N8056

Substantial
None

DOUGLAS DC-3C S/N: 25735

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 20, 1993
NTSB Number
MIA93LA106
Location
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL
Event ID
20001211X12199
Coordinates
28.259283, -82.129539
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
42
Total Aboard
42

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BEST SINGLE-ENGINE RATE-OF-CLIMB SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A POSSIBLE EXHAUST SYSTEM CLAMP FAILURE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8056
Make
DOUGLAS
Serial Number
25735
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Year Built
1944
Model / ICAO
DC-3C A3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PHOENIX AIR INC
Address
PO BOX 1484
Status
Deregistered
City
ZEPHYRHILLS
State / Zip Code
FL 33539
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# MIA93LA106