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Ditching of a Twin-Engine Aircraft After Fuel Exhaustion During Ferry Flight (N74034)

Pacific Ocean, WorldFlight

On March 5, 1967, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration N74034) operated by Skyway Air Cargo was involved in an aviation accident near Pacific Ocean, World in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Due to lack of evidence, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, it is confirmed that both engines stopped due to fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a night ferry flight from California to Hawaii, both engines failed due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot ditched the aircraft, and USCG rescued both occupants. The aircraft sank and was lost.

Flight Details

A twin-engine aircraft was conducting a ferry flight from California to Hawaii. While cruising at night, the pilot lost orientation and could not determine his exact position. During the cruise, both engines stopped simultaneously.

Ditching and Rescue

The pilot reduced altitude and ditched the aircraft. United States Coast Guard (USCG) personnel successfully rescued both occupants, who were evacuated from the scene. The aircraft sank and was lost.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined due to lack of evidence; however, it was confirmed that both engines stopped due to fuel exhaustion.

Engine failureFuel exhaustion & starvation

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Mar 1967 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Pacific Ocean, World?

During a night ferry flight from California to Hawaii, both engines failed due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot ditched the aircraft, and USCG rescued both occupants. The aircraft sank and was lost.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Mar 1967 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Mar 1967 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration N74034, operated by Skyway Air Cargo, at Pacific Ocean, World.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Due to lack of evidence, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, it is confirmed that both engines stopped due to fuel exhaustion.

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