Beech G18S

FAA incident reports · 152

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Accident 19880224003939ABeech G18S · Morganton, NCAborted crosswind takeoff twice,then lost control. Plane veered off runway. Ground looped and skidded into a ravine.Feb 24, 1988 · N1480K · Substantial damageIncident 19880202007249IBeech G18S · St Louis, MOLanded behind a B737. Wake turbulance. Lost control of aircraft. Veered off runway into mud. No ground loop.Feb 2, 1988 · N697QIncident 19880131011339IBeech G18S · Minneapolis, MNLost directional control on rollout. Slid into a snowbank. Runway icy.Jan 31, 1988 · N100VEIncident 19870218005219IBeech G18S · Columbus, OHAborted takeoff after loss of directional control. Gear would not retract on next takeoff. Previous hard landing.Feb 18, 1987 · N93CAIncident 19870129004789IBeech G18S · Danville, ILUnable to retract gear after takeoff, flew gear down. On touchdown gear retracted. Gear handle in up position.Jan 29, 1987 · N6750P · Minor damageIncident 19861029064599IBeech G18S · Columbus, OHRight engine began running roughly. Pilot secured engine and returned to field. Cylinder head separated from barrelOct 29, 1986 · N6750PIncident 19861001056419IBeech G18S · Des Moines, IAShut down engine after vibration and smoke. Found failed exhaust valve.Oct 1, 1986 · N6750P · Minor damageIncident 19860703039679IBeech G18S · Columbus, OHLoss of power on left engine with vibration noted during climb. Engine shutdown. Found hole in cylinder number 5.Jul 3, 1986 · N74LAIncident 19860504068839IBeech G18S · West Chicago, ILDeparted side of runway after failing to maintain directional control on takeoff roll. No damage.May 4, 1986 · N38RMAccident 19860325027579ABeech G18S · Cedar Rapids, IAWind lifted right wing on the landing roll. When the wind quit, the aircraft hit the ground, cartwheeling.Mar 25, 1986 · N528 · Substantial damageIncident 19860305028089IBeech G18S · Chicago, ILOn rollout a brake pad failed. A gust of wind also helped aircraft groundloop. Leaking brake fluid ignited briefly.Mar 5, 1986 · N528 · Minor damageAccident 19860226006879ABeech G18S · Janesville, WIShot ILS approach, impacted ground during missed approach. No malfunction found on airplane or ground facility.Feb 26, 1986 · N723T · DestroyedIncident 19860225010869IBeech G18S · Morrisville, NCTouched down in gusty wind conditions, bounced and lost control. Ground looped and knocked tailwheel off.Feb 25, 1986 · N1480K · Minor damageIncident 19860222021079IBeech G18S · Milwaukee, WITailwheel was not fully extended for landing. Found chain drive broken.Feb 22, 1986 · N340KIncident 19860204028939IBeech G18S · Terre Haute, INDuring climb, pilot noted sparks from the left engine. Returned and found a cylinder exhaust gasket separated.Feb 4, 1986 · N220HAccident 19851228064189ABeech G18S · Minneapolis, MNOn rollout aircraft veered with a groundloop following. Corrective action not taken soon enough.Dec 28, 1985 · N100VE · Substantial damageIncident 19850215009039IBeech G18S · Phoenix, AZGround personnel positioned large fire extinguisher near aircraft. Struck extinguisher, damage to both propellers.Feb 15, 1985 · N9375Y · Minor damageIncident 19850214012239IBeech G18S · Rockford, ILRight main gear collapsed during takeoff roll. Landing gear drag link failed below welded gusset.Feb 14, 1985 · N100VE · Minor damageIncident 19850118002619IBeech G18S · Detroit, MIAircraft did not accelerate because of snow on runway. Aborted but slid off end. Ats informed pilot, braking nil.Jan 18, 1985 · N308C · Minor damageAccident 19841101061789ABeech G18S · Laconia, NHPilot experienced pitch up after liftoff. Uncontrollable collision with terrain.Nov 1, 1984 · N32809 · DestroyedAccident 19841024058269ABeech STC18BEECH · Belleville, MIAircraft ground looped during takeoff roll. No mechanical problems found.Oct 24, 1984 · N3281T · Substantial damageIncident 19840717053319IBeech 18S · Fort Wayne, INCollided with a parked aircraft when taxiing. Blamed sun blinded and poor view from cockpit on starboard side.Jul 17, 1984 · N340K · Minor damageIncident 19840329027909IBeech G18S · Hyannis, MALost directional control and ran off the runway while landing in severe gusty surface wind.Mar 29, 1984 · N933GMIncident 19840117011729IBeech G18S · Chicago, ILPilot lost directional control on landing. Veered off the runway into a snow bank. Incident blocked both runways.Jan 17, 1984 · N38RMAccident 19830811040629ABeech G18S · Evart, MIRight engine backfiring, lifted off beyond end of runway. Hit trees wires poles on climb and forced landing on a rdAug 11, 1983 · N400NA · DestroyedIncident 19830627048449IBeech 18* · Swanton, OHStudent lost control on taxi practice on a wet runway. CFI took over. Aircraft slid off runway.Jun 27, 1983 · N282AA · Minor damageAccident 19830606026299ABeech G18S · Jacksonville, FLTail wheel collapsed during landing roll. Investigation revealed that tail wheel truss axle failed.Jun 6, 1983 · N5BA · Substantial damageIncident 19830505032059IBeech G18S · Grand Rapids, MIAircraft swerved off runway due to a locked brake disc. Came to rest in an upright position. Right tire blow.May 5, 1983 · N400NA · Minor damageAccident 19830414018799ABeech G18S · Hollywood, FLAircraft crashed into trees off end of runway when left engine failed and pilot was unable to fully feather prop.Apr 14, 1983 · N444PV · DestroyedIncident 19830225012609IBeech G18S · Port Isabel, TXUnable to extend gear. Landed gear up. Landing gear actuator clutch was excessively tight.Feb 25, 1983 · N74LA · Minor damageIncident 19821116065209IBeech G18S · Huntsville, ALCargo door fell off the aircraft in flight during approach to airport. Door not properly locked prior to departure.Nov 16, 1982 · N5BA · Minor damageAccident 19820917047609ABeech G18S · Indianapolis, INLeft engine feathered on liftoff. Pilot lost control airplane cartwheeled off runway. Prop controls were forward.Sep 17, 1982 · N730M · Substantial damageIncident 19820916061119IBeech G18S · Lubbock, TXLost control on crosswind landing. Ground looped. Pilot and check pilot over controlled aircraft.Sep 16, 1982 · N93CA · Minor damageAccident 19820830043639ABeech G18S · Chicago, ILLeft main tire went flat on the takeoff roll. Airplane ground looped. Empannage struck a dirt embankment.Aug 30, 1982 · N38RM · Substantial damageIncident 19820615032569IBeech 18* · Detroit, MILost engine oil pressure. Engine blower seal failure caused excessive oil consumption.Jun 15, 1982 · N308CIncident 19820609028069IBeech G18S · Cleveland, OHAborted takeoff when one engine lacked full power. Struck a taxiway light in haste to leave runway. Out of annualJun 9, 1982 · N730MIncident 19820506036949IBeech G18S · Clarendon, JMAbandoned burned out aircraft found on drug smugglers strip. Persons seen running from scene.May 6, 1982 · N1864T · DestroyedAccident 19820323051329ABeech G18S · Morgan Bluff, BahamasA ditched Beech 18 found floating offshore, was recovered. No occupants, aircraft ownership in doubt.Mar 23, 1982 · N511W · Damage unknownIncident 19820101002979IBeech G18S · Eustis, FLMain chute opened, malfunctioned, was cut away. Parachutist failed to use emergency chute, thick gloves a factor.Jan 1, 1982 · N9374Y · 1 fatalIncident 19811012089049IBeech G18S · Jacksonville, FLElectrical system failed. Pilot lowered gear manually but gear collapsed during rollout.Oct 12, 1981 · N5BA · Minor damageIncident 19810729061299IBeech 18* · Middletown, PAPilot was taxiing at night in unlighted area. Changed directions to avoid obstructions hit unlighted obstruction.Jul 29, 1981 · N9900R · Minor damageAccident 19810612032839ABeech G18S · New Cumberland, PAEngine quit on takeoff, aborted, ran off end runway. Struck highway traffic. Turbocharger impeller bearing failed.Jun 12, 1981 · N547DA · Substantial damageAccident 19810523028189ABeech G18S · Hyannis, MAOverloaded and behind CG. Pilot lost control on initial climb, stalled, crashed in wooded area near runway.May 23, 1981 · N75LA · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19810416033099IBeech G18S · Chicago, ILPilot failed to check gear position on second actuation during diverted approach. Found gear circuit breaker open.Apr 16, 1981 · N723T · Minor damageIncident 19810325024789IBeech G18S · Reading, PADuring rollout right main gear collapsed. Right drag brace failure.Mar 25, 1981 · N9312Y · Minor damageIncident 19810305019109IBeech G18S · Philadelphia, PAZe pilot had ground crew sweep snow off aircraft. He said aircraft acceleration was slow. Ran off end of runwayMar 5, 1981 · N9900R · Minor damageIncident 19810223019779IBeech G18S · San Juan, Puerto RicoZw pilot stated brakes would not hold while moving aircraft to parking ramp. Struck terminal, no brake problem.Feb 23, 1981 · N9412 · Substantial damageAccident 19810128004539ABeech G18S · San Juan, Puerto RicoGround looped on landing roll when tail was lowered to runway.Jan 28, 1981 · N966YH · Substantial damageIncident 19810120006929IBeech G18S · New Bedford, MADuring landing copilot inadvertently applied brakes. Aircraft ran off to one side of the runway.Jan 20, 1981 · N75LA · Minor damageAccident 19801213074999ABeech D18S · Atlanta, GAOverloaded aircraft on takeoff, tried to abort when opposite landing traffic observed. Ran off end runway,crashed.Dec 13, 1980 · N9684R · Destroyed
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