Cessna 340 crash, Oct 26, 2000 (2 killed), Julian
Cessna 340 accident on October 26, 2000 near Julian, California, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Total blockage of the instrument static system...
- Date: October 26, 2000
- Aircraft: Cessna 340
- Location: Julian, California, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Total blockage of the instrument static system by ice, which gave false altitude readings to the crew.
A Cessna 340 cruising at 11,000 ft in instrument conditions descended unexpectedly while the pilot reported a falling altimeter. The pilot asked to climb to VFR-on-top, and the aircraft then struck mountainous terrain near Julian. Both pilots were killed.