Crash of a Cessna 414 Chancellor in Lebanon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 20, 1974 at 0754 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N1628T
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Mexico - Lebanon
MSN:
414-0408
YOM:
1973
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
6380
Captain / Total hours on type:
3200.00
Circumstances:
After passengers deplaned at Mexico Airport, Missouri, the pilot was returning to his base at Lebanon-Floyd W. Jones Airport. On approach, the pilot initiated acrobatics maneuvers when he lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after the pilot exercised poor judgment. The following factors were reported:
- Improper operation of flight controls,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Unwarranted low flying,
- Failed to follow approved procedures,
- Low level acrobatics over airport,
- Stall following recovery from roll.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 414 Chancellor off The Bahamas: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 10, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N8103Q
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Freeport - Treasure Cay
MSN:
414-0003
YOM:
1969
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
2100
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude from Freeport to Treasure Cay, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed into the sea. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the airplane nor the pilot was found. The pilot reported above clouds while approaching the destination airport.
Probable cause:
As the aircraft was not recovered, the cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 414 Chancellor in Perry

Date & Time: Sep 26, 1973 at 1820 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N816TP
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Miami - Winter Haven - Atlanta
MSN:
414-0002
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5875
Captain / Total hours on type:
64.00
Circumstances:
En route from Winter Haven to Atlanta, while in cruising altitude, the right engine failed. The pilot decided to divert to Perry-Houston County Airport when on final, the airplane struck tree tops and crashed. The pilot was slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine in flight for undetermined reason. The following factors were reported:
- Improper operation of powerplant,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- High obstructions,
- Right propeller not feathered.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 414 Chancellor in Sturgis: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1972 at 1110 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N8168Q
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Sturgis - Sturgis
MSN:
414-0068
YOM:
1970
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
2067
Captain / Total hours on type:
1727.00
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Sturgis-Kirsch Airport, Michigan. On final approach, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed few miles short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed, causing the aircraft to stall.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 414 Chancellor in Merritt Island: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 15, 1972 at 1449 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N8137Q
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Miami - Merritt Island
MSN:
414-0037
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
1248
Captain / Total hours on type:
91.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Merritt Island Airport, while completing a steep turn, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in a river. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed while completing a steep turn to final approach.
Final Report: