1 fatality

Cargo Aircraft Crash in Lake Ontario (N404SA)

Olcott, United States of AmericaFlight

On December 22, 1977, a Cessna 404 Titan (registration N404SA) operated by Skyline Aviation (USA) was involved in an aviation accident near Olcott, United States of America in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine cargo aircraft crashed into Lake Ontario off Olcott, New York, while en route from Oshawa to Buffalo. The exact cause remains undetermined due to a lack of evidence.

Incident Overview and Route Details A twin-engine aircraft operating a cargo flight crashed into Lake Ontario near Olcott, New York. The aircraft was en route from Oshawa to Buffalo at the time of the incident. The specific circumstances leading to the crash were not identified in the available records. ## Search and Recovery Efforts Recovery operations in the area were complicated by heavy seas. Few pieces of debris were sighted during the search. No trace of the pilot was found. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation concluded that the exact cause of the accident could not be determined. This determination was made due to a lack of sufficient evidence to establish a definitive cause.

Probable cause

Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Dec 1977 Cessna 404 Titan accident near Olcott, United States of America?

A twin-engine cargo aircraft crashed into Lake Ontario off Olcott, New York, while en route from Oshawa to Buffalo. The exact cause remains undetermined due to a lack of evidence.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Dec 1977 Cessna 404 Titan accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Dec 1977 involved a Cessna 404 Titan, registration N404SA, operated by Skyline Aviation (USA), at Olcott, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.