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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash at Cleveland-Hopkins Airport (N703WC)

Cleveland-Hopkins, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 18, 1968, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration N703WC) operated by Christopher Cordaro was involved in an aviation accident near Cleveland-Hopkins, United States of America during landing or approach. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine for undetermined reason. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway at Cleveland-Hopkins Airport in marginal weather, killing all seven occupants. The official probable cause was right engine failure for an undetermined reason.

Incident Overview During the final approach to Cleveland-Hopkins Airport, a twin-engine aircraft lost control and crashed several miles short of the runway. The accident occurred in marginal weather conditions characterized by a low ceiling and fog. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact, and all seven occupants were killed. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the right engine for an undetermined reason. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date were provided in the source material.

Engine failure

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Oct 1968 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident near Cleveland-Hopkins, United States of America?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed short of the runway at Cleveland-Hopkins Airport in marginal weather, killing all seven occupants. The official probable cause was right engine failure for an undetermined reason.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Oct 1968 Beechcraft 90 King Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Oct 1968 involved a Beechcraft 90 King Air, registration N703WC, operated by Christopher Cordaro, at Cleveland-Hopkins, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the right engine for undetermined reason.

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