Crash of a Cessna 411 in Walker Cay

Date & Time: May 28, 1976 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
South Florida Airlines
Registration:
N34JH
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fort Lauderdale - Walker Cay
Location:
Walker Cay
North Andros
Country:
Bahamas
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
7000
Captain / Total hours on type:
100.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Walker Cay Airport, the twin engine airplane struck tree tops and crashed. All three occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 off Puerto Rico

Date & Time: Apr 15, 1976 at 1800 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Registration:
N7334U
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Santo Domingo - San Juan
MSN:
411-0034
YOM:
1964
Location:
San Juan-Isla Grande (Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci)
All Puerto Rico
Country:
Puerto Rico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
2118
Captain / Total hours on type:
107.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to San Juan-Isla Grande Airport, the twin engine airplane was too low when it struck the water surface and crashed into the San Juan Bay, few hundred yards short of runway 09. Both occupants were rescued while the aircraft sank.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight with water on approach after the pilot misjudged distance and altitude. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to initiate a go-around,
- Rain,
- Visibility two miles or less.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 near Show Low: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1975 at 0935 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Registration:
N4956T
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Flagstaff - Silver City
MSN:
411-156
YOM:
1966
Location:
Show Low
Arizona
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
10000
Captain / Total hours on type:
58.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude on a ferry flight from Flagstaff to Silver City, the pilot lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed in flames near Show Low. The aircraft was totally destroyed and the pilot, sole occupant, was killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control in flight and uncontrolled descent after the pilot suffered physical impairment. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment,
- Misjudged altitude,
- Peak gusts 15 knots,
- The pilot suffered a heart attack at an undetermined time,
- Alcohol content 2,6‰.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Memphis

Date & Time: May 15, 1975 at 1000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Registration:
N617JC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Memphis - Baton Rouge
MSN:
411-0096
YOM:
1965
Location:
Memphis
Tennessee
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4070
Captain / Total hours on type:
800.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Memphi Airport, while climbing, the right engine malfunctioned. The pilot elected to return but as he was unable to feather the propeller, he attempted an emergency landing in an open field located few miles from the airport. The aircraft belly landed and slid for dozen yards before coming to rest. All six occupants were injured, three of them seriously. The aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Engine malfunction after a failure of the propeller governor control system. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Material failure,
- Propeller control P/N 5000009-10 broken at swaged on fitting, pilot secured the engine but was unable to return to the airport due to windmilling propeller.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Buenos Aires: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1975 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Agrocom Servicios Aéreos
Registration:
LV-LXW
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Location:
Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini
Buenos Aires City
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Buenos Aires-Ezeiza-Ministro Pistarini Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a residential area located in González Catán, about 8 km northwest of the airfield. The airplane was destroyed and both occupants were killed. There were no injuries on the ground.
Probable cause:
Loss of control following an engine failure.

Crash of a Cessna 411A in Wise: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jan 12, 1975 at 1950 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Paul B. Jatkoe
Registration:
N100KC
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Savannah - Pontiac
MSN:
411A-0296
YOM:
1969
Location:
Wise
Virginia
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Captain / Total flying hours:
786
Captain / Total hours on type:
30.00
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude over Virginia by night, the crew encountered icing conditions and requested a higher altitude but this was denied. Few minutes later, the twin engine airplane entered a dive and crashed in a near vertical attitude in a field located in Wise. The aircraft was totally destroyed upon impact and all seven occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control following in-flight icing. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Icing conditions including sleet and freezing rain,
- Airframe ice,
- Improper in-flight decisions,
- Unable to climb to safe altitude,
- ATC failed to seek specific info regarding deterioration of pilot and aircraft abilities.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Braco

Date & Time: May 5, 1974 at 0530 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Tulakes Aviation Company
Registration:
N4925T
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Cockburn Town - Montego Bay
MSN:
411-0125
YOM:
1965
Location:
Braco
Trelawny
Country:
Jamaica
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
At about 0530LT, the aircraft was fired upon by soldiers of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) as it was attempting to take off from the Braco Airfield near Discovery Bay. The plane crashed and burned at the edge of the runway. The occupants escaped the fire but the pilot was seriously injured as the passenger was slightly wounded. According to the JDF, the pilot was attempting to take off shortly after he had landed and after the JDF had ordered him to halt. The aircraft was fired upon only after it had refused to obey the order and after it had run the JDF men off the runway. The JDF found several thousands US$ in cash on the two Americans and a load Smith & Wesson revolver. He was later reported that the aircraft had an engine trouble en route from Turks & Caicos Islands to Montego Bay. Jamaican Authorities reported to the US DEA that they saw the aircraft arrive in Braco Airfield and after landing, the pilot climbed on a wing and signaled with a flashlight. When challenged, he reentered the aircraft and attempted to run down the guard. At this point the JDF guards opened fire.
Probable cause:
Shot down by JDF soldiers while taking off.

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Endicott

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1973 at 0750 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Seventy Airways
Registration:
N424RF
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Endicott - Toronto
MSN:
411-0058
YOM:
1965
Location:
Endicott
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4828
Captain / Total hours on type:
268.00
Circumstances:
While taking off from a snow covered runway, the airplane became unstable and directional control was lost. The pilot reduced the power on the right engine to compensate but this was insufficient. The airplane overran and came to rest in a snow covered area. All four passengers were injured and the pilot was seriously wounded. The aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during takeoff after the pilot selected an unsuitable terrain. The following factors were reported:
- Snow on runway,
- Delayed action in aborting takeoff,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Snow,
- Unfavorable wind conditions,
- Overload failure,
- Reduced power on right engine to correct skid,
- Unable to obtain takeoff speed and overran runway.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Lansing

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1973 at 1106 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Registration:
N1056R
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Lansing - Columbus
MSN:
411-0245
YOM:
1967
Location:
Lansing
Michigan
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4000
Captain / Total hours on type:
800.00
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed onto the runway and came to rest. Both occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine malfunction during initial climb caused the aircraft to stall and to crash. The following factors were reported:
- Improper operation or powerplant,
- Foreign material affecting normal operations,
- Fuel system: ram air assembly,
- The pilot attention diverted from operation of aircraft,
- Failed to obtain/maintain flying speed,
- Partial loss of power on both engines,
- Engine air intake openings restricted by snow,
- Pilot did not use alternate air,
- Pilot elected to land cartwheeled.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Delavan: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1973 at 2118 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Gary R. Smith
Registration:
N3243R
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
411-0243
YOM:
1967
Location:
Delavan
Wisconsin
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
231
Captain / Total hours on type:
38.00
Circumstances:
En route from East Saint Louis, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in an open field. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent after the pilot suffered a heart attack in flight.
Final Report:
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