Beechcraft G18S crash, Dec 13, 1980, Atlanta-Fulton Count...
Beechcraft G18S accident on December 13, 1980 near Atlanta-Fulton County-Brown Field, Georgia, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Overrun and...
- Date: December 13, 1980
- Aircraft: Beechcraft G18S
- Location: Atlanta-Fulton County-Brown Field, Georgia, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Overrun and collision with trees after the pilot delayed the decision to abort the takeoff. Overloading, a center of gravity outside limits and limited familiarity with the type were contributing factors.
A Beechcraft G18S (BA-500) owned by Deral D. Browning was destroyed by fire after it overran the runway during a night takeoff from Atlanta Fulton County Brown Field, Georgia, and struck trees. The pilot was seriously injured and survived.