SERS · CESSNA T207A · 1989-10-10 · GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX90FA007
Event ID
20001213X29624
Type
Accident
Date
1989-10-10
Location
GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA
Coordinates
36.029907, -112.020851
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
T207A
Registration
N7602U
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE INFLIGHT FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S POWERPLANT AS A RESULT METAL FATIGUE WHICH ALLOWED THE CRANKSHAFT TO FRACTURE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN OF THE GRAND CANYON WHICH DID NOT ALLOW A SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA.