Crash of a Beechcraft H18 into the Pacific Ocean: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 11, 1976
Registration:
N1900G
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Hilo - Papeete
MSN:
BA-742
YOM:
1966
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
While in normal cruise, the pilot informed ATC about the failure of the left engine. He was able to feather the propeller but unable to maintain a safe altitude as the aircraft was heavy. The twin engine airplane later crashed into the ocean. SAR operations were conducted but eventually abandoned after few days as no trace of the aircraft nor the pilot was found.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons.
Final Report:
