Beechcraft 18 crash, May 13, 1972 (3 killed), Van Nuys Ca...
Beechcraft 18 accident on May 13, 1972 near Van Nuys California, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: Pilot failed to maintain directional control...
- Date: May 13, 1972
- Aircraft: Beechcraft 18
- Location: Van Nuys California, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Pilot failed to maintain directional control and did not abort the takeoff, with unfavorable wind and lack of familiarity with the aircraft as contributing factors
A Beechcraft 18 lost control during its takeoff roll at Van Nuys Airport on 13 May 1972 and crashed in flames onto a hangar. All three occupants were killed, and two other light aircraft were destroyed. No one on the ground was injured.