Crash of a Beechcraft 65-B80 Queen Air in Kent: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Dec 29, 1972 at 1645 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N9867
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
San Antonio - Kent
MSN:
LD-114
YOM:
1963
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total hours on type:
80.00
Circumstances:
The pilot was completing a last turn to reach the approach path when the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in flames. The airplane was destroyed and all four occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot failed to maintain flying speed, causing the aircraft to stall. The aircraft was apparently turning from base leg to final approach and was in a clean configuration.
Final Report:
