# NTSB Accident DEN90FA159
> **CESSNA P210R** · 1990-07-12 · OGDEN, UT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN90FA159
- **Event ID:** 20001212X23670
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-07-12
- **Location:** OGDEN, UT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.150699, -111.979339
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** P210R
- **Registration:** N6203A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE #1 PISTON DUE TO PRE-IGNITION/DETONATION IN THE #1 CYLINDER, AND INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT (HIS FAILURE TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE OBSTRUCTION).  THE OBSTRUCTION (POWER LINE) WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

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