Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Rockingham
Date & Time:
Mar 2, 1978 at 2020 LT
Registration:
N180P
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Rockingham - Pontiac
MSN:
BA-478
YOM:
1959
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
2825.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after a night takeoff from Rockingham-Hamlet Airport, the twin engine airplane struck wires and crashed in flames in a snow covered field. The pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Collision with wires during initial climb due to inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot-in-command. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to abort takeoff,
- Selected unsuitable terrain,
- Disregard of good operating practice,
- Airport conditions: snow on runway,
- Launched from snow covered runway with half inch of snow on wings.
- Failed to abort takeoff,
- Selected unsuitable terrain,
- Disregard of good operating practice,
- Airport conditions: snow on runway,
- Launched from snow covered runway with half inch of snow on wings.
Final Report:
