Cessna 340 crash, Feb 16, 2007 (4 killed), Council Bluffs
Cessna 340 accident on February 16, 2007 near Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: The pilot continued flight into adverse...
- Date: February 16, 2007
- Aircraft: Cessna 340
- Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot continued flight into adverse weather and failed to maintain altitude during the instrument approach. Severe icing, moderate turbulence and low-level wind shear were contributing factors.
A Cessna 340A operated by Color Ink was on a VOR approach to Council Bluffs at night when it descended below the minimum altitude and struck terrain. The crew had been warned about icing and turbulence along the route. All four people on board died and the NTSB found no pre-impact mechanical failure.