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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes After Striking Power Cables on Final Approach (N899Q)

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 see and avoid unmarked TV cable. 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 report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck unmarked TV cables during final approach to Concan-Angermiller Airport, stalled, and crashed in flames in an open field. The aircraft was destroyed, and all five occupants were injured.

Incident Overview During final approach to Concan-Angermiller Airport, a twin-engine aircraft encountered unmarked TV cables. The aircraft struck the cables, stalled, and crashed in flames in an open field short of the runway. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and all five occupants on board were injured. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the pilot failed to see and avoid the unmarked TV cable, which led to the accident. No other causes or contributing factors were specified in the source material. ## Outcome The aircraft was destroyed in the crash, and all five occupants sustained injuries. The incident occurred in an open field before the runway at Concan-Angermiller Airport.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to see and avoid unmarked TV cable.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Nov 1967 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident near Concan, United States of America?

A twin-engine aircraft struck unmarked TV cables during final approach to Concan-Angermiller Airport, stalled, and crashed in flames in an open field. The aircraft was destroyed, and all five occupants were injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Nov 1967 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Nov 1967 involved a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, registration N899Q, operated by Private United States of America, at Concan, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to see and avoid unmarked TV cable.

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