Cessna 411 crash, May 4, 2003 (1 killed), Corona
Cessna 411 accident on May 4, 2003 near Corona, California, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: The pilot lost control after failing to configure for...
- Date: May 4, 2003
- Aircraft: Cessna 411
- Location: Corona, California, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The pilot lost control after failing to configure for single-engine flight, including not feathering the propeller, retracting the gear and maintaining minimum speed. Fuel starvation from low fuel in the left tanks and a possible inactive fuel transfer system were contributing factors.
A Cessna 411 took off from Corona, reported an engine problem, and turned back toward the airport. The aircraft descended steadily and crashed about two miles short after witnesses saw it wobble and enter a steep left bank. The pilot, who had been out of flying for months, was killed.