Ling-Temco-Vought

Dassault Falcon 20

During the takeoff roll on runway 17 at Grand Prairie-Hensley Field NAS, the pilot-in-command elected to takeoff but this was impossible due to an incorrect trim setting. As the aircraft unrotated, the crew decided to attempt an emergency braking procedure but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran runway 17, collided with a fence and eventually came to rest into the Mountain Creek Lake. All five occupants were injured, both pilots seriously.

Howard Super Ventura (Howard 500)

While in cruising altitude, en route from Washington-Dulles Airport to Dallas, the crew encountered technical problems with the right engine. Decision was taken to shut down the engine and to feather the propeller. The crew was then cleared to divert to Charleston-Kanawha Airport for an emergency landing. During the final approach, the pilot supervisor interfered verbally in the process and the airplane landed 3,000 feet down the runway 23 which is 5,600 feet long. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and came to rest in flames on a dirt bank. All seven occupants evacuated safely and the aircraft was destroyed.

Rockwell Aero Commander 560

While on approach to Dallas-Love Field Airport, the left wing broke away and control was lost. The airplane entered a dive and crashed on the elementary school of Bradfield. All seven occupants on board the airplane were killed while no one on the ground was injured. The school was partially destroyed as well as several vehicles. The airplane was operated on behalf of LTV Electrosystems (Ling-Temco-Vought).