Beechcraft D18

Operator:

Buker Airways

Registration:

N7110N

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

A-524

YOM:

1950

Location:

New York-JFK

New York

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

11200

Captain / Total hours on type:

1015.00

Circumstances:

Just after a night liftoff at New York-JFK Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed. The pilot was slightly injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

The accident was probably caused by the combination of the following factors:
- Uncontrolled descent caused by vortex turbulences,
- The pilot misjudged the distance on takeoff,
- The pilot failed to use all available runway as the takeoff was attempted from the intersection,
- Congested traffic pattern,
- The local controller warned the pilot about turbulences prior to takeoff.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Delta

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1968 at 1540 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Omni Investment

Registration:

N303MW

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

A-587

YOM:

1951

Location:

Delta

Pennsylvania

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2360

Captain / Total hours on type:

265.00

Circumstances:

While in cruising altitude, the pilot informed ATC about engine problems and was forced to shut down the right engine and to feather its propeller. He was cleared to divert to the nearest airport when few seconds later, the airplane stalled and crashed in a prairie located in Delta. The pilot was uninjured while the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The accident was the consequence of the following factors:
- Powerplant failure due to piston rings improperly installed,
- Excessive temperature,
- Inadequate maintenance and inspection,
- Rough terrain.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Grand Island: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 29, 1968 at 0006 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Trojan Airways

Registration:

N277W

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Postal (mail)

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

A-0825

YOM:

1952

Location:

Grand Island

Nebraska

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

6200

Captain / Total hours on type:

500.00

Circumstances:

While on a night approach to runway 35, the crew encountered low visibility due to low ceiling and fog. On final, the pilot-in-command lost control of the airplane that crashed few miles short of runway. Both occupants were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control caused by a spatial disorientation. Inadequate maintenance and inspection was a contributing factor.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S at Lake saint-Joseph

Date & Time: Jan 13, 1968

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Hooker Air Service

Registration:

CF-SMU

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

A-613

YOM:

1951

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Circumstances:

The aircraft crashed when it struck the lake's surface, while the pilot was trying to regain visual contact in fog. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were injured.
Crew:
Noel Love, pilot.
Passengers:
Dave Hooker,
Dr. J. A. Dowd.

Probable cause:

The pilot continued VFR into unfavorable weather. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Incorrect weather forecast,
- Improper in-flight planning,
- Exceeded ability, experience,
- Operating carelessly and recklessly.

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Harrisburg

Date & Time: Dec 12, 1967 at 0025 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Reading Aviation Service

Registration:

N5869C

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

A-570

YOM:

1951

Location:

Harrisburg-Capital City

Pennsylvania

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

4500

Captain / Total hours on type:

600.00

Circumstances:

The approach to Harrisburg-City Airport was completed in poor visibility due to foggy conditions. On final, the twin engine aircraft was too low, struck tree tops and crashed in a wooded area. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Improper IFR operation on part of the pilot who descended below the published landing minimums.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Goshen

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1967 at 1420 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N35X

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

A-160

YOM:

1946

Location:

Goshen

Indiana

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1395

Captain / Total hours on type:

75.00

Circumstances:

The approach speed was too low and the airplane bounced on landing. The pilot decided to initiate a go around but the aircraft entered a steep climb with a high angle of attack. It stalled and crashed onto the runway and was destroyed. Both occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

Improper level off on part of the pilot-in-command who failed to obtain/maintain flying speed upon landing.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Baltimore: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 2, 1967 at 0043 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Mikal Corporation

Registration:

N44596

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

A-5

YOM:

1945

Location:

Baltimore

Maryland

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

4024

Captain / Total hours on type:

64.00

Circumstances:

Just after liftoff from Baltimore-Friendship Airport, while climbing by night, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It stalled then crashed on the ground near the runway end. The pilot was killed and the passenger was seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed due to an inadequate preflight preparation. The aircraft was improperly loaded, over max gross weight and exceeded after CofG limits. The cargo was not tied down in the cabin.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Kodiak: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 16, 1967 at 0751 LT

Type of aircraft:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Operator:

Harveys Flying Service

Registration:

N80194

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

AF-175

YOM:

1946

Location:

Kodiak

Alaska

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Region:

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

8726

Captain / Total hours on type:

38.00

Circumstances:

At liftoff from Kodiak Airport, the twin engine airplane struck a gravel pile, stalled and crashed, killing both occupants. At the time of the accident, the visibility was reduced due to foggy conditions.

Probable cause:

The pilot failed to obtain a sufficient flying speed for takeoff and the first portion of takeoff run was in fog at south end of runway.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft 3NMT Expeditor in Portage la Prairie: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 16, 1967 at 0945 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

1549

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Site: