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 witnesses observing the plane burst into flames and break apart mid-air during a rapid descent.
- The pilot, who did not file a flight plan and was warned of severe weather conditions, was observed on radar making a rapid descending turn from 7,800 feet shortly after takeoff.
- The pilot, Antonio Pastini, had a history of FAA certificate suspensions for aviation misconduct, including flying in dangerous conditions and maintenance issues, alongside a pattern of name changes and fabricating personal credentials.
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