Beechcraft E18

Operator:

Registration:

N3333C

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Delavan - Glenview

MSN:

BA-36

YOM:

1955

Location:

Delavan

Wisconsin

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

4470

Captain / Total hours on type:

445.00

Circumstances:

While taking off from Delavan-Lake Lawn Airport, the left engine lost power. The pilot elected to make an emergency landing but people on the ground forced him to retard this procedure. He attempted to land further but the airplane lost height and crashed in flames in a field. The airplane was destroyed and all three occupants were injured, the pilot seriously.

Probable cause:

Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following factors were reported:
- Evasive maneuver to avoid collision with persons on ground,
- Partial loss of power on one engine.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Sioux City: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 19, 1970 at 1103 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Georgia Air

Registration:

N139K

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Atlanta - North Sioux City - Willmar

MSN:

BA-188

YOM:

1956

Location:

Sioux City

Iowa

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

3075

Captain / Total hours on type:

525.00

Circumstances:

Few minutes after takeoff from North Sioux City-Graham Field, South Dakota, while climbing, the crew encountered technical difficulties and feathered the left propeller. Shortly later, control was lost and the airplane crashed in flames in an open field located near Sioux City. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled descent following an in-flight fire for undetermined reason. The following findings were reported:
- Left propeller found feathered for unknown reason,
- Investigations showed no engine malfunction.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S near Baker: 7 killed

Date & Time: May 15, 1970 at 1233 LT

Type of aircraft:

Winchester Development Company

Operator:

Registration:

N3621B

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

San Jose - Baker - Oxbow

MSN:

BA-17

YOM:

1954

Location:

Baker

Oregon

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

12500

Circumstances:

While approaching Baker on a flight from San jose, both engines stopped simultaneously. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled, struck trees and crashed few miles from Baker. The wreckage was found four days later, on May 19. The aircraft was destroyed and all seven occupants have been killed.

Probable cause:

Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following findings were reported:
- High density altitude (8,100 feet),
- Complete failure of both engines,
- Heavy aircraft.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Kansas City: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1970 at 0108 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N5659D

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Postal (mail)

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Little Rock – Kansas City

MSN:

BA-392

YOM:

1958

Location:

Kansas City

Missouri

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2014

Captain / Total hours on type:

1133.00

Circumstances:

On final approach to Kansas City Airport, while completing a night mail flight, the pilot encountered engine problems. Control was lost and the airplane crashed few miles short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled collision with ground during initial approach caused by the combination of the following factors:
- Powerplant problems caused by vacuum pumps failure,
- The pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed,
- Airframe ice,
- Ice on windshield,
- Icing conditions including sleet and freezing rain,
- Weather conditions slightly worse than forecast,
- The pilot was aware of the icing conditions,
- The left vacuum pump failed at an undetermined time, limiting the de-icing capabilities.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Weyers Cave: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 3, 1970 at 1455 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Shenandoah Air

Registration:

N403FW

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Positioning

Survivors:

Site:

Weyers Cave-Shenandoah Valley

Schedule:

Washington DC - Weyers Cave

MSN:

BA-37

YOM:

1955

Location:

Virginia

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

6394

Captain / Total hours on type:

191.00

Circumstances:

On approach to Weyers Cave-Shenandoah Valley Airport, the crew informed ATC that both engines failed and that he was unable to maintain the prescribed altitude. Shortly later, the aircraft struck a hill located few miles from the airfield, probably as the crew was trying to make an emergency landing. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

Double engine failure on final approach due to icing conditions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper operation of powerplant on part of the pilot-in-command,
- Improper operation or failed to use the anti-icing/deicing equipment,
- Ice-carburetor,
- Conditions conducive to carburetor/induction system icing,
- Complete failure of both engines,
- Icing conditions,
- Both propellers found in feathered position after impact.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Charlotte Amalie: 7 killed

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1968 at 1820 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Conquest Airways

Registration:

N433AC

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Charlotte Amalie-Cyril E. King (ex Harry S. Truman)

Site:

City

Schedule:

Charlotte Amalie – San Juan

MSN:

BA-284

YOM:

1957

Location:

All US Virgin Islands

Country:

US Virgin Islands

Region:

Central America

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

5579

Captain / Total hours on type:

399.00

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Charlotte Amalie-Harry S. Truman Airport, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. After passing over the end of the runway, the airplane struck a house and crashed. The pilot, two passengers as well as four people on the ground were killed. Eight passengers were seriously injured.

Probable cause:

The accident was probably caused by the combination of the following factors:
- The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- The aircraft computed to be loaded to aircraft CofG limits,
- No W&B prepared by the pilot,
- Possible misuse of flaps.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S off Marco Island

Date & Time: Sep 5, 1968 at 1612 LT

Type of aircraft:

Wat Henry Car Leasing Company

Operator:

Registration:

N820

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

BA-185

YOM:

1956

Location:

Marco Island

Florida

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

18716

Captain / Total hours on type:

4117.00

Circumstances:

While cruising along the shore, the pilot experience a double engine failure. Unable to maintain a safe altitude, he attempted to ditch the aircraft few hundred yards off Marco Island. The pilot was quickly rescued while the airplane sank and was lost.

Probable cause:

Powerplant failure for undetermined reason. The airplane was not recovered.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Rapid City: 9 killed

Date & Time: Mar 17, 1968 at 1112 LT

Type of aircraft:

Black Hills Glass & Mirror Company

Operator:

Registration:

N3400

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

BA-212

YOM:

1956

Location:

Rapid City

South Dakota

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

10000

Captain / Total hours on type:

135.00

Circumstances:

On final approach to Rapid City Airport, the pilot encountered gusty winds and lost control of the airplane that crashed in a huge explosion in a field. All nine occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Improper compensation for wind conditions on part of the pilot who failed to maintain flying speed. Inadequate preflight preparation snf unfavorable wind component were also reported. Improperly loaded aircraft was considered as a contributing factor. Gusting wind up to 20 knots exceeded rearward CofG limits.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Salisbury: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 2, 1968 at 0045 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Miller Aviation

Registration:

N281FM

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

BA-116

YOM:

1955

Location:

Salisbury

North Carolina

Country:

Region: