Crash of a Beechcraft C18 in Charlotte Amalie: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 15, 1965 at 1926 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N8063H
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
8540
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
2000
Captain / Total hours on type:
200.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Charlotte Amalie-Harry S. Truman Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft disappeared and crashed in unknown circumstances. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the three occupants was found. It is believed the airplane may have crashed into the sea.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidence, the cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report: