Beechcraft G18S crash, Oct 6, 1997, Crosbyton
Beechcraft G18S accident on October 6, 1997 near Crosbyton, Texas, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Inadequate maintenance: missing carburetor...
- Date: October 6, 1997
- Aircraft: Beechcraft G18S
- Location: Crosbyton, Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Inadequate maintenance: missing carburetor alternate air doors reduced carburetor heat effectiveness, causing icing-related power loss; icing weather, low ceilings and unsuitable terrain were contributing factors.
The Beech G18S lost power in the left engine in cruise and the other engine also lost power after carburetor heat was applied. The pilot made a forced landing on rough terrain in IMC. Investigators found the alternate air doors missing from both carburetors, which made carburetor heat ineffective.