SERS · Cessna 414 · 2003-01-14 · Palm Springs, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX03FA067
Event ID
20030124X00108
Type
Accident
Date
2003-01-14
Location
Palm Springs, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.849998, -116.483329
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
414
Registration
N127WW
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The flight instructor's improper selection of the high boost position for the operating right engine while on base leg to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power of the right engine. Factors associated with the accident are the left engine's loss of power for an undetermined reason, the flight instructor's failure to feather the propellers of the affected engines, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing.