Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Clewiston: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 11, 1978
Registration:
N80FA
Survivors:
No
MSN:
A-857
YOM:
1952
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While completing a low pass, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees during a low pass after the pilot misjudged altitude and clearance. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Unwarranted low flying,
- High obstructions,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Bale of marijuana found along flight path in open field.
- Unwarranted low flying,
- High obstructions,
- Forced landing off airport on land,
- Bale of marijuana found along flight path in open field.
Final Report:
