Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Plymouth

Date & Time: Oct 28, 1970 at 0928 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
American Aviation (1970)
Registration:
N8999E
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Plymouth - Pelée Island
MSN:
A-585
YOM:
1951
Location:
Plymouth
Michigan
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4700
Captain / Total hours on type:
610.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after liftoff, while in initial climb, the tail stalled. The airplane lost height and crashed near the runway end. Five occupants were slightly injured while three other, among them the pilot, were seriously wounded. The aircraft was destroyed. It was on its way to the Pelée Island in Ontario.
Probable cause:
Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot. The aircraft was improperly loaded and over gross weight about 300 lbs. The CofG was about 5 inches aft limits.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S off Manitou Beach: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1970 at 0045 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Aero Taxi - USA
Registration:
N332R
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Rockford - Detroit
MSN:
A-8
YOM:
1945
Location:
Manitou Beach
Michigan
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:
3050
Captain / Total hours on type:
1200.00
Circumstances:
The pilot and his passenger departed Rockford in the early morning and completed several flights in the region all along the day. While cruising by night over Lake Michigan, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed into the lake off Manitou Beach. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control in flight after the pilot became lost/disoriented. The following factors were considered as contributing:
- Physical impairment,
- Pilot fatigue,
- Departed Rockford approximately 18 hours prior to the accident,
- Flew 10 hours during the day,
- Attended copilot picnic observed with can beer,
- Toxicologic not decisive.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Los Mochis

Date & Time: May 3, 1970 at 1630 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
G. J. Douglas
Registration:
N287W
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Los Mochis - Guadalajara
MSN:
A-323
YOM:
1946
Location:
Los Mochis
Sinaloa
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
9485
Captain / Total hours on type:
100.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after liftoff, the airplane went out of control and crashed in flames near the runway end. All six occupants escaped slightly injured while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Freeport

Date & Time: Jan 10, 1970 at 1011 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Registration:
N44CA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
West Palm Beach – Freeport – Great Harbor Key
MSN:
A-143
YOM:
1946
Location:
Freeport
West Grand Bahama
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2100
Captain / Total hours on type:
450.00
Circumstances:
Upon landing at Freeport Airport, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. The pilot, sole on board, was uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Suspected mechanical discrepancy.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Madison: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 1, 1969 at 0115 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Central Air Freight
Registration:
N106H
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Madison - Madison
MSN:
A-526
YOM:
1950
Location:
Madison
Wisconsin
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
395
Captain / Total hours on type:
8.00
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing a night training mission at Madison Airport and was flying since three hours when, after landing, he increased power and started a new takeoff. During initial climb, the airplane banked left then stalled and crashed in flames. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during initial climb due to partial loss of power on one engine. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot,
- Physical impairment,
- Mismanagement of fuel,
- Pilot fatigue,
- Fuel starvation,
- The pilot failed to maintain flying speed,
- Partial loss of power on one engine,
- The pilot completed 2,8 hours of flight on the main fuel tank,
- The aircraft was not refueled prior to the flight.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Macon: 4 killed

Date & Time: Oct 17, 1969 at 0910 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Registration:
N5000S
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Covington - Douglas
MSN:
A-194
YOM:
1946
Location:
Macon
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
15335
Circumstances:
Both engines failed simultaneously in flight. The pilot reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in flames on a golf course located near Macon. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Both engines failed in normal cruise following the combination of the following factors:
- Improper operation of powerplant and powerplant controls,
- Oil starvation,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Complete failure both engines,
- Fire after impact,
- Oil shut off valve to right engine found partly closed, left engine was closed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Jersey Shore: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1969 at 1824 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Air Car
Registration:
N319
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Rocky Mount - Jamestown
MSN:
A-149
YOM:
1946
Location:
Jersey Shore
Pennsylvania
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:
210
Circumstances:
While cruising under VFR mode, the pilot informed ATC about the sudden deterioration of the weather conditions and request assistance which was not available at that time. Shortly later, while flying in heavy rain falls and thunderstorm activity, the airplane struck a hillside and crashed. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Control flight into terrain as the pilot continued under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions. The following factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Rain,
- Thunderstorm activity,
- The pilot had previously asked for radar assistance but this was not available.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Kansas City

Date & Time: Feb 1, 1969 at 0204 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Orion Airways
Registration:
N44634
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kansas City – Little Rock
MSN:
A-41
YOM:
1946
Location:
Kansas City
Missouri
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
1188
Captain / Total hours on type:
991.00
Circumstances:
After a night takeoff from Kansas City Airport, while on a mail flight, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height when it stalled and crashed near the runway end. Both pilots were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
Stall during initial climb caused by an inadequate preflight preparation on part of the flying crew. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Airframe ice,
- Icing conditions including sleet, freezing rain,
- Improperly loaded aircraft-weight and CofG,
- Frost on wings,
- Aircraft overt gross takeoff weight.
Final Report:

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

Date & Time: Dec 27, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Registration:
2823
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Campo Grande - Campo dos Afonsos
MSN:
A-309
YOM:
1946
Location:
Campo dos Afonsos AFB
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On approach to Campo dos Afonsos AFB, the twin engine airplane collided with a North American T-6 Texan. Following the collision, the crew of the Texan was able to land while the Expeditor went out of control and crashed. A pilot Lt Alberto Benevidas Silva was killed while pilot Lt Hilario Vaz Alvarez was injured.

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Inkster

Date & Time: Nov 18, 1968 at 1855 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Registration:
N629B
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
A-461
YOM:
1948
Location:
Detroit-Metropolitan-Wayne County
Michigan
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2418
Captain / Total hours on type:
339.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Detroit-Wayne County Airport, while in initial climb, the crew encountered serious difficulties with the aircraft that was unstable and failed to gain sufficient altitude. The airplane then stalled and crashed in Inkster, north of the airfield. All four occupants were seriously injured and the airplane was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The accident was caused by the combination of the following factors:
- Inadequate supervision of flight crew,
- Failure to provide adequate directives, manual and equipments,
- Deficiency in company maintained equipment, services, regulations,
- Inadequate preflight preparation and/or planning,
- Improperly loaded aircraft-weight and/or CofG,
- Inadequate supervision of flight on behalf of the pilot-in-command,
- Unable to reduce the angle of attack to obtain V2 speed during initial climb as the total weight was 1,727 lbs above gross weight and the CofG was 9,26 inches after the max CofG limits.
Final Report:
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