N8096ZCESSNA U206 1989-02-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA U206 S/N: U206-0496

Summary

On February 03, 1989, a Cessna U206 (N8096Z) was involved in an accident near San Angelo, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE DURING CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND DARK NIGHT WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA057. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8096Z.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 3, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA057
Location
SAN ANGELO, TX
Event ID
20001213X27730
Coordinates
31.609151, -100.550354
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALTITUDE DURING CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND DARK NIGHT WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
U206-0496
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
U206 C206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HUTTON EDEN
Address
1534 PLAZA LANE 109
Status
Deregistered
City
BURLINGAME
State / Zip Code
CA 94010
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# FTW89LA057