N4688BCESSNA 208B 1990-01-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 208B S/N: 208B0169

Summary

On January 30, 1990, a Cessna 208B (N4688B) was involved in an accident near Williston, VT. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO DE-ICE THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AND HIS DECISION TO MAKE THE TAKEOFF AT A WEIGHT THAT EXCEEDED BOTH THE MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL TAKEOFF WEIGHT AND THE REDUCED TAKEOFF WEIGHT ALLOWED FOR ICING CONDITIONS RESULTING IN AN INADEVERTENT STALL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90FA061. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4688B.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 30, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90FA061
Location
WILLISTON, VT
Event ID
20001212X22480
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO DE-ICE THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, AND HIS DECISION TO MAKE THE TAKEOFF AT A WEIGHT THAT EXCEEDED BOTH THE MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL TAKEOFF WEIGHT AND THE REDUCED TAKEOFF WEIGHT ALLOWED FOR ICING CONDITIONS RESULTING IN AN INADEVERTENT STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
208B0169
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
208B C208
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AUFDERHAR SAMUEL E
Address
PO BOX 56
City
LOPEZ ISLAND
State / Zip Code
WA 98261-0056
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# NYC90FA061