Beechcraft E18 crash, Jun 26, 2002, Venice
Beechcraft E18 accident on June 26, 2002 near Venice, Florida, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The pilot's improper use of flight controls...
- Date: June 26, 2002
- Aircraft: Beechcraft E18
- Location: Venice, Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The pilot's improper use of flight controls during takeoff, which led to a loss of control.
A Beechcraft E18 operated by Eagle Point rolled sharply left just after liftoff from Venice. The pilot could not level the wings, reduced power on both engines and tried to land on the remaining runway. The airplane slid into the grass and caught fire, but all three occupants got out.