Beechcraft E18 crash, Feb 3, 1970 (2 killed), Weyers Cave...
Beechcraft E18 accident on February 3, 1970 near Weyers Cave-Shenandoah Valley Virginia, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Double engine failure...
- Date: February 3, 1970
- Aircraft: Beechcraft E18
- Location: Weyers Cave-Shenandoah Valley Virginia, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Double engine failure on final approach caused by icing, with the anti icing equipment not in use
On approach to Weyers Cave the Shenandoah Air Beechcraft lost both engines and could not hold its altitude. It struck a hill near the airfield while the crew attempted an emergency landing, and both pilots were killed.