Piper PA-31-310 Navajo crash, Nov 17, 1971 (4 killed), Iu...
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident on November 17, 1971 near Iuka Mississippi, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: Uncontrolled descent during the...
- Date: November 17, 1971
- Aircraft: Piper PA-31-310 Navajo
- Location: Iuka Mississippi, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Uncontrolled descent during the initial climb, attributed to improper flight control operation by the pilot in command, per NTSB
A Piper Navajo operated by Savannah Aero Service departed Iuka Airfield at night and made a steep left turn during the initial climb. The twin crashed into a swampy area and was destroyed, killing all four occupants.