S U P P L E M E N T A LD A T A
Investigation and Hearing
The Civil Aeronautics Board was notified of this accident immediately after its occurrence on July 2, 1963. Investigators were dispatched immediately to the scene to conduct an investigation in accordance with the provisions of Title VII of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended. A public hearing was ordered by the Board and held at the Rochester-Sheraton Hotel, Rochester, New York, on August 20-23, 1963.
Air Carrier
Mohawk Airlines, Inc., a New York corporation with its principal office at Oneida County Airport, Utica, New York, holds a current certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Civil Aeronautics Board to engage in the transportation of persons, property, and mail. It also possesses a valid air carrier operating certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Agency.
Flight Personnel
Captain Richard M. Dennis, age 39, was employed by Mohawk Airlines on April 12, 1954, and had accumulated a total of 15,970 hours flight time, of which 414 hours were in Martin aircraft. He held a currently effective FAA airline transport certificate No. 765432 with numerous ratings, among which was the Martin 404. His last proficiency check in Martin 404 aircraft was on January 8, 1963. His last line check in Martin 404 aircraft was April 10, 1963. Records indicate he satisfactorily passed a first-class FAA flight physical on June 1, 1963, with the following limitation: "Holder shall wear correcting lenses while exercising privileges of his airman certificate."
First Officer John W. Neff, age 31, was employed by Mohawk Airlines on September 20, 1961, and had accumulated a total of 3,439 hours. He had accumulated a total of 795 hours flight time in Martin 404 type aircraft. He held a currently effective FAA commercial pilot certificate No. 1365082 with aircraft single and multiengine land and instrument ratings. His last line check was in a Convain 240 aircraft on April 23, 1962. Transition training to Martin 404 aircraft was completed December 15, 1962. During this training period he received a total of 1:48 hours of flight time and 1:48 hours of observation time and was recommended for a type rating. His last proficiency check in Martin 404 aircraft was on March 16, 1963. Records indicate he satisfactorily passed a first-class FAA flight physical on April 24, 1963, without waivers.
Stewardess Mary Ann Miara was employed by Mohawk Airlines on January 14, 1963. She completed her training in emergency procedures on February 1, 1963, and had satisfactorily passed a company medical examination.
Aircraft
N449A, a Martin 404, manufacturer's serial number 14140 was owned by the Charlotte Aircraft Corporation, P.O. Box 9127, Charlotte 5, North Carolina. This aircraft was leased to Mohawk Airlines on June 6, 1963. The aircraft was manufactured on January 2, 1952, and had a total flying time of 29,817:58 hours.
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