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January 28, 1991 · Cessna 210L · N210GC
Orlando, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 28, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 210L
Tail Number
N210GC
Operator
Flight Express
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA91FA075
THE PILOT REPORTED A VACUUM PUMP FAILURE TO HIS COMPANY OPERATIONS AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL BY AIRPLANE RADIO. WHILE BEING VECTORED FOR AN ILS BACKCOURSE APPROACH IN INSTRUMENT CONDITIONS, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL IN INSTRUMENT CONDITIONS AND HIS SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS WERE A FAILURE OF THE VACUUM PUMP AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN PARTIAL PANEL INSTRUMENT FLYING OR TRAINING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT REPORTED A VACUUM PUMP FAILURE TO HIS COMPANY OPERATIONS AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL BY AIRPLANE RADIO. WHILE BEING VECTORED FOR AN ILS BACKCOURSE APPROACH IN INSTRUMENT CONDITIONS, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:06 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210L
Tail NumberN210GC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorFlight Express
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L-4-B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightBright Night
Wind200° @ 15 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 68 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time09:50
Weather SourceWFAC