N233SW

Substantial
None

Embraer EMB120S/N: 120307

Summary

On September 20, 2018, a Embraer EMB120 (N233SW) was involved in an incident near 40 Nm Vicinity South of Lake Jackson, TX. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: An encounter with severe turbulence, which caused the improperly secured cargo to shift and damage the airplane floor structure.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DCA18CA303. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N233SW.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 20, 2018
NTSB Number
DCA18CA303
Location
40 nm vicinity south of Lake Jackson, TX
Event ID
20181015X10844
Coordinates
29.034444, -95.446388
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

an encounter with severe turbulence, which caused the improperly secured cargo to shift and damage the airplane floor structure.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EMBRAER
Serial Number
120307
Engine Type
Turbo-prop
Year Built
1995
Model / ICAO
EMB120E120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
32
FAA Model
EMB-120ER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BERRY AVIATION INC
Address
1807 AIRPORT DR
City
SAN MARCOS
State / Zip Code
TX 78666-9664
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# DCA18CA303