Cessna 208B Grand Caravan crash, Nov 16, 1991 (1 killed)
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident on November 16, 1991 near Destin, Florida, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: The pilot did not follow instrument...
- Date: November 16, 1991
- Aircraft: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
- Location: Destin, Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot did not follow instrument procedures: he ignored the minimum descent altitude and did not keep clear of terrain. Over-confidence in his own ability was a factor.
A FedEx-contracted Cessna 208B cargo flight from Memphis descended towards Destin in fog, below the published minimums for a surveillance radar approach. Radar controllers saw the altitude below minimums and told the pilot to go around, but he did not respond. The aircraft was found floating in the bay near the runway and the sole pilot was killed.