Crash of a Cessna 411 in Watertown: 1 killed
Date & Time:
May 29, 1968 at 1308 LT
Registration:
N7341U
Survivors:
No
MSN:
411-0041
YOM:
1964
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total hours on type:
100.00
Circumstances:
While flying in poor weather conditions, the pilot lost control of the airplane that dove into the ground and crashed in an open field. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot continued under VFR mode in adverse weather conditions and suffered a spatial disorientation while flying in foggy conditions and rain falls.
Final Report:
