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January 3, 1988 · Cessna P210N · N6438W
Huntsville, AL
Overview
Report Status
Status unavailable
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 1988
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (3 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries)
Location
Huntsville, AL
Aircraft
Cessna P210N
Tail Number
N6438W
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL88FA073
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:35 CST
Nearest AirportHuntsville Madison Co (10nm S)
Runway36
Runway Length8000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna P210N
Tail NumberN6438W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-AF · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (3 serious injuries, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious3
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 7 kt
Visibility1 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:36
Weather SourceWFAC