Aircraft
Preliminary Report: Mayday Call Precedes Cessna 441 Accident
CESSNA 441, BIRMINGHAM, ALA., DEC.

CESSNA 441, BIRMINGHAM, ALA., DEC. 10, 2003–Cessna N441W, registered to and operated by Warrington Development, crashed shortly after takeoff from Birmingham International Airport (BHM) at about 2:20 p.m. N441W was on a Part 91 flight in IMC operating on an IFR flight plan. The ATP-rated pilot and passenger were both killed when the aircraft crashed eight minutes after leaving BHM for Venice, Fla.

According to ATC records, the flight departed Runway 24 and was cleared to climb on runway heading to 5,000 feet. The pilot later contacted ATC and reported level at 5,000 feet. The controller then cleared N441W to climb to 10,000 feet and turn left to proceed on its intended course. Minutes later the pilot transmitted a mayday call.

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