Fairchild-Hiller FH-227 crash, Nov 19, 1969 (14 killed)
Fairchild-Hiller FH-227 accident on November 19, 1969 near Glenn Falls New York, United States with 14 fatalities. Cause: The captain improperly...
- Date: November 19, 1969
- Aircraft: Fairchild-Hiller FH-227
- Location: Glenn Falls New York, United States
- Fatalities: 14
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The captain improperly executed the instrument approach and the aircraft met a severe downdraft at low altitude, descending uncontrollably into terrain (NTSB conclusion).
Mohawk Airlines Flight 411 on a VOR approach to Glens Falls was flown beyond its clearance and struck trees and the face of Pilot Knob Mountain about 9 nautical miles north of the airport. The aircraft burned and was destroyed, killing all 14 on board.