Beechcraft AT-7 Navigator crash, Nov 28, 1972 (3 killed)
Beechcraft AT-7 Navigator accident on November 28, 1972 near Searchlight Nevada, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: Collision with high...
- Date: November 28, 1972
- Aircraft: Beechcraft AT-7 Navigator
- Location: Searchlight Nevada, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Collision with high obstructions after the pilot misjudged distance and altitude on approach
A Beechcraft Navigator flying a marijuana smuggling run from San Luis, Mexico, struck power cables short of the runway while approaching Searchlight, Nevada at night. The aircraft crashed in flames and all three occupants were killed. The NTSB cited the pilot misjudging distance and altitude.