Beechcraft E18 crash, May 2, 2011 (1 killed), Miami-Opa L...
Beechcraft E18 accident on May 2, 2011 near Miami-Opa Locka, Florida, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: The pilot did not respond correctly to a...
- Date: May 2, 2011
- Aircraft: Beechcraft E18
- Location: Miami-Opa Locka, Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The pilot did not respond correctly to a loss of power in the No. 2 engine and flew an airplane that was not airworthy. Inadequate engine maintenance by the operator also contributed, with corroded magnetos and low cylinder compression on that engine.
A Beech E18S operated by Island Air Service was on a cargo flight from Miami to Marsh Harbour when it lost control shortly after takeoff from Opa-Locka. The aircraft hit a tree, a fence and two vehicles, and a post-crash fire consumed the cabin area and left wing. The sole occupant, the pilot, was killed.