2 fatal · Cessna 414 · 2003-06-26 · N. Fort Myers, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA03FA135
Event ID
20030702X01005
Type
Accident
Date
2003-06-26
Location
N. Fort Myers, FL, USA
Coordinates
26.744722, -81.934997
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
414
Registration
N749AA
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) following a total loss of engine power from the right engine due to fuel starvation, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the accident was the failure pilot to feather the right propeller following the total loss of engine power, and his lack of total experience in the accident make/model of aircraft.