Beechcraft E18 crash, May 4, 1993 (1 killed), Lone Rock
Beechcraft E18 accident on May 4, 1993 near Lone Rock, Wisconsin, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Premature extension of the landing gear by the...
- Date: May 4, 1993
- Aircraft: Beechcraft E18
- Location: Lone Rock, Wisconsin, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Premature extension of the landing gear by the pilot, which led to his inability to maintain minimum descent altitude; loose cylinder and loss of oil were contributing factors.
After an oil loss forced the left engine to be shut down, the pilot of this cargo Beech 18 was vectored toward a VOR and flew a full instrument approach. He extended the landing gear early, could not hold the minimum descent altitude, and struck trees and terrain about 2.25 miles from the airport. The sole pilot was killed.