Albany – Windsor Locks

On June 19, 1978 at 08:30 PM, Albany – Windsor Locks experienced a crash involving Beechcraft D18, operated by Great Western Airlines, with the event recorded near Windsor Locks-Bradley Connecticut.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. On final approach to Windsor Locks-Bradley Airport, the left engine lost power and the right engine failed. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the airplane struck trees and crashed in flames. Both occupants were slightly injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft reference details include registration N10VT, MSN A-699, year of manufacture 1952.