Cessna 401 crash, Apr 2, 1970 (5 killed), Morrisville Nor...
Cessna 401 accident on April 2, 1970 near Morrisville North Carolina, United States with 5 fatalities. Cause: Improper IFR operation by the pilot in...
- Date: April 2, 1970
- Aircraft: Cessna 401
- Location: Morrisville North Carolina, United States
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Improper IFR operation by the pilot in command; poor wind compensation, a sudden windshift and an erratic flight path after the outer marker were contributing factors
A Cessna 401A operated for Roberts Construction struck trees and crashed short of the runway at Morrisville, North Carolina, in April 1970. The twin was on approach in poor weather. All five occupants were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.