Beechcraft G18S crash, Dec 11, 1996 (1 killed), Roosevelt...
Beechcraft G18S accident on December 11, 1996 near Roosevelt Roads NAS (Ceiba), Puerto Rico with 1 fatality. Cause: The pilot's improper decision after...
- Date: December 11, 1996
- Aircraft: Beechcraft G18S
- Location: Roosevelt Roads NAS (Ceiba), Puerto Rico
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot's improper decision after losing the left engine cowling, including shutting down and feathering the engine against procedures, together with weight and balance failures and an overweight takeoff.
A TolAir Beechcraft G18S cargo flight from San Juan lost its left engine cowling after takeoff and the pilot feathered the engine without declaring an emergency. He then reported losing height, tried a restart, and said he would not reach shore. The aircraft was found about 6 miles east of Roosevelt Roads NAS, but the pilot was not recovered.