Cessna 208B Grand Caravan crash, May 12, 2016, Lodi
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan accident on May 12, 2016 near Lodi, California, United States with no fatalities. Cause: NTSB (WPR16LA107): total loss of...
- Date: May 12, 2016
- Aircraft: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
- Location: Lodi, California, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: NTSB (WPR16LA107): total loss of engine power from a fatigue fracture of the fuel pressure line, due to vibration after a support clamp fractured; the mechanic's inadequate inspection of the clamp during the previous line replacement was a contributing factor.
On 12 May 2016 a Flanagan Enterprises Cessna 208B (N1114A) lost engine power shortly after takeoff from Lodi on a skydiving flight carrying 17 jumpers. The pilot turned back but could not reach the runway, made a forced landing in an open field, the aircraft crossed a road, hit a truck and nosed over in a vineyard. The pilot had minor injuries, none of the jumpers were hurt, and the aircraft was substantially damaged.