On March 11, 1966, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration N529N) operated by Northern Natural Gas Company was involved in an aviation accident near Greencastle, United States of America in flight. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure in flight for undetermined reason. Powerplant/engines would not airstart for unknown reason. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A flight suffered a double engine failure in cruise, prompting an emergency diversion. Unable to maintain altitude, the crew attempted a field landing but struck trees, resulting in five fatalities and three injuries.
Incident Overview
During cruise flight, the crew reported a double engine failure to air traffic control and was cleared to divert to the nearest airport for an emergency landing. However, the aircraft could not maintain a safe altitude. The pilot-in-command subsequently attempted to land in a field. During the landing attempt, the airplane struck trees and crashed.
Casualties and Injuries
The accident resulted in the deaths of four passengers and the pilot. Three other occupants sustained injuries.
Official Probable Cause
The investigation determined the probable cause to be a double engine failure in flight for an undetermined reason. Additionally, the engines would not airstart for an unknown reason.