N1JGCESSNA P210N 1991-09-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA P210N S/N: P21000561

Summary

On September 27, 1991, a Cessna P210N (N1JG) was involved in an accident near Pagosa Springs, CO. 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: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES DURING AN APPROACH FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. HIS IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL WAS A RELATED FACTOR CONCERNING THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN91FA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1JG.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 27, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91FA135
Location
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
Event ID
20001212X18083
Coordinates
37.240272, -107.029983
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES DURING AN APPROACH FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. HIS IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL WAS A RELATED FACTOR CONCERNING THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
P21000561
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
P210N C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HAMPTON DAVID
Address
PO BOX 1500
Status
Deregistered
City
LUBBOCK
State / Zip Code
TX 79408
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# DEN91FA135