N734QRCESSNA P210N 1989-03-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA P210N S/N: P21DD8611

Summary

On March 09, 1989, a Cessna P210N (N734QR) was involved in an accident near Atlantic Ocean, AO. 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: A POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS RESULTING IN A DITCHING IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN. HIGH SEAS MAY HAVE PREVENTED THE PILOT FROM GETTING INTO HIS SURVIVAL SUIT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC89FAMS3. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N734QR.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 9, 1989
NTSB Number
NYC89FAMS3
Location
ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO
Event ID
20001213X27985
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A POWER LOSS FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS RESULTING IN A DITCHING IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN. HIGH SEAS MAY HAVE PREVENTED THE PILOT FROM GETTING INTO HIS SURVIVAL SUIT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
P21DD8611
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
P210N C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TIM MCCANDLESS INC
Address
2720 AIRPORT BOULEVARD
Status
Deregistered
City
WATERLOO
State / Zip Code
IA 50703
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# NYC89FAMS3