On November 3, 1973, a Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) (registration N7430S) operated by Joseph P. White was involved in an aviation accident near Raymond, United States of America in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control and uncontrolled descent for undetermined reason. The following factors were reported: Low ceiling, rain and fog, No dual check-out.02 system empty, Top clouds to 10,000 feet, Aircraft intact until impact. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane on a flight from Albany to Tulsa crashed in Raymond, Ohio after entering a dive. Both occupants were killed. The probable cause was loss of control for undetermined reasons.
Incident Overview
A twin-engine airplane traveling from Albany, New York, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, crashed in an open field near Raymond, Ohio, after the pilot lost control while cruising in marginal weather conditions. The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and impacted the ground, destroying the airplane upon impact.
Casualties and Damage
Both occupants of the aircraft were killed in the crash. The airplane was destroyed by the force of the impact. Investigators noted that the aircraft remained intact until the moment of impact.
Probable Cause and Contributing Factors
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a loss of control and uncontrolled descent for an undetermined reason. The following factors were reported in connection with the accident: