Simmons - Davison

On December 12, 1984 at 06:48 AM, Simmons - Davison experienced a crash involving Beechcraft U-21 Ute, operated by United States Army, with the event recorded near Davison AAF (Fort Belvoir) Virginia.

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

4 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

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

The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to Davison AAF, the crew encountered foggy conditions and failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area. All four occupants were killed. Crew: Cw3 Richard N. Blunt, pilot, Cw2 John D. Hensley, copilot. Passengers: Ltc James E. Palmer, Msg William Reeves.

Aircraft reference details include registration 67-18062, MSN LM-63, year of manufacture 1967.