Cessna 401 crash, Sep 12, 1980 (1 killed), Houma-Terrebonne
Cessna 401 accident on September 12, 1980 near Houma-Terrebonne, Louisiana, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: In-flight collision on final approach...
- Date: September 12, 1980
- Aircraft: Cessna 401
- Location: Houma-Terrebonne, Louisiana, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: In-flight collision on final approach after both pilots failed to see and avoid the other aircraft, in fog and reduced visibility.
A Cessna 401 N444CS on a business flight from New Orleans collided in flight with a Cessna 180 N66186 on final approach to Houma-Terrebonne Airport, Louisiana, on 12 September 1980. The 401 went out of control, crashed and burned, killing its pilot. The Cessna 180 made an emergency landing and both occupants were slightly injured.