Bangor - Trenton
Flight / Schedule
Bangor - Trenton
Aircraft
Cessna 402Registration
N98720
MSN
402B-1065
Year of Manufacture
1976
Operator
Bar Harbor AirlinesDate
May 16, 1978 at 10:10 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Trenton Maine
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
44.4392°, -68.3707°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On May 16, 1978 at 10:10 PM, Bangor - Trenton experienced a crash involving Cessna 402, operated by Bar Harbor Airlines, with the event recorded near Trenton Maine.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 4 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 2, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. While on a night approach to Trenton Airport, one of the engine failed. The crew decided to initiate a go-around when the airplane stalled and crashed in flames few miles short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N98720, MSN 402B-1065, year of manufacture 1976.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 44.4392°, -68.3707°.
Fatalities
Total
4
Crew
2
Passengers
2
Other
0
Crash Summary
While on a night approach to Trenton Airport, one of the engine failed. The crew decided to initiate a go-around when the airplane stalled and crashed in flames few miles short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
2
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Bangor - Trenton
Operator
Bar Harbor AirlinesFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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