Quincy - Belleville

On February 18, 1987 at 03:32 PM, Quincy - Belleville experienced a crash involving Beechcraft E18, operated by Active Aero Charter, with the event recorded near Quincy-Baldwin Field Illinois.

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, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. The aircraft, at near gross weight (cg unknown), was on initial climb after takeoff. A witness reported that engines sounded normal. At about 400 feet agl the aircraft was reported to pitch up about 10°, then level off and entered a left turn. The aircraft made another left turn to the south-southwest. The pilot reported that he was returning to the field, but did not state problem. The witness said the aircraft was in a 30° left bank, turning toward the airport, when the aircraft stalled and descended to the ground in a vertical nose down attitude. Fire/explosion after impact. Left propeller found in feathered position. No engine problem found. On 1/28/87, left engine lost power after takeoff; no problem found; unable to duplicate. Pilot had two engine-out experiences in airplane previously, both when at low weight. Surrounding terrain suitable for off-airport landing. Both occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration N149R, MSN BA-414, year of manufacture 1959.