near Curitiba, Brazil",Two Taxi Aero,Curitiba - Jundiai,Embraer EMB-110P1 Bandeirant,2,2,Crashed shortly after taking off from Curitiba
8,16,2007,"Kongolo, DemocratiRepubliCongo",Great Lakes Business Complany,Kongolo - Goma,Antonov AN-32,15,14,"The cargo plane, carrying tin ore, lost one of it's two engines eleven minutes after taking off and tried to return to the airport. Due to strong back winds and a fully loaded plane, the aircraft clipped tree tops and crashed and burned 3 km short of the runway. The plane was overloaded by 3 tons."
9,12,2007,"Goma, DemocratiRepubliCongo",Galaxy Kavatsi Airlines,Kisangi - Goma - Bukavu,Antonov AN-12BP,8,8,"The cargo plane, carrying palm oil, overshot the runway, crashed into a petrified lava flow and caught fire."
9,15,2007,"Phuket, Thailand",One-Two-Go Airlines,Bangkok - Phuket,McDonnell Douglas MD-82,130,90,"While landing in heavy rain and strong cross winds, the aircraft skidded off the runway, struck an earth embankment and caught fire. The pilot attempted to land, despite 15 warning alarms and his copilot's calls to abort the attempt. Also, the plane was traveling faster and descending more sharply than normal."
10,10,2007,"Kinshasa, DR Congo",Africa One Congo,Kinshasa - Tshikapa,Antonov AN-26,22,21,"While attempting to take off, the cargo plane crashed into a Congolese neighborhood and caught fire about three miles from the airport. The plane's mechaniwas the only survivor aboard the plane."
10,22,2007,"Alamosa, Colorado",SceniAir Tours,,Beechcraft King Air C90A,3,3,"During its descent at night and in poor weather conditions, the aircraft hit the Charleys Peak located 25 miles southeast from Alamosa. The aircraft was carrying one pilot, a flight paramediand a flight nurse to pick up a patient in Alamosa. The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, improper in-flight planning and decision making, the dark night, and the controller's failure to issue a safety alert to the pilot."
10,20,2007,"White Pass, Washington",Kapowsin Air Sports,"Star, ID - Shelton, WA",Cessna 208 Caravan,10,10,"The parachutists had gone to Boise for a skydiving meet and were returning to Shelton when the plane crashed in rugged mountain territory. Radar shows the plane was at about 13,000 feet when it reached the Tieton River valley. The plane then turned around 360 degrees, then lost about 7,000 feet-per-minute before it disappeared. Reports indicate the pilot faced low clouds and low-level turbulence before the accident."
10,15,2007,"Near Cubarral, Colombia",Nacional de Aviacion,Villavicencio - Uribe,Let 410 UVP-E10A,18,18,Disappeared while en route.
11,14,2007,"Sao Paulo, Brazil",Reali Taxi Aereo,Sao Paulo - Rio de Janeiro,Learjet 35A,2,2,"The executive jet took off, banked to the right and crashed to the ground striking two houses. The copilot failed to complete the checklist and filled only the right wing fuel tank. By the time they took off it was too late to fix the imbalance with the balancing pump to distriblue fuel evenly in both wings. The plane banked to the right until it stalled and crashed."
11,8,2007,"Khartoum, Sudan",Juba Air Cargo,Khartoum - Juba,Antonov 12,4,0,"While taking off, an engine on the cargo plane failed after the plane hit a hawk. The aircraft tried to return to the airport but crashed. The plane was transporting goods and foodstuffs for traders and international organizations in Juba. Two Sudanese soldiers were killed on the ground."
11,1,2007,"Near Isparta, Turkey",Atlasjet Airlines,Istanbul - Isparta,McDonnell Douglas MD-83,57,57,"While making an approach to land, the passenger plane struck a mountaintop and broke apart, 7.5 miles from Isparta Airport. The crew did not follow rules during landing, which led to a collision/accident."
12,17,2007,"Off Whittier, Alaska","Evergreen Alaska Helicopters, Inc.",Cordova - Ancorage,Eurocopter Deutschland BK117C1,4,4,"Crashed into the sea while en route. The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the operator's failure to adhere to an FAA-approved and mandated safety risk management program, the FAA's failure to provide sufficient oversight of the operator to ensure they were in compliance with the risk management program, the pilot's lack of experience in night winter operations in Alaska, and the operator's lack of an EMS dispatch and flight following system."
12,6,2007,"Columbus, Ohio",Castle Aviation,"Columbus, OH - Buffalo, NY",Cessna 208B Caravan I Super Cargomaster,2,2,"The cargo plane crashed into a brushy field, inverted, shortly after taking off in heavy snow. Radar data indicated that it was in a left turn at a ground speed of 109 knots before descending and impacting terrain. The plane was carrying checks and other goods for a banking customer. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and collision avoidance with terrain due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were low cloud ceiling and night conditions."
12,17,2007,"Kiev, Ukraine",Fun Air,HradeKrálové - Kiev,Beechcraft King Air C90B,5,5,"The chartered twin engine plane crashed in an open field and slid into a vacant shed, short of the runway, in dense fog. All three passengers and crew of 2 were killed. All 5 were Czech nationals."
1,9,2008,"Los Roques, Venezuela",Transaven,Los Rogues - Carac,Let 410 UVP-E3,18,18,The commuter airliner crashed into the sea while en route after the pilot reported engine problems.
1,13,2008,"Kodiak, Alaska",Servant Air,Kodiak - Homer,Piper PA-31-350 Navajo,10,6,"The charter aircraft crashed into Kodiak harbor, 50 yards beyond the end of the runway, after taking off from Kodiak Airport.  One of the survivors said a baggage area door opened at the nose of the plane on the pilot’s side that prompted the pilot to try to return to the airport. Failure of company maintenance personnel to ensure that the airplane's nose baggage door latching mechanism was properly configured and maintained, resulting in an inadvertent opening of the nose baggage door in flight. Contributing to the accident were the lack of information and guidance available to the operator and pilot regarding procedures to follow should a baggage door open in flight and an inadvertent aerodynamistall."
1,12,2008,"Blace, Macedonia",Military - Macedonian Air Force,"Bosnia - Skopje, Macedonia",Mi-17 Helicopter,11,11,The helicopter crashed 15 miles southeast of Skopje in heavy fog while attempting to land. The aircraft was returning from European Union-led peacekeeping operations in Bosnia.
1,5,2008,"Off Lihu, Hawaii",Apline Aviation,Lihu - Kauai,Beechcraft 1900C-1,1,1,"The cargo plane was carrying mail when it crashed into the sea, 7 miles south of Lihu. The pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of situational awareness. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the task requirements of simultaneously monitoring the cockpit instruments and the other airplane."
1,12,2008,"London, England",British Airways,"Bejing, China - London, England",Boeing 777-236ER,152,0,"The aircraft was on approach for landing on Runway 27L at Heathrow Airport when at a height of approximately 600 ft and 2 miles from touch down the aircraft descended rapidly and struck the ground, 1,000 ft. short of the paved runway surface, just inside the airfield boundary fence."
1,8,2008,"Near Huambo, Angola",Gira Globo Charter,"Luanda, Angola - Huambo, Angola",Beechcraft King Air B200,13,13,The twin engine plane crashed into mountains in rain and fog. The crew was flying below minima in a mountainous area.
1,19,2008,"Miroslawiec, Poland",Military - Polish Air Force,Warsaw - Miroslawiec,CASA C-295M,20,20,"While attempting to land, the plane fell to the ground from about 500-650 feet and crashed into a wooded area, 2 miles from the airport."
1,9,2008,"Near Malinau, Indonesia",Dirgantara Air Service,Tarakan - Long Apung,CASA NC-212-200,3,3,The cargo plane crashed while en route.
2,17,2008,"Merida, Venezuela",Santa Barbara Airlines,Merida - Caracas,ATR-42-300,46,46,"Struck a mountain at 13,500 feet and disintegrated shortly after departing Merida."
