Crash of a Cessna 401 in Soto la Marina: 8 killed
Date & Time:
Aug 29, 1986 at 1300 LT
Registration:
N4082Q
Survivors:
No
MSN:
401-0182
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The left engine failed in flight, forcing the pilot to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed in a field near Soto la Marina, bursting into flames. The aircraft was destroyed and all eight occupants were killed, among them seven veterinarians.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine in flight for unknown reasons.
