Beechcraft D18 crash, Apr 30, 1978 (2 killed), Ocala Florida
Beechcraft D18 accident on April 30, 1978 near Ocala Florida, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Pilot diverted attention from flying the...
- Date: April 30, 1978
- Aircraft: Beechcraft D18
- Location: Ocala Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Pilot diverted attention from flying the aircraft, with misjudged altitude and clearance; marijuana was found on board (NTSB report MIA78FA076).
A Beechcraft D18S (N800WM) operated by Southern Aero Traders crashed near Ocala, Florida, on 30 April 1978 at about 1800 local time. Flying low on a suspected illegal smuggling flight, it struck trees and crashed in a field. Both occupants were killed.