Cessna 401 crash, Aug 12, 1980 (2 killed), Tewksbury-Tew Mac
Cessna 401 accident on August 12, 1980 near Tewksbury-Tew Mac, Massachusetts, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Improper IFR operation by the...
- Date: August 12, 1980
- Aircraft: Cessna 401
- Location: Tewksbury-Tew Mac, Massachusetts, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Improper IFR operation by the pilot-in-command, who followed the 244 degree heading instead of 224 degrees, combined with inadequate preflight preparation.
A Cessna 401B operated by Meriden Airways struck a radio tower on final approach to Tewksbury Tew Mac Airport in low ceiling, rain and fog. Both occupants were killed and the aircraft burst into flames.