Swearingen SA26T Merlin II crash, Oct 16, 1971 (6 killed)
Swearingen SA26T Merlin II accident on October 16, 1971 near Hot Springs-Ingalls Field Virginia, United States with 6 fatalities.
- Date: October 16, 1971
- Aircraft: Swearingen SA26T Merlin II
- Location: Hot Springs-Ingalls Field Virginia, United States
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
An Alpena Flying Services Swearingen Merlin on a charter from Detroit to Hot Springs was flown toward a runway in low ceiling, rain and fog. After two abandoned approaches the pilot descended below minimum altitude on a third try and struck the ground short of the runway. All six occupants died.