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 |
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.