N337LSCESSNA 337A 1992-08-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 337A S/N: 337-0421

Summary

On August 01, 1992, a Cessna 337A (N337LS) was involved in an accident near Ruidoso, NM. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT EXPERIENCING SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND THE RESULTANT EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE. FACTORS WERE: THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN92FA078. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N337LS.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 1, 1992
NTSB Number
DEN92FA078
Location
RUIDOSO, NM
Event ID
20001211X15128
Coordinates
33.349910, -105.680549
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT EXPERIENCING SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND THE RESULTANT EXCESSIVE DESCENT RATE. FACTORS WERE: THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
337-0421
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
337A C337
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LOVELACE JOHN C
Address
549 ANDERSON
Status
Deregistered
City
COPPELL
State / Zip Code
TX 75019
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN92FA078