N731FRCESSNA A188B 1989-05-04 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA A188B S/N: 18802866T

Summary

On May 04, 1989, a Cessna A188B (N731FR) was involved in an accident near Dell City, TX. 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 FAILURE TO SEE AND/OR AVOID THE POWERLINES. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE EARLY MORNING SUNGLARE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89DQA04. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N731FR.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 4, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89DQA04
Location
DELL CITY, TX
Event ID
20001213X28304
Coordinates
31.930175, -105.199058
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 FAILURE TO SEE AND/OR AVOID THE POWERLINES. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE EARLY MORNING SUNGLARE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18802866T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
A188B C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BELL VALLEY SPRAYING INC
Address
PO BOX 234
Status
Deregistered
City
DELL CITY
State / Zip Code
TX 79837
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# FTW89DQA04