Beechcraft D18 crash, Jan 10, 2000, Everett-Paine Field
Beechcraft D18 accident on January 10, 2000 near Everett-Paine Field, Washington, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of aircraft control...
- Date: January 10, 2000
- Aircraft: Beechcraft D18
- Location: Everett-Paine Field, Washington, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of aircraft control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
A Methow Aviation Beechcraft D18S cargo flight was starting its takeoff run from Everett-Paine Field when the aircraft began rolling left at about five feet above the runway. The pilot aborted the takeoff, and the aircraft ran onto soft ground beside the runway, where the main gear collapsed and it slid to a stop. No one was injured, and no engine or flight control malfunction was found.