N210RW

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 210B S/N: 21058066

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 24, 1988
NTSB Number
ATL89FA061
Location
MT AIRY , NC
Event ID
20001213X27375
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LOCATE THE DESTINATION AIRPORT IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO AVOID THE TERRAIN IN THE AREA. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT' OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS PERSONAL ABILITY AND PRESSURE FROM HIS PASSENGER TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N210RW
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21058066
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
210B C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GSA
Address
4901 LEIGH DR
Status
Deregistered
City
RALEIGH
State / Zip Code
NC 27604
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# ATL89FA061