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Night Approach Accident at Addison Airport (N1200H)

Addison, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 17, 1975, a Carstedt Jet Liner 600 (registration N1200H) operated by Falcon Airways - USA was involved in an aviation accident near Addison, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Improper IFR operation on part of the crew. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft struck power cables during a night approach to Addison Airport, crashing 1.5 miles short of the runway. Both pilots were slightly injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview During a night approach to Addison Airport, a twin-engine aircraft descended below the minimum descent altitude. The aircraft struck power cables at an altitude of 36 feet above ground level and subsequently crashed 1.5 miles short of the runway threshold. Both pilots sustained minor injuries, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Contributing Factors The official investigation identified improper IFR operation by the crew as the probable cause. Contributing factors included improper in-flight decisions, a low ceiling, fog, instruments that were misread or failed to read, and weather conditions below minimums.

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