Cessna 411 crash, Apr 28, 1978, Fresno California
Cessna 411 accident on April 28, 1978 near Fresno California, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Engine malfunction during initial climb...
- Date: April 28, 1978
- Aircraft: Cessna 411
- Location: Fresno California, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine malfunction during initial climb attributed to inadequate maintenance and inspection. Contributing factors: right fuel pump running above specified pressure, fuel filter about 30 percent obstructed, engine not feathered, takeoff from midfield.
Cessna 411 N3236R lost power in its right engine shortly after takeoff from Fresno on a flight to Sacramento on 28 April 1978. It struck treetops and crashed near the runway end. All six occupants were injured, four seriously, and the aircraft was destroyed.