Zone
Ohio

Crash of a Beechcraft E18S in Covington: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 1, 1976 at 2239 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft E18
Operator:
Registration:
N1052N
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Wakeman - Memphis
MSN:
BA-265
YOM:
1957
Location:
Covington
Tennessee
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
22950
Circumstances:
While approaching by night to Memphis Airport on a cargo flight from Wakeman, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field located in Covington, about 40 miles northeast of Memphis Airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined as the aircraft was totally destroyed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-35-DL in Wakeman: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 11, 1975 at 1300 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Stoney's Rainbow Lanes & Lounge
Registration:
N144A
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Wakeman - Miami
MSN:
9723
YOM:
1943
Location:
Wakeman
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
18000
Captain / Total hours on type:
8000.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Wakeman Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane nosed down, collided with trees and crashed in flames near the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during initial climb for undetermined reasons. The following findings were reported:
- High obstructions,
- Aircraft observed in shallow descent to ground impact,
- High power noted during descent,
- Pilots oxygen masks used,
- No oxygen in the system.
Final Report:
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