On January 5, 1987, a Cessna T210M (registration N6577B) operated by Wayne South was involved in an aviation accident near Albuqerque, NM. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot departed Albuquerque International Airport during a severe weather system and flew toward mountains east of the city before impacting rising terrain in a canyon.
What happened
The pilot elected to depart from Albuquerque International Airport while a severe weather system was passing through the area. The departure itself proceeded without incident, but the flight path was oriented toward the mountainous region located east of the airport. Observers noted that shortly after turning north, the aircraft entered a canyon. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft impacted a slope with a 20-degree incline in the rising terrain.
The investigation
The available records do not provide specific details regarding mechanical examination or post-impact findings beyond the location of the impact site.
What happened in the 5 Jan 1987 Cessna T210M accident near Albuqerque, NM?
A pilot departed Albuquerque International Airport during a severe weather system and flew toward mountains east of the city before impacting rising terrain in a canyon.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 Jan 1987 involved a Cessna T210M, registration N6577B, operated by Wayne South, at Albuqerque, NM.
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