2,16,2008,"Off Macae , Rio de Janeiro , Brazil",BHS - Brazilian Helicopter Service Air Taxi,Oil Rig P18 - Macae,Eurocopter  AS332L2 Super Puma,20,5,"Less than half minute after the taking-off from the Oil Rig P-18,  and while still in low altitude, a failure in the tail rotor caused loss of control of the aircraft by the crew. The helicopter crashed in the sea."
3,16,2008,"Near Bethani, Nepal",United Nations Mission,,Mi-17,10,10,"The helicopter, carrying United Nations personnel, crashed in hilly terrain, in poor weather conditions and burst into flames."
3,8,2008,"Nbagu, Nigeria",Trade Wings Aviation Ltd.,Lagos - Bebi Air Strip,Beechcraft 1900D,3,3,The plane crashed while en route. Wreckage was found the next day near Nbagu Village.
4,11,2008,"Lawa, Suriname",Blue Wing Airlines,Paramaribo - Lawa,Antonov An-28,19,19,While attempting to land the crew aborted the the approach and executed a go-around. Soon after the plane flew into a hillside.
4,23,2008,"Bundeena, Australia",Avtex Air Services,Sydney - Brisbane,Swearingen SA227AC Metroliner III,1,1,The pilot of the mail plane reported some minor problems before the aircraft disapppeared off radar.
4,22,2008,"Chrisinau, Moldova",Kata Transportation,"Chrisinau, Moldova - Antalya, Turkey - Sudan",Antonov An-32,8,8,"Just minutes after the take off the plane tried to return to the airport because of engine problems, but crashed about 100 metres away from the runway. Pilots tried to land the transport, which was carrying a cargo of 2.3 tons of fuel, but a wing struck a fence and electrical wires and the plane crashed and burst into flames. All eight crew members aboard were killed"
4,14,2008,"Goma, Congo",Hewa Bora Airways,Goma - Kisangani - Kinshasa,McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51,85,0,"While attempting to takeoff, the plane failed to reach takeoff speed, overran the runway, proceeded through a perimeter fence and cashed into a crowded market."
4,14,2008,"Off Annobon Island, Equatorial Guinea",Military - Government of Equatorial Guinea,Bata - Annobon Island,Antonov An-32B,13,13,Crashed into the ocean after skidding off the runway in high winds and heavy rain.
4,9,2008,"Off Crimea, Black Sea",Naftogaz,,Mil Mi-8T,20,20,The helicopter crashed after the tail section hit the tower of the offshore drilling platform while it was attempting to land. The pilot was a trainee flying with an instructor. One survivor succumbed to his injuries soon after the crash.
5,10,2008,"Near Rumbek, Sudan",Southern Sudan Air Connection,Wau - Rumbek - Juba,Beechcraft 1900C,24,24,"The pilot radioed a control tower in the city of Rumbek just before the crash, requesting permission to land because one of the engines had technical problems. A few minutes later, the tower lost contact with the plane. The Minister of Defense, and an adviser to the Southern Sudan president, were among the dead."
5,16,2008,"Stehekin, Washington",Chelan Air Service,Chelan - Stehekin,de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Mark I Beaver,5,2,The float plane flipped and crashed as it attempted to land in Lake Chelan near Stehekin Lodge. It appeared the plane's wheels were deployed even though it was landing on water. The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels prior to performing a water landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's disabling of the landing gear warning/advisory system and possible fatigue due to his work schedule.
5,1,2008,"Billings, Montana",Alpine Aviation ,Billings - Great Falls,Beechcraft 1900C,1,1,"After taking off and  being told to turn left, the cargo plane, carrying mail, started a slow right turn until it crashed into a warehouse and burst into flames. The plane appeared to be inverted before it crashed. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons."
5,9,2008,"Two Harbors, Catalina Island, California",Island Express Helicopter Service,Long Beach - Two Harbors,Eurocopter AS350D Astar,6,4,The tour helicopter crashed near Banning House lodge in rain and poor visibility. The engine appears to have failed.
5,18,2008,"Near Chelyabinsk, Russia",Moskovia Airlines,Chelyabinsk - Perm,Antonov An-12,9,9,"The crew of the cargo plane reported a fire shortly after taking off from Chelyabinsk. The plane crashed in a field while attempting to make an emergency landing, after striking a power transmission line."
