1 fatal · Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · 2005-09-23 · West Memphis, AR, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI05FA272
Event ID
20050929X01550
Type
Accident
Date
2005-09-23
Location
West Memphis, AR, USA
Coordinates
35.191665, -90.259719
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
MU-2B-36
Registration
N103RC
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to land at the departure runway or other available airports during the emergency descent, and his failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle and terrain. Contributing factors were a false engine fire warning light, inadequate maintenance by company personnel, a contaminated fire warning detection loop, and night conditions.