Cessna 411

Operator:

Robert Montana

Registration:

N411Q

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Phoenix - Salt Lake City

MSN:

411-0146

YOM:

1965

Location:

Stockton

Utah

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

6900

Circumstances:

While cruising at an altitude of 9,100 pieds by night and in poor weather conditions, the twin engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Stockton, Utah. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the five occupants was found. On 13 May 1972, walkers found the wreckage in an isolated area. The aircraft was totally destroyed by impact forces and the accident was not survivable.

Probable cause:

Controlled flight into terrain. The following factors were reported:
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- The pilot attempted operation beyond experience/ability level,
- The pilot continued under VFR mode into adverse weather conditions,
- Low ceiling and snow showers,
- Turbulences associated with clouds and thunderstorm activity,
- High obstructions.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Plain Dealing

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1971 at 0640 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N944SP

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Dallas - Haleyville

Location:

Plain Dealing

Louisiana

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

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Pax on board:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

9000

Circumstances:

While flying over Louisiana on a flight from Dallas to Haleyville, the right engine failed. Unable to maintain the prescribed altitude, the pilot attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a rough terrain and came to rest. All four occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Failure of the right engine in flight. The following factors were reported:
- Engine structure, valve assemblies, material failure,
- The pilot was unable to maintain flying speed,
- Overload failure,
- Partial loss of power on one engine,
- N° 1 cylinder exhaust valve, right engine failed,
- Pilot unable to maintain single engine flight.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 off Hao Island: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 5, 1971

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

7/F-RBQD

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

411-0251

YOM:

1967

Location:

Country:

Region:

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Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

The twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances into the Ocean few hundred yards off shore while flying by night. All three occupants were killed. The mission was conducted on behalf of the Groupe aérien mixte (GAM).
Crew:
Lt Col Desplas,
Cdt Lacrouts,
Lt Col Lalanne.

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Milwaukee: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 26, 1971 at 1601 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Peck Meat Packing

Registration:

N3283R

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Kearney - Milwaukee

MSN:

411-0283

YOM:

1968

Location:

Milwaukee

Wisconsin

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

7216

Captain / Total hours on type:

230.00

Circumstances:

On approach to Milwaukee Airport, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions with limited visibility due to fog. He continued the descent and passed below the MDA when the airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area located 5,7 miles short of runway. A passenger was killed while three other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Improper IFR operation. The following factors were reported:
- Low ceiling and fog,
- Weather conditions slightly worse than forecast,
- Descended below MDA.

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Teterboro: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 19, 1971 at 1221 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Madsen International

Registration:

N7386U

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Ferry

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Teterboro - Elmira

MSN:

411-0086

YOM:

1965

Location:

Teterboro

New Jersey

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

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Pax on board:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

6450

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Teterboro Airport, while in initial climb, the pilot lost control of the airplane that stalled and crashed in a huge explosion near the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Probable cause:

Uncontrolled descent after takeoff following a powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following factors were reported:
- The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed,
- The pilot failed to follow the approved procedures,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Inadequate preflight preparation,
- Complete engine failure on one engine,
- No engine malfunction found,
- Possibly insufficient warm up time,
- The pilot did not maintain single engine speed.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Houston: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 7, 1968 at 1117 LT

Type of aircraft:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Operator:

Registration:

N7392U

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

411-0092

YOM:

1965

Location:

Houston-William P. Hobby

Texas

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

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Pax on board:

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Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

3500

Captain / Total hours on type:

300.00

Circumstances:

After takeoff, while climbing, the left engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed near the runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was killed.

Probable cause:

The accident was probably caused by the combination of the following factors:
- Failure of the left engine during initial climb,
- Failure of the fuel system, loose parts/fitting, leak/leakage,
- Lack of lubrication on specific part,
- Powerplant scored,
- Fuel starvation,
- Inadequate maintenance and inspection,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed,
- Complete engine failure,
- Leaking fitting in engine driven fuel pump,
- Bearing dry, armature scored in auxiliary fuel pump on left engine.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Teterboro

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1968 at 1702 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

N162A

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Positioning

Survivors:

Site:

MSN:

411-0219

YOM:

1966

Location:

Teterboro

New Jersey

Country:

Region:

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Captain / Total flying hours:

4900

Captain / Total hours on type:

150.00

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Teterboro Airport, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in a huge explosion on the apron. The pilot was seriously injured while the Cessna 411 was destroyed by a post crash fire as well as five other aircraft, a Piper PA-28 (N6416W), two Beechcraft 33 (N8822H & N5715V), a Beechcraft 35 (N9575Q) and a fifth aircraft registered N7167N. A sixth airplane registered N8390N was seriously damaged.

Probable cause:

Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. The following factors were reported:
- The pilot failed to obtain/maintain flying speed,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Improper single engine procedure.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 411 in Maquinista Savio: 6 killed

Date & Time: Nov 7, 1968 at 0900 LT

Type of aircraft:

Government of the Province of Entre Ríos

Operator:

Registration:

LV-ISW

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Government

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Paraná – Buenos Aires

MSN:

411-0206

YOM:

1966

Location:

Maquinista Savio

Buenos Aires province

Country:

Argentina

Region:

South America

Crew on board:

Crew fatalities:

Pax on board:

Pax fatalities:

Other fatalities:

Total fatalities:

Circumstances:

While descending to Buenos Aires-Aeroparque-Jorge Newbury Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion near the Maquinista Savio train station. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all six occupants were killed.

Crash of a Cessna 411 off Groton: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1968 at 0130 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Buckner Company

Registration:

N4955T

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Location:

Groton

Connecticut

Country:

Region: