SERS · CESSNA T207 · 1990-04-13 · GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX90FA145
Event ID
20001212X22937
Type
Accident
Date
1990-04-13
Location
GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA
Coordinates
36.029575, -112.020545
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
7
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
7
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
T207
Registration
N91081
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE TURBO-CHARGER ABSOLUTE PRESSURE CONTROLLER, AND IMPROPER MANIPULATION OF THE POWER PLANT CONTROLS BY THE PILOT DURING THE GO-AROUND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF COMPANY MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY TRAIN THE PILOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED COMPANY TRAINING PROGRAM, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN TURBO-CHARGED ENGINE OPERATIONS.