Cessna 402 crash, Jan 29, 1996 (1 killed), Kamuela
Cessna 402 accident on January 29, 1996 near Kamuela, Hawaii, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: The copilot failed to establish and maintain a...
- Date: January 29, 1996
- Aircraft: Cessna 402
- Location: Kamuela, Hawaii, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The copilot failed to establish and maintain a positive climb after a night takeoff, and the pilot-in-command did not adequately supervise the departure. Darkness and a visual illusion were contributing factors.
A Cessna 402B flying a night mail positioning flight from Kamuela turned after takeoff and flew into rising terrain. The right seat was occupied by a pilot-rated cargo loader who was flying the aircraft, and that seat had no flight instruments. One occupant was killed and the aircraft was destroyed.