On May 2, 1967, a Beechcraft D18 (registration N44596) operated by Mikal Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Baltimore, United States of America during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed due to an inadequate preflight preparation. The aircraft was improperly loaded, over max gross weight and exceeded after CofG limits. The cargo was not tied down in the cabin. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A plane stalled and crashed near the runway end after a night takeoff from Baltimore-Friendship Airport. The pilot died, a passenger was seriously injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.
Accident Overview
Shortly after lifting off from Baltimore-Friendship Airport during a night climb, the aircraft encountered difficulty gaining altitude. It stalled and subsequently crashed onto the ground near the end of the runway. The pilot was killed in the accident, while the passenger sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be the pilot's failure to obtain or maintain flying speed due to inadequate preflight preparation. Specific factors included improper loading of the aircraft, exceeding the maximum gross weight, exceeding the aft center-of-gravity limits, and cargo that was not secured in the cabin.
What happened in the 2 May 1967 Beechcraft D18 accident near Baltimore, United States of America?
A plane stalled and crashed near the runway end after a night takeoff from Baltimore-Friendship Airport. The pilot died, a passenger was seriously injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.
Were there any fatalities in the 2 May 1967 Beechcraft D18 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 May 1967 involved a Beechcraft D18, registration N44596, operated by Mikal Corporation, at Baltimore, United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed due to an inadequate preflight preparation. The aircraft was improperly loaded, over max gross weight and exceeded after CofG limits. The cargo was not tied down in the cabin.
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