2 fatalities

1964-08-26: Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (N152Z) — United States Forest Service - USFS — Austin, United States of America

Austin, United States of AmericaFlight

On August 26, 1964, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration N152Z) operated by United States Forest Service - USFS was involved in an aviation accident near Austin, United States of America in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident may have been the result of an incapacitation of the pilot. Nevertheless, the exact cause could not be determined. A post mortem disclosed a heart condition which could not be proved or disproved as a factor or cause. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781242834Data APIEditorial standards

A crop spraying mission in Austin, Nevada, ended in a crash that killed both crew members. The probable cause suggests possible pilot incapacitation, but exact cause remains undetermined.

Incident Overview

On an unspecified date, a crew engaged in a local crop spraying mission over forested terrain near Austin, Nevada, experienced a loss of control at low altitude. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a wooded area, resulting in the death of both crew members.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation into the accident concluded that the exact cause could not be determined. However, it is believed that pilot incapacitation may have been a factor. A post-mortem examination revealed a heart condition in the pilot, but investigators could neither prove nor disprove whether this condition contributed to the accident.

Official Probable Cause

The probable cause, as stated in the investigation report, is that the accident may have been the result of pilot incapacitation. However, the precise cause remains unknown.