Night crash at Sanger Airport involving engine failure

3 fatalities • Sanger, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed short of a runway at Sanger Airport during a night approach following an engine malfunction.

What happened

During a nighttime approach to the Sanger Airport, the crew experienced a sudden loss of power in one of the engines. Upon realizing the engine had failed, the co-pilot notified ground personnel of the emergency situation. Despite efforts to manage the descent, the aircraft was unable to preserve sufficient altitude. This resulted in an aerodynamic stall, causing the aircraft type to impact the ground several miles before reaching the runway.

There were three fatalities among the occupants of the flight. At the time of the impact, the aircraft's weight exceeded its maximum allowable gross weight by approximately 827 lbs.

Findings

Investigations into the accident identified several contributing elements to the crash:

  • An engine failure occurred for reasons that could not be determined.
  • The crew failed to perform adequate preflight preparations.
  • The aircraft was improperly loaded, specifically regarding its weight and/or center of gravity.

Probable cause

An undetermined powerplant failure combined with improper loading and insufficient preflight checks led to the loss of altitude and subsequent stall.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1967-11-25 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Sanger, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed short of a runway at Sanger Airport during a night approach following an engine malfunction.

Were there any fatalities in the 1967-11-25 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1967-11-25 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration N9450Z, operated by Priority Air Services, at Sanger, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An undetermined powerplant failure combined with improper loading and insufficient preflight checks led to the loss of altitude and subsequent stall.

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