N3259Q
Flight / Schedule
N3259Q
Aircraft
Cessna 402Registration
N3259Q
Operator
Sun AirlinesDate
September 17, 1968 at 07:55 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Postal (mail)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Paducah Kentucky
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
37.0834°, -88.6000°
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On September 17, 1968 at 07:55 PM, N3259Q experienced a crash involving Cessna 402, operated by Sun Airlines, with the event recorded near Paducah Kentucky.
The flight was categorized as postal (mail) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. Just after liftoff, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It nosed down and struck the runway surface with its propellers. Out of control, it veered off runway and came to rest in flames. The passenger was slightly injured while both pilots were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N3259Q.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 37.0834°, -88.6000°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Just after liftoff, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It nosed down and struck the runway surface with its propellers. Out of control, it veered off runway and came to rest in flames. The passenger was slightly injured while both pilots were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Operator
Sun AirlinesFlight Type
Postal (mail)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Cessna 402Registration
N3259Q
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