Crash of a Beechcraft A100 King Air in Sturgate
Date & Time:
Jan 12, 1977
Registration:
G-BABX
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Leavesden - Sturgate
MSN:
B-141
YOM:
1973
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Sturgate Airport, while completing a last turn to join the approach path, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in a field. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Possible stall due to insufficient speed during the last turn. Also, accumulation of ice was suspected.
