Cessna 340 crash, Nov 6, 2007 (3 killed), Garberville
Cessna 340 accident on November 6, 2007 near Garberville, California, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: The pilot flew visually into instrument...
- Date: November 6, 2007
- Aircraft: Cessna 340
- Location: Garberville, California, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The pilot flew visually into instrument conditions and failed to keep clear of trees and terrain during the climb, with fog, low ceilings and hilly terrain as contributing factors.
A Cessna 340 flew under visual rules from Redding toward Garberville, a small airport in a narrow valley. The airport was covered by a localized layer of fog, and the pilot climbed into the fog and struck trees on rising terrain before crashing. All three occupants were killed.