Beechcraft E18 crash, Jun 22, 1971 (2 killed), Birmingham...
Beechcraft E18 accident on June 22, 1971 near Birmingham Alabama, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Inadequate preflight preparation by the crew...
- Date: June 22, 1971
- Aircraft: Beechcraft E18
- Location: Birmingham Alabama, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Inadequate preflight preparation by the crew (NTSB MIA71AM115)
A mail flight from Birmingham to Nashville stalled from a high nose up attitude just after takeoff and crashed in flames near the airport. Both pilots were killed. The cargo had reportedly been improperly secured.