Piper PA-31 Cheyenne crash, Dec 2, 1979, San Angelo-Mathi...
Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident on December 2, 1979 near San Angelo-Mathis Field Texas, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Swerve on landing caused...
- Date: December 2, 1979
- Aircraft: Piper PA-31 Cheyenne
- Location: San Angelo-Mathis Field Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Swerve on landing caused by improper handling of the brakes or flight controls by the pilot in command, who delayed starting a go-around.
A Piper Cheyenne II (N444JW) swerved on landing at San Angelo-Mathis Field, Texas, nosed over and came to rest in flames. All four occupants escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was destroyed.