N5214GCESSNA 305A 1993-07-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 305A S/N: 22514

Summary

On July 17, 1993, a Cessna 305A (N5214G) was involved in an incident near Belen, NM. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS: A QUARTERING TAILWIND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN93LA082. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5214G.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 17, 1993
NTSB Number
DEN93LA082
Location
BELEN, NM
Event ID
20001211X12895
Coordinates
34.809593, -106.730422
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS: A QUARTERING TAILWIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
22514
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
305A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
305A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KIRBY SHERRY
Address
17 PAR DR
City
GRANITE FALLS
State / Zip Code
NC 28630-8661
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# DEN93LA082