Canadair CL-601 Challenger crash, Nov 28, 2004 (3 killed)
Canadair CL-601 Challenger accident on November 28, 2004 near Montrose, Colorado, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: The flight crew failed to...
- Date: November 28, 2004
- Aircraft: Canadair CL-601 Challenger
- Location: Montrose, Colorado, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The flight crew failed to ensure the wings were clear of snow and ice before takeoff, leading to a stall. The pilots' lack of winter flying experience was a contributing factor.
A Canadair Challenger 601 operating an on-demand charter from Montrose was attempting takeoff in falling snow with snow or ice still on its wings. It stalled after liftoff, hit the ground and burned. Three of the six occupants died.