Cessna T210L accident near Petersburg, TX
On June 28, 1999, a Cessna T210L (airplane) was involved in an accident near Petersburg, TX. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- June 28, 1999
- Place
- Petersburg, TX
- Aircraft
- Cessna T210L · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 33.870°N, 101.590°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001212X18990
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On June 28, 1999, approximately 0945 central daylight time, a Cessna T210L, single engine airplane, N93058, was destroyed when it impacted terrain following an in-flight collision with a power line, while on final approach to a private grass airstrip near Petersburg, Texas. The instrument rated private pilot, who was the owner and operator of the airplane, and his one passenger sustained fatal injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight, and a flight plan was not filed. The flight originated from the Lubbock International Airport, Lubbock, Texas, approximately 0930. The first flight of the day commenced from Farwell, Texas, and was destined for the private airstrip with an en route stop at the Lubbock International Airport. According to ground personnel at Lubbock International Airport, the pilot and passenger picked up a starter motor for a forklift. The airplane then departed the airport for the private grass airstrip located northeast of Lubbock. The wife of the owner of the airstrip reported that she received a telephone call from the pilot, during which he requested permission to land the airplane at the airstrip. The pilot stated that he would be picking up parts from Wylie Manufacturing, Inc., which is located near the airstrip. The owner's wife stated that she informed the pilot of a "high line wire" on the north end of the airstrip. The owner of the airstrip and another witness, who were in a hangar at the airstrip, observed the airplane approach the airstrip. The airplane was
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
