N739YSCESSNA TR-182 1988-10-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA TR-182 S/N: R 182 01017

Summary

On October 19, 1988, a Cessna TR-182 (N739YS) was involved in an accident near Paso Robles, 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 FAILED TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE WHILE EXECUTING THE PUBLISHED INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89FA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N739YS.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 19, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX89FA021
Location
PASO ROBLES, CA
Event ID
20001213X27080
Coordinates
35.609764, -120.759765
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 FAILED TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE WHILE EXECUTING THE PUBLISHED INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
R 182 01017
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
TR-182 C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MILLER ROBERT H
Address
501 N MAIN STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
TEMPLETON
State / Zip Code
CA 93465
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# LAX89FA021