N8720QCESSNA TU206F 1989-05-21 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA TU206F S/N: U20603473

Summary

On May 21, 1989, a Cessna TU206F (N8720Q) was involved in an accident near Immokalee, FL. 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 ESTABLISH THE DESCENT ANGLE WHICH WOULD ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. CONSEQUENTLY, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED, IN FLIGHT, WITH THE AIRPORT BOUNDARY FENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA89FA151. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8720Q.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 21, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89FA151
Location
IMMOKALEE, FL
Event ID
20001213X28367
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 ESTABLISH THE DESCENT ANGLE WHICH WOULD ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. CONSEQUENTLY, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED, IN FLIGHT, WITH THE AIRPORT BOUNDARY FENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
U20603473
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
TU206F C206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
JOBOB FARMS INC
Address
PO BOX 3556
Status
Deregistered
City
FLORIDA CITY
State / Zip Code
FL 33034
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# MIA89FA151