Accident Details
Date
Sunday, October 30, 1988
NTSB Number
FTW89IA011
Location
BROWNSVILLE, TX
Event ID
20001213X27056
Coordinates
26.469469, -97.779869
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5
Probable Cause and Findings
UNCONTAINED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO THE THERMAL FATIGUE OF THE FIRST STAGE TRUBINE WHEEL.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2092U
Make
BELL
Serial Number
45697
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO
Address
BRUSSELS NATIONAL AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
ZAVENTEM
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# FTW89IA011