Beechcraft SNB-2 Navigator crash, Jun 20, 1964 (2 killed)
Beechcraft SNB-2 Navigator accident on June 20, 1964 near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Florida, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Fuel starvation...
- Date: June 20, 1964
- Aircraft: Beechcraft SNB-2 Navigator
- Location: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Fuel starvation after takeoff, attributed to fuel mismanagement and an inadequate pre takeoff inspection, as summarized from the NTSB report.
On 20 June 1964 a Beechcraft Navigator operated by Ohio Valley Aviation on a ferry flight lost power in both engines shortly after takeoff from Fort Lauderdale. The aircraft stalled while climbing, dove into the ground and exploded, killing both crew members.