N210GCCESSNA 210L 1991-01-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 210L S/N: 21060682

Summary

On January 28, 1991, a Cessna 210L (N210GC) was involved in an accident near Orlando, FL. 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 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL IN INSTRUMENT CONDITIONS AND HIS SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS WERE A FAILURE OF THE VACUUM PUMP AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN PARTIAL PANEL INSTRUMENT FLYING OR TRAINING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91FA075. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N210GC.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 28, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91FA075
Location
ORLANDO, FL
Event ID
20001212X16347
Coordinates
28.499959, -81.079597
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 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL IN INSTRUMENT CONDITIONS AND HIS SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS WERE A FAILURE OF THE VACUUM PUMP AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN PARTIAL PANEL INSTRUMENT FLYING OR TRAINING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21060682
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
210L C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLIGHT EXPRESS INC
Address
PO BOX 1823
Status
Deregistered
City
ORLANDO
State / Zip Code
FL 32802
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# MIA91FA075