Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain crash, May 13, 1979 (2 killed)
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident on May 13, 1979 near Albuquerque New Mexico, United States with 2 fatalities.
- Date: May 13, 1979
- Aircraft: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
- Location: Albuquerque New Mexico, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
Shortly after takeoff from Albuquerque, the right engine failed after a hydraulic pump problem. The pilot shut the engine down, feathered the propeller and turned back toward the airport. The aircraft nosed down and crashed in flames. The pilot and one passenger were killed.