Engine failure and crash at Seattle-Boeing Field

No fatalities • Seattle-Boeing Field, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced total engine failure during its final approach to Seattle-Boeing Field, resulting in a crash into a parking lot.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight into Seattle-Boeing Field, an aircraft suffered a simultaneous loss of power in both engines. As the plane lost altitude, it collided with electrical wires before impacting a parking lot. The impact triggered a fire that consumed the aircraft and destroyed seven nearby vehicles. The pilot sustained injuries during the accident.

Findings

Investigations into the crash identified several contributing elements related to the loss of power. The primary cause was determined to be fuel starvation resulting from improper fuel management. Specifically, the crew failed to follow established checklists, leaving the fuel selector positioned on the nose tank, which led to the engine failures.

Probable cause

The engines failed due to fuel starvation caused by incorrect fuel selector positioning and failure to follow operational checklists.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1968-12-05 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Seattle-Boeing Field, United States of America?

An aircraft experienced total engine failure during its final approach to Seattle-Boeing Field, resulting in a crash into a parking lot.

Were there any fatalities in the 1968-12-05 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1968-12-05 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration CF-RQL, operated by Island Airlines (Canada), at Seattle-Boeing Field, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engines failed due to fuel starvation caused by incorrect fuel selector positioning and failure to follow operational checklists.

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