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N51198 accident description

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Crash location Unknown
Nearest city Clearlake, CA
38.958231°N, 122.626373°W
Tail number N51198
Accident date 15 Nov 1992
Aircraft type Cessna TU-206F
Additional details: None

NTSB Probable Cause

THE EXHAUST VALVE FAILING DUE TO A COMPLETE FRACTURE WHICH RESULTED IN THE TOTAL LOSE OF ENGINE POWER. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE: 1) THE TERRAIN NOT BEING SUITABLE FOR A FORCED LANDING, AND 2) LOW AMBIENT LIGHT WHICH HAMPERED THE PILOT'S ABILITY TO SEE THE TERRAIN.

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