Cessna 401 crash, Apr 23, 1992 (1 killed), New Port Richey
Cessna 401 accident on April 23, 1992 near New Port Richey, Florida, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: The pilot-in-command failed to maintain...
- Date: April 23, 1992
- Aircraft: Cessna 401
- Location: New Port Richey, Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot-in-command failed to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing after an in-flight left engine fire of undetermined origin; he also shut down the wrong engine.
A Cessna 401 ferry flight without a ferry permit left New Port Richey after a fire developed in the left engine. The pilot tried to return to the airport, but he failed to keep airspeed in a steep left turn, and the aircraft hit trees and terrain. The pilot was fatally injured.