N117EA
Flight / Schedule
N117EA
Aircraft
Cessna 441 ConquestRegistration
N117EA
MSN
441-0191
Year of Manufacture
1981
Operator
Gary Miller LeasingDate
November 30, 1986 at 01:45 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Taxiing
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Erie Pennsylvania
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
42.1295°, -80.0853°
Narrative Report
On November 30, 1986 at 01:45 PM, N117EA experienced a crash involving Cessna 441 Conquest, operated by Gary Miller Leasing, with the event recorded near Erie Pennsylvania.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was taxiing at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Reason for the Cessna to veer in a semi-circle and collide with another aircraft is undetermined. Examination of the start lock assemblies could not be completed due to the extensive impact and fire damage. The aircraft was being prepared for a flight. During a manual speed governor check on the left engine the aircraft veered in a semi-circle. An attempt to examine the aircraft start locks was negated by the fire damage from the collision. Both occupants escaped uninjured.
Aircraft reference details include registration N117EA, MSN 441-0191, year of manufacture 1981.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 42.1295°, -80.0853°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Reason for the Cessna to veer in a semi-circle and collide with another aircraft is undetermined. Examination of the start lock assemblies could not be completed due to the extensive impact and fire damage. The aircraft was being prepared for a flight. During a manual speed governor check on the left engine the aircraft veered in a semi-circle. An attempt to examine the aircraft start locks was negated by the fire damage from the collision. Both occupants escaped uninjured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Operator
Gary Miller LeasingFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Taxiing
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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