Beechcraft E18 crash, Mar 23, 1979 (2 killed), Cedar Rapi...
Beechcraft E18 accident on March 23, 1979 near Cedar Rapids Iowa, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Loss of directional control during the...
- Date: March 23, 1979
- Aircraft: Beechcraft E18
- Location: Cedar Rapids Iowa, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of directional control during the takeoff roll attributed to crew poor judgment, including failure to maintain directional control and failure to abort the takeoff.
A Beechcraft E18S (N201GW) of Great Western Airlines on a cargo flight from Cedar Rapids to Springfield lost control during the takeoff roll at Cedar Rapids Airport on 23 March 1979. The aircraft ground looped, swerved and crashed in flames, killing both pilots.