1 fatality

Uncontrolled Descent and Crash Near Farson (N8066Q)

Farson, United States of AmericaFlight

On March 2, 1977, a Cessna 414 Chancellor (registration N8066Q) operated by National Crude was involved in an aviation accident near Farson, United States of America in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Airframe failure in flight and uncontrolled descent caused by the pilot exceeded designed stress limits of aircraft. Contributing factors: overload failure, separation in flight, wings, empennage separated. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine airplane experienced uncontrolled descent and crashed near Farson, killing the pilot. Investigation attributed the accident to airframe failure from exceeded stress limits.

Accident Description

While cruising at altitude, a twin-engine airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and subsequently crashed near Farson. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, died in the accident.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation determined that the airframe failed in flight, leading to the uncontrolled descent. The failure was caused by the pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Contributing factors included an overload failure, separation in flight, and separation of the wings and empennage.

Probable Cause

Airframe failure in flight and uncontrolled descent caused by the pilot exceeded designed stress limits of aircraft. Contributing factors: overload failure, separation in flight, wings, empennage separated.