Cessna 340 crash, Dec 13, 1995 (1 killed), Mt Spokane
Cessna 340 accident on December 13, 1995 near Mt Spokane, Washington, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain terrain...
- Date: December 13, 1995
- Aircraft: Cessna 340
- Location: Mt Spokane, Washington, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance in mountainous terrain at night in instrument meteorological conditions.
A Cessna 340A changed its plans to pick up a passenger at another airport, then departed for its alternate destination at night. It leveled off at cruise altitude and struck the side of a mountain about 25 miles from the departure point, killing the pilot.