Cessna 402 crash, May 25, 1988 (1 killed), West Columbia
Cessna 402 accident on May 25, 1988 near West Columbia, South Carolina, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: A missing bolt let the elevator trim...
- Date: May 25, 1988
- Aircraft: Cessna 402
- Location: West Columbia, South Carolina, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: A missing bolt let the elevator trim pushrod disconnect and wedge in the elevator, jamming the tab nose down, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot contributed.
A Cessna 402B (N8493A) crashed off the approach end of the runway at West Columbia, South Carolina, on 25 May 1988 after an elevator trim pushrod came apart after takeoff. The pilot reported elevator control trouble and tried to return, but the aircraft dove into terrain and the sole occupant was killed.