N920CCESSNA 441 1992-08-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 441 S/N: 441-0020

Summary

On August 10, 1992, a Cessna 441 (N920C) was involved in an accident near Gainesville, GA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE POOR INFLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND IN THAT AFTER A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER, HE SHUT DOWN THE WRONG ENGINE, DID NOT FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST, DID NOT RAISE THE FLAPS, AND DID NOT RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH BIRDS DURING THE TAKEOFF CLIMB.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA156. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N920C.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 10, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA156
Location
GAINESVILLE, GA
Event ID
20001211X15320
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE POOR INFLIGHT DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND IN THAT AFTER A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER, HE SHUT DOWN THE WRONG ENGINE, DID NOT FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST, DID NOT RAISE THE FLAPS, AND DID NOT RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH BIRDS DURING THE TAKEOFF CLIMB.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
441-0020
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
441 C441
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AIR TRAVEL SERVICES INC
Address
1 LAKEVIEW PL 25 CENTURY BLVD 102
Status
Deregistered
City
NASHVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37214
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# ATL92LA156