Cessna 411

Operator:

Harry Noe

Registration:

N411HN

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Houston - Beaumont

MSN:

411-0276

YOM:

1967

Location:

Houston-William P. Hobby

Texas

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Region:

Crew on board:

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Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

6000

Circumstances:

The aircraft was the second aircraft of a flight of two. The lead aircraft had received radio clearance for takeoff. The lead aircraft was to proceed to a visual checkpoint northwest of the airport and wait for this aircraft to join up. Witnesses observed the aircraft depart runway 17 and remain at low altitude. A left turn was completed with the aircraft passing over the witnesses at low altitude. They saw the pilot looking from side to side just prior to the aircraft colliding with a radio tower/antenna. The aircraft crashed and the pilot, sole on board was killed.

Probable cause:

Occurrence #1: in flight collision with object
Phase of operation: takeoff - initial climb
Findings
1. (c) proper climb rate - not maintained - pilot in command
2. (f) object - electrical tower
3. (c) visual lookout - inadequate - pilot in command
4. (c) diverted attention - pilot in command

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Middlefield: 5 killed

Date & Time: Apr 18, 1982 at 1759 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Chester Air

Registration:

N3228R

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Training

Survivors:

Site:

Middlefield-Geauga County

Schedule:

Middlefield - Middlefield

MSN:

411-0228

YOM:

1966

Location:

Ohio

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

6000

Aircraft flight hours:

2126

Circumstances:

The purpose of the flight was to prepare for a FAA part 135 air taxi check ride which was scheduled later that week. The aircraft was observed during the approach with one engine shut down. During the turn to final the aircraft crashed half a mile from runway 28. All five occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Occurrence #1: loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical
Phase of operation: approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final
Findings
1. (f) in-flight planning/decision - improper - pilot in command
2. (f) emergency procedure - simulated - pilot in command
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Occurrence #2: loss of control - in flight
Phase of operation: approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final
Findings
3. (c) planned approach - poor - pilot in command
4. (c) airspeed (VMC) - not maintained - pilot in command
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Occurrence #3: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Brisbane: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1982 at 1201 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Reprographics

Registration:

VH-AYE

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Test

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Brisbane - Brisbane

MSN:

411-0288

YOM:

1969

Location:

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

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Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

2128

Captain / Total hours on type:

302.00

Aircraft flight hours:

4500

Circumstances:

At 1201 EST, shortly after taking off from Runway 10L at Archerfield Airport, the airplane crashed into an annex attached to a Thiess Contractors workshop located in Kerry Road, Archerfield. The accident site was 455 metres east-north-east from the departure end of the runway. The pilot and four workmen taking their lunch break in the annex were killed. The aircraft and the annex were destroyed by impact forces and the following explosion and fire. The accident occurred during a test flight following corrective maintenance. The aircraft had completed a periodic inspection on 23 December 1981 but, during the next 10 days, a problem was experienced with the control of the left hand propeller. Following maintenance on 4 January to rectify the problem, the pilot elected to test fly the aircraft prior to its intended use for endorsement training at 1500 hours on the day of the accident.

Probable cause:

The cause of the accident was that following a reduction of power from the left engine, the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. The cause of the reduction of power was not determined. The accident may have been avoided if the pilot had employed the correct procedures following a reduction of power from the left hand engine.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Columbus: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1981 at 2156 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N7007R

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Ferry

Survivors:

Site:

City

Schedule:

Ozark - Augusta

MSN:

411-0047

YOM:

1965

Location:

Columbus

Georgia

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

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Captain / Total flying hours:

Circumstances:

While cruising by night on a flight from Ozark, Alabama, to Augusta, Georgia, the pilot lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed in a residential area, bursting into flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. There were no casualties on ground.

Probable cause:

Loss of control after unqualified person operated the aircraft. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failure of the electrical system,
- The pilot attempted operation beyond experience/ability level,
- The pilot diverted attention from operation of aircraft,
- The pilot failed to follow approved procedures,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Battery weak,
- Alternators off during GPU start,
- Emergency gear handle extended, observed without light,
- Dark night.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411A in Cape Coral: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 18, 1980 at 0515 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Burt H. Clubb

Registration:

N1411M

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Illegal (smuggling)

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

411-0160

YOM:

1966

Location:

Cape Coral

Florida

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

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Pax on board:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

7250

Captain / Total hours on type:

48.00

Circumstances:

Crashed near the end of an unlighted and isolated road on a moonlight night while completing a contraband flight from Colombia. The twin engine airplane struck trees, crashed and burst into flames. Both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Collision with trees on final approach after the pilot misjudged altitude and clearance. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot-in-command exercised poor judgment,
- Pilot fatigue,
- Approximately 1,000 lbs of marijuana/pills found on board,
- Crew flew 14 hours prior to the accident.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 off Pompano Beach

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1980 at 1502 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Kara Leasing Group

Registration:

N3CC

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

411-0033

YOM:

1964

Location:

Pompano Beach

Florida

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

1500

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Pompano Beach Airport, while climbing, the right engine surged. The airplane stalled and crashed into the sea close to the shore. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was written off.

Probable cause:

Engine failure and subsequent stall and crash due to improper operation of powerplant and powerplant controls. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Unqualified person operated aircraft,
- The pilot failed to maintain flying speed,
- Aircraft came to rest in water,
- Partial loss of power on the right engine,
- Pilot not multi-engine rated,
- Stall warning horn on during attempt to stabilize surging right engine,
- Stayed on until impact.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Vineland: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 9, 1980 at 1453 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N4973T

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Bridgeport – Washington DC – Atlantic City

MSN:

411-0193

YOM:

1966

Location:

Vineland

New Jersey

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

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Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

652

Circumstances:

While in cruising altitude, one of the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and entered a spin. It crashed in a field located near Vineland and exploded on ground. All four occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot failed to maintain flying speed,
- Complete failure on one engine,
- Emergency circumstances unknown/not reported.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Columbus: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 24, 1980 at 0241 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Volonteer Aviation

Registration:

N23RJ

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Site:

Columbus-John Glenn (Port Columbus)

Schedule:

Columbus - Louisville

MSN:

411-0287

YOM:

1969

Location:

Ohio

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

3300

Captain / Total hours on type:

20.00

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Columbus-Port Columbus Airport, while in initial climb, both engines suffered a partial loss of power. The airplane stalled, entered a spin and crashed in flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure during initial climb after fuel system: pumps sheared. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot failed to maintain flying speed,
- Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot,
- Partial loss of power on both engines,
- Left engine fuel pump sheared,
- Left and right auxiliary fuel pumps found in low position.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 near Baradero: 6 killed

Date & Time: Dec 11, 1979

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

LV-ISX

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type: