N2160FCESSNA U206 1991-05-05 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA U206 S/N: U206-0360

Summary

On May 05, 1991, a Cessna U206 (N2160F) was involved in an accident near Tulare, CA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN IN-FLIGHT FIRE IN THE CABIN/CREW COMPARTMENT AREA OF THE AIRCRAFT, DUE TO FAILURE OF A FUEL LINE LOCATED IN THE LEFT DOORPOST AREA.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA195. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2160F.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 5, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA195
Location
TULARE, CA
Event ID
20001212X17029
Coordinates
36.180339, -119.359184
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN IN-FLIGHT FIRE IN THE CABIN/CREW COMPARTMENT AREA OF THE AIRCRAFT, DUE TO FAILURE OF A FUEL LINE LOCATED IN THE LEFT DOORPOST AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
U206-0360
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
U206 C206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2855 MITCHELL DR STE 240
Status
Deregistered
City
WALNUT CREEK
State / Zip Code
CA 94598
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# LAX91LA195