N5417CCESSNA T210N 1989-12-10 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA T210N S/N: 21063746

Summary

On December 10, 1989, a Cessna T210N (N5417C) was involved in an accident near Spindale, NC. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER IFR PROCEDURE WHICH RESULTED IN DESCENT BELOW THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTINGFACTOR(S) WAS: THE FOG AND LOW CEILING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL90FA038. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5417C.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 10, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL90FA038
Location
SPINDALE, NC
Event ID
20001213X29903
Coordinates
35.360328, -81.920509
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER IFR PROCEDURE WHICH RESULTED IN DESCENT BELOW THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTINGFACTOR(S) WAS: THE FOG AND LOW CEILING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21063746
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
T210N C210
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# ATL90FA038