Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan II in Pretoria: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
ZS-LUI
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Pretoria - Pretoria
MSN:
404-0100
YOM:
1977
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Following a survey mission of 4 hours and 10 minutes, the twin engine aircraft returned to Pretoria-Wonderboom Airport where it was refueled. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The pilot elected to return when the aircraft lost height, struck a tree and crashed, bursting into flames. Two occupants were killed and two others were injured.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan II near Aweil: 8 killed

Date & Time: May 5, 1991
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
ST-AHX
Survivors:
No
MSN:
404-0657
YOM:
1980
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
While descending to Aweil Airport, the twin engine aircraft went shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed in an open field located about 25 km from Aweil. All eight occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile from Sudan People's Liberation Army.

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan II off Colonsay Island

Date & Time: May 31, 1990 at 0918 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
G-DAFS
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Edinburgh - Stornoway
MSN:
404-0872
YOM:
1984
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
8000
Captain / Total hours on type:
1800.00
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Edinburgh at 0832LT on a flight to Stornoway. At 0859LT, the crew was cleared to reach the operational zone and three minutes later, reached the altitude of 3,500 feet under VFR mode. While cruising at the altitude of 200 feet and at a speed of 130 knots, the right engine lost power. The crew cancelled the sortie and decided to divert to Port Ellen Airport. After the right propeller had been feathered, the aircraft lost speed and the crew was unable to maintain a safe altitude so he decided to ditch the aircraft 5 nm east of Colonsay Island. All three occupants took refuge on the left wing but the aircraft sank after few minutes and the wreckage was not recovered. All three occupants were rescued 40 minutes later and suffered hypothermia as the water temperature was 11° C.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine for undetermined reasons. The right engine had been changed (brand new) last May 22 and achieved 40 hours since.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan II in Alto de la Cabra: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 23, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
HK-3382P
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
404-0671
YOM:
1980
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Crashed on a mountain located near Alto de la Cabra, about 30 km southwest of Bogotá. All five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan II in Boca Raton

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1990 at 0009 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N335GP
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Wilmington - Fort Lauderdale
MSN:
404-0009
YOM:
1976
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
1487
Captain / Total hours on type:
35.00
Aircraft flight hours:
3286
Circumstances:
While level after descending, the right engine quit. Pilot feathered the propeller, advised ATC, and was diverting to alternate when left engine quit. He positioned the left engine boost pump to high and low with negative results, but did not feather the propeller. Position of boost pumps, when engines quit, was not determined. Aircraft landed on overpass that was under construction. There was fuel leakage after accident due to aircraft damage. Fuel quantity was sufficient. Examination of aircraft revealed right engine flexible duct from turbocharger to plenum chamber separated due to loose clamp. Hose was installed and club prop installed for each engine run. Both engines operated normally. Induction air hose was pulled during right engine run. Engine ran rough due to excessive rich mixture. No determination could be made for the reason of the left engine power loss.
Probable cause:
Loss of power in the right engine due to a disconnected duct between the turbocharger and the plenum chamber. The reason for the loss of power in the left engine was not determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan II in Banjarmasin: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 2, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PK-KCC
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
MSN:
404-0077
YOM:
1977
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On final approach to Banjarmasin-Syamsudin Noor Airport, the crew failed to realize his altitude was too low when the aircraft struck the roof of a house and crashed in a residential area located few hundred meters short of runway. The aircraft and several houses were destroyed. Three passengers were killed while four other occupants as well as 15 people on the ground were injured.

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan II in Nyala: 6 killed

Date & Time: Sep 26, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
ST-AIW
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Nyala - Khartoum
MSN:
404-0458
YOM:
1979
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Nyala Airport, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height, struck the roof a school and crashed. All six occupants were killed while there were no injuries on the ground.

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan II in Kaohsiung: 13 killed

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1989 at 0906 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
B-12206
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Kaohsiung – Wangan
MSN:
404-0418
YOM:
1978
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Kaohsiung Airport, while in initial climb, the crew encountered engine troubles. The airplane stalled and crashed in a residential area near the airport, bursting into flames. A passenger was injured while 12 other occupants were killed as well as one people on the ground.
Probable cause:
Engine trouble for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan II in Santa Cruz: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1989 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N5274J
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
404-0631
YOM:
1980
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Santa Cruz-El Trompillo Airport, while climbing, the pilot informed ATC about an engine failure and was cleared to return when control was lost. The aircraft crashed on a golf course located near the airport and was destroyed. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Cessna 404 Titan near Bogotá: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 1, 1988
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HK-2898
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
404-0839
YOM:
1981
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Struck the slope of a mountain located near San Cristóbal, about 20 km southeast of Bogotá-El Dorado Airport. Both occupants were killed. The aircraft was completing an illegal flight, carrying a load of cocaine.