N20086

Destroyed
Fatal

Short Brothers SC7 S/N: SH-1918

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 13, 1992
NTSB Number
ANC92FA106
Location
BETHEL, AK
Event ID
20001211X15017
Coordinates
60.809345, -161.849533
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE SECURITY OF THE CARGO WHICH SHIFTED REARWARD DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE OVER GROSS WEIGHT CONDITION, AND THE IMPROPER ALTERATION OF THE TIE DOWN RINGS BY THE OVERHAULING MAINTENANCE FACILITY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N20086
Make
SHORT BROTHERS
Serial Number
SH-1918
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
SC7 SC7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SCOPE LEASING INC
Address
150 E WILSON BRIDGE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
OH 43085
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# ANC92FA106