No fatalities

1981-08-11: Cessna 404 Titan (N2684L) — Private United States of America — St Simons Island, United States of America

St Simons Island, United States of AmericaFlight

On August 11, 1981, a Cessna 404 Titan (registration N2684L) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near St Simons Island, United States of America in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781222320Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances in a swampy area near Frederica River on St. Simons Island, Georgia. The wreckage was partially submerged; the pilot was not found. Investigators believe the plane became entangled with a trawler net.

Accident Details

A twin-engine airplane crashed under unknown circumstances in a swampy area near the Frederica River on St. Simons Island, Georgia. The exact circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear.

Wreckage and Search

The wreckage was discovered partially submerged in the swampy terrain. The pilot was not located at the scene. Search efforts have not recovered the pilot.

Investigation

Investigators believe the aircraft may have become entangled with a trawler net prior to the crash. Due to the lack of evidence, the sequence of events could not be fully established.

Probable Cause

The official probable cause, as determined by investigators, is that due to lack of evidence, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.