10 fatal · CESSNA 402C · 1992-06-19 · MEADVIEW, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
DCA92MA040
Event ID
20001211X14831
Type
Accident
Date
1992-06-19
Location
MEADVIEW, AZ, USA
Coordinates
35.97974, -114.060173
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
10
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
10
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
402C
Registration
N2715X
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE (ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF) AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM CONTROL SPEED (VMC), WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE FAILURE (DISENGAGEMENT) OF THE RIGHT ENGINE FUEL PUMP DRIVE COUPLING, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND THE LACK OF COMPANY TRAINING CONCERNING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE IN CONDITIONS OF HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND HEAVY GROSS WEIGHT.