Cessna 411 crash, Aug 18, 1980 (2 killed), Cape Coral
Cessna 411 accident on August 18, 1980 near Cape Coral, Florida, USA, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Collision with trees on final approach...
- Date: August 18, 1980
- Aircraft: Cessna 411
- Location: Cape Coral, Florida, USA, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Collision with trees on final approach after the pilot misjudged altitude and clearance
On 18 August 1980 a Cessna 411 (N1411M) on a contraband flight from Colombia struck trees on final approach to Cape Coral, Florida, at about 0515 local time. The airplane burst into flames and both occupants were killed.