N711RGCESSNA 310R 1992-11-08 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 310R S/N: 310R0184

Summary

On November 08, 1992, a Cessna 310R (N711RG) was involved in an accident near Summersville, WV. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE ALTITUDE (OR CLEARANCE) FROM MOUNTAINOUS HILLY TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE DARKNESS, LOW CLOUDS, AND LIGHT SNOW.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO93FA003. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N711RG.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 8, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO93FA003
Location
SUMMERSVILLE, WV
Event ID
20001211X15992
Coordinates
38.280933, -80.840606
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE ALTITUDE (OR CLEARANCE) FROM MOUNTAINOUS HILLY TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE DARKNESS, LOW CLOUDS, AND LIGHT SNOW.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
310R0184
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
310R C310
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RADER AVIATION INC
Address
802 LINCOLN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SUMMERSVILLE
State / Zip Code
WV 26651
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# BFO93FA003