# NTSB Accident CHI05FA272
> **Mitsubishi MU-2B-36** · 2005-09-23 · West Memphis, AR, USA · FATL
## 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.

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