5,14,2008,"Panama City, Panama",Military - Servicio Aereo Nacional,Tocumen - Colon,Bell UN-1N Huey,12,11,"Chile's national police chief General Jose Alejandro Bernales, 59, and five others were killed when their helicopter crashed into a three story building. The helicopter pitched wildly before crashing into the building."
5,9,2008,"Tegucigalpa, Honduras",TACA International Airlines,"San Salvador, El Salvador - Tegucigalpa, Honduras - Miami",Airbus A-320-233,136,3,"After making a missed approach and during the second attempt at landing at Toncontin Airport, the plane overran the runway, skidded across a street, struck cars and came to rest against an embankment. The runway was wet with rain from Tropical Storm Alma."
6,14,2008,"Yeco, Chile",Patagonia Airlines,Puerto Montt - La Junta,Cessna 208 Grand Caravan,10,10,The air taxi crashed about 18 km from its destination into a heavily wooded area.
6,7,2008,"Huntsville, Texas",PHI Air Medical,Huntsville-Houston,Bell 407,4,4,"The medical helicopter crashed into the Sam Houston National Forest while transporting a patient to a Houston hospital. The pilot's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent, which resulted in its impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and the limited outside visual reference due to the dark night conditions, low clouds, and fog."
6,20,2008,"Khartoum, Sudan",Sudan Airways,"Aman, Jordan - Damascus, Syria - Khartoum, Sudan",Airbus A-310-324,214,32,"While landing in poor weather, the plane skidded off the runway, hit navigation poles and burst into flames. The plane had flown from Amman via Damascus but been turned back once from Khartoum and forced to land in Port Sudan, on the Red Sea, because of bad weather, before being allowed to return to Khartoum."
6,10,2008,"Hyannis, Massachusetts",Wiggins Airways,Hyannis - Nantucket,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 100,1,1,"The cargo plane took off, reached about 200 feet, rolled over to the right and impacted the ground, nose first."
6,15,2008,"Near Salak Mountain, Indonesia",Military - Indonesian Air Force,Jakarta - aerial survelliance,CASA NC-212,18,18,The plane went missing in an area approximately 60 miles south of Jakarta while on a aerial surveillance mission.
6,7,2008,"Near Malakal, Sudan",Juba Air Cargo,Khartoum - Juba,Antonov 12BK,8,7,The cargo plane crashed mid-flight after entering an area of thunderstorms.
6,15,2008,"Flagstaff, Arizona",Air Methods / ClassiHelicopters,Medical flight,Bell 407 / Bell 407,7,6,The two helicopters struck each other in mid-air and crashed in a wooded area about 0.5 miles from Flagstaff Medical Center. Both helicopter pilots' failure to see and avoid the other helicopter on approach to the helipad. Contributing to the accident were the failure of N407GA's pilot to follow arrival and noise abatement guidelines and the failure of N407MJ's pilot to follow communications guidelines.
6,7,2008,"Near Khartoum, Sudan",Ababeel Aviaition,Khartoum - Juba,Ilysushin Il-76TD,4,4,"While taking off, the cargo plane hit an electricity pole, crashed into a field and burst into flames. All four crew members were killed."
7,2,2008,"Saltillo, Mexico",USA Jet Airlines,"Hamilton, Ont, Can.- Shreveport, LA - Saltillo, Mexico",Douglas DC9-15F,2,1,"While attempting to land, the cargo plane, loaded with auto parts, and experiencing engine trouble, crashed splitting into four pieces and scattering debris across an area of about 600 meters in diameter. The pilot was killed and the copilot seriously injured."
7,3,2008,"Near Bogota, Colombia",Centurian Air Cargo,"Bogota, Colombia - Miami, FL",Boeing B-747-209BSF,8,0,"The cargo plane carrying a load of flowers had taken off from Bogota when the crew radioed that they had an engine fire. They attempted to return to the airport, but crashed in a field and destroyed a farm house killing three people inside."
7,10,2008,"Puerto Montt, Chile",Aerocord,Puerto Montt - Melinka Island,Beechcraft 99A,9,9,The plane made a sharp turn to the left and crashed shortly after taking off near La Paloma air strip. The plane was in flames as it plunged to the ground. The pilot and 8 passengers including a small boy were killed.
7,9,2008,"Owatonna, Minnesota",East Coast Jets,"AtlantiCity, NJ- Owatonna,MN",British Aerospace BAe-125-800A,8,8,"While attempting to land on Runway 30, the business jet landed 500 to 1000 feet down a 5,000 ft. runway, overran the runway, passed over a ditch and roadway, slid into a cornfield and broke up. One person survived the accident but died later."
8,7,2008,"North Vancouver Island, British Colombia, Canada",PacifiCoast Airlines,"Port Hardy - Chamiss Bay, Vancouver Island",Grumman G-21A Goose,7,5,The plane crashed in a remote mountanous region of Vancouver Island while en route on a short 30 minute flight.
8,19,2008,"Near Junction City, California",Junction City Fire Department,Ferrying fire fighters,Sikorsky S-61N,13,9,"The helicopter was ferrying fire fighters in Northern California's Shasta-Trinity National Forest when it crashed. The four survivors were seriously burned, with two listed in critical condition. The helicopter lost main rotor power during liftoff."
8,11,2008,"Sunat Tanon, Thailand",Military - Royal Thai Air Force,Betong -,Bell Huey UH-1H,10,10,The helicopter crashed while ferrying a forensiteam to the site of a gun battle between Muslim rebels and security forces. The aircraft suffered engine failure and crashed into the side of a hill.
8,7,2008,"K-50 Airport, Somalia",Fly 540,Kenya - Somalia,Fokker F-27 Friendship 500,3,3,While on approach in poor weather the cargo plane struck a telephone line and crashed.
8,14,2008,"Madrid, Spain",Spanair,"Madrid - Las Palmas, Canary Islands",McDonnell Douglas MD-82,172,154,"The airliner crashed while attempting to takeoff. The plane was able to get slightly airborne before crashing into a ravine at the end of the runway. The plane took off without the crew extending  it's flaps and slats, but the pilots would not have known there was a problem because the alarm did not go off."
8,20,2008,"Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan",Itek Air,"Bishkek - Tehran, Iran",Boeing B-737-219,90,68,The plane crashed shortly after taking off from Manas International Airport. The crew reported a technical problem 10 minutes into the flight and said they were returning to the airport when it crashed 6 miles from the airport. The Iran Aseman Airlines flight was being carried out by Itek Air. Pilot error
8,9,2008,"Near Cabañas, Guatemala",Aéreo Ruta Maya,Guatemala City - El Estor,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,14,11,The plane lost engine power and the crew attempted an emergency landing in a field but crashed.
8,21,2008,"Near Toacaso, Ecuador",Conviasa,Caracas - Latacunga,Boeing B-737-291,3,3,The plane was on a positioning flight when it flew into the side of Iliniza Volcano.
9,16,2008,"Near Bukavu, Congo",Air Serv Internatiional/CemAir,Kisangani - Bukavu - Goma,Beechcraft 1900C-1,17,17,"The plane, on a humanitarian flight to Goma, crashed into a ridge 8 miles NW of Bukavu while approaching the airport for a landing in severe weather."
9,12,2008,"Columbus, Ohio",Air Tahoma,Colombus - Mansfield,Convair CV-580,3,3,"Soon after taking off the pilot radioed he was returning to the airport but the aircraft crashed into a corn field, broke up and burned."
9,20,2008,"Off Dubai, United Arab Emirates",Aerogulf,,Bell 212,7,7,"While attempting to take off, the helicopter struck a crane, crashed on to the deck of the Maersk Resilient oil drilling rig, broke up and fell into the sea 43 miles off Duabi."
9,3,2008,"Perm, Russia",Aeroflot,Moscow - Perm,Boeing B-737-505,88,88,"The aircraft crashed into a ravine adjacent to railroad tracks and near an apartment building as it was approaching Perm for a landing. The plane was at 3,600 when contact was lost with the tower. Pilot error. The captain 'lost spatial orientation' after he misread an altitude indicator on the instrument panel. The  investigation revealed that the pilot had traces on alcohol in his blood."
9,23,2008,"Columbia, South Carolina",Global Executive Aviation,"Colombia, SC - Los Angeles, CA",Learjet 60,6,4,"The plane was attempting to take off from Columbia Metropolitan Airport when it overran the runway, crashed through a perimeter fence, struck antennas and came to rest on an embankment adjacent to highway 302."
9,3,2008,"Camp Springs, Maryland",Maryland State Police,Medical evacuation flight,Aerospatiale SA365N-1 Dauphin II,5,4,The medical helicopter carrying victims of a traffiaccident crashed in fog at Walker Mill Regional Park. The pilot radioed for help prior to the accident.
10,7,2008,"Lukla, Nepal",Yeti Airlines,Katmandu - Lukla,de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300,19,18,"As the passenger plane came in for a landing, in fog, the main landing gears snagged on a security fence. The plane crashed to the ground and caught fire. The pilot was the only survivor. The cause was the two pilots who misjudged deteriorating weather conditions and flew inside a patch of fog while trying to land at Lukla airport, which is carved into the side of the Himalayas at an altitude of 9,200 feet."
10,23,2008,"Aurora, Illinois",Air Angles Inc.,Sandwich - Chicago,Bell 222,4,4,"The helicopter clipped a radio tower wire, crashed and burned killing all aboard."
11,18,2008,"Mexico City, Mexico",Mexican Government,San Luis Potosi - Mexico City,Learjet 45,8,8,"Mexican Interior Minister Juan Camilo Mourino, 37, was killed when the executive jet he was flying in crashed next to a building, 4.8 kilometers from the airport where it was to land. A preliminary investigation found the jet's pilots didn't immediately follow instructions to slow down and appeared to be nearly one nautical mile too close behind a Boeing 767-300 on the same flight path to Mexico City's international airport."
11,11,2008,"Between Kibo & Mawenzi Peaks of Mt. Kilimanjaroi, Tanzania",East African Air Charters,Kampi ya Kanzi Airstrip - Loitokitok,Cessna 206,5,4,"After taking off, the aircraft climbed to 12,500 feet. While cruising at this altitude, the aircraft was caught in a violent gust that initially pushed the plane upwards and towards the mountain. As the pilot tried to steer the aircraft away from the mountain, he realized that the airspeed had decayed to 40 kts., indicating an imminent stall. He decided to dive in order to gain air speed. As he did so the VSI indicated a rate of sink of 2,000 feet per minute while the airspeed remained at 40 kts. Visibility was poor and the pilot did not see the ground till impact at 14,399 feet. Four Italian tourists were killed. Only the pilot survived. It is therefore very likely that the aircraft was caught in a mountain wave that caused the sudden altitude gain and the subsequent stall."
11,11,2008,"Fallujah, Iraq",Falcon Aviation Group,al-Asad air base - Baghdad,Antonov An-12,7,7,"The cargo plane, chartered by FedEx, crashed west of Baghdad, shortly after taking off from al Asad air base and after the crew reported a malfunction with the plane."
11,10,2008,"Thormanby Island, British Columbia, Canada",PacifiCoastal Airlines,Vancouver - Powell River - Toba Inlet,Grumman G-21A Goose,8,7,The charter aircraft crashed into a steep hillside on south Thormanby Island and exploded into flames.
11,17,2008,"Off Perpignan, France",XL Airways leased from Air New Zealand,Training,Airbus A320-232,7,7,"The Airbus A320 was leased by XL Airways of Germany since May 2006. The plane was scheduled to be returned to its owner, Air New Zealand. The plane was ferried to Perpignan, France where it underwent maintenance at EAS Industries. During a second test flight, on approach to Perpignan, at 3,500 feet, radio contact was lost. A controller reported seeing the plane descending quickly in a left bank. The aircraft soon after crashed into the sea and broke up."
12,12,2008,"San Juan, Puerto Rico",Webstas Aviation Services Inc.,"Tortola Virgin Islands - San Juan, PR",Rockwell International 690B,3,3,"The plane struck the side of El Yunque mountain 2,310 feet, east of San Juan in heavy fog."
12,6,2008,"Off Sabine Pass, Texas",Rotorcraft Leasing Co,Sabine Pass - Oil Platform,Bell 206-L4 Jet Ranger III,3,3,"The helicopter ferrying workers to an off shore drilling platform crashed into the Gulf, 8 miles from Sabine Pass."
12,16,2008,Off Turks and Caicos Islands,Alantis Aviation,"Santiago, Dominican Republi- Providenciales",Britten Norman BN-2A Trislander Mk3,12,12,The charter flight disappeared from radar 35 minutes into the flight and after the pilot radioed a mayday call.
1,15,2009,Near Houma Louisiana,Petroleum Helicopters Inc,Bayou Penchant - Off shore oil fields,Sikorsky S-76C,9,8,A helicopter bound for offshore oil fields went down about 75 miles southwest of New Orleans shortly after taking off.
1,15,2009,"New York, New York",US Airways,"New York, NY- Charlotte, NC",Airbus A320-214,155,0,"The plane was taking off from La Guardia Airport when possibly, both engines were disabled after striking a flock of geese. The crew was able to ditch the plane in the Hudson River, making a soft landing. All 150 passengers and crew of 5 made it out safely before the plane began to sink. No one was reported to be seriously injured."
2,14,2009,"Manacapuru, Brazil",Aerotaxi Manaus,Coari - Manus,Bandeirante EMB-110P1,28,24,"The plane was being used as an air taxi to ferry passengers between cities when it crashed in the Manacapuru River, 50 miles from Manus. The plane took off under warning of strong winds and rain. The crew asked permission to return shortly after takeoff because they lost an engine. The plane disappeared from radar and lost contact with ATC. The plane crashed into the river when the crew tried to land the plane on an abandoned runway in the town of Manacapuru."
2,6,2009,"Trigoria, Italy",Air One Executive,Rome - Bologna,Cessna 650 Citation III,2,2,"The plane, heading to Bologna to pick up a medical team from the Modena University Hospital, crashed shortly after taking off from Rome's Ciampino Airport."
2,22,2009,"Clarence Center, New York",Continental Connection/Colgan Air,"Newark, N.J. - Buffalo, NY",Bombardier DHC-8-402 Q400,49,49,"The commuter plane crashed while attemptiong to land in rain and sleet, 6 miles northeast of Buffalo Niagara International Airport, were it was scheduled to land. Preliminary evidence suggests the crew selected the landing gear down and set the flaps 15 degrees. Immediately after selecting the flaps the stick shaker activated. The captain then pulled on the controls, slowing the airplane even further causing the plane to stall."
2,16,2009,"Chanco, Chile",Flight Service,,Bell UH-1H,13,13,The helicopter was carrying firemen to a nearby forest fire when it crashed into a fog shrouded mountain killing all aboard.
2,4,2009,"Luxor, Egypt",Aerolift,"Entebbe, Uganda - Luxor, Egypt - Niklaev, Ukraine",Antonov 12V,5,5,"While attemping to take off from Luxor, the cargo plane slammed to the ground, slid down the runway and caught fire."
2,10,2009,"Amsterdam, Netherlands",Turkish Airlines,"Istanbul, Turkey - Amsterdam, Netherlands",Boeing 737-8F2,134,9,"The plane was on final approach to Runway 18R when it crashed 1 mile short of the runway into a field and broke in three. Nine people were killed and 55 injured. Preliminary indications show a false reading from a faulty altimeter caused an autopilot to sharply slow the jet, landing short of the runway"
3,5,2009,"Lake Victoria, Uganda",Aerolift,"Entebbe, Uganda - Mogadishu, Somalia",Ilyushin Il-76T,11,11,The cargo plane carrying and water purification equipment crashed into Lake Victoria shortly after taking off.
