Crash of a Beechcraft E18S near Baker: 7 killed
Date & Time:
May 15, 1970 at 1233 LT
Registration:
N3621B
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
San Jose - Baker - Oxbow
MSN:
BA-17
YOM:
1954
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
While approaching Baker on a flight from San jose, both engines stopped simultaneously. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled, struck trees and crashed few miles from Baker. The wreckage was found four days later, on May 19. The aircraft was destroyed and all seven occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following findings were reported:
- High density altitude (8,100 feet),
- Complete failure of both engines,
- Heavy aircraft.
- High density altitude (8,100 feet),
- Complete failure of both engines,
- Heavy aircraft.
Final Report:
