Beechcraft 60 Duke crash, Apr 15, 1976 (6 killed), Palm D...
Beechcraft 60 Duke accident on April 15, 1976 near Palm Desert California, United States with 6 fatalities.
- Date: April 15, 1976
- Aircraft: Beechcraft 60 Duke
- Location: Palm Desert California, United States
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
A Beechcraft Duke operated by Chartair on a scheduled flight from San Diego to Palm Springs entered a thunderstorm with severe turbulence on 15 April 1976. The right tail assembly and outboard wing panel failed, and the aircraft crashed in flames near Palm Desert, killing all six occupants.