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Aircraft Crash After Engine Failure During Initial Climb (N7395U)

Vidalia, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On June 1, 1968, a Cessna 411 (registration N7395U) operated by Houston Beech Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Vidalia, United States of America during takeoff. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Powerplant failure during initial climb for unknown reason. Improper single engine procedure. 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

An aircraft crashed into a field past the runway end after an engine failed during initial climb. The pilot lost control, resulting in three fatalities and one serious injury.

Incident Overview and Outcome An aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff while in the initial climb phase. The pilot subsequently lost control of the airplane, which crashed into a field located past the runway end. The accident resulted in three fatalities and one passenger who was seriously injured. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location. ## Probable Cause The official investigation identified the probable cause as a powerplant failure during the initial climb for an unknown reason, compounded by improper single-engine procedure.

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