Fatal aircraft crash following descent into low visibility

5 fatalities • Saskatchewan, Canada • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a radio antenna during flight, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

During the flight, deteriorating weather conditions prompted the pilot to descend in an effort to keep the ground within visual range. While the twin engine aircraft was flying at an altitude of approximately 250 feet, it collided with a radio antenna. The impact caused the plane to crash into a field, where it caught fire.

All five occupants on board the aircraft perished in the accident.

Findings

Investigations concluded that the pilot chose to proceed using Visual Flight Rules (VFR) despite the worsening weather. This decision led to a failure to identify and avoid the radio antenna during the low-altitude flight.

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to continue flying under visual flight rules in deteriorating weather conditions prevented the timely detection of an obstacle.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1967-10-05 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Saskatchewan, Canada?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a radio antenna during flight, resulting in five fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1967-10-05 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1967-10-05 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration N505N, operated by Normoyle-Berg & Associates, at Saskatchewan, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's decision to continue flying under visual flight rules in deteriorating weather conditions prevented the timely detection of an obstacle.

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