N6390HCESSNA 207 1991-12-22 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 207 S/N: 20700507

Summary

On December 22, 1991, a Cessna 207 (N6390H) was involved in an accident near Mcgrath, AK. 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 IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND HIS ATTEMPT TO FLY VFR THROUGH IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SNOW, WHITEOUT CONDITIONS, AND DARKNESS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC92FA022. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6390H.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 22, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC92FA022
Location
MCGRATH, AK
Event ID
20001212X18530
Coordinates
63.609481, -154.779617
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 IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION AND HIS ATTEMPT TO FLY VFR THROUGH IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SNOW, WHITEOUT CONDITIONS, AND DARKNESS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20700507
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
207 C207
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MARKAIR INC
Address
4100 W INTL ARPT RD BOX 196769
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99519
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# ANC92FA022