N3132LCESSNA 310J 1990-09-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 310J S/N: 310J0132

Summary

On September 24, 1990, a Cessna 310J (N3132L) was involved in an accident near Colorado Spring, CO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF POWER ON ONE ENGINE DUE TO EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE AND THE PILOT'S FEATHERING OF THE WRONG PROPELLER. FACTOR(S) WERE: OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES BY PILOT AND OPERATOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN90LA193. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3132L.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 24, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90LA193
Location
COLORADO SPRING, CO
Event ID
20001212X24252
Coordinates
38.880668, -104.829612
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF POWER ON ONE ENGINE DUE TO EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE AND THE PILOT'S FEATHERING OF THE WRONG PROPELLER. FACTOR(S) WERE: OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES BY PILOT AND OPERATOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
310J0132
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
310J C310
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MATTESON CHARLES
Address
120 WEST MONROE
Status
Deregistered
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 80907
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# DEN90LA193