Beechcraft D18 crash, Jul 8, 1971 (2 killed), Toledo-Expr...
Beechcraft D18 accident on July 8, 1971 near Toledo-Express Ohio, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Improper level off and inadequate preflight...
- Date: July 8, 1971
- Aircraft: Beechcraft D18
- Location: Toledo-Express Ohio, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Improper level off and inadequate preflight preparation by the crew, with the aircraft improperly loaded and its center of gravity beyond the aft limit (NTSB CHI72AC005)
A cargo flight from Paducah to Detroit with a stop at Toledo crashed in flames near Toledo Express Airport after a go-around. The crew had leveled off improperly during the final segment, and the aircraft went out of control while climbing. Both pilots were killed.