Cessna 414 Chancellor crash, May 28, 1998, North Platte
Cessna 414 Chancellor accident on May 28, 1998 near North Platte, Nebraska, United States with no fatalities. Cause: A slipped number two main bearing...
- Date: May 28, 1998
- Aircraft: Cessna 414 Chancellor
- Location: North Platte, Nebraska, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: A slipped number two main bearing in the right engine blocked its oil feed, causing the bearing and crankshaft to overheat and fracture. Trees along the flight path were a contributing factor.
A Cessna 414 on a Part 135 flight from North Platte to Kearney lost its right engine about 300 ft after takeoff when the crankshaft failed. The pilot turned back toward the airport but could not hold altitude and the aircraft struck trees. The occupants survived with minor injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.