Casualties unknown

Aircraft Strikes Mountain During Vectoring After Missed Approach (N6690P)

Jamul, CA, US

On June 21, 1982, a Cessna P210N (registration N6690P) operated by Pacific Aero Center Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Jamul, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Following a missed approach, an aircraft being vectored for another approach struck a mountain at about 2,825 ft after last transmitting at 1647.

Incident Overview

A pilot executing a missed approach was subsequently being vectored for another approach. At 1642, the pilot was cleared to 5,000 ft. One minute later, at 1643, a heading of 090 was assigned as a vector for the final approach course. At 1647, the pilot was given a heading of 340. This acknowledgment was the last transmission received from the pilot.

Impact Sequence

The aircraft impacted a mountain at approximately 2,825 ft while on an easterly heading. No further communications were received after the heading assignment at 1647.

Investigation

The investigation is focused on the circumstances surrounding the vectoring and the aircraft's final position. No probable cause has been determined at this time.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Jun 1982 Cessna P210N accident near Jamul, CA?

Following a missed approach, an aircraft being vectored for another approach struck a mountain at about 2,825 ft after last transmitting at 1647.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Jun 1982 involved a Cessna P210N, registration N6690P, operated by Pacific Aero Center Inc., at Jamul, CA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03664. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.