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August 2, 1988 · Cessna T-210 · N79Y
Brea, CA
Overview
Report Status
Status unavailable
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Brea, CA
Aircraft
Cessna T-210
Tail Number
N79Y
Operator
Century Air
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX88FA278
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:38 PDT
Nearest AirportBRACKETT (6nm SSE)
Runway26L
Runway Length4839 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireIflt
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T-210
Tail NumberN79Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCentury Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT