Summary
On June 21, 1991, a Rockwell 112TC (N4596W) was involved in an accident near Ovilla, TX. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE TURBOCHARGER. FACTORS WERE THE INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE IN THE FORCED LANDING.
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA106. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4596W.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE MECHANICAL FAILURE OF THE TURBOCHARGER. FACTORS WERE THE INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE IN THE FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW91LA106