On October 21, 1971, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration N317K) operated by Labina was involved in an aviation accident near Milo, United States of America in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Uncontrolled descent following physical impairment of the pilot. The following factors were reported: - Spatial disorientation, - Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment, - Overload failure, - Pilot blood alcohol level 1,77 ‰ - Area near total… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
While cruising at night over Oklahoma, a pilot lost control, leading to aircraft disintegration and crash near Milo. All three occupants were killed. Probable cause: physical impairment due to alcohol.
The Accident
While cruising at night over the State of Oklahoma, the pilot lost control of the airplane. The airplane entered a dive, and during the descent, it disintegrated. The wreckage eventually crashed in an open field located near Milo, Oklahoma. All three occupants were killed.
Investigation
Investigators determined that the pilot had a blood alcohol level of 1.77‰. The area near the accident site was characterized by near total darkness. Overload failure was also reported.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause was an uncontrolled descent following physical impairment of the pilot. The following factors were reported:
What happened in the 21 Oct 1971 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident near Milo, United States of America?
While cruising at night over Oklahoma, a pilot lost control, leading to aircraft disintegration and crash near Milo. All three occupants were killed. Probable cause: physical impairment due to alcohol.
Were there any fatalities in the 21 Oct 1971 Beechcraft 80 Queen Air accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 Oct 1971 involved a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air, registration N317K, operated by Labina, at Milo, United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Uncontrolled descent following physical impairment of the pilot. The following factors were reported: - Spatial disorientation, - Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment, - Overload failure, - Pilot blood alcohol level 1,77 ‰ - Area near total darkness.
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