Crash of a Cessna 411 in Minneapolis: 5 killed

Date & Time: May 25, 1973 at 1607 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Registration:
N4932T
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Minneapolis - Gwinner
MSN:
411-0132
YOM:
1965
Location:
Minneapolis-Saint Paul
Minnesota
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
3450
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine lost power. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in flames near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine malfunction during initial climb caused by an improper adjustment of the fuel injection system. The following factors were reported:
- Improper maintenance,
- The pilot failed to follow approved procedures,
- The pilot failed to maintain flying speed,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- The pilot failed to use all available runway,
- Partial loss of power on left engine because fuel mixt too rich,
- The pilot failed to feather the left propeller,
- Got below VMC,
- Near gross weight and aft CofG,
- The pilot took off from the intersection.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Burlington: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 15, 1972 at 2006 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Registration:
N111DS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Newark - Burlington
MSN:
411-0042
YOM:
1964
Location:
Burlington
Vermont
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:
950
Circumstances:
While on an NDB approach to Burlington Airport by night, the pilot descended below the MDA when the twin engine airplane hit tree tops, stalled and crashed in flames in a wooded area located in Winooski, about 1,5 mile short of runway 15. The airplane was destroyed by a post crash fire and all four occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
Improper IFR operation on part of the pilot. The following factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Snow falls,
- High obstructions,
- Visibility below minimums,
- Hit trees approximately one mile from outer marker during a NDB approach.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 near Stockton: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 26, 1971 at 1930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Robert Montana
Registration:
N411Q
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Phoenix - Salt Lake City
MSN:
411-0146
YOM:
1965
Location:
Stockton
Utah
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
6900
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 9,100 pieds by night and in poor weather conditions, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Stockton, Utah. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the five occupants was found. On 13 May 1972, walkers found the wreckage in an isolated area. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and the accident was not survivable.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain. The following factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- The pilot attempted operation beyond experience/ability level,
- The pilot continued under VFR mode into adverse weather conditions,
- Low ceiling and snow showers,
- Turbulences associated with clouds and thunderstorm activity,
- High obstructions.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Plain Dealing

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1971 at 0640 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Registration:
N944SP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Dallas - Haleyville
Location:
Plain Dealing
Louisiana
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
9000
Circumstances:
While flying over Louisiana on a flight from Dallas to Haleyville, the right engine failed. Unable to maintain the prescribed altitude, the pilot attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a rough terrain and came to rest. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine in flight. The following factors were reported:
- Engine structure, valve assemblies, material failure,
- The pilot was unable to maintain flying speed,
- Overload failure,
- Partial loss of power on one engine,
- N° 1 cylinder exhaust valve, right engine failed,
- Pilot unable to maintain single engine flight.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 off Hao Island: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 5, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Registration:
7/F-RBQD
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
411-0251
YOM:
1967
Location:
Hao Island
Tuamotu Islands
Country:
French Polynesia
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances into the Ocean few hundred yards off shore while flying by night. All three occupants were killed. The mission was conducted on behalf of the Groupe aérien mixte (GAM).
Crew:
Lt Col Desplas,
Cdt Lacrouts,
Lt Col Lalanne.

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Milwaukee: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 26, 1971 at 1601 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Peck Meat Packing
Registration:
N3283R
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kearney - Milwaukee
MSN:
411-0283
YOM:
1968
Location:
Milwaukee
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:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
7216
Captain / Total hours on type:
230.00
Circumstances:
On approach to Milwaukee Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with limited visibility due to fog. He continued the descent and passed below the MDA when the airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area located 5,7 miles short of runway. A passenger was killed while three other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Improper IFR operation. The following factors were reported:
- Low ceiling and fog,
- Weather conditions slightly worse than forecast,
- Descended below MDA.

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Teterboro: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 19, 1971 at 1221 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Madsen International
Registration:
N7386U
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Teterboro - Elmira
MSN:
411-0086
YOM:
1965
Location:
Teterboro
New Jersey
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:
6450
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Teterboro Airport, while in initial climb, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in a huge explosion near the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Uncontrolled descent after takeoff following a powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following factors were reported:
- The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed,
- The pilot failed to follow the approved procedures,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Complete engine failure on one engine,
- No engine malfunction found,
- Possibly insufficient warm up time,
- The pilot did not maintain single engine speed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Houston: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 7, 1968 at 1117 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Registration:
N7392U
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
411-0092
YOM:
1965
Location:
Houston-William P. Hobby
Texas
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:
3500
Captain / Total hours on type:
300.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff, while climbing, the left engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed near the runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
The accident was probably caused by the combination of the following factors:
- Failure of the left engine during initial climb,
- Failure of the fuel system, loose parts/fitting, leak/leakage,
- Lack of lubrication on specific part,
- Powerplant scored,
- Fuel starvation,
- Inadequate maintenance and inspection,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed,
- Complete engine failure,
- Leaking fitting in engine driven fuel pump,
- Bearing dry, armature scored in auxiliary fuel pump on left engine.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Teterboro

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1968 at 1702 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Registration:
N162A
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
411-0219
YOM:
1966
Location:
Teterboro
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
4900
Captain / Total hours on type:
150.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Teterboro Airport, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in a huge explosion on the apron. The pilot was seriously injured while the Cessna 411 was destroyed by a post crash fire as well as five other aircraft, a Piper PA-28 (N6416W), two Beechcraft 33 (N8822H & N5715V), a Beechcraft 35 (N9575Q) and a fifth aircraft registered N7167N. A sixth airplane registered N8390N was seriously damaged.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following factors were reported:
- The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Improper single engine procedure.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Maquinista Savio: 6 killed

Date & Time: Nov 7, 1968 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 411
Operator:
Government of the Province of Entre Ríos
Registration:
LV-ISW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Government
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Paraná – Buenos Aires
MSN:
411-0206
YOM:
1966
Location:
Maquinista Savio
Buenos Aires province
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
While descending to Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbury Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion near the Maquinista Savio train station. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all six occupants were killed.
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