N3488QCESSNA 320E 1989-02-17 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 320E S/N: 0088

Summary

On February 17, 1989, a Cessna 320E (N3488Q) was involved in an accident near Melrose, FL. 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 COMPLY PROMPTLY WITH ATC INSTRUCTIONS AND HIS LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89FA088. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3488Q.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 17, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89FA088
Location
MELROSE, FL
Event ID
20001213X27758
Coordinates
29.700775, -82.049125
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 COMPLY PROMPTLY WITH ATC INSTRUCTIONS AND HIS LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
0088
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
320E C320
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MURDOCK DONALD K
Address
111 WEST GLOVER ST
Status
Deregistered
City
OTTAWA
State / Zip Code
IL 61350
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# MIA89FA088