Beechcraft E18 crash, Jun 8, 1993 (1 killed), Detroit-Wil...
Beechcraft E18 accident on June 8, 1993 near Detroit-Willow Run (Ypsilanti), Michigan, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Pilot's inadequate...
- Date: June 8, 1993
- Aircraft: Beechcraft E18
- Location: Detroit-Willow Run (Ypsilanti), Michigan, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and improper use of a primary attitude indicator that was switched off and showed a false operative flag, in fog and low ceiling conditions.
A Beechcraft E18S cargo flight, the pilot's first solo revenue flight for the operator, took off from Detroit Willow Run in fog and low ceilings and hit the airport terrain just after lift-off. Examination found the engines and airframe sound. The primary attitude indicator had a faulty on/off flag that showed it as operating even without power. The pilot was killed.