Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Dallas: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 10, 1967 at 1607 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Registration:
N7388
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
A-268
YOM:
1946
Location:
Dallas-Love Field
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
13000
Captain / Total hours on type:
6000.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Dallas-Love Field Airport, while climbing, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in flames in an open field. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Failure an separation in flight of a propeller blade during initial climb due to fatigue fracture. It was determined that the right engine Hartzell propeller blade separated at shank radius. Crankshaft counterweight liners excessively worn.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 3NMT Expeditor in Portage la Prairie

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Registration:
2331
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
A-860
YOM:
1952
Location:
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. No casualties.

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Red Bank: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1967 at 0655 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Registration:
N2045D
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Red Bank – New York
MSN:
A-933
YOM:
1952
Location:
Red Bank
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Captain / Total flying hours:
7960
Captain / Total hours on type:
371.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Red Bank-Schrewsbury Airport, while climbing in foggy conditions, the left engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in a field. All nine occupants were killed. They were on their way to New York-John Fitzgerald Kennedy Airport in this early morning flight.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine during initial climb for undetermined reason. However, weather conditions were conducive to carburetor icing. The pilot failed to maintain flying speed and to follow emergency procedures. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was near max gross weight and after CofG limit.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Heflin: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 2, 1966 at 0906 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Gastonia Aviation
Registration:
N411Z
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
A-832
YOM:
1952
Location:
Heflin
Alabama
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
700
Captain / Total hours on type:
50.00
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 8,000 feet, the pilot encountered severe icing conditions and contacted ATC to obtain the permission to climb to 10,000 feet. Shortly later, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, entered a dive and eventually crashed in a field located in Heflin. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control in icing conditions for undetermined reason.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Houston: 5 killed

Date & Time: May 11, 1966 at 1155 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Lamb Rental Tours
Registration:
N189L
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
A-180
YOM:
1946
Location:
Houston-William P. Hobby
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
9500
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, after a course of 1,058 feet, the undercarriage were retracted. The aircraft sank on runway and both engines struck the ground. Out of control, the aircraft crashed in flames, killing all five occupants.
Probable cause:
Premature gear retraction on part of the crew who failed to abort takeoff. The aircraft needed more than 1,525 feet ground roll for takeoff and the props hit the runway surface 1,058 feet from start of roll.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18 in Portage la Prairie

Date & Time: Mar 9, 1966
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Registration:
1488
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
A-663
YOM:
1951
Location:
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in flames in Portage la Prairie. There were no casualties but the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S off Xcalak

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1965 at 1800 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Jack Richards Aircraft Sales
Registration:
N45T
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
A-2
YOM:
1945
Location:
Xcalak
Quintana Roo
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4000
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Xcalak Airfield, while climbing, an engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed into the sea. The pilot was slightly injured and rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Suthri: 7 killed

Date & Time: Sep 19, 1965 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Gujarat State Government
Registration:
VT-COO
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Government
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Ahmedabad – Mithapur
MSN:
A-383
YOM:
1947
Location:
Suthri
Gujarat
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
While approaching Mithapur from the north, the twin engine aircraft was shot down by the pilot of a Pakistan Air Force F-86 Sabre, dove into the ground and crashed in a huge explosion in a field located in Suthri. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all seven occupants were killed, among them Balwantrai Mehta, Chief Minister of the Gujarat State who was flying with his wife. At the time of the accident, the airplane was off course for undetermined reason but Indian Authorities reported the aircraft did not penetrate the Pakistan Airspace.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the pilot of a Pakistan Air Force fighter.

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Lisbon: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 22, 1965 at 1045 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Lisbon - Lisbon
Location:
Lisbon-Portela de Sacavém
Estremadura - Lisbon District
Country:
Portugal
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew departed Lisbon-Portela de Sacavém Airport at 1030LT for a local training flight. Fifteen minutes later, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances near the airport, killing both pilots.
Crew:
Maj José Luis da Silva Fernandes,
Maj Joaquim das Neves Oliveira.

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Miami

Date & Time: May 1, 1965 at 1810 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Sunline Helicopters
Registration:
N8902A
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
A-551
YOM:
1950
Location:
Miami-Opa Locka
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
11500
Captain / Total hours on type:
55.00
Circumstances:
While approaching Miami-Opa Locka Airport, both engines failed simultaneously. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed few hundred yards short of runway. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire and all seven occupants were rescued.
Probable cause:
It was determined that both engines failed due to a fuel starvation. This was caused by a mismanagement of fuel and inattentive to fuel supply on part of the pilot.
Final Report:
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