N6CFCESSNA T337G 1989-01-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA T337G S/N: P3370040

Summary

On January 26, 1989, a Cessna T337G (N6CF) was involved in an accident near Green Bay, WI. 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'S LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL, DUE TO THE LOSS OF COCKPIT/INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, THE INOPERATIVE PENLIGHT, AND SUBSEQUENT SPATIAL DISORIENTATION OF THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI89DEP01. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6CF.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 26, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89DEP01
Location
GREEN BAY, WI
Event ID
20001213X27549
Coordinates
44.540241, -88.050819
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'S LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL, DUE TO THE LOSS OF COCKPIT/INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON, THE INOPERATIVE PENLIGHT, AND SUBSEQUENT SPATIAL DISORIENTATION OF THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
P3370040
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
T337G C337
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PODHORA JAMES A
Address
2162 LARRY LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
DEPERE
State / Zip Code
WI 54115
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# CHI89DEP01