N2620YCESSNA 180E 1990-09-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 180E S/N: 18051120

Summary

On September 26, 1990, a Cessna 180E (N2620Y) was involved in an accident near Kingston, NH. 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 INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH WATER WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90DNC01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2620Y.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 26, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90DNC01
Location
KINGSTON, NH
Event ID
20001212X24343
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH WATER WHILE MANEUVERING FOR A FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051120
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
180E C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH K DAVID
Address
19 CASWELL DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
GREENLAND
State / Zip Code
NH 03840
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# NYC90DNC01