Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 2, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA174
Location
SMITHFIELD, NC
Event ID
20001211X15589
Coordinates
35.499824, -78.340637
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH KNOWN ELECTRICAL DEFICIENCIES WHICH RESULTED IN A FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC POWERPACK. THE PILOT ALSO FAILED TO FOLLOW EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR LOWERING THE LANDING GEAR. FACTORS WERE AN INOPERATIVE ALTERNATOR AND A WEAK BATTERY.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CENTURION BRAVO LLC
Address
8414 PINE FALLS DR
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
TX 77095-3602
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# ATL92LA174