Beechcraft E18 crash, Sep 9, 1980, Gainesville
Beechcraft E18 accident on September 9, 1980 near Gainesville, Florida, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: September 9, 1980
- Aircraft: Beechcraft E18
- Location: Gainesville, Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
On 9 September 1980 a Beechcraft E18S cargo flight with two occupants went out of control during the takeoff roll at Gainesville, Florida, left the runway and collided with parked aircraft on the apron. The aircraft caught fire and was destroyed. Several parked aircraft were substantially damaged. Per the reported findings, the probable cause was a ground loop after the pilot lost directional control, with inadequate preflight preparation and an improperly loaded aircraft as contributing factors. No fatalities were reported.