Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain crash, Nov 11, 1976 (2 killed)
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident on November 11, 1976 near Spring Lake Michigan, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure on...
- Date: November 11, 1976
- Aircraft: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
- Location: Spring Lake Michigan, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure on final approach caused by fuel mismanagement, with fuel starvation a probable factor
A Piper Navajo Chieftain flying from Traverse City to Grand Haven lost power in both engines while approaching Grand Haven. The pilot lost control, and the aircraft stalled and crashed in Spring Lake, killing the pilot and one passenger.