N784RFCESSNA T210M 1992-11-29 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA T210M S/N: T21062631

Summary

On November 29, 1992, a Cessna T210M (N784RF) was involved in an accident near Thornton, CA. The accident resulted in 5 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOTS OF BOTH AIRPLANES TO SEE AND AVOID EACH OTHER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE SACRAMENTO CONTROLLER TO ADVISE THE STOCKTON CONTROLLER OF THE IMPENDING UNSAFE SITUATION, AND THE FAILURE OF THE STOCKTON CONTROLLER TO ISSUE A TRAFFIC ADVISORY AND A SAFETY ALERT TO THE PILOT OF THE C-180, N3313D.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX93FA055. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N784RF.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 29, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX93FA055
Location
THORNTON, CA
Event ID
20001211X16051
Coordinates
38.169269, -121.519020
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
5
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOTS OF BOTH AIRPLANES TO SEE AND AVOID EACH OTHER. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE SACRAMENTO CONTROLLER TO ADVISE THE STOCKTON CONTROLLER OF THE IMPENDING UNSAFE SITUATION, AND THE FAILURE OF THE STOCKTON CONTROLLER TO ISSUE A TRAFFIC ADVISORY AND A SAFETY ALERT TO THE PILOT OF THE C-180, N3313D.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
T21062631
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
T210M C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FRANICH RUSSELL D
Address
5244 EVANWOOD
Status
Deregistered
City
AGOURA
State / Zip Code
CA 91301
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# LAX93FA055