Beechcraft D18

Operator:

Houston Beech Airlines

Registration:

N220J

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Positioning

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

A-315

YOM:

1946

Location:

Victoria

Texas

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

8678

Captain / Total hours on type:

760.00

Circumstances:

While in cruising altitude in an uncontrolled airspace, the twin engine aircraft collided with a USN Grumman F11F-1 Tiger registered 141860. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in Victoria. Both pilots in both aircraft were killed.

Probable cause:

Both aircraft collided in an uncontrolled airspace at a horizontal 220° angle.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Deer River: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 8, 1964 at 0950 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

N800UA

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

A-218

YOM:

1946

Location:

Deer River

Minnesota

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Captain / Total flying hours:

10000

Circumstances:

While landing at Deer River on soft ground, the pilot decided to attempt a go around. During initial climb, the twin engine aircraft struck trees located at the end of the airstrip, stalled and crashed in a wooded area. The wreckage was found a day later and the pilot was killed. The airplane was owned by Leonard C. Piet.

Probable cause:

Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who delayed in initiating a go around. The runway braking effectiveness was reduced by wet and soft surface.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Memphis

Date & Time: May 31, 1964 at 1150 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N80492

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

MSN:

A-326

YOM:

1946

Location:

Memphis

Tennessee

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

7708

Captain / Total hours on type:

1457.00

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Memphis Airport, the pilot reported engine problems and elected to return for a safe landing. Unable to maintain control of the airplane, he attempted an emergency landing in an open field. The aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Improper operation of the anti/de-icing equipment caused conditions conducive to carburetor/induction system icing. The non-instrument rated pilot attempted operation in below VFR minimum conditions.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Gainesville: 10 killed

Date & Time: Feb 3, 1964 at 0800 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N2999

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Ocala-Gainesville-Jacksonville-Tallahassee

MSN:

A-0811

YOM:

1952

Flight number:

SCA510

Location:

Gainesville

Florida

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

16647

Captain / Total hours on type:

486.00

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from runway 06 at Gainesville Airport, while climbing to a height of 200 feet, the twin engine aircraft adopted a nose up attitude then stalled and crashed in a huge explosion about 80 feet past the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all 10 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The aircraft was improperly loaded and the CofG was out of the enveloppe and too far aft, causing the aircraft to stall after takeoff. Inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning on part of the pilot.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18 in Groningen: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 30, 1960

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

PH-UBW

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Groningen - Groningen

MSN:

A-0107

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Circumstances:

The crew (four pilots under instruction) were performing a local training flight at Groningen-Eelde Airport. On final, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in a field. All four occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft SNB-5 off Montijo AFB: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 1, 1959

Type of aircraft:

Estremadura - Lisbon District

Operator:

Registration:

2507

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Montijo - Montijo

Location:

Montijo AFB

Country:

Portugal

Region:

Europe

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Circumstances:

While performing a local training flight out from Montijo AFB, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed into the Tagus. The wreckage was found off Rato Island and all four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Mafra: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 30, 1956 at 1130 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

2824

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Mafra – Rio de Janeiro

MSN:

A-329

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Circumstances:

Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason, killing one of the three crew members.

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S at Campo dos Afonsos AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1955

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

1442

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Yes

Site: