On November 25, 1967, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration N9450Z) operated by Priority Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Sanger, United States of America during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Powerplant failure for undetermined reason. Inadequate preflight preparation on the part of the flying crew and improperly loaded aircraft (weight and/or CofG). This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During a night approach, a copilot reported an engine failure. The aircraft stalled and crashed short of the runway, killing all three occupants. The aircraft was 827 lbs over gross weight.
Accident Details
On a night approach to Sanger Airport, the copilot informed ground about an engine failure. The crew was unable to maintain a safe altitude, and the airplane stalled and crashed a few miles short of the runway. All three occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the airplane was approximately 827 lbs above its gross weight.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause was determined to be a powerplant failure for an undetermined reason, along with inadequate preflight preparation on the part of the flying crew and an improperly loaded aircraft (weight and/or center of gravity).
What happened in the 25 Nov 1967 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Sanger, United States of America?
During a night approach, a copilot reported an engine failure. The aircraft stalled and crashed short of the runway, killing all three occupants. The aircraft was 827 lbs over gross weight.
Were there any fatalities in the 25 Nov 1967 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 25 Nov 1967 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?
Powerplant failure for undetermined reason. Inadequate preflight preparation on the part of the flying crew and improperly loaded aircraft (weight and/or CofG).
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