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Twin-Engine Aircraft Overruns Runway and Catches Fire at Detroit-City-Coleman A. Young Airport (N35CB)

Detroit-City (Coleman A. Young), United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On August 7, 1974, a Beechcraft D18 (registration N35CB) operated by Bard Air Freight was involved in an aviation accident near Detroit-City (Coleman A. Young), United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot who apparently raised the landing gear prematurely before rotation. The gear selector was found in up position. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft went out of control during takeoff at Detroit-City-Coleman A. Young Airport, overran the runway, and burned. The pilot escaped with minor injuries.

Incident Overview During the takeoff roll at Detroit-City-Coleman A. Young Airport, a twin-engine aircraft lost control and slid along the ground. The aircraft overran the runway and came to rest in flames, resulting in the destruction of the airframe. The pilot escaped the incident with minor injuries. ## Official Findings The investigation identified inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot as the probable cause. The pilot apparently raised the landing gear prematurely before rotation. The gear selector was found in the up position following the event. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport name was provided in the source material.

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