Beechcraft D18 crash, Jan 24, 1965 (1 killed), Elko Nevada
Beechcraft D18 accident on January 24, 1965 near Elko Nevada, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Loss of control following a powerplant failure for...
- Date: January 24, 1965
- Aircraft: Beechcraft D18
- Location: Elko Nevada, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of control following a powerplant failure for undetermined reasons, with the pilot continuing under visual flight rules in adverse weather.
While en route in deteriorating weather with snow, thunderstorms and turbulence, the Beechcraft D18S struck a mountain slope near Elko in low visibility, killing the pilot. The wreckage was not found until May 1965.