On November 18, 1972, a Beechcraft D18 (registration N5299C) operated by Miami Aircraft Ventures was involved in an aviation accident near White Mountain Lake, United States of America during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain flying speed during the last turn, causing the aircraft to stall and to crash. Factors: poorly planned approach, low altitude turn to land on road, narcotics on board. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A pilot died when his airplane stalled and crashed in flames while attempting to land on a road during an illegal narcotics smuggling flight.
Accident Details
A pilot was killed when his airplane stalled and crashed in flames during an attempted landing on a road. The aircraft was completing a last turn in the landing approach when control was lost. The pilot was the sole occupant on board.
The flight was an illegal smuggling operation, with a load of narcotics on board at the time of the accident.
Official Probable Cause
Investigators determined the probable cause was the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during the last turn, resulting in a stall and subsequent crash. Contributing factors reported include a poorly planned approach and executing a low-altitude turn to land on a road. The presence of narcotics on board was also noted as a factor.
What happened in the 18 Nov 1972 Beechcraft D18 accident near White Mountain Lake, United States of America?
A pilot died when his airplane stalled and crashed in flames while attempting to land on a road during an illegal narcotics smuggling flight.
Were there any fatalities in the 18 Nov 1972 Beechcraft D18 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 Nov 1972 involved a Beechcraft D18, registration N5299C, operated by Miami Aircraft Ventures, at White Mountain Lake, United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot failed to maintain flying speed during the last turn, causing the aircraft to stall and to crash. Factors: poorly planned approach, low altitude turn to land on road, narcotics on board.
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