Beechcraft E18 crash, Jul 29, 1971, Milford New York
Beechcraft E18 accident on July 29, 1971 near Milford New York, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Powerplant failure caused by a blower impeller...
- Date: July 29, 1971
- Aircraft: Beechcraft E18
- Location: Milford New York, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Powerplant failure caused by a blower impeller assembly failure (NTSB report NYC72AN015)
A Gilley Airways Beechcraft E18S flying mail at night from Syracuse toward New York reported engine trouble and could not hold altitude. The crew jettisoned the cargo before the aircraft struck trees and crashed at Milford, New York, injuring both crew members.