N616CACESSNA 310R 1992-09-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 310R S/N: 310R0214

Summary

On September 26, 1992, a Cessna 310R (N616CA) was involved in an accident near Idabel, OK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S DESCENT BELOW THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IFR PROCEDURE, LOW CEILING, AND DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW92FA232. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N616CA.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 26, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW92FA232
Location
IDABEL, OK
Event ID
20001211X15693
Coordinates
33.899356, -94.810005
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DESCENT BELOW THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IFR PROCEDURE, LOW CEILING, AND DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
310R0214
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
310R C310
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MOR TAR INC
Address
1050 S STATE ST
Status
Deregistered
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
DE 19901
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# FTW92FA232