On November 26, 1967, a Cessna 401 (registration N3280Q) operated by Executive Aviation (USA - 1965) was involved in an aviation accident near Whitefield, United States of America in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. However, the phenomena observed at autopsy considered the results of impact injuries. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A twin-engine aircraft lost control at cruising altitude, entered a dive, and crashed in an isolated area near Whitefield. The wreckage was discovered two days later. The aircraft was destroyed, and the sole pilot was killed.
Accident Details
During a routine flight, a twin-engine aircraft suddenly went out of control while at cruising altitude. The aircraft entered a dive and subsequently crashed in a remote, isolated area within the Whitefield region. The wreckage was not located until two days after the accident. The aircraft sustained total destruction upon impact. The pilot, who was the sole occupant on board, was killed in the crash.
Investigation and Probable Cause
An official investigation was conducted into the circumstances of the accident. The exact cause could not be determined with certainty. However, findings from the autopsy revealed that the observed phenomena were consistent with the results of impact injuries sustained during the crash.
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