N1680CCESSNA 180 1992-02-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 180 S/N: 30380

Summary

On February 23, 1992, a Cessna 180 (N1680C) was involved in an accident near Quilcene, WA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE A POOR IN FLIGHT DECISION AND UNFAVORABLE/GUSTY WINDS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA053. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1680C.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 23, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA053
Location
QUILCENE, WA
Event ID
20001211X14190
Coordinates
47.819828, -122.840286
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS INCLUDE A POOR IN FLIGHT DECISION AND UNFAVORABLE/GUSTY WINDS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
30380
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ROGERS TERRENCE W
Address
9854 COUNTY ROAD D
City
ALMOND
State / Zip Code
WI 54909-9561
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# SEA92LA053