N8514QCESSNA U206F 1990-07-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA U206F S/N: V20603371

Summary

On July 14, 1990, a Cessna U206F (N8514Q) was involved in an accident near Augusta, ME. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS AND ROUGH WATER WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA160. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8514Q.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 14, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA160
Location
AUGUSTA, ME
Event ID
20001212X23800
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WIND CONDITIONS. THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS AND ROUGH WATER WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
V20603371
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
U206F C206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
U206F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AVILA ROBERT A
Address
112 CROSS ST
City
LAWRENCE
State / Zip Code
MA 01841-3521
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# NYC90LA160