Cessna 402 crash, Aug 27, 1992 (2 killed), North Perry
Cessna 402 accident on August 27, 1992 near North Perry, Florida, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: The pilot did not complete proper weight and...
- Date: August 27, 1992
- Aircraft: Cessna 402
- Location: North Perry, Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The pilot did not complete proper weight and balance planning, and the aircraft was overloaded beyond its maximum takeoff weight. The pilot's inexperience on the type and lack of multi-engine certification were also cited.
A Cessna 402B was flying a relief mission for Hurricane Andrew victims from North Perry when it failed to climb properly after a long takeoff run. It struck a house about half a mile beyond the runway end. The aircraft was over its maximum takeoff weight, and the pilot lacked multi-engine rating and experience on the type.