N6257HCESSNA T207A 1992-11-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA T207A S/N: T207-00453

Summary

On November 19, 1992, a Cessna T207A (N6257H) was involved in an accident near Elk City, ID. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S CONTINUATION OF A VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS INCLUDE BECOMING LOST, DISORIENTED, FALLING SNOW, AND MOUNTAINOUS, HILLY TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA93FA023. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6257H.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 19, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA93FA023
Location
ELK CITY, ID
Event ID
20001211X16097
Coordinates
45.799903, -115.510498
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S CONTINUATION OF A VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. FACTORS INCLUDE BECOMING LOST, DISORIENTED, FALLING SNOW, AND MOUNTAINOUS, HILLY TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
T207-00453
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
T207A C207
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WILDERNESS AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 1535
Status
Deregistered
City
SALMON
State / Zip Code
ID 83467
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# SEA93FA023