Beechcraft H18 crash, Nov 5, 1985 (2 killed), Oklahoma City
Beechcraft H18 accident on November 5, 1985 near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Oil starvation after a blocked oil...
- Date: November 5, 1985
- Aircraft: Beechcraft H18
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Oil starvation after a blocked oil jet, caused by debris of undetermined origin, led to right engine failure; the pilot did not maintain directional control.
A Beechcraft H18 operated by Starflight crashed shortly after takeoff from Oklahoma City, bound for Lawton, on 5 November 1985. After the right engine failed the aircraft yawed and rolled right into power lines before hitting the ground and burning. Both occupants were killed.