N12333CESSNA 402 1989-08-07 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 402 S/N: 402C0806

Summary

On August 07, 1989, a Cessna 402 (N12333) was involved in an accident near Nome, AK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) BY THE PILOT, AND HIS IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. THE WEATHER AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC89FA137. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N12333.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 7, 1989
NTSB Number
ANC89FA137
Location
NOME, AK
Event ID
20001213X28994
Coordinates
64.709693, -164.620422
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) BY THE PILOT, AND HIS IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION. THE WEATHER AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS WERE CONSIDERED TO BE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
402C0806
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
402 C02T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RYAN AIR SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 127
Status
Deregistered
City
UNALAKLEET
State / Zip Code
AK 99684
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# ANC89FA137