Muskegon - Pontiac
Flight / Schedule
Muskegon - Pontiac
Aircraft
Cessna 401Registration
N7957F
MSN
401-0219
Year of Manufacture
1969
Operator
G %26 W AviationDate
June 30, 1981 at 06:11 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Muskegon Michigan
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
43.2342°, -86.2484°
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On June 30, 1981 at 06:11 PM, Muskegon - Pontiac experienced a crash involving Cessna 401, operated by G %26 W Aviation, with the event recorded near Muskegon Michigan.
The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
5 people were known to be on board, 5 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: 4, passenger fatalities: 4, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. After takeoff from Muskegon-County Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane lost height and crashed thru the extended centerline of the nearest runway. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all five occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N7957F, MSN 401-0219, year of manufacture 1969.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 43.2342°, -86.2484°.
Fatalities
Total
5
Crew
1
Passengers
4
Other
0
Crash Summary
After takeoff from Muskegon-County Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane lost height and crashed thru the extended centerline of the nearest runway. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all five occupants were killed.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
4
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 5
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Muskegon - Pontiac
Operator
G %26 W AviationFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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