Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Veracruz: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1983
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft G18S
Operator:
Raul A. Lopez Jr.
Registration:
N576M
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
BA-576
YOM:
1961
Location:
Veracruz
Veracruz
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing the pilot, sole on board.

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in North Perry

Date & Time: Apr 14, 1983 at 1508 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft G18S
Operator:
Registration:
N444PV
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
North Perry – Walker Cay
MSN:
BA-598
YOM:
1962
Location:
North Perry
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5810
Captain / Total hours on type:
800.00
Aircraft flight hours:
5463
Circumstances:
The pilot stated that start, taxi and takeoff were normal until after he raised the gear handle and the aircraft was climbing thru approximately 150 to 200 feet agl. At that time, he noticed that the left engine rpm was decaying. There was insufficient runway remaining to abort, so he elected to feather the left engine and continue the takeoff. The left prop stopped rotating before it feathered. With additional drag from the left prop, the aircraft would not climb or maintain level flight. The pilot was able to fly the aircraft over buildings and other obstacles (up to 75 feet tall) near the airport boundary. Just beyond these obstacles, the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area. There was a small post-impact fire near the accessory section of the right engine. An exam and teardown of the left engine revealed that an impeller shaft bearing, Pratt & Whitney part number 288943, had failed and allowed the impeller to rub against the diffuser. No other preimpact failures were found. The pilot, sole on board, was slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf
Phase of operation: takeoff - initial climb
Findings
1. (c) engine assembly,blower/impeller/integral supercharger - failure,total
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Occurrence #2: forced landing
Phase of operation: landing - flare/touchdown
Findings
2. (f) propeller feathering - not possible - pilot in command
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Occurrence #3: in flight collision with object
Phase of operation: landing - flare/touchdown
Findings
3. (f) terrain condition - none suitable
4. (f) terrain condition - high obstruction(s)
5. (f) object - tree(s)
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Occurrence #4: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: descent - uncontrolled
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in New Cumberland

Date & Time: Jun 12, 1981 at 2222 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft G18S
Operator:
Aero Taxi - USA
Registration:
N547DA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
New Cumberland - Columbus
MSN:
BA-599
YOM:
1962
Location:
New Cumberland
Pennsylvania
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
7070
Captain / Total hours on type:
1455.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at New Cumberland Airport, the pilot decided to abort the takeoff due to technical issues on the left engine. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran, struck a moving vehicle on a road and crashed. The pilot was slightly injured while no one on the ground was injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure or malfunction during takeoff due to blower, impeller assembly failure. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Material failure,
- Complete engine failure,
- Left engine supercharger,
- Rear bearing failed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Anvik: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1981 at 1745 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft G18S
Operator:
Alaska Express
Registration:
N146PA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Anvik - Anchorage
MSN:
BA-480
YOM:
1959
Location:
Anvik
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
12700
Captain / Total hours on type:
327.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Anvik Airport, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was en route to Anchorage on a company cargo flight.
Probable cause:
Stall during initial climb because the pilot failed to abort takeoff. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- 188 lbs over max gross weight.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Hyannis: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 23, 1981 at 0555 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft G18S
Operator:
Registration:
N75LA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Hyannis - Nantucket
MSN:
BA-527
YOM:
1960
Location:
Hyannis-Barnstable
Massachusetts
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
3500
Captain / Total hours on type:
171.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Hyannis-Barnstable Airport, while on a cargo flight to Nantucket, the twin engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled collision with ground during initial climb due to inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot-in-command. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Approximately 1,551 lbs over max gross weight,
- CofG 31,25 inches behind aft CG limit.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Atlanta

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1980 at 0601 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft G18S
Operator:
Deral D. Browning
Registration:
N9684R
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
BA-500
YOM:
1960
Location:
Atlanta-Fulton County-Brown Field
Georgia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2270
Captain / Total hours on type:
262.00
Circumstances:
During a night takeoff from Atlanta-Fulton County- Brown Field Airport, the decision of the pilot to abort the takeoff procedure was taken too late. The airplane overran, struck trees and crashed, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed by fire and the pilot was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Overrun and subsequent collision with trees on takeoff after the pilot delayed action in aborting takeoff. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improperly loaded aircraft,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- Windshield dirty, vision restricted,
- The aircraft was at least 1,701 lbs over max gross weight,
- CofG 7,6 inches after the CG limits,
- The pilot accumulated 22 flying hours since 35 years layoff,
- Frost on window.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Sacramento: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 4, 1979 at 1738 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft G18S
Operator:
Union Flights
Registration:
N104KC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sacramento - San Francisco
MSN:
BA-492
YOM:
1960
Location:
Sacramento-Executive
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
17000
Captain / Total hours on type:
2000.00
Circumstances:
At liftoff, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in flames by the runway. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Stall during initial climb after the crew failed to abort takeoff and failed to maintain flying speed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Hays: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1978 at 0300 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft G18S
Operator:
Festus Flying Service
Registration:
N901PC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Wichita - Hays
MSN:
BA-555
YOM:
1960
Location:
Hays
Kansas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
2574
Captain / Total hours on type:
1095.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Hays, while on a cargo flight from Wichita, the pilot lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed in flames few miles from the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Stall on final approach after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Icing conditions including sleet, freezing rain,
- Visibility three miles or less,
- Fog.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S in Cleveland

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1978 at 2045 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft G18S
Operator:
Wyman Pilot Services
Registration:
N11Z
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bowling Green - Cleveland
MSN:
BA-510
YOM:
1960
Location:
Cleveland-Hopkins
Ohio
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2673
Captain / Total hours on type:
267.00
Circumstances:
The airplane landed hard on its belly after the pilot forgot to lower the landing gear on approach. Upon touchdown, he decided to initiate a go-around manoeuvre when the cargo shifted as it was not properly secured. The airplane stalled and crashed in flames. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and the pilot, sole on board, was seriously injured.
Probable cause:
Hard and wheels-up landing following an improper level off. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- cargo shifted as improperly secured,
- No cargo net or rope found in the cabin,
- First flight in this model.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft G18S off Nassau

Date & Time: Sep 12, 1978 at 2230 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft G18S
Operator:
William Catalina
Registration:
N948Q
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Barranquilla - Great Inagua - Fort Lauderdale
MSN:
BA-597
YOM:
1961
Location:
Nassau
New Providence
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5100
Captain / Total hours on type:
46.00
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was completing a flight from Barranquilla to Fort Lauderdale with an intermediate stop on Great Inagua Island. While cruising off the Bahamas coast by night, the pilot declared an emergency after an engine failure and attempted to divert to the nearest airport. Eventually, he was forced to ditch the airplane few miles offshore. Both occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank and was not recovered.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following findings were reported:
- Aircraft came to rest in water,
- Forced landing off airport on water,
- Ditched in international waters, not recovered.
Final Report:
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