Cessna 402 crash, Feb 6, 1985 (2 killed), Altus
Cessna 402 accident on February 6, 1985 near Altus, Oklahoma, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Failure of the exhaust manifold header from...
- Date: February 6, 1985
- Aircraft: Cessna 402
- Location: Altus, Oklahoma, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Failure of the exhaust manifold header from corrosion, which released hot gases onto fuel and oil lines in the nacelle and started a fire. An inadequate inspection and no record of the part being replaced were also cited.
A Cessna 402B (N5780M) on a scheduled flight from Altus to Oklahoma City lost its left engine to fire shortly after takeoff. The pilot was vectored toward Altus AFB, but the aircraft went into a steep descent in an inverted attitude and crashed, killing both occupants. The aircraft was destroyed.