Crash of a Cessna 402B in Aguadilla: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 2024 at 0924 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N4167G
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Aguadilla - Aguadilla
MSN:
402B-1214
YOM:
1976
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot, sole on board, was completing a local post maintenance test flight out from Aguadilla-Rafael Hernández Airport. After takeoff, the twin engine airplane climbed to an altitude of about 1,600 feet when the pilot encountered an unexpected situation and elected to return. Following a 180 turn, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a residential area located near the airport, bursting into flames. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot was killed.

Crash of a Cessna 402B in Indianapolis

Date & Time: Jul 28, 1978 at 1219 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N4167G
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Indianapolis - Morristown
MSN:
402B-1214
YOM:
1976
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
5259
Captain / Total hours on type:
87.00
Circumstances:
During the takeoff run, the pilot decided to abort for unknown reason. The twin engine airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran, went through a fence and came to rest. Both occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Collision with fence posts after an aborted takeoff for unknown reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Spontaneous improper action,
- Delayed action in aborting takeoff,
- PIlot's decision to abort unknown.
Final Report: