Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain crash, Sep 28, 1984 (1 killed)
Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain accident on September 28, 1984 near Bryceville, Florida, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Post crash inspection...
- Date: September 28, 1984
- Aircraft: Piper PA-31-350 Navajo Chieftain
- Location: Bryceville, Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Post crash inspection found the right engine number five cylinder had detonated and burned through the piston, and the pilot then lost control in a spin during the approach.
A Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain (N74982) on a flight from Jacksonville to George Town, Bahamas reported a right engine problem about 15 minutes after takeoff and asked to return. While being vectored for an approach to Jacksonville in instrument conditions, the pilot reported loss of control and the aircraft spun in at Bryceville, Florida, killing the pilot.