On August 19, 1975, a Cessna 401 (registration N4004Q) operated by Schepps Grocery was involved in an aviation accident near Austin-Robert Mueller, United States of America during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Stall on final approach because the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. Contributing factors included attempted operation beyond experience/ability level, improper IFR operation, low ceiling, unqualified person operated aircraft, pilot had no solo time in… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine airplane stalled and crashed into a house near Austin-Robert Mueller Airport while on approach to runway 12R. All three occupants were killed; no ground casualties reported.
Accident Summary
While approaching Austin-Robert Mueller Airport runway 12R in a cloud base at 500 feet, a twin-engine airplane stalled and crashed in flames onto a house located a few miles from the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed, and all three occupants were killed. There were no casualties on the ground.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause of the accident was a stall on final approach because the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. Contributing factors reported included attempted operation beyond the pilot's experience and ability level, improper IFR operation, low ceiling, an unqualified person operating the aircraft, the pilot having no solo time in that type of aircraft, and the completion of two previous approaches prior to the accident.
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