Beechcraft D18 crash, Jan 29, 1968 (2 killed), Grand Isla...
Beechcraft D18 accident on January 29, 1968 near Grand Island Nebraska, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control attributed to spatial...
- Date: January 29, 1968
- Aircraft: Beechcraft D18
- Location: Grand Island Nebraska, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control attributed to spatial disorientation, with inadequate maintenance and inspection listed as a contributing factor
A Trojan Airways Beechcraft D18S flying a night mail flight crashed a few miles short of runway 35 at Grand Island, Nebraska, on 29 January 1968. It was approaching in low ceiling and fog when the pilot lost control. Both occupants were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.