On February 10, 1967, a Beechcraft D18 (registration N7388) operated by Southwestern Public Service was involved in an aviation accident near Dallas-Love Field, United States of America during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure and separation in flight of a propeller blade during initial climb due to fatigue fracture; the right engine Hartzell propeller blade separated at shank radius; crankshaft counterweight liners excessively worn. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
Shortly after takeoff from Dallas-Love Field Airport, the pilot lost control of the airplane, which stalled and crashed in flames in an open field. All three occupants were killed. The probable cause was a propeller blade separation due to fatigue fracture.
Accident Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Dallas-Love Field Airport, while climbing, the pilot lost control of the airplane. The aircraft subsequently stalled and crashed in flames in an open field. The aircraft was destroyed, and all three occupants were killed.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause was a failure and separation in flight of a propeller blade during initial climb due to fatigue fracture. It was determined that the right engine Hartzell propeller blade separated at the shank radius. Additionally, the crankshaft counterweight liners were found to be excessively worn.
What happened in the 10 Feb 1967 Beechcraft D18 accident near Dallas-Love Field, United States of America?
Shortly after takeoff from Dallas-Love Field Airport, the pilot lost control of the airplane, which stalled and crashed in flames in an open field. All three occupants were killed. The probable cause was a propeller blade separation due to fatigue fracture.
Were there any fatalities in the 10 Feb 1967 Beechcraft D18 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Feb 1967 involved a Beechcraft D18, registration N7388, operated by Southwestern Public Service, at Dallas-Love Field, United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Failure and separation in flight of a propeller blade during initial climb due to fatigue fracture; the right engine Hartzell propeller blade separated at shank radius; crankshaft counterweight liners excessively worn.
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