On October 18, 1985, a Cessna 421C (registration N657WM) operated by Aircraft Charters,inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Ft.lauderdale, FL. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft crashed during an on-demand air taxi flight after the pilot encountered turbulence and rain, experienced sun glare, attempted a go-around, allowed airspeed to decrease, stalled, and contacted grass right of the runway. The stall detector system was found out of calibration.
Incident Overview
An aircraft crashed on the airport during an on-demand air taxi flight. The pilot reported that on final approach, he encountered turbulence and rain. As he broke out of the rain, glare from the sun interfered with his visual perception.
Attempted Go-Around
The pilot attempted a go-around but allowed the airspeed to decrease. Subsequently, the aircraft stalled and contacted a grass area to the right of the runway.
Post-Accident Findings
Examination of the aircraft revealed that the stall detector system was out of calibration. The exact type of aircraft, registration, operator, location, and date of the accident were not specified in the source.