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June 15, 1987 · Cessna T210N · N6461N
Huntington Bch, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 15, 1987
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (1 fatality, 4 serious injuries)
Location
Huntington Bch, CA
Aircraft
Cessna T210N
Tail Number
N6461N
Operator
Southwest Skyways
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
LAX87FA234
DURING A PLEASURE FLIGHT, THE PILOT INFORMED AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER THAT HE WAS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL AND TURNING TO AN AIRPORT. DURING THE DESCENT THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A TREE AND TERRAIN. THERE WERE NO REPORTED MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRPLANE.
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DURING A PLEASURE FLIGHT, THE PILOT INFORMED AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER THAT HE WAS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL AND TURNING TO AN AIRPORT. DURING THE DESCENT THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A TREE AND TERRAIN. THERE WERE NO REPORTED MECHANICAL FAILURES OR MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:25 PDT
Nearest AirportMeadowlark (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length1656 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210N
Tail NumberN6461N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorSouthwest Skyways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSI0-520-R · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (1 fatality, 4 serious injuries)
Fatal1
Serious4
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 55
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:46
Weather SourceWFAC