1 fatal · CESSNA U206-F · 1992-06-09 · LIVE OAK, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA92GA134
Event ID
20001211X14929
Type
Accident
Date
1992-06-09
Location
LIVE OAK, FL, USA
Coordinates
30.269899, -83.039428
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
U206-F
Registration
N8117Q
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NR
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM BY THE PILOT/MECHANIC RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FAILURE ON TAKEOFF OVER TERRAIN UNSUITABLE FOR A FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISION TO TURN BACK TO THE RUNWAY, AND SUBSEQUENT INADVERTENT STALL.