We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
The aircraft crashed when it struck the lake's surface, while the pilot was trying to regain visual contact in fog. The aircraft was destroyed and all three occupants were injured. Crew: Noel Love, pilot. Passengers: Dave Hooker, Dr. J. A. Dowd. Probable cause (official findings): The pilot continued VFR into unfavorable weather. The following contributing factors were reported: - Incorrect weather forecast, - Improper in-flight planning, - Exceeded ability, experience, - Operating carelessly a
Beechcraft D18