N44623BEECH D18-S 1991-05-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH D18-S S/N: A-31

Summary

On May 18, 1991, a Beech D18-S (N44623) was involved in an incident near Englewood, CO. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE PILOT. FACTORS WERE: THE CROSS, FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO LOCK THE TAIL WHEEL, AND THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF CROSSWIND LIMITATIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN91LA073. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N44623.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 18, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91LA073
Location
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Event ID
20001212X16982
Coordinates
39.639461, -104.989189
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY THE PILOT. FACTORS WERE: THE CROSS, FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO LOCK THE TAIL WHEEL, AND THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF CROSSWIND LIMITATIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
A-31
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1945
Model / ICAO
D18-S BE18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
J W DUFF AIRCRAFT CO
Address
8131 E 40TH AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
DENVER
State / Zip Code
CO 80207
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN91LA073