N9330BCESSNA 208B 1989-01-11 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 208B S/N: 208B0053

Summary

On January 11, 1989, a Cessna 208B (N9330B) was involved in an accident near Madison, NC. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER IFR PROCEDURE BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE (MDA). CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: LOW CEILING, FOG, DELAYED MISSED APPROACH BY THE PILOT, AND TREES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89FA071. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9330B.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 11, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89FA071
Location
MADISON, NC
Event ID
20001213X27527
Coordinates
36.379253, -79.970291
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER IFR PROCEDURE BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE (MDA). CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: LOW CEILING, FOG, DELAYED MISSED APPROACH BY THE PILOT, AND TREES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
208B0053
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1959
Model / ICAO
208B C208
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
175

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CARPENTER MICHAEL R
Address
1070 E SENECA AVE
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-7164
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# ATL89FA071