Cessna 401 crash, Jul 21, 1970 (1 killed), Yakima Washington
Cessna 401 accident on July 21, 1970 near Yakima Washington, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Controlled flight into terrain.
- Date: July 21, 1970
- Aircraft: Cessna 401
- Location: Yakima Washington, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Controlled flight into terrain
A Cessna 401 operated by Western Skyways struck a mountain slope near Yakima, Washington during a night IFR flight with the autopilot engaged. The pilot was killed and the aircraft was destroyed.