Cessna 550 Citation II crash, May 22, 2019 (2 killed), In...
Cessna 550 Citation II accident on May 22, 2019 near Indianapolis-Regional, Indiana, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Pilot failed to fully...
- Date: May 22, 2019
- Aircraft: Cessna 550 Citation II
- Location: Indianapolis-Regional, Indiana, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Pilot failed to fully advance the power levers, leading to insufficient airspeed and an aerodynamic stall
A Cessna S550 Citation II crashed into a field about half a mile from Indianapolis Regional Airport shortly after takeoff on a private flight, killing both occupants. Flight track data showed the ground speed falling steadily after departure. The NTSB concluded the pilot did not fully advance the power levers, which led to an aerodynamic stall.