N854FECESSNA 208B 1990-01-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 208B S/N: 208B0172

Summary

On January 30, 1990, a Cessna 208B (N854FE) was involved in an accident near Schuyler Falls, NY. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF CONTROL INFLIGHT AFTER THE AIRPLANE STALLED DURING CLIMBOUT. THE STALL RESULTED FROM A LOSS OF LIFT DUE TO A CONTAMINATED WING SURFACE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO DE-ICE THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90FA060. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N854FE.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 30, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90FA060
Location
SCHUYLER FALLS, NY
Event ID
20001212X22479
Coordinates
44.550334, -73.750228
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF CONTROL INFLIGHT AFTER THE AIRPLANE STALLED DURING CLIMBOUT. THE STALL RESULTED FROM A LOSS OF LIFT DUE TO A CONTAMINATED WING SURFACE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO DE-ICE THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
208B0172
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
208B C208
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION
Address
ATTN AL GARCIA 3101 TCHULAHOMA
Status
Deregistered
City
MEMPHIS
State / Zip Code
TN 38138
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# NYC90FA060