Beechcraft D18 crash, Sep 23, 1979 (6 killed), North Perr...
Beechcraft D18 accident on September 23, 1979 near North Perry Florida, United States with 6 fatalities. Cause: Uncontrolled collision with the ground...
- Date: September 23, 1979
- Aircraft: Beechcraft D18
- Location: North Perry Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Uncontrolled collision with the ground during initial climb due to inadequate preflight preparation by the crew; the aircraft was about 150 lb over maximum gross weight and about 3 inches aft of the rear center of gravity limit.
A Beechcraft D18S operated by Lowery Aircraft Parts on a cargo flight crashed in flames shortly after takeoff from North Perry Airport, Florida, while in initial climb. Sources disagree on the fatality count, which is 3 according to ASN and the crew and passenger breakdown.