On June 13, 1985, a Cessna T210J (registration N2282R) was involved in an aviation accident near Moab, UT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a low-level pass to drop a package to rafting friends, a pilot and passenger lost engine power and ditched their aircraft in the Colorado River. The aircraft was not recovered.
Event Summary
A pilot and a passenger were conducting a low-level pass over the Colorado River to drop a package to friends who were rafting on the river. The river was situated in a canyon with walls approximately 500 to 700 feet high. When the aircraft was within the canyon, the engine lost power, prompting the pilot to ditch the plane in the river. The pilot reported that no engine problems were noted prior to the low pass.
Investigation Details
The aircraft was not recovered during the investigation. The elevation of the crash site was approximately 4,100 feet. No further information was provided regarding the condition of the occupants or the aircraft.
What happened in the 13 Jun 1985 Cessna T210J accident near Moab, UT?
During a low-level pass to drop a package to rafting friends, a pilot and passenger lost engine power and ditched their aircraft in the Colorado River. The aircraft was not recovered.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Jun 1985 involved a Cessna T210J, registration N2282R, at Moab, UT.
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