Volpar Turboliner 18 crash, Aug 27, 1971 (1 killed), Clev...
Volpar Turboliner 18 accident on August 27, 1971 near Cleveland-Hopkins Ohio, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Loss of power from the left engine...
- Date: August 27, 1971
- Aircraft: Volpar Turboliner 18
- Location: Cleveland-Hopkins Ohio, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of power from the left engine for an undetermined reason
A Volpar Turboliner 18 flying a night mail run from Cleveland lost power from its left engine just after takeoff. It lost speed and height, struck trees and a house roof, and crashed, killing one of the two crew.