Cessna 208A Caravan crash, Nov 1, 1985 (2 killed), Bethel
Cessna 208A Caravan accident on November 1, 1985 near Bethel, Alaska, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Total loss of engine power on takeoff...
- Date: November 1, 1985
- Aircraft: Cessna 208A Caravan
- Location: Bethel, Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Total loss of engine power on takeoff because the fuel selectors were in the off position, according to the NTSB final report.
A Cessna 208A Caravan on a scheduled flight from Bethel to Chevak lost all engine power on takeoff from Bethel, Alaska, on 1 November 1985. The pilot tried to restart the engine, the aircraft stalled and hit the ground, killing two occupants and seriously injuring two.