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Aviation accident ANC97FA143

2 fatal · Aero Commander AC-500A · 1997-09-06 · KETCHIKAN, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number
ANC97FA143
Event ID
20001208X08758
Type
Accident
Date
1997-09-06
Location
KETCHIKAN, AK, USA
Coordinates
55.609573, -131.579071

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Aero Commander
Model
AC-500A
Registration
N543AN
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The rupture of the right engine fuel supply line as a result of inadequate inspection by the pilot/mechanic, and the pilot's excessive pull up which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane. Factors were the improper emergency procedures and failure to feather the propeller.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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