3 fatal · CESSNA 310R · 2010-02-17 · Palo Alto, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR10FA136
Event ID
20100217X24906
Type
Accident
Date
2010-02-17
Location
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.461112, -122.114997
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
310R
Registration
N5225J
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure follow the standard instrument departure as instructed, and his failure to attain a sufficient altitude to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions.