1 fatality

1973-03-20: Beechcraft E18 (N1900R) — Buckeye Air Services — Cleveland, United States of America

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On March 20, 1973, a Beechcraft E18 (registration N1900R) operated by Buckeye Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Cleveland, United States of America in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident could not be determined due to a lack of physical evidence. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781232923Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft disappeared over Lake Erie while traveling from Cleveland to Detroit, with no wreckage ever recovered.

What happened

During a flight originating in Cleveland and destined for Detroit, an aircraft crashed into the waters of Lake Erie. Following the disappearance, search efforts were conducted, but the wreckage of the plane was never located.

No information regarding the specific aircraft model or registration was provided in the available records. Because the debris field could not be identified, it remains impossible to determine the exact point of impact or the specific circumstances surrounding the descent into the lake.

Findings

Due to the total absence of recovered wreckage and physical evidence from the site, investigators were unable to reach a definitive conclusion regarding the accident. The lack of recoverable data means the specific sequence of events leading to the loss of the aircraft remains unknown.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident could not be determined due to a lack of physical evidence.