No fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Belly Lands at Cornelia Fort Airpark (N6B)

Cornelia Fort Airpark, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 21, 2012, a Beechcraft G18S (registration N6B) operated by Great American Transportation Company was involved in an aviation accident near Cornelia Fort Airpark, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: No investigations were completed by the NTSB. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft belly landed on a grassy area beside runway 22 at Cornelia Fort Airpark after the pilot decided to land at the closed airport. The pilot escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident

A twin-engine aircraft was en route from Miami, Florida, to Dickson, Tennessee, when the pilot decided to land at Cornelia Fort Airpark during nighttime. The airpark is closed to traffic at that time. In unclear circumstances, the aircraft performed a belly landing on a grassy area along the left side of runway 22 and came to rest. The pilot was able to exit the aircraft without injury. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft

The aircraft involved was a twin-engine type. No further details about the make, model, or registration were provided in the source.

Investigation

According to the source, no investigations were completed by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Apr 2012 Beechcraft G18S accident near Cornelia Fort Airpark, United States of America?

A twin-engine aircraft belly landed on a grassy area beside runway 22 at Cornelia Fort Airpark after the pilot decided to land at the closed airport. The pilot escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Apr 2012 Beechcraft G18S accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Apr 2012 involved a Beechcraft G18S, registration N6B, operated by Great American Transportation Company, at Cornelia Fort Airpark, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No investigations were completed by the NTSB.