N6775RCESSNA T210-F 1990-11-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA T210-F S/N: 0175

Summary

On November 26, 1990, a Cessna T210-F (N6775R) was involved in an accident near Fontana, CA. 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 DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING THE HOURS OF DARKNESS IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91FA044. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6775R.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 26, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX91FA044
Location
FONTANA, CA
Event ID
20001212X24626
Coordinates
34.079410, -117.459983
Nearest Airport
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 DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING THE HOURS OF DARKNESS IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
0175
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
T210-F C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MILLER JAMES R
Address
PO BOX 298
Status
Deregistered
City
PARDWAN
State / Zip Code
UT 84761
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# LAX91FA044