Accident Details
Date
Thursday, January 28, 1993
NTSB Number
SEA93LA057
Location
RIGGINS, ID
Event ID
20001211X11761
Coordinates
45.390342, -116.470069
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED FOR TAKEOFF FROM A SHORT STRIP IN TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TAILWIND WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8691X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051091
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
THORSNESS DAVID A
Address
5110 125TH AVE NE
Status
Deregistered
City
FOLEY
State / Zip Code
MN 56329-8732
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA93LA057