Accident · 2012-05-11
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-05-11
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 401 (N9DM)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Private Individual Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Private Individual
Probable cause
The malfunction of the cabin heater, which resulted in an inflight fire and smoke in the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of understanding concerning the status of the airplane's heater system following and earlier overheat event and risk of its continued use. Also contributing were the inadequate inspection criteria for the cabin heater.
Source: NTSB case CEN12FA290Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Commercial | Airplane | 23 | Class 1 (2011-06-28) | 613 total · 13 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.