Cessna A185
Conroe, TX — September 21, 2019
Event Information
| Date | September 21, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN19FA325 |
| Event ID | 20190921X12124 |
| Location | Conroe, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.34472, -95.40528 |
| Airport | Conroe-North Houston Rgnl |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | A185 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
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.