Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 310C near Calhan, CO — 2010-08-23

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Date
2010-08-23
Location
Calhan, CO, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 310C
Registration
N896H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Phase of flight
Maneuvering

Probable cause

The pilots'failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.

NTSB narrative

Friends and family members reported that the two pilots departed with the objective of completing a flight review for the commercial pilot. According to radar data, the airplane was maneuvering in the practice area, when the airplane was lost on radar. The airplane impacted open terrain in a wings level attitude consistent with a flat spin. An examination of the airplane, its related systems, and both engines revealed no anomalies. The commercial pilot and certified flight instructor (CFI) were both experienced in the airplane. Medical and pathological examination of the commercial pilot and CFI revealed no medical or toxicological issues that would have precluded either the commercial pilot or the CFI from operating the airplane in a safe manner prior to the accident.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted the flight review due to potential loss of control.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • ADS-B / radar
  • Photos
  • 10 docket documents
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Docket documents10

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