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Twin-Engine Aircraft Collides with Mountain in Snow Showers (N110WB)

Knoxville, United States of AmericaFlight

On March 21, 1964, a Beechcraft E18 (registration N110WB) operated by Fabick Machinery Company was involved in an aviation accident near Knoxville, United States of America in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Inadequate flight preparation on part of the flying crew who continued under VFR mode into adverse weather conditions and flew at an altitude below obstructing terrain. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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

A twin-engine aircraft struck a mountain and crashed in flames near Knoxville during limited visibility due to snow showers. All six occupants were killed.

Accident Overview

While cruising in limited visibility caused by snow showers, a twin-engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain and crashed in flames near Knoxville. The accident claimed the lives of all six occupants on board.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, the ceiling was at 2,000 feet and visibility was limited due to snow falls. Additionally, the mountain was shrouded in clouds.

Official Probable Cause

The probable cause of the accident, as determined by the investigation, was inadequate flight preparation on the part of the flying crew. The crew continued operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) into adverse weather conditions and flew at an altitude below the obstructing terrain.

Controlled flight into terrain

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Mar 1964 Beechcraft E18 accident near Knoxville, United States of America?

A twin-engine aircraft struck a mountain and crashed in flames near Knoxville during limited visibility due to snow showers. All six occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Mar 1964 Beechcraft E18 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Mar 1964 involved a Beechcraft E18, registration N110WB, operated by Fabick Machinery Company, at Knoxville, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Inadequate flight preparation on part of the flying crew who continued under VFR mode into adverse weather conditions and flew at an altitude below obstructing terrain.

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