Magnolia - Magnolia

The pilot was involved in a local spraying mission on behalf of Joseph R. Hudson, aircraft's owner. During the takeoff roll, an engine failed. For unknown reason, the pilot delayed action in aborting takeoff and failed to maintain directional control. The aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. While the pilot aged 28 was uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Flight / Schedule

Magnolia - Magnolia

Registration

N111Y

MSN

1008

Year of Manufacture

1942

Date

July 26, 1967 at 04:25 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Spraying (Agricultural)

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Magnolia-Johnson Delaware

Region

North America • United States of America

Crash Cause

Technical failure

Narrative Report

On July 26, 1967 at 04:25 AM, Magnolia - Magnolia experienced a crash involving Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan, operated by Private American, with the event recorded near Magnolia-Johnson Delaware.

The flight was categorized as spraying (agricultural) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

1 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 1 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: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. The pilot was involved in a local spraying mission on behalf of Joseph R. Hudson, aircraft's owner. During the takeoff roll, an engine failed. For unknown reason, the pilot delayed action in aborting takeoff and failed to maintain directional control. The aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. While the pilot aged 28 was uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration N111Y, MSN 1008, year of manufacture 1942.

Fatalities

Total

0

Crew

0

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

The pilot was involved in a local spraying mission on behalf of Joseph R. Hudson, aircraft's owner. During the takeoff roll, an engine failed. For unknown reason, the pilot delayed action in aborting takeoff and failed to maintain directional control. The aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. While the pilot aged 28 was uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Cause: Technical failure

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

1

Fatality Rate

0.0%

Known people on board: 1

Operational Details

Schedule / Flight

Magnolia - Magnolia

Flight Type

Spraying (Agricultural)

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

North America • United States of America

Aircraft Details

Registration

N111Y

MSN

1008

Year of Manufacture

1942