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Single-Engine Airplane Crashes During Public Service Flight (N90785)

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On June 10, 1976, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration N90785) operated by Topeka Shawnee County Civil Defense was involved in an aviation accident near Carbondale, United States of America in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Stall and spin after the crew failed to maintain flying speed. Contributing factors: improper in-flight decisions, diverted attention from operation of aircraft, disregard of good operating practice, windshear. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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Aircraft registered N90785
Aircraft registered N90785. Photo: Bill Larkins / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A single-engine airplane stalled and crashed in a field while cruising at low height during a public service flight. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Accident Overview

A single-engine airplane crashed in a field while cruising at low height. The aircraft stalled and impacted the ground. The accident occurred during a public service flight.

Flight Details

The flight was a public service from Topeka to Larned with an intermediate stop in Hutchinson. At the time of the accident, the airplane's speed was 75 mph (65 knots).

Injuries and Damage

All five occupants on board sustained injuries. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash.

Probable Cause

According to official findings, the probable cause of the accident was a stall and spin after the crew failed to maintain flying speed. Contributing factors included improper in-flight decisions, diverted attention from operation of the aircraft, disregard of good operating practice, and windshear.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jun 1976 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident near Carbondale, United States of America?

A single-engine airplane stalled and crashed in a field while cruising at low height during a public service flight. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jun 1976 De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jun 1976 involved a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver, registration N90785, operated by Topeka Shawnee County Civil Defense, at Carbondale, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Stall and spin after the crew failed to maintain flying speed. Contributing factors: improper in-flight decisions, diverted attention from operation of aircraft, disregard of good operating practice, windshear.

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