N968Q
Flight / Schedule
N968Q
Aircraft
Beechcraft 65 Queen AirRegistration
N968Q
MSN
LC-120
Year of Manufacture
1962
Operator
Private AmericanDate
April 28, 1968 at 03:00 PM
Type
CRASHFlight 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
Operator
Private AmericanFlight 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
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