Beechcraft G18S

Operator:

Alaska Express

Registration:

N146PA

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Schedule:

Anvik - Anchorage

MSN:

BA-480

YOM:

1959

Location:

Anvik

Alaska

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Captain / Total flying hours:

12700

Captain / Total hours on type:

327.00

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Anvik Airport, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was en route to Anchorage on a company cargo flight.

Probable cause:

Stall during initial climb because the pilot failed to abort takeoff. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- 188 lbs over max gross weight.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Hyannis: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 23, 1981 at 0555 LT

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Registration:

N75LA

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Hyannis - Nantucket

MSN:

BA-527

YOM:

1960

Location:

Hyannis-Barnstable

Massachusetts

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Captain / Total flying hours:

3500

Captain / Total hours on type:

171.00

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Hyannis-Barnstable Airport, while on a cargo flight to Nantucket, the twin engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed. Both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled collision with ground during initial climb due to inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot-in-command. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Approximately 1,551 lbs over max gross weight,
- CofG 31,25 inches behind aft CG limit.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Atlanta

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1980 at 0601 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Deral D. Browning

Registration:

N9684R

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

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Site:

Atlanta-Fulton County-Brown Field

MSN:

BA-500

YOM:

1960

Location:

Georgia

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2270

Captain / Total hours on type:

262.00

Circumstances:

During a night takeoff from Atlanta-Fulton County- Brown Field Airport, the decision of the pilot to abort the takeoff procedure was taken too late. The airplane overran, struck trees and crashed, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by fire and the pilot was seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Overrun and subsequent collision with trees on takeoff after the pilot delayed action in aborting takeoff. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- Windshield dirty, vision restricted,
- The aircraft was at least 1,701 lbs over max gross weight,
- CofG 7,6 inches after the CG limits,
- The pilot accumulated 22 flying hours since 35 years layoff,
- Frost on window.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Sacramento: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 4, 1979 at 1738 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Union Flights

Registration:

N104KC

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Sacramento - San Francisco

MSN:

BA-492

YOM:

1960

Location:

Sacramento-Executive

California

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

17000

Captain / Total hours on type:

2000.00

Circumstances:

At liftoff, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in flames by the runway. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

Stall during initial climb after the crew failed to abort takeoff and failed to maintain flying speed.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Hays: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1978 at 0300 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Festus Flying Service

Registration:

N901PC

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Schedule:

Wichita - Hays

MSN:

BA-555

YOM:

1960

Location:

Hays

Kansas

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2574

Captain / Total hours on type:

1095.00

Circumstances:

On final approach to Hays, while on a cargo flight from Wichita, the pilot lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed in flames few miles from the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Stall on final approach after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Icing conditions including sleet, freezing rain,
- Visibility three miles or less,
- Fog.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Cleveland

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1978 at 2045 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Wyman Pilot Services

Registration:

N11Z

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Schedule:

Bowling Green - Cleveland

MSN:

BA-510

YOM:

1960

Location:

Cleveland-Hopkins

Ohio

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2673

Captain / Total hours on type:

267.00

Circumstances:

The airplane landed hard on its belly after the pilot forgot to lower the landing gear on approach. Upon touchdown, he decided to initiate a go-around manoeuvre when the cargo shifted as it was not properly secured. The airplane stalled and crashed in flames. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Hard and wheels-up landing following an improper level off. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- cargo shifted as improperly secured,
- No cargo net or rope found in the cabin,
- First flight in this model.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S off Nassau

Date & Time: Sep 12, 1978 at 2230 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

William Catalina

Registration:

N948Q

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Private

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Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Barranquilla - Great Inagua - Fort Lauderdale

MSN:

BA-597

YOM:

1961

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

5100

Captain / Total hours on type:

46.00

Circumstances:

The twin engine airplane was completing a flight from Barranquilla to Fort Lauderdale with an intermediate stop on Great Inagua Island. While cruising off the Bahamas coast by night, the pilot declared an emergency after an engine failure and attempted to divert to the nearest airport. Eventually, he was forced to ditch the airplane few miles offshore. Both occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank and was not recovered.

Probable cause:

Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following findings were reported:
- Aircraft came to rest in water,
- Forced landing off airport on water,
- Ditched in international waters, not recovered.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in McAllen

Date & Time: Jul 5, 1978 at 0500 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

PCD Corporation

Registration:

N807P

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

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Schedule:

McAllen - Tampico

MSN:

BA-557

YOM:

1960

Location:

McAllen

Texas

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

16660

Captain / Total hours on type:

2060.00

Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll at McAllen-Miller Airport, one of the engine failed. The pilot abandoned the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran, struck a drainage ditch and came to rest. Both occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the engine failure could not be determined.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Rockingham

Date & Time: Mar 2, 1978 at 2020 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Wyman Pilot Services

Registration:

N180P

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Schedule:

Rockingham - Pontiac

MSN:

BA-478

YOM:

1959

Location:

Rockingham-Hamlet

North Carolina

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