Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Heflin: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 2, 1966 at 0906 LT
Registration:
N411Z
Survivors:
No
MSN:
A-832
YOM:
1952
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total hours on type:
50.00
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 8,000 feet, the pilot encountered severe icing conditions and contacted ATC to obtain the permission to climb to 10,000 feet. Shortly later, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, entered a dive and eventually crashed in a field located in Heflin. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control in icing conditions for undetermined reason.
Final Report:
