Cessna 402 crash, Jun 19, 1992 (10 killed), Grand Canyon...
Cessna 402 accident on June 19, 1992 near Grand Canyon West, Arizona, United States with 10 fatalities. Cause: The pilot did not follow the...
- Date: June 19, 1992
- Aircraft: Cessna 402
- Location: Grand Canyon West, Arizona, United States
- Fatalities: 10
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The pilot did not follow the engine-failure-after-takeoff procedure and lost minimum control speed; a partially engaged fuel pump drive coupling, high density altitude and heavy gross weight were contributing factors.
A Cessna 402C on a sightseeing charter departed a dirt runway at Grand Canyon West, Arizona, on 19 June 1992 at high density altitude and near maximum weight. Shortly after takeoff one engine lost power, and the aircraft turned into a dive and struck the ground. All 10 occupants were killed.