N5819FCESSNA 210G 1990-11-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 210G S/N: 21558819

Summary

On November 22, 1990, a Cessna 210G (N5819F) was involved in an accident near Indianapolis, IN. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE RESULTING IN AN ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO WATER AND FUEL CONTAMINATION. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91DEX01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5819F.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 22, 1990
NTSB Number
CHI91DEX01
Location
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Event ID
20001212X24584
Coordinates
39.730846, -86.289382
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE RESULTING IN AN ENGINE POWER LOSS DUE TO WATER AND FUEL CONTAMINATION. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21558819
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
210G C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BARRON THOMAS AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 7293
Status
Deregistered
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75209
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# CHI91DEX01