N968Q

While on a night approach to Beaumont-Jack Brooks Airport, the twin engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed few miles short of runway. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all seven occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

N968Q

Registration

N968Q

MSN

LC-120

Year of Manufacture

1962

Date

April 28, 1968 at 03:00 PM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Beaumont-Jack Brooks Texas

Region

North America • United States of America

Narrative Report

On April 28, 1968 at 03:00 PM, N968Q experienced a crash involving Beechcraft 65 Queen Air, operated by Private American, with the event recorded near Beaumont-Jack Brooks Texas.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

7 people were known to be on board, 7 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 6, passenger fatalities: 6, other fatalities: 0.

While on a night approach to Beaumont-Jack Brooks Airport, the twin engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed few miles short of runway. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all seven occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration N968Q, MSN LC-120, year of manufacture 1962.

Fatalities

Total

7

Crew

1

Passengers

6

Other

0

Crash Summary

While on a night approach to Beaumont-Jack Brooks Airport, the twin engine aircraft struck the ground and crashed few miles short of runway. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all seven occupants were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

1

Passengers On Board

6

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 7

Operational Details

Flight Type

Private

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

North America • United States of America

Aircraft Details

Registration

N968Q

MSN

LC-120

Year of Manufacture

1962