Beechcraft D18

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

N375C

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Dickinson - Bismarck

MSN:

A-600

YOM:

1951

Location:

Bismarck

North Dakota

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Captain / Total flying hours:

5079

Circumstances:

While on a night approach to Bismarck Airport on a cargo flight from Dickinson, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was too low when the twin engine airplane struck power cables, lost height and crashed in an open field located few miles short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Improper IFR operation on part of the pilot who failed to follow the approved procedures. The following factors were reported:
- Instrument misread or failed to read,
- Altimeter setting incorrect,
- High obstructions,
- Hit power cables on VOR approach,
- Altitude setting 30.89 and 30.13 in aircraft while approach transmitted 29.75,
- The pilot was not wearing glasses.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Jackson: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 16, 1972 at 0255 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Hankins Airways

Registration:

N80398

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Schedule:

Chicago - Jackson - Detroit

MSN:

A-369

YOM:

1947

Location:

Jackson-Reynolds Field

Michigan

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Captain / Total flying hours:

6566

Circumstances:

Shortly after a night takeoff from Jackson-Reynolds Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane banked right and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Failure of the right engine during initial climb for undetermined reason. The following factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Failed to obtain/maintain flying speed,
- Airframe ice,
- Icing conditions including sleet and freezing rain,
- Evidence of little power on right engine,
- Observer saw ice on aircraft before and after accident,
- Cargo not secured.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S near Bismarck

Date & Time: Feb 2, 1972 at 0300 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N57CC

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Schedule:

Jamestown - Bismarck

MSN:

A-277

YOM:

1946

Location:

Bismarck

North Dakota

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2326

Captain / Total hours on type:

477.00

Circumstances:

While cruising by night on a cargo flight from Jamestown to Bismarck, the pilot, a full time student, fell asleep. Under autopilot, the twin engine airplane continued for a while before sticking a mountain located in the region of Bismarck. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was seriously injured.

Probable cause:

The accident was caused by the physical impairment of the pilot who fell asleep in flight due to fatigue. The following factors were reported:
- Autopilot ON,
- Altitude hold OFF.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18 in Niterói: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 12, 1971

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Río Táxi Aéreo

Registration:

PT-DXS

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Site:

MSN:

A-152

YOM:

1946

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Circumstances:

While approaching Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport on a cargo flight, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Niterói, about 6 km east of the airport. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S into the Hudson Bay: 5 killed

Date & Time: Aug 19, 1971

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

CF-GXT

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

A-740

YOM:

1952

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Circumstances:

While in cruising altitude, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances into the Hudson Bay. Few debris and dead bodies were found a month later. The exact cause of the mishap remains unclear.

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Loreauville: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1971 at 1630 LT

Type of aircraft:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Operator:

Air Lease

Registration:

N296RB

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

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Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Savannah – Lake Charles

MSN:

A-82

YOM:

1946

Location:

Loreauville

Louisiana

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Captain / Total flying hours:

300

Circumstances:

En route from Savannah to Lake Charles, while in cruising altitude, the pilot encountered very bad weather conditions with heavy rain falls and turbulences. In clouds, he lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed in an open field. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the pilot continued under VFR mode into adverse weather conditions. The following factors were reported:
- Spatial disorientation,
- Low ceiling, rain and fog,
- The pilot weather briefing included current sigmet calling for thunderstorms imbedded in weather throughout intended route.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Toledo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1971 at 0147 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Buckeye Air Services

Registration:

N74D

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Schedule:

Paducah – Toledo – Detroit

MSN:

A-944

YOM:

1953

Location:

Toledo-Express

Ohio

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Captain / Total flying hours:

4000

Captain / Total hours on type:

1500.00

Circumstances:

The crew was completing a cargo flight from Paducah to Detroit with an intermediate stop at Toledo-Express Airport. During the last segment completed by night, due to an improper level off, the crew decided to perform a go-around. While climbing, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in flames near the airport. The airplane was destroyed and both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

Improper level off and inadequate preflight preparation on part of the crew. The following factors were reported:
- Improperly loaded aircraft, weight and CofG,
- Observers saw the aircraft pitch up to an excessive angle on go-around,
- CofG beyond aft limits approximately 5,47 inches.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Prainha

Date & Time: Mar 5, 1971

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Norte Taxi Aéreo

Registration:

PP-ABI

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

MSN:

A-255

YOM:

1946

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Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances.

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Sarir

Date & Time: Dec 29, 1970 at 1300 LT

Type of aircraft:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Operator:

Air Libya

Registration:

N5967C

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site: