At 1631 mountain time, a Cessna 340 crashed on final approach to Centennial Airport, killing the pilot and three passengers. The tower controller at Centennial Airport said the pilot had been cleared to land on runway 35R. About 90 seconds later, the pilot reported he had lost an engine. Radar data indicates the airplane made a left 180-degree turn to the south and then radar contact was lost.
March 24, Englewood, Colo.: Cessna 340
At 1631 mountain time, a Cessna 340 crashed on final approach to Centennial Airport, killing the pilot and three passengers. The tower controller at Centennial Airport said the pilot had been cleared to land on runway 35R. About 90 seconds later, the pilot reported he had lost an engine. Radar data indicates the airplane made a left 180-degree turn to the south and then radar contact was lost....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 340 crashed on final approach to Centennial Airport, resulting in four fatalities (pilot and three passengers).
- The pilot reported an engine loss approximately 90 seconds after being cleared to land.
- Radar data indicated the aircraft executed a 180-degree turn before radar contact was lost.
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