N7019CESSNA 180C 1992-03-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180C S/N: 50881

Summary

On March 14, 1992, a Cessna 180C (N7019) was involved in an incident near Clarence, NY. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION TO LAND WITH A DEFECTIVE SKI LANDING GEAR ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE OVER.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA040. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7019.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 14, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA040
Location
CLARENCE, NY
Event ID
20001211X14243
Coordinates
42.980289, -78.599861
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DECISION TO LAND WITH A DEFECTIVE SKI LANDING GEAR ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN, WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE OVER.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
50881
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
180C C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH RANDY A
Address
44342 SILVER VALLEY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
KINGSTON
State / Zip Code
ID 83839-9734
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# BFO92LA040