# NTSB Accident DEN91FA135
> **CESSNA P210N** · 1991-09-27 · PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN91FA135
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18083
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-09-27
- **Location:** PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.240272, -107.029983
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** P210N
- **Registration:** N1JG
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES DURING AN APPROACH FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.  HIS IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL WAS A RELATED FACTOR CONCERNING THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

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