SERS · CESSNA 414 · 1989-10-19 · SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW90FA013
Event ID
20001213X29598
Type
Accident
Date
1989-10-19
Location
SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
414
Registration
N5820H
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT PROPELLER UNFEATHERING ACCUMULATOR HOSE DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND CHAFFING, AND THE PILOT'S OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE BEYOND ITS ENGINE OUT PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY. FACTORS WERE INADEQUATE COMPANY MAINTENANCE, AND THE PILOT'S CONTINUED OPERATION WITH KNOWN MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS, AND IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.