Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Hays: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1978 at 0300 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N901PC
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Wichita - Hays
MSN:
BA-555
YOM:
1960
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
2574
Captain / Total hours on type:
1095.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Hays, while on a cargo flight from Wichita, the pilot lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed in flames few miles from the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Stall on final approach after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Icing conditions including sleet, freezing rain,
- Visibility three miles or less,
- Fog.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18 Mk. 3TM in Cairo

Date & Time: Dec 28, 1976 at 0206 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N3128B
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Cairo - Cleveland
MSN:
A-776
YOM:
1952
Location:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
8700
Captain / Total hours on type:
1500.00
Circumstances:
While taking off by night from Cairo Airport, the twin engine airplane stalled and crash landed on the runway. It went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
The aircraft stall during initial climb after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed.
Final Report: