Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, April 5, 1988
NTSB Number
CHI88FA091
Location
ST. PAUL, MN
Event ID
20001213X25425
Coordinates
44.929679, -93.080429
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5
Probable Cause and Findings
MECHANICAL FAILURE AND STICKING OF THE PILOTS THUMB OPERATED TRIM SWITCH CAUSING NOSE DOWN PITCH COMMAND. THE FAILURE OF THE CABIN HEATER AND THE LOW CABIN TEMPERATURE ARE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N181LL
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
LJ-440
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CRITICAL CARE SERVICES INC DBA
Address
336 CHESTER STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
ST PAUL
State / Zip Code
MN 55107
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# CHI88FA091