No fatalities

1967-11-22: Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (N899Q) — Private United States of America — Concan, United States of America

Concan, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 22, 1967, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration N899Q) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Concan, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to detect and avoid unmarked television cables during the final approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781239396Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in an open field short of the runway at Concan-Angermiller Airport after striking power lines during its final approach.

What happened

During the final approach phase to Concan-Angermiller Airport, a twin engine aircraft collided with overhead power cables. The impact caused the plane to enter a stall, leading to a crash in an open field located just before the runway threshold. The collision resulted in a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the airframe.

There were five people on board at the time of the accident. All five occupants sustained injuries during the impact and subsequent fire.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was the pilot's failure to identify and maneuver around unmarked TV cables positioned in the flight path.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to detect and avoid unmarked television cables during the final approach.