Zone
Maryland

Crash of a Cessna 402B off Easton: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 16, 2024 at 0932 LT
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 402
Operator:
University Research Foundation
Registration:
N7875E
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Fort Meade - Easton
MSN:
402B-0432
YOM:
1973
Location:
Easton-Newnam Field
Maryland
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
Circumstances:
On approach to Easton-Newman Field Airport Runway 04, MD, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed into the Tred Avon River. The wreckage was found about 7 km short of runway. The airplane sank and the pilot was killed. The pilot apparently reported engine problem on final.

Crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 Marquise in Easton: 3 killed

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1976 at 1225 LT
Type of aircraft:
Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise
Operator:
Louisa D. A. Carpenter
Registration:
N300MA
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Fort Lauderdale - Easton
MSN:
596
YOM:
1973
Location:
Easton-Newnam Field
Maryland
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
16800
Captain / Total hours on type:
1900.00
Circumstances:
During the last segment on final approach to Easton-Newnam Field Airport, at a height of about 150 feet, the left engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed 200 feet to the left of runway. It was destroyed by impact forces and all three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Diverted attention from operation of aircraft,
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Black smoke observed followed by a stall departure to the left.
Final Report:
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