Crash of a Cessna 411 in Houston: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 28, 1982 at 1415 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N411HN
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Houston - Beaumont
MSN:
411-0276
YOM:
1967
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
6000
Circumstances:
The aircraft was the second aircraft of a flight of two. The lead aircraft had received radio clearance for takeoff. The lead aircraft was to proceed to a visual checkpoint northwest of the airport and wait for this aircraft to join up. Witnesses observed the aircraft depart runway 17 and remain at low altitude. A left turn was completed with the aircraft passing over the witnesses at low altitude. They saw the pilot looking from side to side just prior to the aircraft colliding with a radio tower/antenna. The aircraft crashed and the pilot, sole on board was killed.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: in flight collision with object
Phase of operation: takeoff - initial climb
Findings
1. (c) proper climb rate - not maintained - pilot in command
2. (f) object - electrical tower
3. (c) visual lookout - inadequate - pilot in command
4. (c) diverted attention - pilot in command
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Middlefield: 5 killed

Date & Time: Apr 18, 1982 at 1759 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N3228R
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Middlefield - Middlefield
MSN:
411-0228
YOM:
1966
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
6000
Aircraft flight hours:
2126
Circumstances:
The purpose of the flight was to prepare for a FAA part 135 air taxi check ride which was scheduled later that week. The aircraft was observed during the approach with one engine shut down. During the turn to final the aircraft crashed half a mile from runway 28. All five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Occurrence #1: loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical
Phase of operation: approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final
Findings
1. (f) in-flight planning/decision - improper - pilot in command
2. (f) emergency procedure - simulated - pilot in command
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Occurrence #2: loss of control - in flight
Phase of operation: approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final
Findings
3. (c) planned approach - poor - pilot in command
4. (c) airspeed (VMC) - not maintained - pilot in command
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Occurrence #3: in flight collision with terrain/water
Phase of operation: approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Brisbane: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1982 at 1201 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
VH-AYE
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Brisbane - Brisbane
MSN:
411-0288
YOM:
1969
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Captain / Total flying hours:
2128
Captain / Total hours on type:
302.00
Aircraft flight hours:
4500
Circumstances:
At 1201 EST, shortly after taking off from Runway 10L at Archerfield Airport, the airplane crashed into an annex attached to a Thiess Contractors workshop located in Kerry Road, Archerfield. The accident site was 455 metres east-north-east from the departure end of the runway. The pilot and four workmen taking their lunch break in the annex were killed. The aircraft and the annex were destroyed by impact forces and the following explosion and fire. The accident occurred during a test flight following corrective maintenance. The aircraft had completed a periodic inspection on 23 December 1981 but, during the next 10 days, a problem was experienced with the control of the left hand propeller. Following maintenance on 4 January to rectify the problem, the pilot elected to test fly the aircraft prior to its intended use for endorsement training at 1500 hours on the day of the accident.
Probable cause:
The cause of the accident was that following a reduction of power from the left engine, the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. The cause of the reduction of power was not determined. The accident may have been avoided if the pilot had employed the correct procedures following a reduction of power from the left hand engine.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Columbus: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1981 at 2156 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N7007R
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Ozark - Augusta
MSN:
411-0047
YOM:
1965
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
25
Circumstances:
While cruising by night on a flight from Ozark, Alabama, to Augusta, Georgia, the pilot lost control of the airplane that entered a dive and crashed in a residential area, bursting into flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. There were no casualties on ground.
Probable cause:
Loss of control after unqualified person operated the aircraft. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failure of the electrical system,
- The pilot attempted operation beyond experience/ability level,
- The pilot diverted attention from operation of aircraft,
- The pilot failed to follow approved procedures,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Battery weak,
- Alternators off during GPU start,
- Emergency gear handle extended, observed without light,
- Dark night.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411A in Cape Coral: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 18, 1980 at 0515 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N1411M
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
411-0160
YOM:
1966
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
7250
Captain / Total hours on type:
48.00
Circumstances:
Crashed near the end of an unlighted and isolated road on a moonlight night while completing a contraband flight from Colombia. The twin engine airplane struck trees, crashed and burst into flames. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees on final approach after the pilot misjudged altitude and clearance. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot-in-command exercised poor judgment,
- Pilot fatigue,
- Approximately 1,000 lbs of marijuana/pills found on board,
- Crew flew 14 hours prior to the accident.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 off Pompano Beach

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1980 at 1502 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N3CC
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
411-0033
YOM:
1964
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
1500
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Pompano Beach Airport, while climbing, the right engine surged. The airplane stalled and crashed into the sea close to the shore. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Engine failure and subsequent stall and crash due to improper operation of powerplant and powerplant controls. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Unqualified person operated aircraft,
- The pilot failed to maintain flying speed,
- Aircraft came to rest in water,
- Partial loss of power on the right engine,
- Pilot not multi-engine rated,
- Stall warning horn on during attempt to stabilize surging right engine,
- Stayed on until impact.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Vineland: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 9, 1980 at 1453 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N4973T
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Bridgeport – Washington DC – Atlantic City
MSN:
411-0193
YOM:
1966
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
652
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude, one of the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and entered a spin. It crashed in a field located near Vineland and exploded on ground. All four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot failed to maintain flying speed,
- Complete failure on one engine,
- Emergency circumstances unknown/not reported.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Columbus: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 24, 1980 at 0241 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N23RJ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Columbus - Louisville
MSN:
411-0287
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
3300
Captain / Total hours on type:
20.00
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Columbus-Port Columbus Airport, while in initial climb, both engines suffered a partial loss of power. The airplane stalled, entered a spin and crashed in flames. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb after fuel system: pumps sheared. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot failed to maintain flying speed,
- Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot,
- Partial loss of power on both engines,
- Left engine fuel pump sheared,
- Left and right auxiliary fuel pumps found in low position.
Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 near Baradero: 6 killed

Date & Time: Dec 11, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
LV-ISX
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
411-0227
YOM:
1966
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
While in cruising flight, weather conditions worsened with heavy rain falls. The pilot reduced his altitude in an attempt to make an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in a prairie located near Baradero. The aircraft was totally destroyed upon impact and all six occupants were killed.
Photos of the crash on http://sanpedroeneltiempo.blogspot.com/2015/06/

Crash of a Cessna 411 off The Bahamas

Date & Time: Oct 25, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
N4926T
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
411-0126
YOM:
1965
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
776
Circumstances:
En route from Palm Beach to the Turks & Caicos Islands, the pilot encountered technical problems and was forced to ditch the aircraft off The Bahamas. The pilot, sole on board, was rescued while the aircraft sank and was not recovered.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidences, the exacts cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report: