Beechcraft C18S crash, Jul 30, 1973, West Falmouth Massac...
Beechcraft C18S accident on July 30, 1973 near West Falmouth Massachusetts, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Double engine failure in flight...
- Date: July 30, 1973
- Aircraft: Beechcraft C18S
- Location: West Falmouth Massachusetts, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Double engine failure in flight caused by fuel mismanagement by the pilot
A privately flown Beechcraft C18S lost both engines after the pilot switched fuel tanks over the ocean. He ditched a few miles off West Falmouth, the aircraft sank and the pilot was not hurt.