ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 8697
Last updated: 1 September 2020
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| Date: | 02-APR-1970 |
| Time: | 24:01:00 |
| Type: |  Cessna 401A |
| Owner/operator: | Roberts Constr |
| Registration: | N401RA |
| C/n / msn: | 401A0117 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Morrisville, NC -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | Huntsville |
| Morrisville |
Struck trees and impacted an open field short of the runway while on final approach. All 5 occupants killed.
- Cause :
"Improper IFR operation on part of the pilot-in-command. The following factors were considered as contributing:
- Improper compensation for wind coditions,
- Sudden windshift,
- Erratic flight path after passing outer marker,
- ILS straight-in approach,
- Strong windshift reported at approximately 400 feet."
Sources:
NTSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Feb-2008 12:00 | ASN archive | Added |
| 26-Feb-2019 20:51 | Captain Adam | Updated [Phase, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Narrative] |
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