Beechcraft D18 crash, Sep 8, 1964 (1 killed), Deer River...
Beechcraft D18 accident on September 8, 1964 near Deer River Minnesota, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: The NTSB investigation cited inadequate...
- Date: September 8, 1964
- Aircraft: Beechcraft D18
- Location: Deer River Minnesota, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The NTSB investigation cited inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot, who delayed initiating the go around, and reduced braking on the wet and soft surface.
The Beechcraft D18S owned by Leonard C. Piet was landing at Deer River on soft ground when the pilot decided to attempt a go around. During the initial climb it struck trees at the end of the airstrip, stalled and crashed in a wooded area. The wreckage was found a day later and the pilot was killed.