Zone
Wyoming

Crash of a Beechcraft C18S in Sheridan

Date & Time: Jul 17, 1982 at 1900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C18S
Operator:
Sheridan Flying Service
Registration:
N4758N
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Sheridan - Sheridan
MSN:
8440
YOM:
1945
Location:
Sheridan
Oregon
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:
4000
Captain / Total hours on type:
500.00
Aircraft flight hours:
4000
Circumstances:
The aircraft was on a functional check flight. According to the pilot and a witness (employed by the pilot), the left brake was locked during touchdown. Subsequently, the aircraft nosed over and a ground fire erupted which destroyed the plane. The pilot reported that the left brake had locked due to rust and corrosion and that the aircraft logbooks were destroyed in the fire. The pilot, sole on board, was uninjured.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: nose over
Phase of operation: landing - flare/touchdown
Findings
1. (c) landing gear,normal brake system - corroded
2. (c) maintenance - improper - other maintenance personnel
3. (c) landing gear,normal brake system – locked
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas DC-3A in Sheridan: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 18, 1977 at 0535 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Registration:
N459
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Sheridan - Sheridan
Location:
Ardoch
North Dakota
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:
8530
Captain / Total hours on type:
3000.00
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a crop spraying mission against grasshoppers in the region of Sheridan. While flying at a relative low altitude, the crew made a 45° turn when the airplane stalled, spiraled and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Stall during turnaround while the crew was flying into blind canyon. The following contributing factors were reported:
- inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improper in-flight decisions,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Hilly terrain.
Final Report:
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