Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, June 11, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA277
Location
VISALIA, CA
Event ID
20001212X17327
Coordinates
36.290767, -119.379364
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
THE INSTRUCTOR/PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE FLIGHT AND THE SECOND PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE CHECKLIST AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CREW COORDINATION TO ENSURE THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS EXTENDED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SILENCING OF THE LANDING GEAR WARNING HORN BY POSITIONING GO THE ENGINE POWER LEVERS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N348AE
Make
FAIRCHILD
Serial Number
613
Model / ICAO
SA227-AC
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE
Address
50 S 200 E STE 110
Status
Deregistered
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84111-1617
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# LAX91LA277