# NTSB Accident FTW92FA218
> **FAIRCHILD SA 227-AC** · 1992-08-25 · HOT SPRINGS, AR, USA · FATL
## 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.

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