Cessna 402 crash, Jul 12, 1979 (7 killed), Anchorage Alaska
Cessna 402 accident on July 12, 1979 near Anchorage Alaska, United States with 7 fatalities. Cause: Controlled collision with the ground after failure...
- Date: July 12, 1979
- Aircraft: Cessna 402
- Location: Anchorage Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Controlled collision with the ground after failure of a fluxgate compass.
A Cessna 402B operated by Soldotna Air Service was climbing after takeoff from Anchorage on 12 July 1979 when instrument problems developed in fog and zero visibility. The aircraft descended into the ground a few miles from Anchorage. The pilot and all six passengers were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.