On May 3, 1975, a Beechcraft D18 (registration N64R) operated by Virgil A. Kelley Jr. was involved in an aviation accident near El Llano de los Vela, Mexico during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane lost control while attempting to land, resulting in a crash with no injuries reported to the pilot.
What happened
During the final stages of flight, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of control while transitioning to the ground. The aircraft was in the process of landing when it veered off its intended path and struck the ground.
At the time of the accident, the aircraft was occupied by only one person. Despite the impact of the crash, the pilot remained on board the wreckage and was found to be uninjured following the event.
Findings
The specific mechanical or environmental factors that led to the loss of control during the landing phase have not yet been detailed in the available reports.