N2550T

Substantial
Minor

NAVION H S/N: NAV-4-2550

Summary

On June 27, 1992, a Navion H (N2550T) was involved in an accident near Gillette, WY. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO THE COLLAPSE OF THE INDUCTION AIR DUCTING, INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROPER APPROVAL OF THE MODIFICATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA138. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2550T.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 27, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA138
Location
GILLETTE, WY
Event ID
20001211X15013
Coordinates
44.460750, -105.700172
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

AN ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO THE COLLAPSE OF THE INDUCTION AIR DUCTING, INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROPER APPROVAL OF THE MODIFICATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NAVION
Serial Number
NAV-4-2550
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
NAVION H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TROPICAL AIRWAYS LLC
Address
225 POTTER RD
City
WEST PALM BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 33405-3360
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# SEA92LA138