Crash of a Cessna 411 in Vidalia: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 1, 1968 at 1345 LT
Registration:
N7395U
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total hours on type:
10.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in a field located past the runway end. A passenger was seriously injured while three other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Powerplan failure during initial climb for unknown reason. Improper single engine procedure.
Final Report:
