N72279CESSNA 206D 1989-05-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

CESSNA 206D S/N: U206-1349

Summary

On May 27, 1989, a Cessna 206D (N72279) was involved in an incident near Saint Jo, TX. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT TO TAKEOFF FROM A FIELD THAT WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N72279.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 27, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA101
Location
SAINT JO, TX
Event ID
20001213X28325
Coordinates
33.690158, -97.520072
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ATTEMPT TO TAKEOFF FROM A FIELD THAT WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
U206-1349
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
206D C206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# FTW89LA101