The airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain during an approach for landing at about 1237 Eastern time. The pilot, pilot-rated passenger in the right seat, and two passengers were fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. A witness, who was a pilot and FAA inspector, stated the airplane appeared to be flying very slowly, level but descending, with the landing gear extended. The aircraft continued to slow, then stopped flying and stalled. The nose and left wing dropped sharply as the plane entered a counterclockwise spin. It made about 1 to 2 turns, then disappeared below the tree line.
January 12, 2008, Port Clinton, Ohio, Cessna 340
The airplane sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain during an approach for landing at about 1237 Eastern time. The pilot, pilot-rated passenger in the right seat, and two passengers were fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. A witness, who was a pilot and FAA inspector, stated the airplane appeared to be flying very slowly, level but descending, with the landing gear extended. The aircraft continued to slow, then stopped flying and stalled. The nose and left wing dropped sharply as the plane entered a counterclockwise spin. It made about 1 to 2 turns, then disappeared below the tree line.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane crashed during a landing approach at approximately 12:37 Eastern time, resulting in substantial damage and the fatal injury of all four occupants.
- The accident occurred under visual conditions, with the aircraft's landing gear extended.
- A witness observed the plane flying very slowly and descending before it stalled, entered a counterclockwise spin of 1 to 2 turns, and impacted terrain.
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