Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, June 9, 1992
NTSB Number
MIA92GA134
Location
LIVE OAK, FL
Event ID
20001211X14929
Coordinates
30.269899, -83.039428
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM BY THE PILOT/MECHANIC RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FAILURE ON TAKEOFF OVER TERRAIN UNSUITABLE FOR A FORCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISION TO TURN BACK TO THE RUNWAY, AND SUBSEQUENT INADVERTENT STALL.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8117Q
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
U20603892
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST NA TRUSTEE
Address
12TH FL MAC U1228-120
299 S MAIN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84111-1919
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# MIA92GA134