Mobile - Key Largo

On January 4, 1978 at 02:40 PM, Mobile - Key Largo experienced a crash involving Howard Super Ventura (Howard 500), operated by Lonnie Russell Leasing %26 Rental, with the event recorded near Key Largo-Ocean Reef Florida.

The flight was categorized as executive/corporate/business 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, 0 fatalities were recorded, 7 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 5, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is other causes. Directional control was lost after touchdown at Key Largo-Ocean Reef Airport. The twin engine airplane ground looped and came to rest. All seven occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration N127LR, MSN 500-103, year of manufacture 1943.