N69402CESSNA 402B 1993-02-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 402B S/N: 402B0535

Summary

On February 14, 1993, a Cessna 402B (N69402) was involved in an accident near Geneva, AL. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM CONTROLLABLE AIRSPEED DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TREES AND TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL93FA058. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N69402.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 14, 1993
NTSB Number
ATL93FA058
Location
GENEVA, AL
Event ID
20001211X11775
Coordinates
31.030099, -85.869758
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM CONTROLLABLE AIRSPEED DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH TREES AND TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
402B0535
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
402B C02T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SANDERLIN D C
Address
HC 60 PO BOX 3250
Status
Deregistered
City
LAKEVIE
State / Zip Code
OR 97630
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL93FA058