February 9, 2012, Morgan, Utah, Cessna 210 Centurion

The airplane collided with mountainous terrain at about 1410 Mountain time. The private pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot requested and received ATC flight following services at 1346; radar contact was established at 1348. Initial responders reported the airplane impacted terrain at an elevation of approximately 7700 feet msl. The debris field was approximately 75 feet in length.

Key Takeaways:

• A private airplane collided with mountainous terrain at approximately 7700 feet msl, resulting in fatal injuries for the pilot and passenger and substantial damage to the aircraft.
• The pilot had requested and was receiving ATC flight following services shortly before the accident occurred.
• An Airmet Sierra for mountain obscuration due due to clouds and precipitation was current over the accident area at the time.

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