Cessna 340 crash, Sep 27, 1974 (1 killed), Phoenix-Sky Ha...
Cessna 340 accident on September 27, 1974 near Phoenix-Sky Harbor Arizona, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Fuel starvation of the right engine...
- Date: September 27, 1974
- Aircraft: Cessna 340
- Location: Phoenix-Sky Harbor Arizona, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Fuel starvation of the right engine caused by fuel mismanagement, with failure to follow approved procedures and to maintain flying speed (NTSB LAX75AL017).
A Cessna 340 on an executive flight from San Diego lost its right engine on final approach to Phoenix Sky Harbor. The pilot lost control, the aircraft struck power lines and a house and burned, killing the sole occupant.