Crash of a Beechcraft C18S in Beaufort
Date & Time:
Apr 29, 1964 at 0635 LT
Registration:
N6419C
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Beaufort - Beaufort
MSN:
6050
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
500.00
Circumstances:
The pilot was engaged in a local flight to test new chemical products for spraying mission. Shortly after takeoff, the twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties to gain height, stalled and crashed in flames. The pilot was seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed.
Final Report:
