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November 5, 1988 · Cessna 207 · N91036
Monoghan, PA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 5, 1988
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Monoghan, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 207
Tail Number
N91036
Operator
Carroll Air
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC89FA022
EVIDENCE INDICATES THAT THE AIRPLANE FLEW STRAIGHT INTO THE SIDE OF A 1320 FT MOUNTAIN AT THE 1280 FT LEVEL. THE RECOMMENDED MINIMUM FLIGHT ALTITUDE FOR THIS DESIGNATED MOUNTAINOUS AREA, AT NIGHT, IS 3500 FT. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS.
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EVIDENCE INDICATES THAT THE AIRPLANE FLEW STRAIGHT INTO THE SIDE OF A 1320 FT MOUNTAIN AT THE 1280 FT LEVEL. THE RECOMMENDED MINIMUM FLIGHT ALTITUDE FOR THIS DESIGNATED MOUNTAINOUS AREA, AT NIGHT, IS 3500 FT. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY MECHANICAL PROBLEMS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:10 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 207
Tail NumberN91036
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorCarroll Air
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time06:10
Weather SourceWFAC