MINR · CESSNA 402 · 1994-08-28 · HARLINGEN, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW94FA282
Event ID
20001206X02036
Type
Accident
Date
1994-08-28
Location
HARLINGEN, TX, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
7
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
7
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
402
Registration
N966JW
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER ON ALL ENGINES DUE TO WORN AND FOULED SPARK PLUGS AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AIRCRAFT WEIGHT BEYOND LIMITATIONS, AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.