Boston - Teterboro
Flight / Schedule
Boston - Teterboro
Aircraft
Cessna 421B Golden Eagle IIRegistration
N456CB
MSN
421B-0112
Year of Manufacture
1971
Operator
Winer SportswearDate
March 2, 1972 at 08:11 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Boston-Logan Massachusetts
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
42.3700°, -71.0196°
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On March 2, 1972 at 08:11 PM, Boston - Teterboro experienced a crash involving Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, operated by Winer Sportswear, with the event recorded near Boston-Logan Massachusetts.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. The pilot initiated the flight in poor weather conditions. After takeoff from Boston-Logan Airport, while climbing in darkness, foggy conditions and rain falls, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed into the Boston harbor. The aircraft sank and both occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N456CB, MSN 421B-0112, year of manufacture 1971.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 42.3700°, -71.0196°.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
The pilot initiated the flight in poor weather conditions. After takeoff from Boston-Logan Airport, while climbing in darkness, foggy conditions and rain falls, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed into the Boston harbor. The aircraft sank and both occupants were killed.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Boston - Teterboro
Operator
Winer SportswearFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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