This April 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
Aircraft: Cessna 210. Injuries: 1 Fatal. Location: Edinburg. Texas. Aircraft damage: Destroyed.
What reportedly happened: Shortly after takeoff, the private pilot, who had logged 512 hours, including 262 in the 210, reported engine problems and difficulty maintaining altitude. He initially reported that he would land at a local airport, however, he later stated that he would not make it to that airport. Read more...
===> Posted on April 13, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011
