Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Miami
Date & Time:
May 1, 1965 at 1810 LT
Registration:
N8902A
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
A-551
YOM:
1950
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
55.00
Circumstances:
While approaching Miami-Opa Locka Airport, both engines failed simultaneously. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed few hundred yards short of runway. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire and all seven occupants were rescued.
Probable cause:
It was determined that both engines failed due to a fuel starvation. This was caused by a mismanagement of fuel and inattentive to fuel supply on part of the pilot.
Final Report:
