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Cargo Aircraft Crash Near Hays During Final Approach (N901PC)

Hays, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 16, 1978, a Beechcraft G18S (registration N901PC) operated by Festus Flying Service was involved in an aviation accident near Hays, United States of America during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Stall on final approach after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft crashed in flames near Hays during final approach after the pilot lost control. The aircraft was destroyed, and both occupants were killed. The probable cause was a stall on final approach.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a cargo flight from Wichita, the pilot lost control of the aircraft while on final approach to Hays. The airplane entered a dive and crashed in flames a few miles from the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed, and both occupants were killed. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a stall on final approach after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. The report identified several contributing factors, including a low ceiling, icing conditions that included sleet and freezing rain, visibility of three miles or less, and fog.

IcingAerodynamic stall

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