Cessna 404 Titan crash, Aug 8, 1977 (1 killed), Christchu...
Cessna 404 Titan accident on August 8, 1977 near Christchurch Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand with 1 fatality.
- Date: August 8, 1977
- Aircraft: Cessna 404 Titan
- Location: Christchurch Canterbury Regional Council, New Zealand
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Cessna 404 Titan flying a mail service from Wellington to Christchurch reported engine trouble during descent and shut one engine down. The pilot then lost control, the aircraft entered a spin and crashed into the sea. No trace of the aircraft or the pilot was found.