Cessna T206H N915DV

Summary

On 27 October 2023 at about 19:45 local time, a Cessna T206H registered N915DV was involved in an accident near Orangeville, Utah, United States. One person was on board and one died. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

27 October 2023 at 19:45

Classification

Accident

Location

Orangeville, Utah, United States

Coordinates

39.3214, -111.0860

Aircraft

Cessna T206H

Registration

N915DV

Category

Airplane

Year built

2005

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Vernal → Cedar CIty

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

WPR24FA024

1 person died.

The pilot's controlled flight into mountainous terrain for reasons that could not be determined.

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After departing, the airplane climbed to about 8,800 ft on a southwest course and remained at that altitude and on that heading until impacting terrain. No meteorological conditions were present that would have affected the pilot’s visibility on the visual flight rules flight. Although examination of the wreckage did not reveal evidence of pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation, flight control continuity could not be fully confirmed due to extensive impact and fire damage. There was no evidence of an in-flight bird strike. Additionally, due to the extent of the pilot’s injuries, evaluation of his autopsy for evidence of medical factors that may have affected his ability to operate the airplane was limited. The toxicological examination revealed that the pilot had used the medication cetirizine; however, whether the pilot may have been experiencing some associated mild sedation at the time of the accident could not be determined. Due to the airplane’s extensive impact and fire damage, and the extent of the pilot’s injuries, the reason for the airplane’s controlled flight into terrain could not be determined.

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