On November 26, 1969, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration N500X) operated by Superior Oil Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Galveston, United States of America during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control on approach as the pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft on a training flight stalled and crashed into Galveston Bay, killing all three occupants. The accident occurred about a mile from the runway threshold at Galveston-Scholes Airport, Texas.
Incident
A twin-engine aircraft conducting a local training flight at Galveston-Scholes Airport in Texas crashed into Galveston Bay after stalling on approach. The crew had completed several approaches to the airport and was on another approach when the aircraft lost flying speed and stalled. The aircraft then crashed into the bay approximately one mile from the runway threshold. The impact destroyed the aircraft. All three occupants of the aircraft were killed in the crash.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be loss of control on approach as the pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed.
What happened in the 26 Nov 1969 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Galveston, United States of America?
A twin-engine aircraft on a training flight stalled and crashed into Galveston Bay, killing all three occupants. The accident occurred about a mile from the runway threshold at Galveston-Scholes Airport, Texas.
Were there any fatalities in the 26 Nov 1969 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Nov 1969 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, registration N500X, operated by Superior Oil Corporation, at Galveston, United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Loss of control on approach as the pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed.
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