N2589SCESSNA 337C 1991-01-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 337C S/N: 337-0889

Summary

On January 27, 1991, a Cessna 337C (N2589S) was involved in an accident near Bryson City, NC. 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 INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN BY THE NONINSTRUMENT RATED PILOT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL91FA043. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2589S.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 27, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91FA043
Location
BRYSON CITY, NC
Event ID
20001212X16260
Coordinates
35.419017, -83.439605
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN BY THE NONINSTRUMENT RATED PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
337-0889
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
337C C337
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
VERNON BARRON I
Address
5933 EUREKA RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CLEAVELAND
State / Zip Code
TN 37312
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# ATL91FA043