Crash of a Beechcraft H18 near Hilo: 11 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 11, 1974 at 0941 LT
Registration:
N28358
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Kailua-Kona – Kahului
MSN:
BA-755
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Captain / Total hours on type:
522.00
Circumstances:
While flying in poor weather conditions, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located northwest of Hilo. The wreckage was found a day later and all 11 occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the pilot was flying under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions. High obstructions and low ceiling were considered as contributing factors.
Final Report:
