Beechcraft E18 crash, Sep 20, 1973 (6 killed), Natchitoch...
Beechcraft E18 accident on September 20, 1973 near Natchitoches Louisiana, United States with 6 fatalities. Cause: Pilot failed to see and avoid...
- Date: September 20, 1973
- Aircraft: Beechcraft E18
- Location: Natchitoches Louisiana, United States
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Pilot failed to see and avoid obstructions after a night takeoff, with fog and his coronary artery disease as contributing factors.
A chartered Beechcraft E18S took off at night in fog from Natchitoches and failed to clear trees beyond the runway end. All six occupants died, including singer Jim Croce.