2 fatal · CESSNA TU-206F · 1992-11-16 · CLEARLAKE, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX93FA042
Event ID
20001211X16049
Type
Accident
Date
1992-11-16
Location
CLEARLAKE, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.959453, -122.639808
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
TU-206F
Registration
N51198
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE EXHAUST VALVE FAILING DUE TO A COMPLETE FRACTURE WHICH RESULTED IN THE TOTAL LOSE OF ENGINE POWER. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE: 1) THE TERRAIN NOT BEING SUITABLE FOR A FORCED LANDING, AND 2) LOW AMBIENT LIGHT WHICH HAMPERED THE PILOT'S ABILITY TO SEE THE TERRAIN.