N828FECESSNA 208A 1987-10-23 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 208A S/N: 20800073

Summary

On October 23, 1987, a Cessna 208A (N828FE) was involved in an accident near Fairfield, CA. 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: PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH SEVERE TURBULENCE WHICH PRECIPITATED A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX88FA020. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N828FE.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 23, 1987
NTSB Number
LAX88FA020
Location
FAIRFIELD, CA
Event ID
20001213X32350
Coordinates
38.190334, -121.930313
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH SEVERE TURBULENCE WHICH PRECIPITATED A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20800073
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1988
Model / ICAO
208A C208
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
12
FAA Model
208B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION
Address
VP SUPPLEMENTAL AIR OPERATIONS
3630 HACKS CROSS RD BLDG C 2ND FL
City
MEMPHIS
State / Zip Code
TN 38125-8800
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# LAX88FA020