No fatalities

1967-12-09: Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (N814B) — Private United States of America — Salt Lake City, United States of America

Salt Lake City, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On December 9, 1967, a Beechcraft 80 Queen Air (registration N814B) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Salt Lake City, United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the crew. Failure of both engines due to lack of lubrication caused by a thick and cold oil that was not pre-heated before flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Shortly after takeoff, both engines failed. The crew performed an emergency belly landing in a field. All five occupants were injured, one seriously. The aircraft was destroyed. Investigation cited inadequate preflight preparation.

Incident

Shortly after takeoff, while in the initial climb phase, both engines of the aircraft failed simultaneously. The captain raised the landing gear and attempted an emergency landing. The airplane performed a belly landing in a field and came to rest near the departure airport.

Injuries and Damage

All five occupants sustained injuries, with one person reported as seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed by the impact and subsequent forces.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was inadequate preflight preparation by the crew, specifically the failure to pre-heat the engine oil before flight. The oil, which was thick and cold, did not provide sufficient lubrication, leading to the failure of both engines.