On January 16, 1947, a Beechcraft D18 (registration PH-UBV) operated by Rijksluchtvaartschool - RLS was involved in an aviation accident near Twenthe AFB (Enschede), Netherlands during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled during a go-around maneuver while operating with one engine voluntarily inoperative. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a field near Twenthe AFB during a training exercise with one engine inoperative, resulting in two fatalities and one serious injury.
What happened
The incident occurred while the crew was conducting a scheduled training flight originating from Leeuwarden. The operational program at Twenthe Air Base included touch-and-go maneuvers. During the approach phase, the aircraft was operating with one engine voluntarily inoperative as part of the exercise. The instructor initiated a go-around procedure when the airframe entered a stall. Following the loss of control, the machine impacted the ground in a nearby field. It came to rest upside down and caught fire immediately after impact.
Findings
The crash resulted in significant casualties among the occupants. Two crew members lost their lives in the accident, while the third occupant sustained serious injuries. The sequence of events indicates that the stall occurred during the go-around maneuver while the aircraft was configured with one engine inoperative.
Probable cause
The aircraft stalled during a go-around maneuver while operating with one engine voluntarily inoperative.
What happened in the 16 Jan 1947 Beechcraft D18 accident near Twenthe AFB (Enschede), Netherlands?
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a field near Twenthe AFB during a training exercise with one engine inoperative, resulting in two fatalities and one serious injury.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Jan 1947 Beechcraft D18 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Jan 1947 involved a Beechcraft D18, registration PH-UBV, operated by Rijksluchtvaartschool - RLS, at Twenthe AFB (Enschede), Netherlands.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft stalled during a go-around maneuver while operating with one engine voluntarily inoperative.
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