Federal authorities are looking more closely at the wreckage and communications data surrounding the February 3, 2019 crash of a Cessna 414 into a Yorba Linda, California neighborhood about 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The accident claimed the life of the pilot, Antonio Pastini, a Nevada restaurant owner, as well as four people in a home on the ground. Two additional people injured in the accident were reported to be in serious condition. One local firefighter suffered unknown injuries during efforts to douse the fire created by the crash. The twin Cessna was observed on a video obtained by a local ABC TV affiliate bursting into flame shortly before hitting the home where the four deaths on the ground occurred.
ATC Warned Cessna Pilot of Bad Weather Before Takeoff
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 414 crashed into a Yorba Linda neighborhood on February 3, 2019, killing the pilot and four people on the ground, with others sustaining injuries.
- Video footage showed the aircraft bursting into flames and witnesses reported parts breaking off in mid-air after a rapid descent, despite the pilot being warned of deteriorating weather conditions.
- The pilot, Antonio Pastini, had a history of FAA certificate suspensions for unsafe flying practices and misrepresenting credentials, and had changed his name multiple times.
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