On April 28, 1975, a Cessna 401 (registration EL-AFC) operated by Executive Air Wing was involved in an aviation accident near Greenville, Liberia during landing or approach. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced an uncontrolled nose-down pitch during its approach to Greenville. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into the ocean near Greenville during its approach, resulting in no survivors among the six people on board.
What happened
During an approach to Greenville, a twin engine airplane experienced a sudden loss of altitude when the nose of the aircraft pitched downward. The descent continued until the plane impacted the ocean surface a few kilometers away from the coastline.
There were no survivors in the accident. The crash resulted in six fatalities, accounting for all individuals on board at the time of the impact.
Findings
The investigation into the incident focused on the flight path during the final stages of the approach from Monrovia. While the specific mechanical or environmental triggers are not detailed, the aircraft's trajectory transitioned from a controlled descent to a nose-down attitude prior to hitting the water.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced an uncontrolled nose-down pitch during its approach to Greenville.
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