Piper PA-31-310 Navajo crash, Jan 14, 1979, Hart Mine Cal...
Piper PA-31-310 Navajo accident on January 14, 1979 near Hart Mine California, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Suspected mechanical problems...
- Date: January 14, 1979
- Aircraft: Piper PA-31-310 Navajo
- Location: Hart Mine California, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Suspected mechanical problems were listed as a contributing factor.
On 14 January 1979 a Piper PA-31-310 Navajo (N6567L) flying from Kennewick to San Diego had a problem in flight and made a precautionary landing at Hart Mine, California. The aircraft crashed in the desert and was destroyed. All three occupants received minor injuries.