On August 10, 1968, a Beechcraft D18 (registration N7110N) operated by Buker Airways was involved in an aviation accident near New York-JFK, United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was probably caused by the combination of the following factors: - Uncontrolled descent caused by vortex turbulences, - The pilot misjudged the distance on takeoff, - The pilot failed to use all available runway as the takeoff was attempted from… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During a night takeoff at New York-JFK Airport, a twin-engine airplane lost control and crashed in initial climb. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the aircraft was destroyed. Official findings cite vortex turbulence, misjudged distance, and other factors.
Incident
Shortly after a night liftoff from New York-JFK Airport, while in the initial climb phase, a twin-engine airplane went out of control and crashed. The pilot was slightly injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the accident was probably caused by a combination of the following factors:
Uncontrolled descent caused by vortex turbulences
The pilot misjudged the distance on takeoff
The pilot failed to use all available runway as the takeoff was attempted from an intersection
Congested traffic pattern
The local controller warned the pilot about turbulences prior to takeoff