3,9,2009,"Off St. Johns, Newfoundland",Cougar Helicopters,St. Johns - Hibernia platform,Sikorsky S-92A,18,17,The pilot reported a technical malfunction and radioed that he was returning to St. Johns. He then radioed a mayday. The helicopter then went down in what was a controlled emergency crash landing. The accident happened about 30 miles off St. Johns. Two main gearbox filter bowl assembly mounting studs made of titanium were found broken. This resulted in the loss of gearbox oil.
3,14,2009,"Butte, Montana",Eagle Cap Leasing,"Oroville, CA - Butte, MT",Pilatus PC-12/45,14,14,The plane crashed 500 feet short of the runway while attempting to land at Bert Mooney Airport. The plane took a nosedive and crashed near Holy Cross cemetery. The plane was carrying children and adults from California to a skiing vacation in Montana when it diverted from its planned destination of Bozeman to Butte.
3,6,2009,"Tokyo, Japan",FedEx,"Guangzhou, China - Tokyo, Japan",McDonnell Douglas MD-11,2,2,The cargo plane crashed and burst into flame as it landed at Narita Airport in winds of 30 - 50 mph. The plane bounced twice on the runway and veered to left as it turned on its side before bursting into flames. The fire destroyed the aircraft.
4,14,2009,"Off Crimond, Scotland",Bond Offshore Helicopters,Miller field - Aberdeen,Eurocopter AS 332L2 Super Puma 2,16,16,The helicopter crashed 35 miles East of Crimond in the North Sea while transporting oil workers. A mayday was received prior to the crash. Catastrophifailure of the main rotor gearbox.
4,12,2009,"Bandung, Indonesia",Military - Indonesian Air Force,Militiary training,Fokker F-27 Friendship 400M,24,24,"While returning from a military training exercise, and attempting to land, the aircraft struck a hanger and burst into flames."
4,7,2009,"Near Wamena, Indonesia",Aviastar Mandiri,Jayapura - Wamena,British Aerospace BAe-146-300,6,6,The cargo plane crashed into Gunung Pike mountain while on approach and attempting to land at Wamena Airport.
4,10,2009,"Mount Gergaji, Indonesia",Mimika Air,Ilaga - Mulia,Pilatus PC-6,11,11,The passenger plane crashed in poor weather into Mount Gergaji moments before landing at Mulia.
4,15,2009,"Canaima National Park, Venezuela",Aerotuy airline,Canaima - Porlamar,Cessna 208B Grand Caravan,11,1,"The plane, carrying 9 tourists, crashed 5 miles from the airport while taking off after an engine failed.  A six-year-old boy was killed."
4,6,2009,"Massamba, DemocratiRepubliof Congo",Bako Air,"Bangui, CAR- Brazzaville, Congo - Harare, Zimbabwe",Boeing B-737-200,7,7,Crashed while en route on a ferrying flight. The plane had not been flown for a year.
5,12,2009,"Near El Alto de Rubio, Venezuela",Military - Venezuelan Army,Patrol,Mi-35,18,18,The helicopter was patrolling along the Venezuelan / Colombian border when radar contact was lost.
5,6,2009,"Near Madiun, Indonesia",Military - Indonesian Air Force,Jakarta - Maduin,Lockheed C-130 Hercules,112,98,"While on approach, the military transport crashed into 4 houses, skidded into a rice field and burst into flames."
6,0,2009,"AtlantiOcean, 570 miles northeast of Natal, Brazil",Air France,Rio de Janeiro - Paris,Airbus A330-203,228,228,"The Airbus went missing over the AtlantiOcean on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, France. The plane departed from Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International Airport at 19:03 LT bound for Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. The last radio contact with the flight was at 01:33 UTC.  The aircraft left CINDACTA III radar coverage at 01:48 UTC, flying normally at FL350. The aircraft reportedly went through a thunderstorm with strong turbulence at 02:00 UTC. At 02:14 UTC an automated message was received indicating a failure of the electrical system. The plane carried 12 crew members and 216 passengers."
6,8,2009,"Near Port Hope Simpson, Newfoundland, Canada",Strait Air,Lourdes de BlanSablon - Port Hope Simpson,Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 Islander,1,1,The air ambulance crashed into hills while attempting to land in heavy fog about 4 miles from the airport.