N3505G
Flight / Schedule
N3505G
Aircraft
Beechcraft C-45 ExpeditorRegistration
N3505G
MSN
AF-370
Year of Manufacture
1953
Operator
Open Air InternationalDate
September 15, 1976 at 04:10 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
West Palm Beach Florida
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
26.7154°, -80.0533°
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On September 15, 1976 at 04:10 AM, N3505G experienced a crash involving Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, operated by Open Air International, with the event recorded near West Palm Beach Florida.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 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: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. While taking off from an unlighted grass strip by night, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N3505G, MSN AF-370, year of manufacture 1953.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 26.7154°, -80.0533°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
While taking off from an unlighted grass strip by night, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Open Air InternationalFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
