Beechcraft D18 crash, Feb 16, 1972 (2 killed), Jackson-Re...
Beechcraft D18 accident on February 16, 1972 near Jackson-Reynolds Field Michigan, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Failure of the right engine...
- Date: February 16, 1972
- Aircraft: Beechcraft D18
- Location: Jackson-Reynolds Field Michigan, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Failure of the right engine during initial climb for undetermined reason, with airframe icing and an unsecured cargo load as contributing factors
A Hankins Airways Beechcraft D18S on a night cargo flight banked right and crashed in flames shortly after takeoff from Jackson-Reynolds Airport in Michigan. Both occupants were killed. The NTSB cited failure of the right engine in initial climb, with icing and cargo securing among the contributing factors.