Crash of a Cessna 401 in Spruce Pine: 1 killed
Date & Time:
May 27, 1970 at 0930 LT
Registration:
N4077Q
Survivors:
No
MSN:
401-0177
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total hours on type:
1400.00
Circumstances:
En route, the left engine failed. The pilot reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the airplane struck a tree and crashed in flames. The aircraft was totally destroyed by a post crash fire and the pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following factors were considered as contributing:
- The pilot-in-command misjudged clearance,
- High obstructions,
- Partial loss of power on one engine,
- Cause of the left engine malfunction not determined due to ground fire.
- The pilot-in-command misjudged clearance,
- High obstructions,
- Partial loss of power on one engine,
- Cause of the left engine malfunction not determined due to ground fire.
Final Report:
