Alamo Airways

Rockwell Aero Commander 560

Shortly after takeoff from Las Vegas-McCarran Airport, while in initial climb, both engines lost power. The pilot informed ATC and requested permission to return for a safe landing but realized it would not be possible. He raised the undercarriage and attempted a belly landing in an open field. The airplane crash landed near the airport and came to rest. The pilot was killed and all five passengers were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

De Havilland DH.104 Dove

While in cruising altitude in poor weather conditions, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain in slight flat attitude near Hideaway Park. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were poor with low ceiling, rain showers, thunderstorm activity and turbulences.