Cessna A185

Conroe, TX — September 21, 2019

Event Information

DateSeptember 21, 2019
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN19FA325
Event ID20190921X12124
LocationConroe, TX
CountryUSA
Coordinates30.34472, -95.40528
AirportConroe-North Houston Rgnl
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeCessna
ModelA185
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

Probable Cause

A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water, and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted return to the airport shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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