1 fatality

1984-10-18: Cessna 411 (N12PS) — Private United States of America — Matamoros, Mexico

Matamoros, MexicoTakeoff (climb)

On October 18, 1984, a Cessna 411 (registration N12PS) operated by Private United States of America was involved in an aviation accident near Matamoros, Mexico during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by an engine failure of unknown origin during takeoff. 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.

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A solo flight ended in a fatal crash after the aircraft experienced an engine malfunction immediately following takeoff.

What happened

During the initial climb phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine malfunction. The incident occurred shortly after the departure from the runway. The pilot, who was the only person on board at the time, was unable to maintain altitude or control the aircraft following the mechanical failure.

The aircraft subsequently crashed at the takeoff site. There were one fatality recorded in the accident, as the pilot was killed during the impact.

Findings

Official investigations into the crash focused on the mechanical state of the propulsion system. The primary contributing factor identified was an engine failure occurring during the most critical phase of flight. The specific underlying reason for the engine's loss of power remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by an engine failure of unknown origin during takeoff.