FlightFinder
Check my flight
2 fatalities

Albany Airport Approach Accident: Aircraft Crashes into Mohawk River (N1401M)

Albany, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 18, 1968, a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air (registration N1401M) operated by Executive Air (USA) was involved in an aviation accident near Albany, United States of America during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was the result of an improper IFR operation on part of the flying crew who descended below the published approach minimums. Limited visibility due to low clouds, rain and fog was considered as a contributing factor. 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

An aircraft crashed into the Mohawk River during a final approach to runway 19 at Albany Airport due to poor visibility. Two passengers were killed and four others were injured.

Incident Overview and Location Details During a final approach to runway 19 at Albany Airport, the flight crew encountered significantly reduced visibility caused by a low ceiling, rain, and fog. The aircraft was positioned too low on short final approach and subsequently crashed into the Mohawk River, which is located approximately 1.2 miles short of the runway threshold. The accident resulted in the deaths of two passengers, while four other occupants sustained injuries. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the incident are not provided in the official source material.

Probable cause

The accident was the result of an improper IFR operation on part of the flying crew who descended below the published approach minimums. Limited visibility due to low clouds, rain and fog was considered as a contributing factor.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Nov 1968 Beechcraft 65 Queen Air accident near Albany, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed into the Mohawk River during a final approach to runway 19 at Albany Airport due to poor visibility. Two passengers were killed and four others were injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Nov 1968 Beechcraft 65 Queen Air accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Nov 1968 involved a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air, registration N1401M, operated by Executive Air (USA), at Albany, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was the result of an improper IFR operation on part of the flying crew who descended below the published approach minimums. Limited visibility due to low clouds, rain and fog was considered as a contributing factor.

More accident analyses