Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Anvik: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 4, 1981 at 1745 LT
Registration:
N146PA
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Anvik - Anchorage
MSN:
BA-480
YOM:
1959
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total hours on type:
327.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Anvik Airport, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was en route to Anchorage on a company cargo flight.
Probable cause:
Stall during initial climb because the pilot failed to abort takeoff. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- 188 lbs over max gross weight.
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- 188 lbs over max gross weight.
Final Report:
