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August 27, 1992 · Cessna 402B · N6AT
Miramar, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 1992
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Location
Miramar, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 402B
Tail Number
N6AT
Operator
J T F United Investments
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92FA167
THE AIRCRAFT WAS ENGAGED IN A VOLUNTARY RELIEF FLIGHT FOR THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE ANDREW. ALL OF THE SEATS HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CABIN SECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT. THERE WERE NO WEIGHT SCALES USED IN THE LOADING OF THE CARGO ONTO THE AIRCRAFT. THE PRIVATE PILOT DID NOT HAVE A MULTIENGINE RATING ON HIS PILOT CERTIFICATE. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO A RESIDENCE ONE HALF MILE FROM THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. WITNESSES STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT USED MOST OF THE AVAILABLE RUNWAY PRIOR TO LIFTOFF. AFTER LIFTOFF, THE AIRCRAFT APPEARED TO CLIMB IN AN UNSTABLE CONDITION PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS 1112.2 POUNDS OVER THE MAXIMUM GROSS TAKEOFF WEIGHT AT THE TIME OF THE DEPARTURE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PERFORM PREFLIGHT PLANNING IN THAT THE WEIGHT AND BALANCE OF THE AIRCRAFT WERE EXCEEDED. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT AND LACK OF MULTIENGINE CERTIFICATION.
Full Narrative
THE AIRCRAFT WAS ENGAGED IN A VOLUNTARY RELIEF FLIGHT FOR THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE ANDREW. ALL OF THE SEATS HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CABIN SECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT. THERE WERE NO WEIGHT SCALES USED IN THE LOADING OF THE CARGO ONTO THE AIRCRAFT. THE PRIVATE PILOT DID NOT HAVE A MULTIENGINE RATING ON HIS PILOT CERTIFICATE. THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO A RESIDENCE ONE HALF MILE FROM THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. WITNESSES STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT USED MOST OF THE AVAILABLE RUNWAY PRIOR TO LIFTOFF. AFTER LIFTOFF, THE AIRCRAFT APPEARED TO CLIMB IN AN UNSTABLE CONDITION PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WAS 1112.2 POUNDS OVER THE MAXIMUM GROSS TAKEOFF WEIGHT AT THE TIME OF THE DEPARTURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportNorth Perry (1nm S)
Runway18
Runway Length3065 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402B
Tail NumberN6AT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJ T F United Investments
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-E · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (2 fatalities, 1 serious injury)
Fatal2
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:23
Weather SourceWFAC