N145YCESSNA 310I 1989-11-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 310I S/N: 310I0026

Summary

On November 09, 1989, a Cessna 310I (N145Y) was involved in an accident near Provo, UT. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE CESSNA PILOT MISJUDGE HIS ALTITUDE ABOVE THE WATER. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT ALLOWING HIS ATTENTION TO BE DIVERTED AND HIS LACK OF VISUAL/DEPTH PERCEPTION OVER THE CALM (GLASSY) WATER.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN90FA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N145Y.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 9, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN90FA021
Location
PROVO, UT
Event ID
20001213X29774
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE CESSNA PILOT MISJUDGE HIS ALTITUDE ABOVE THE WATER. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT ALLOWING HIS ATTENTION TO BE DIVERTED AND HIS LACK OF VISUAL/DEPTH PERCEPTION OVER THE CALM (GLASSY) WATER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
310I0026
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
310I C310
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TROJAN ROBERT W
Address
777 SUNBURST LANE
Status
Deregistered
City
ALPINE
State / Zip Code
UT 84003
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# DEN90FA021