Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in San Diego: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 8, 1968 at 1040 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Imperial Commuter
Registration:
N82B
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
BA-149
YOM:
1956
Location:
San Diego-Lindbergh Field
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
7224
Captain / Total hours on type:
477.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Lindbergh Field, while climbing at a height of 50 feet, the pilot made a sharp turn when the aircraft stalled and crashed ion flames. A passenger was seriously injured while three other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after rotation caused by a cracked shroud on the third stage stator assembly due to fatigue fracture. The pilot used minimum runway length for takeoff and minimum takeoff speed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18 in Perpignan: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 24, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
GLAM - Groupe de Liaisons Aériennes Ministérielles
Registration:
F-RAEY
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Perpignan - Villacoublay
MSN:
BA-83
YOM:
1955
Location:
Perpignan-Rivesaltes
Pyrénées-Orientales
Country:
France
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport, while climbing in heavy rain falls, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed near the airport. All three crew members were killed. They were performing a positioning flight to Vélizy-Villacoublay Airport near Paris.
Crew:
Lt Roger Creach,
Adj Yves Plancon,
Adj Daniel Colomb.
Probable cause:
Loss of control caused by an engine failure during initial climb.

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Millville

Date & Time: Jun 7, 1967 at 0030 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Registration:
N157SC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
BA-404
YOM:
1959
Location:
Millville
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
8000
Captain / Total hours on type:
3000.00
Circumstances:
The approach to Millville Airport was completed at a too high speed and with the flaps retracted. After touchdown, the pilot completed a heavy braking procedure. Control was lost and the airplane veered off runway and came to rest in flames in a grassy area. All three occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The pilot misjudged distance, speed and altitude and failed to extend the landing flaps. Directional control lost after landing.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Johnson City: 5 killed

Date & Time: May 8, 1967 at 0714 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Registration:
N501W
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
BA-285
YOM:
1957
Location:
Johnson City
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
3527
Captain / Total hours on type:
127.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude, one of the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that entered a dive, spiralled into the ground and crashed in an open field located near Johnson City. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed. The airplane was owned by S. J. Groves.
Probable cause:
Mismanagement of fuel on part of the pilot who was inattentive to fuel supply during flight, causing a fuel starvation. His attention was diverted from operation.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Acworth: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 28, 1967 at 1205 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Registration:
N918X
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
BA-99
YOM:
1955
Location:
Acworth
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
6822
Captain / Total hours on type:
2235.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude, the pilot lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and eventually crashed into a lake located near Acworth, Georgia. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed. The airplane was owned by C. W. Matthews.
Probable cause:
Loss of control in flight caused by the lower left wing spar (elliptical steel tube) failure due to fatigue fracture.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Charlevoix: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 25, 1966 at 1812 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Q Airways
Registration:
N3721B
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
BA-49
YOM:
1955
Location:
Charlevoix
Michigan
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
1690
Captain / Total hours on type:
304.00
Circumstances:
While taking off from Charlevoix Airport, the twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck an embankment, went through a railway road and crashed in flames. Both pilots were seriously injured and both passengers were killed. More than three weeks later, on October 14, the captain died from his injuries. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
Improper operation of brakes and/or flight controls and part of the pilot-in-command who failed to abort the takeoff procedure. Inadequate supervision of flight.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Bridgeport: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 10, 1965 at 0821 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Hope Natural Gas Company
Registration:
N844K
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
BA-207
YOM:
1956
Location:
Bridgeport
West Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
9042
Captain / Total hours on type:
1069.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Bridgeport Airport, while climbing in heavy snow falls, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion in a snow covered field. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. However, it is reported the accident occurred in very bad weather conditions with snowstorm. With icing conditions including sleet, freezing rain, etc, the weather conditions were conducive to carburetor/induction system icing.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S near Henderson: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 3, 1965 at 1445 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Dow-McDonald Company
Registration:
N208UB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
BA-331
YOM:
1958
Location:
Henderson
Kentucky
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
4341
Captain / Total hours on type:
174.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude, the propeller blades on the left engine detached. Control was lost and the airplane dove into the ground and crashed in a lake located near Henderson. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The left engine tearaway following the in-flight separation of the propeller blade due to fatigue fracture.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Wooster: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 3, 1964 at 1450 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Registration:
N9921
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
BA-2
YOM:
1954
Location:
Wooster-Wayne County
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
2403
Captain / Total hours on type:
320.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Wooster-Wayne County Airport, the twin engine aircraft was too low, struck power cables and crashed in flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot misjudged the distance and altitude during the final approach, causing the airplane to struck power cables and to crash.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S near Knoxville: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 21, 1964 at 1155 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Registration:
N110WB
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
BA-263
YOM:
1957
Location:
Knoxville
Tennessee
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Captain / Total flying hours:
12450
Captain / Total hours on type:
800.00
Circumstances:
While cruising in a limited visibility due to snow showers, the twin engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain and crashed in flames near Knoxville. All six occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the ceiling was at 2,000 feet and the visibility was limited due to snow falls. Also, the mountain was shrouded in clouds.
Probable cause:
Inadequate flight preparation on part of the flying crew who continued under VFR mode into adverse weather conditions and flew at an altitude below obstructing terrain.
Final Report:
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