Cessna 401 crash, Oct 24, 1968, Hopewell Virginia
Cessna 401 accident on October 24, 1968 near Hopewell Virginia, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: October 24, 1968
- Aircraft: Cessna 401
- Location: Hopewell Virginia, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
On final approach to Hopewell Airport, Virginia, the pilot could not find the runway lights and did not execute a missed approach. The Cessna 401 struck trees and burned in a wooded area, and all five occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.