Beechcraft D18

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Wyman Pilot Services

Registration:

N427Q

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Flint - Pontiac

MSN:

A-336

YOM:

1947

Location:

Pontiac-Oakland County

Michigan

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Captain / Total flying hours:

5443

Captain / Total hours on type:

421.00

Circumstances:

The twin engine airplane was completing a cargo flight from Flint to Pontiac. While descending to Pontiac-Oakland County Airport by night, the pilot encountered bad weather conditions when on final, the airplane went out of control and crashed in White Lake, about three miles west of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled descent on finale approach due to windshear. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Turbulences associated with clouds and thunderstorm activity,
- Visibility two miles or less,
- Fog,
- IFR conditions,
- Local residents reported tornado like winds in area.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Clewiston: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 11, 1978

Type of aircraft:

C & M Aircraft Parts & Salvage Company

Operator:

Registration:

N80FA

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Illegal (smuggling)

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

A-857

YOM:

1952

Location:

Clewiston

Florida

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While completing a low pass, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Collision with trees during a low pass after the pilot misjudged altitude and clearance. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Unwarranted low flying,
- High obstructions,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Bale of marijuana found along flight path in open field.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Orlando

Date & Time: Nov 19, 1977 at 1615 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Global Aircraft

Registration:

N270QS

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Site:

Orlando-Executive (Herndon)

MSN:

A-292

YOM:

1946

Location:

Florida

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Circumstances:

After takeoff from Orlando-Herndon Airport, the twin engine airplane encountered serious difficulties to gain height. It went out of control and crashed in flames in a field. All three occupants were injured, one of them seriously.

Probable cause:

Loss of control during initial climb due to inadequate preflight preparation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improperly loaded aircraft, W&B, CofG.,
Aircraft approximately 2,000 lbs over max gross weight.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in McAllen: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1977 at 1047 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Victor M. Bernavides

Registration:

N762D

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

McAllen - Laredo

MSN:

A-803

YOM:

1952

Location:

McAllen

Texas

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Captain / Total flying hours:

13258

Captain / Total hours on type:

2002.00

Circumstances:

Just after takeoff from McAllen-Miller Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The airplane rolled to the left then lost height and crashed in flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Failure of the left engine during initial climb, stall and uncontrolled descente. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Water in fuel,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Aircraft last refueled on 21 October 1976 and parked outside,
- No witnesses observed preflight inspection.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Covington

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1977 at 2326 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Johnston Airways

Registration:

N321D

Flight Phase:

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Schedule:

Covington - Columbus

MSN:

A-413

YOM:

1948

Location:

Covington

Kentucky

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Captain / Total flying hours:

14136

Captain / Total hours on type:

6233.00

Circumstances:

On a slush covered runway, the pilot completed a premature liftoff. After rotation, the airplane stalled during initial climb and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Stall during initial climb after the pilot completed a premature liftoff and failed to maintain flying speed. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Physical impairment,
- Ice/slush on runway,
- Cargo net found underneath mail,
- Pilot no feeling well.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18 Mk. 3TM in Cairo

Date & Time: Dec 28, 1976 at 0206 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Festus Flying Service

Registration:

N3128B

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

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Schedule:

Cairo - Cleveland

MSN:

A-776

YOM:

1952

Location:

Cairo

Illinois

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Captain / Total flying hours:

8700

Captain / Total hours on type:

1500.00

Circumstances:

While taking off by night from Cairo Airport, the twin engine airplane stalled and crash landed on the runway. It went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured.

Probable cause:

The aircraft stall during initial climb after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Sachse

Date & Time: Nov 19, 1976 at 2250 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Midwest Air Carrier

Registration:

N2050D

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Schedule:

Dallas - Huntington

MSN:

A-849

YOM:

1952

Location:

Sachse

Texas

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Captain / Total flying hours:

1900

Captain / Total hours on type:

100.00

Circumstances:

While in normal cruise, the aft cargo door opened. The pilot shut down the right engine and attempted an emergency landing when the airplane struck power cables and crashed. The pilot was slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Collision with wires/poles on final approach after inadequate preflight preparation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improperly secures,
- Improper action,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Door/panel open in flight,
- Lateral control problem,
- Aft cargo door opened in flight,
- Unmaintained altitude.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Huaynamota: 8 killed

Date & Time: Nov 19, 1976 at 1730 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Servicios Aéreos Cora

Registration:

XA-POP

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Flight Type:

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Schedule:

Huaynamota – Tepic

MSN:

A-28

YOM:

1945

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Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Huaynamota, an engine failed. The pilot elected to return when control was lost. The aircraft crashed and was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in McAllen: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 18, 1976 at 1453 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

William R. Draper

Registration:

N5302U

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Test

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

McAllen - McAllen

MSN:

A-401

YOM:

1947

Location:

McAllen

Texas

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Region: