On June 22, 1978, a Cessna 402 (registration N8283F) operated by Uwe M. Buehl was involved in an aviation accident near Pottstown-Limerick-Heritage Field, United States of America during takeoff. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Stall during initial climb due to engine failure for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors: powerplant failure for undetermined reasons, failure to abort takeoff, failure to retract landing gear, failure to maintain flying speed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
An airplane experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Pottstown-Limerick Airfield, stalled, and crashed in flames. All five occupants were killed. Official findings cite stall due to engine failure and several contributing factors.
Accident Overview
Shortly after liftoff from Pottstown-Limerick Airfield, while in the initial climb, one of the engines failed. The pilot subsequently lost control of the airplane, which stalled and crashed in flames. All five occupants were killed.
Official Findings
The official probable cause of the accident was determined to be a stall during initial climb due to an engine failure for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
What happened in the 22 Jun 1978 Cessna 402 accident near Pottstown-Limerick-Heritage Field, United States of America?
An airplane experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Pottstown-Limerick Airfield, stalled, and crashed in flames. All five occupants were killed. Official findings cite stall due to engine failure and several contributing factors.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Jun 1978 Cessna 402 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Jun 1978 involved a Cessna 402, registration N8283F, operated by Uwe M. Buehl, at Pottstown-Limerick-Heritage Field, United States of America.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Stall during initial climb due to engine failure for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors: powerplant failure for undetermined reasons, failure to abort takeoff, failure to retract landing gear, failure to maintain flying speed.
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