Beechcraft 100 King Air crash, Jun 22, 1978, Muscle Shoal...
Beechcraft 100 King Air accident on June 22, 1978 near Muscle Shoals Alabama, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Pilot in command failed to...
- Date: June 22, 1978
- Aircraft: Beechcraft 100 King Air
- Location: Muscle Shoals Alabama, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Pilot in command failed to maintain flying speed, with improper handling of the engines and unfamiliarity with the aircraft. Fog and poor crew coordination were contributing factors.
A Tennessee Valley Authority King Air flying from Chattanooga to Muscle Shoals lost speed on final approach in fog, stalled and struck the ground short of the runway. The aircraft was written off.