Beechcraft H18

Operator:

Registration:

N800G

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Type:

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Site:

Schedule:

Saint Louis - Bloomington

MSN:

BA-661

YOM:

1964

Location:

Bloomington

Illinois

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

5341

Captain / Total hours on type:

1464.00

Circumstances:

On final approach to Bloomington Airport, the pilot lost control of the airplane that nosed down and crashed in flames few hundred yards short of runway threshold. The twin engine aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The pilot failed to maintain flying speed after suffering physical impairment. The following factors were reported:
- Airframe ice,
- Icing conditions including sleet and freezing rain,
- Carbon monoxide poisoning,
- Fog,
- Known icing conditions,
- Circling approach to land,
- Carbon monoxide level 35% from undetermined source.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft H18 in Marco Island

Date & Time: Mar 25, 1972 at 1230 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Niles Machine

Registration:

N24K

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Marco Island - Marco Island

MSN:

BA-648

YOM:

1963

Location:

Marco Island

Florida

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Captain / Total flying hours:

4000

Captain / Total hours on type:

496.00

Circumstances:

During the takeoff roll at Marco Island Airport, the pilot decided to abort for unknown reason. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the twin engine airplane overran and collided with a small concrete wall before coming to rest. While both occupants were slightly injured, the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The pilot failed to maintain directional control after a delayed action in aborting takeoff. The following factors were reported:
- Airport conditions: soft shoulders,
- Collided with a 60 feet wide canal,
- Wind gusting to 10 knots.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft H18 in Charlottesville

Date & Time: Nov 29, 1971 at 1400 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Mercury Aircraft

Registration:

N717Z

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Type:

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Schedule:

Lexington - Charlottesville

MSN:

BA-710

YOM:

1964

Location:

Charlottesville

Virginia

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

15575

Captain / Total hours on type:

485.00

Circumstances:

On approach to Charlottesville Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with fog, low ceiling and rain showers. Unable to locate the runway, he decided to initiate a go-around when he lost control of the airplane that nosed down and crashed few dozen yards short of runway. The pilot was slightly injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed while initiating a go-around. The following factors were reported:
- Improper operation of flight controls,
- Incorrect trim setting,
- Low ceiling, rain and fog,
- Lost control on go-around from localizer approach,
- Full left rudder trim and full forward elevator trim found.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft H18 at Ōmura AFB

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1971

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

JA5169

Flight Type:

Training

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Site:

Schedule:

Ōmura - Ōmura

MSN:

BA-761

YOM:

1969

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Circumstances:

Crashed in unknown circumstances at Ōmura AFB while completing a training flight. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Beechcraft H18 in Nagoya

Date & Time: Feb 14, 1971

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

JA5164

Flight Type:

Training

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Schedule:

Nagoya - Nagoya

MSN:

BA-756

YOM:

1969

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Crashed in unknown circumstances at Nagoya Airport while completing a training flight. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Beechcraft H18S in Lansing

Date & Time: Dec 23, 1970 at 0059 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N2345Z

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Postal (mail)

Survivors:

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Schedule:

Iron Mountain - Lansing

MSN:

BA-626

YOM:

1962

Location:

Lansing

Michigan

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

6267

Captain / Total hours on type:

2535.00

Circumstances:

While on a night approach to Lansing Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with a reduced visibility due to freezing rain and fog. On final, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed few hundred yards short of runway. Both pilots were seriously wounded and the aircraft was destroyed. It was completing a cargo flight from Iron Mountain.

Probable cause:

Failure of the crew to maintain flying speed while completing an approach in icing conditions including freezing rain and fog. The following factors were reported:
- Airframe ice,
- Low ceiling, fog and freezing rain,
- Stalled on ILS approach due to airframe icing.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft H18 in Norwich

Date & Time: Jan 12, 1968 at 0918 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N909T

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Type:

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Site:

MSN:

BA-722

YOM:

1965

Location:

Norwich

New York

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

5500

Captain / Total hours on type:

2500.00

Circumstances:

On final approach to Norwich-Lieutenant Eaton Airport, one of the engine failed. The crew increased power on the remaining engine when the airplane stalled and crashed in an open field. Both occupants were quickly rescued while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Probable cause:

Improper operation of powerplant controls. The crew failed to use the anti-icing/deicing equipment while approaching the airport in icing conditions. An engine failed after encountering conditions conducive to carburetor/induction system icing. The captain attempted to restart the right engine on final approach while the copilot has no experience on aircraft. Control was lost.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft H18 off Madison: 7 killed

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1967 at 1525 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N390R

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Cleveland - Madison

MSN:

BA-623

YOM:

1962

Location:

Madison

Wisconsin

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1290

Captain / Total hours on type:

118.00

Circumstances:

The twin engine airplane owned by the American Singer Otis Redding was flying from Cleveland to Madison, carrying Otis Redding's band 'Bar-Kays'. While approaching Madison-Blackhawk Airport, the aircraft went out of control, nosed down and crashed into Lake Monoma. The wreckage was found three miles short of runway and a passenger was rescued while seven other occupants were killed, among them Otis Redding aged 26. The only survivor was Ben Cauley.

Probable cause:

The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. The left engine and the left propeller were never recovered.

Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft H18 in Murayama

Date & Time: Oct 5, 1967 at 1115 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

JA5137

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Training

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