Cessna 411 crash, Jul 7, 1980, Pompano Beach
Cessna 411 accident on July 7, 1980 near Pompano Beach, Florida, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure and subsequent stall due to...
- Date: July 7, 1980
- Aircraft: Cessna 411
- Location: Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure and subsequent stall due to improper operation of the powerplant and its controls. The pilot was not multi-engine rated and failed to maintain flying speed.
After takeoff from Pompano Beach Airport the right engine of this Cessna 411 surged while climbing. The airplane stalled and crashed into the sea close to the shore. All three occupants survived and the aircraft was written off.