Crash of a Beechcraft 65 Queen Air in Clearwater: 6 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 12, 1980 at 0955 LT
Registration:
N625GP
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Miami-Opa Locka – Saint Petersburg
MSN:
LC-210
YOM:
1966
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Captain / Total hours on type:
0.00
Circumstances:
On approach to St Petersburg-Clearwater Airport, while in traffic pattern, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled, entered a spin and crashed. All six occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Stall after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. His lack of familiarity with aircraft was considered as a contributing factor. He totalized zero hours on type.
Final Report:
