Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair crash, Aug 11, 1980 (2 killed)
Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair accident on August 11, 1980 near Salmon, Idaho, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Stall after the pilot failed to...
- Date: August 11, 1980
- Aircraft: Cessna 207 Skywagon/Stationair
- Location: Salmon, Idaho, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Stall after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed, with unwarranted low flying at high density altitude (about 9,000 feet).
A Cessna T207 Skywagon operated by Salmon Air on a cargo flight from Salmon to Indian Creek stalled at low altitude and low speed while the pilot made an unplanned detour to fly over game. Both occupants were killed and the aircraft burst into flames.