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Crash of a Beechcraft 18 Expeditor 3TM in Van Nuys: 3 killed
Date & Time:
May 13, 1972 at 1650 LT
Registration:
N6674
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Van Nuys - Van Nuys
MSN:
A-762
YOM:
1952
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total hours on type:
37.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at Van Nuys Airport, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in flames onto a hangar. The aircraft was destroyed as well as two other airplanes, a Beechcraft 35 registered N5312E and a Beechcraft 23 registered N2380L. All three occupants were killed. No one on the ground was injured.
Probable cause:
The pilot failed to maintain directional control and failed to abort takeoff. The following factors were reported:
- Unfavorable wind conditions,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- No weather briefing received (no record),
- The pilot reported to have about an hour dual in type.
- Unfavorable wind conditions,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- No weather briefing received (no record),
- The pilot reported to have about an hour dual in type.
Final Report:
Crash of a Beechcraft 18 in Tepic: 9 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 3, 1969
Registration:
XA-TED
Survivors:
No
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Tepic Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed, killing all nine occupants.
Crash of a Beechcraft D18 in Marshfield: 1 killed
Date & Time:
May 15, 1968 at 0930 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N1977D
Survivors:
No
MSN:
A-824
YOM:
1952
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total hours on type:
1348.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, both engines stopped simultaneously. The airplane stalled and crashed near the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who failed to realize there was no fuel in the tanks prior to takeoff, causing both engines to fail after rotation.
Final Report:
Crash of a Beechcraft 18A in Port Hardy
Date & Time:
Sep 29, 1961
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BQH
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
A-318
YOM:
1946
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While descending to Port Hardy, a fire erupted in the cabin. The pilot attempted an emergency landing and while there were no injuries, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Crash of a Beechcraft 18S in Lake Manitou
Date & Time:
Apr 12, 1953
Operator:
Registration:
CF-BQQ
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
A-290
YOM:
1946
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Lake Manitou. There were no casualties.
Crash of a Beechcraft 18R Tp4 in Östersund: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jan 9, 1953
Operator:
Registration:
007
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
A-321
YOM:
1946
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from runway 30, while climbing to a height of 100 feet, the twin engine aircraft banked left and stalled, causing the left wing to hit the ground. The airplane went out of control and crashed in flames near a wooded area located 100 meters farther. While all three passengers were injured, the pilot Knut Gunnerfeldt was killed.
Probable cause:
The accident was the result of a wrong position of the flaps during the takeoff procedure.
