On May 23, 1981, a Beechcraft G18S (registration N75LA) operated by Gull Air - Air Florida Commuter was involved in an aviation accident near Hyannis-Barnstable, United States of America during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Uncontrolled collision with ground during initial climb due to inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot-in-command. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Hyannis-Barnstable Airport, killing both occupants. Investigators cited inadequate preflight preparation and improper loading as factors.
Accident Details
On a cargo flight from Hyannis-Barnstable Airport to Nantucket, a twin-engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed shortly after takeoff. The crash occurred during initial climb. Both occupants aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was an uncontrolled collision with ground during initial climb due to inadequate preflight preparation on the part of the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors included an improperly loaded aircraft, which was approximately 1,551 pounds over maximum gross weight, and a center of gravity (CoG) located 31.25 inches behind the aft CG limit.
