MINR · Swearingen SA226TC · 1997-08-20 · DES MOINES, IA, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI97LA266
Event ID
20001208X08593
Type
Accident
Date
1997-08-20
Location
DES MOINES, IA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Swearingen
Model
SA226TC
Registration
N224AM
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to perform the emergency procedure for shut-down of the right engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the power lever cable became disconnected from the fuel control unit, due to improper maintenance; and reduced directional control of the airplane, when one engine remained at a high power setting.