Narrative:
The Martin 4-0-4 passenger plane was cleared to land behind a Beechcraft A35 Bonanza (N599B, msn D-1620) on runway 25. But the captain of the Martin mistook other traffic for the Beech 35. Suddenly the Beech appeared 100 feet in front. Despite taking evasive action, the Beech was struck by the Martin's right wing. The Beech crashed, but the Martin landed safely.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "1) Failure of each of each of the pilots to observe and avoid the other aircraft. 2) Failure of the tower controller to exercise adequate control over aircraft in the traffic pattern."
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Saturday 1 October 1960 |
| Type: |  Martin 4-0-4 |
| Operator: | Eastern Air Lines |
| Registration: | N466A |
| MSN: | 14157 |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 24 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 27 |
| Collision casualties: | Fatalities: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Repaired |
| Location: | Orlando-Municipal Airport, FL (ORL) ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Jacksonville-Thomas Cole Imeson Municipal Airport, FL, United States of America |
| Orlando-Municipal Airport, FL (ORL/KORL), United States of America |
The Martin 4-0-4 passenger plane was cleared to land behind a Beechcraft A35 Bonanza (N599B, msn D-1620) on runway 25. But the captain of the Martin mistook other traffic for the Beech 35. Suddenly the Beech appeared 100 feet in front. Despite taking evasive action, the Beech was struck by the Martin's right wing. The Beech crashed, but the Martin landed safely.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "1) Failure of each of each of the pilots to observe and avoid the other aircraft. 2) Failure of the tower controller to exercise adequate control over aircraft in the traffic pattern."
Sources:
» The Sunday News-Press - Oct 2, 1960Photos
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Jacksonville-Thomas Cole Imeson Municipal Airport, FL to Orlando-Municipal Airport, FL as the crow flies is 209 km (131 miles).
Distance from Jacksonville-Thomas Cole Imeson Municipal Airport, FL to Orlando-Municipal Airport, FL as the crow flies is 209 km (131 miles).
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2023 Flight Safety Foundation