N6382XCESSNA 402B 1989-10-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 402B S/N: 1345

Summary

On October 29, 1989, a Cessna 402B (N6382X) was involved in an accident near Little Rock, AR. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A LEAK IN THE AIRCRAFT'S FUEL SYSTEM WHICH RESULTED IN AN IN-FLIGHT FIRE. THE ORIGIN OF THE FUEL LEAK WAS NOT DETERMINED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MKC90FA020. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6382X.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 29, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC90FA020
Location
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Event ID
20001213X29667
Coordinates
34.729728, -92.230812
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

A LEAK IN THE AIRCRAFT'S FUEL SYSTEM WHICH RESULTED IN AN IN-FLIGHT FIRE. THE ORIGIN OF THE FUEL LEAK WAS NOT DETERMINED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
1345
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
402B C402
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SPRINGDALE AIR SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 811
Status
Deregistered
City
SPRINGDALE
State / Zip Code
AR 72765
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# MKC90FA020