3 fatal · FAIRCHILD SA 227-AC · 1992-08-25 · HOT SPRINGS, AR, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW92FA218
Event ID
20001211X15405
Type
Accident
Date
1992-08-25
Location
HOT SPRINGS, AR, USA
Coordinates
34.450389, -93.099578
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
FAIRCHILD
Model
SA 227-AC
Registration
N342AE
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAWN
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION BY THE OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ASSURE PROPER TRAVEL DIRECTION OF THE AIRPLANE'S PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROLS AFTER BEING MADE AWARE OF THE NATURE OF THE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED.