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Night Approach Accident at Tallahassee Airport (N411AA)

Tallahassee, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 14, 1970, a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (registration N411AA) operated by Continental Motors was involved in an aviation accident near Tallahassee, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Improper IFR operation on part of the pilot-in-command. 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 report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered N411AA
Aircraft registered N411AA. Photo: Aero Icarus from Zürich, Switzerland / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A four-occupant aircraft crashed into tree tops during a night approach to Tallahassee Airport, resulting in serious injuries and total loss of the aircraft.

Incident Overview During a night-time final approach to Tallahassee Airport, an aircraft struck tree tops and crashed a few hundred yards short of the runway threshold. The pilot did not recognize that the aircraft's altitude was insufficient for a safe landing. All four occupants on board sustained serious injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed in the impact. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was improper IFR operation by the pilot-in-command. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond Tallahassee Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Apr 1970 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident near Tallahassee, United States of America?

A four-occupant aircraft crashed into tree tops during a night approach to Tallahassee Airport, resulting in serious injuries and total loss of the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Apr 1970 Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Apr 1970 involved a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo, registration N411AA, operated by Continental Motors, at Tallahassee, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Improper IFR operation on part of the pilot-in-command.

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