On December 19, 1978, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration N37JR) operated by David Brumfield was involved in an aviation accident near Bordelonville-Brumfield, United States of America during takeoff. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with trees during initial climb after the pilot misjudged distance, speed and altitude. The following contributing factors were reported: - Airport conditions: soft runway, - High obstructions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft departing a soft runway at Bordelonville-Brumfield Airstrip struck trees and crashed into a farm building. One passenger was seriously injured; five other occupants were killed.
Accident Description
A twin-engine airplane departed from a soft runway at Bordelonville-Brumfield Airstrip. After liftoff, the aircraft encountered difficulties gaining height. It struck trees and subsequently crashed into a farm building. One passenger was seriously injured, and the five other occupants were killed.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a collision with trees during initial climb after the pilot misjudged distance, speed, and altitude. Contributing factors reported included airport conditions (soft runway) and high obstructions.
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