Beechcraft E18 crash, Mar 17, 1968 (9 killed), Rapid City...
Beechcraft E18 accident on March 17, 1968 near Rapid City South Dakota, United States with 9 fatalities. Cause: Improper compensation for wind...
- Date: March 17, 1968
- Aircraft: Beechcraft E18
- Location: Rapid City South Dakota, United States
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Improper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, who failed to maintain flying speed, with improper loading as a contributing factor
On final approach to Rapid City Airport in gusty crosswinds the pilot lost control, and the aircraft crashed in a field in a large explosion. All nine occupants were killed.