Piper PA-31-310 Navajo crash, Feb 18, 1971, Iowa City Iowa
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident on February 18, 1971 near Iowa City Iowa, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Improper IFR operation by the pilot...
- Date: February 18, 1971
- Aircraft: Piper PA-31-310 Navajo
- Location: Iowa City Iowa, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Improper IFR operation by the pilot in command, with low ceiling weather and an electrical failure as contributing factors, according to the NTSB.
A Piper Navajo on a night approach to Iowa City in low ceiling and poor visibility descended below minimums and struck the ground. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.