N279ASPILATUS B-4 PC 11A 1992-05-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PILATUS B-4 PC 11A S/N: 261

Summary

On May 03, 1992, a Pilatus B-4 PC 11A (N279AS) was involved in an accident near Wenatchee, WA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, RESULTING IN AIRCRAFT STALL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA089. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N279AS.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 3, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA089
Location
WENATCHEE, WA
Event ID
20001211X14723
Coordinates
47.370300, -120.349166
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, RESULTING IN AIRCRAFT STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PILATUS
Serial Number
261
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
B-4 PC 11A

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BUTLER JOHN
Address
3403 PERKINS LN W
Status
Deregistered
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98199
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# SEA92LA089