Cessna 340 crash, Apr 8, 1980 (2 killed), Crystal
Cessna 340 accident on April 8, 1980 near Crystal, Minnesota, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Pilot failed to abort the takeoff and did not...
- Date: April 8, 1980
- Aircraft: Cessna 340
- Location: Crystal, Minnesota, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Pilot failed to abort the takeoff and did not maintain a positive rate of climb after the aircraft drifted off the runway and collided with trees. Contributing factors: fog, snow, snow on the runway and visibility of 3/4 mile or less.
A Cessna 340A (N98547) operated by Bjornson Development Company took off at night from a snow-covered runway at Crystal Airport, Minnesota, drifted off the runway, struck trees during the initial climb and burned. Both passengers were killed and the pilot was seriously injured.