Casualties unknown

1990-12-19: Casa C-212-200 (N433CA) — Executive Airline, Inc. — San Juan, PR

San Juan, PR, US

On December 19, 1990, a Casa C-212-200 (registration N433CA) operated by Executive Airline, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near San Juan, PR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE FLARING TO LAND DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Aircraft registered N433CA
Aircraft registered N433CA. Photo: Bill Larkins / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

During flare to land, the crew reported a right propeller beta light. The aircraft yawed right, descended with right wing low, contacted ground, and came to rest on grass. Investigation could not determine cause.

Incident

During the flare to land, the captain and first officer reported that the right propeller beta light illuminated. Subsequently, the aircraft yawed to the right and descended with the right wing low, causing the right wing to contact the ground. The aircraft remained on the ground, traveled off the runway, and came to rest on grass adjacent to the runway.

Investigation

The aircraft was removed from the runway. The following day, under the supervision of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the right engine and propeller were operationally tested. The tests revealed no evidence of malfunction in the propeller blade angle rigging, fuel flow, or worn flight idle gate.

According to the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, completed by the Director of Flight Operations, wake turbulence was suspected as a factor in the loss of control. However, no determination could be made as to the reason for the loss of control.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X24792. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.