Beechcraft G18S

Operator:

Flight Express Cargo

Registration:

N75FA

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Pittsburgh - Cleveland

MSN:

BA-498

YOM:

1960

Location:

Pittsburgh-Intl

Pennsylvania

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Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Pittsburgh-Intl Airport, while climbing, the right engine failed. The pilot-in-command initiated a right turn and attempted to return to the airport when the airplane stalled and crashed in flames in a residential area located in Coraopolis, about three miles northeast of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were seriously injured. There were no injuries on the ground.

Probable cause:

Engine malfunction and stall during initial climb due to powerplant, fuel system, carburetor failure. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Fuel system, carburetor improperly installed, leakage,
- Failed to follow approved procedures,
- Improper operation of powerplant and powerplant controls,
- Attempted operation with known deficiencies in equipment,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Right engine not feathered,
- Turned aircraft toward dead engine while returning to airport.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18 in DuPage: 7 killed

Date & Time: May 31, 1976 at 2217 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Michael D. McGee

Registration:

N174YC

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

International Falls - DuPage

MSN:

BA-596

YOM:

1961

Location:

DuPage

Illinois

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Captain / Total flying hours:

920

Captain / Total hours on type:

43.00

Circumstances:

While descending to DuPage Airport by night, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with low ceiling and fog. On final approach, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in flames few miles short of runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire and all seven occupants have been killed. At the time of the accident, the tower was closed and both approach lights and runway lights were OFF.

Probable cause:

Stall on approach after the pilot diverted attention from operation of aircraft. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Improper IFR operation,
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Pilot fatigue,
- Approach and runway lighting,
- Weather below circling minimums.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Troy: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 6, 1975 at 0350 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Semo Aviation

Registration:

N6614B

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Postal (mail)

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Montgomery - Dothan

MSN:

BA-487

YOM:

1960

Location:

Troy

Alabama

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Captain / Total flying hours:

1921

Captain / Total hours on type:

641.00

Circumstances:

While cruising by night under VFR mode, the pilot's attention diverted from operation and he failed to realize his altitude was too low when the airplane struck trees and crashed near Troy. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Collision with trees during normal cruise after the pilot diverted attention from operation of aircraft. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Misjudged altitude,
- Continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions,
- Operated carelessly,
- Dense fog in area.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Fort Scott

Date & Time: Mar 1, 1974 at 0220 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Great Western Airlines

Registration:

N123A

Flight Phase:

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Site:

Schedule:

Tulsa - Kansas City

MSN:

BA-465

YOM:

1959

Location:

Fort Scott

Kansas

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Captain / Total flying hours:

1748

Captain / Total hours on type:

1037.00

Circumstances:

En route on a night cargo flight from Tulsa to Kansas City, the pilot contacted ATC and declared an emergency after the right engine failed in flight. He reduced his altitude in an attempt to make an emergency landing when the left engine lost power. The aircraft eventually hit trees and crashed in flames in a prairie. The pilot was seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure in normal cruise for undetermined reasons. The following factors were reported:
- High obstructions (trees),
- Complete engine failure one engine,
- Partial loss of power one engine,
- Dark night,
- Pilot reported low fuel.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Ann Arbor

Date & Time: Dec 29, 1973 at 1336 LT

Type of aircraft:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Operator:

Registration:

N118W

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Ann Arbor - Allentown

MSN:

BA-470

YOM:

1959

Location:

Ann Arbor

Michigan

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Captain / Total flying hours:

2700

Captain / Total hours on type:

700.00

Circumstances:

While taking off from Ann Arbor in poor weather conditions with snow falls and low ceiling, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in a field. All five occupants were evacuated and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The aircraft was not deiced prior to departure.

Probable cause:

Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who failed to maintain flying speed after takeoff. The following factors were reported:
- Airframe ice,
- Low ceiling and snow,
- Encrusted snow approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick on top of wing and tail surfaces.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Elkton: 11 killed

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1972 at 2320 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Metro Air System

Registration:

N2700S

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Hopkinsville - Lexington

MSN:

BA-567

YOM:

1960

Location:

Elkton

Kentucky

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Captain / Total flying hours:

22145

Captain / Total hours on type:

476.00

Circumstances:

While cruising by night in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, spiraled to the ground and crashed in an open field located near Elkton. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 11 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled descent following an inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot. The following factors were reported:
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Failure to provide adequate directives, manual and equipment on part of the personnel,
- Icing conditions, including sleet and freezing rain,
- Approximately 798 pounds over gross weight,
- CofG was 2,72 inches aft rear limit.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Grand Canyon: 5 killed

Date & Time: Apr 16, 1971 at 2246 LT

Type of aircraft:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Operator:

Scientific Company

Registration:

N318M

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Grand Canyon-National Park

Schedule:

Grand Canyon – Los Angeles

MSN:

BA-545

YOM:

1960

Location:

Arizona

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Captain / Total flying hours:

2300

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from runway 21 at Grand Canyon-National Park Airport, while in initial climb by night, the crew initiated a right turn when the airplane struck tree tops and crashed in flames. The airplane was totally destroyed and all five occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the flying crew who took improper in-flight decisions. The following factors were reported:
- Improperly loaded aircraft and/or CofG.,
- High density altitude,
- Turned right into rising terrain,
- Over max gross weight about 257 pounds,
- Density altitude about 7,200 feet.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Pittsburgh

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1970 at 1817 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Rambar Aviation

Registration:

N871MP

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Parkersburg - Pittsburgh

MSN:

BA-610

YOM:

1962

Location:

Pittsburgh-Intl

Pennsylvania

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Region:

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total hours on type:

1800.00

Circumstances:

While approaching Pittsburgh-Greater Pittsburgh Airport by night, the crew failed to realize his altitude was too low when the airplane struck tree tops and crashed 3 miles short of runway. All seven occupants were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Improper IFR operation on part of the crew who misread or failed to read the instruments on approach. The airplane hit the ground 3 miles short of runway, about 950 feet below glide slope.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18 in Kenai

Date & Time: Dec 18, 1968 at 1402 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

North Air

Registration:

N5730U

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

MSN:

BA-489

YOM:

1960

Location:

Kenai

Alaska

Country:

Region: