N445N
Flight / Schedule
N445N
Aircraft
Beechcraft C18SRegistration
N445N
MSN
7858
Year of Manufacture
1944
Operator
Private AmericanDate
July 18, 1965 at 08:45 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Houston Texas
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
29.7589°, -95.3677°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On July 18, 1965 at 08:45 AM, N445N experienced a crash involving Beechcraft C18S, operated by Private American, with the event recorded near Houston Texas.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. After takeoff, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The pilot reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing. The airplane belly landed in a field and came to rest in flames. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the airplane owned by George J. Darneille was destroyed by fire.
Aircraft reference details include registration N445N, MSN 7858, year of manufacture 1944.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 29.7589°, -95.3677°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
After takeoff, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The pilot reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing. The airplane belly landed in a field and came to rest in flames. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the airplane owned by George J. Darneille was destroyed by fire.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
3
Estimated Survivors
4
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Operator
Private AmericanFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
