N46TMCESSNA 140 1993-04-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 140 S/N: 9969

Summary

On April 07, 1993, a Cessna 140 (N46TM) was involved in an accident near Doylestown, PA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury, 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT PASSENGER TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE FLIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC93LA072. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N46TM.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 7, 1993
NTSB Number
NYC93LA072
Location
DOYLESTOWN, PA
Event ID
20001211X12219
Coordinates
40.309692, -75.120384
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT PASSENGER TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
9969
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
140 C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
305C (0-1E)

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CARTLEDGE DOUGLAS J
Address
83 LIBERTY ST
City
SEVILLE
State / Zip Code
OH 44273-9592
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# NYC93LA072