N2566XCESSNA P206 1989-11-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA P206 S/N: P206-0066

Summary

On November 05, 1989, a Cessna P206 (N2566X) was involved in an accident near Thelma, TX. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DRAIN ALL THE WATER FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM DURING PREFLIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90LA023. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2566X.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 5, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW90LA023
Location
THELMA, TX
Event ID
20001213X29797
Coordinates
29.280096, -98.480758
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO DRAIN ALL THE WATER FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM DURING PREFLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
P206-0066
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
P206 C206
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Address
5800 E PAWNEE
Status
Deregistered
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67218
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# FTW90LA023