1 fatal · Commander 114TC · 1998-07-18 · WEST JORDAN, UT, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW98FA325
Event ID
20001211X10559
Type
Accident
Date
1998-07-18
Location
WEST JORDAN, UT, USA
Coordinates
40.599857, -111.959602
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Commander
Model
114TC
Registration
N61174
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A brittle fracture of the clamp that joins the exhaust pipe to the turbocharger. The pipe separated and hot exhaust gases escaped into the engine compartment. The engine lost power due to the high heat vaporizing fuel in the fuel line. Factors were inadequate quality control by the clamp manufacturer; the pilot's intentional maneuvering of the airplane to avoid houses and personnel, and the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.