N6812RCESSNA T210F 1989-04-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA T210F S/N: T210-0212

Summary

On April 09, 1989, a Cessna T210F (N6812R) was involved in an accident near Aspen, CO. 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 ENGINE FALURE DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN THE ATTEMPT TO GLIDE TO THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT ALSO FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE GLIDE WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN89FA104. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6812R.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 9, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89FA104
Location
ASPEN, CO
Event ID
20001213X28072
Coordinates
39.190807, -106.819984
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE ENGINE FALURE DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF THE WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN THE ATTEMPT TO GLIDE TO THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT ALSO FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE GLIDE WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
T210-0212
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
T210F C210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KIRK RODNEY E
Address
P O BOX 2838
Status
Deregistered
City
ASPEN
State / Zip Code
CO 81612
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# DEN89FA104