Casualties unknown

1982-06-03: Beech D18S (N7510) — K. W. Graham — Beeville, TX

Beeville, TX, US

On June 3, 1982, a Beech D18S (registration N7510) operated by K. W. Graham was involved in an aviation accident near Beeville, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot and three passengers experienced a right propeller governor failure during climb, causing loss of power. An emergency landing on rough terrain resulted in left engine separation and damage to landing gear and right wing.

Sequence of Events

A pilot and three passengers departed on a pleasure flight. After climbing several hundred feet, while the aircraft was at an airspeed of 110 mph, the right propeller governor failed, causing the right propeller to go into high pitch. This failure led to a loss of engine RPM and power. The pilot was unable to feather the propeller and could not maintain altitude.

Emergency Landing and Damage

The pilot performed an emergency landing on rough terrain. During the landing, the left engine separated from the aircraft. The main landing gear and the right wing were damaged as a result of the landing on uneven ground.

Occupant Details

The flight consisted of one pilot and three passengers. The source does not provide any information regarding injuries or the condition of the occupants following the landing.

Unspecified Information

The source does not include details such as the aircraft type, registration number, operator, location, date, or time of day of the incident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03290. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.