N761MUCESSNA T210M 1991-03-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA T210M S/N: 210-62371

Summary

On March 02, 1991, a Cessna T210M (N761MU) was involved in an accident near Taos, NM. 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 DECISION TO INITIATE FLIGHT INTO FREEZING RAIN WHICH RESULTED IN STRUCTURAL ICING THAT EXCEEDED THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS: IMPROPER DEICING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN91FA048. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N761MU.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 2, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91FA048
Location
TAOS, NM
Event ID
20001212X16584
Coordinates
36.379409, -105.569313
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 DECISION TO INITIATE FLIGHT INTO FREEZING RAIN WHICH RESULTED IN STRUCTURAL ICING THAT EXCEEDED THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS: IMPROPER DEICING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
210-62371
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
T210M C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WARE BILLY JOE
Address
PO BOX 4396
Status
Deregistered
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
NM 87196
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# DEN91FA048