2 fatalities

Fatal Low-Altitude Crash After Simultaneous Engine Failure (N8615A)

Feeding Hills, United States of AmericaFlight

On June 2, 1973, a Beechcraft D18 (registration N8615A) operated by Edwin L. Cook was involved in an aviation accident near Feeding Hills, United States of America in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure in flight caused by a fuel starvation and mismanagement of fuel. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A local flight ended in a fatal crash after both engines stopped at low altitude. The pilot's sharp turn to avoid a house caused a stall, killing both occupants. The official probable cause was fuel starvation and mismanagement.

Incident Overview and Fatal Outcome During a local flight, an aircraft was cruising at a low altitude when both engines stopped simultaneously. The pilot attempted to avoid a collision with a house by making a sharp turn. This maneuver caused the airplane to stall, resulting in a crash. Both occupants of the aircraft were killed in the incident. ## Official Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a double engine failure in flight. This failure was attributed to fuel starvation and the mismanagement of fuel. The source does not provide specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location of the crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jun 1973 Beechcraft D18 accident near Feeding Hills, United States of America?

A local flight ended in a fatal crash after both engines stopped at low altitude. The pilot's sharp turn to avoid a house caused a stall, killing both occupants. The official probable cause was fuel starvation and mismanagement.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jun 1973 Beechcraft D18 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jun 1973 involved a Beechcraft D18, registration N8615A, operated by Edwin L. Cook, at Feeding Hills, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Double engine failure in flight caused by a fuel starvation and mismanagement of fuel.