Beechcraft E18

Operator:

Wyman Pilot Services

Registration:

N438A

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

City

Schedule:

Youngstown - Pontiac

MSN:

BA-452

YOM:

1959

Location:

Burton

Ohio

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

8600

Captain / Total hours on type:

5000.00

Circumstances:

The pilot, on a cargo flight from Youngstown to Pontiac, decided to make a low pass over his mother's house. By night, the airplane struck tree tops and crashed in flames. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was the leader of a formation of three aircraft when the accident occurred.

Probable cause:

Collision with trees after the pilot misjudged clearance. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Exercised poor judgment,
- Unwarranted low flying,
- Inadequate supervision of flight crew.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Youngstown

Date & Time: Apr 10, 1979 at 1442 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Green Aero

Registration:

N617M

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Flint - Youngstown

MSN:

BA-322

YOM:

1957

Location:

Youngstown-Warren

Ohio

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1369

Captain / Total hours on type:

106.00

Circumstances:

For unknown reasons, the twin engine airplane landed hard and bounced. It went out of control and crashed. The pilot, sole on board, was uninjured.

Probable cause:

Controlled collision with ground following an improper level off. The following contributing factors were reported.
- Improper recovery from bounced landing,
- Touch and go landing,
- Aircraft porpoised.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Newburgh

Date & Time: Apr 4, 1979 at 2315 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Providence Air Charter

Registration:

N149PA

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

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Site:

Schedule:

Boston - Newburgh

MSN:

BA-412

YOM:

1959

Location:

Newburgh-Stewart

New York

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

3897

Captain / Total hours on type:

99.00

Circumstances:

While descending to Newburgh-Stewart Airport by night and marginal weather conditions, the pilot informed ATC about icing conditions but was vectored for a holding pattern due to heavy traffic. On short final, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed about 1,600 feet short of runway threshold. The pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Stall on approach due to improper in-flight decisions. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Airframe ice,
- Icing conditions including sleet, freezing rain,
- Visibility three miles or less,
- Fog,
- Pilot informed of icing at holding altitude prior to his entering holding.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18 in Chicago

Date & Time: Apr 3, 1979 at 0439 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N1234G

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Chicago - Indianapolis

MSN:

BA-21

YOM:

1954

Location:

Chicago-O'Hare

Illinois

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

15700

Captain / Total hours on type:

3060.00

Circumstances:

At liftoff, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in flames. The pilot, sole on board, was injured. He was en route to Indianapolis.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled collision with ground during initial climb due to vortex turbulence. The pilot failed to follow approved procedures.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18 off The Bahamas: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 2, 1979

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Bush Aviation

Registration:

N4442

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Fort Lauderdale - Cat Island

MSN:

BA-8

YOM:

1954

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2000

Captain / Total hours on type:

17.00

Circumstances:

While in cruising altitude on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Cat Island, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off The Bahamas Islands. SAR operations were initiated but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the pilot was found.

Probable cause:

Due to lack of evidences as the wreckage was not found, it was not possible to determine a probable cause of the accident.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Cedar Rapids: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 23, 1979 at 2053 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Great Western Airlines

Registration:

N201GW

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Cedar Rapids - Springfield

MSN:

BA-232

YOM:

1957

Location:

Cedar Rapids

Iowa

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Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

7257

Captain / Total hours on type:

170.00

Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll at Cedar Rapids Airport, the crew lost control of the aircraft that ground looped, swerved and crashed in flames. Both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control during takeoff after the crew exercised poor judgment. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to maintain directional control,
- Failed to abort takeoff,
- Physical impairment,
- Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment,
- Ice/slush on runway,
- Snow on runway,
- Poor runway conditions,
- Snow,
- Unfavorable wind conditions,
- Airframe ice,
- Visibility less than two miles,
- Fog,
- Two inches of slush and snow on runway,
- Pilot blood alcohol level 0,35‰.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Indianapolis

Date & Time: Feb 27, 1979 at 0718 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N711TL

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Indianapolis – Louisville

MSN:

BA-317

YOM:

1957

Location:

Indianapolis

Indiana

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Region:

Crew on board:

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Pax on board:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1920

Captain / Total hours on type:

100.00

Circumstances:

Just after liftoff at Indianapolis Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed. Both occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the loss of control was the consequence of wake turbulences coming from a preceding Boeing 727 that just took off from the same runway. Uncontrolled collision with ground due to vortex turbulences.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in El Embrujo

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1978

Type of aircraft:

Aeroservicios Especiales de Colombia - AE Colombia

Operator:

Registration:

HK-1850

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

El Embrujo (Providencia Island)

MSN:

BA-63

YOM:

1955

Location:

San Andrés, Providencia & Santa Catalina

Country:

Colombia

Region:

South America

Crew on board:

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Circumstances:

The twin engine airplane crashed upon landing in unclear circumstances. All 10 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Poor runway conditions reported.

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Albany

Date & Time: Sep 1, 1978 at 2046 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Brennan Air

Registration:

N58H

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Albany – Windsor Locks

MSN:

BA-250

YOM:

1957

Location:

Albany

New York

Country:

Region: