N638MA

Substantial
Minor

MITSUBISHI MU-2B-35 S/N: 638

Summary

On March 31, 1989, a Beech 1900C (N7254R) was involved in an accident near Syracuse, NY. The accident resulted in 5 minor injuries, with 3 people uninjured out of 8 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE CREW OF BROCKWAY FLIGHT 993 TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE OTHER AIRCRAFT DUE TO THE FIRST OFFICER'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT & THE CAPTAIN'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE WEATHER CONDITION, AND THE GROUND CONTROLLER'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE A TRAFFIC ADVISORY TO ICARUS 60.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89FA111. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7254R.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 31, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89FA111
Location
SYRACUSE, NY
Event ID
20001213X27983
Coordinates
43.130970, -76.130981
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
5
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
8

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE CREW OF BROCKWAY FLIGHT 993 TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE OTHER AIRCRAFT DUE TO THE FIRST OFFICER'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT & THE CAPTAIN'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE WEATHER CONDITION, AND THE GROUND CONTROLLER'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE A TRAFFIC ADVISORY TO ICARUS 60.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MITSUBISHI
Serial Number
638
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
MU-2B-35 MU2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BUSH FIELD AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Address
1511 HANGAR RD BUSH FIELD ARPT
Status
Deregistered
City
AUGUSTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30906
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# NYC89FA111