Beechcraft E18 crash, Sep 25, 1966 (3 killed), Charlevoix...
Beechcraft E18 accident on September 25, 1966 near Charlevoix Michigan, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: Improper operation of brakes and or...
- Date: September 25, 1966
- Aircraft: Beechcraft E18
- Location: Charlevoix Michigan, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Improper operation of brakes and or flight controls and the pilot in command failing to abort the takeoff, with inadequate supervision of the flight
A Beechcraft E18 operated by Q Airways had difficulty climbing after takeoff from Charlevoix Airport, Michigan, on 25 September 1966. It struck a railway embankment and burned, killing both passengers at the scene, and the captain died later from his injuries on 14 October.