Piper PA-31 Cheyenne crash, Oct 26, 1988 (2 killed), Redl...
Piper PA-31 Cheyenne accident on October 26, 1988 near Redlands, California, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: The pilot selected an...
- Date: October 26, 1988
- Aircraft: Piper PA-31 Cheyenne
- Location: Redlands, California, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot selected an inappropriate altitude for the night special VFR circling maneuver. Dark night, restricted visibility, few ground lights and limited night experience were contributing factors.
On the night of 26 October 1988 a Piper Cheyenne operated by Charlie Gill Enterprises flew from Imperial toward Redlands, California, and attempted a night special VFR circling approach in fog and haze. The left wing struck the ground during a steep left bank. Both occupants were killed.