Crash of a Cessna 414 Chancellor in Perry
Date & Time:
Sep 26, 1973 at 1820 LT
Registration:
N816TP
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 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.
- Improper operation of powerplant,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Lack of familiarity with aircraft,
- High obstructions,
- Right propeller not feathered.
Final Report:
