N135NCCESSNA A185F 1992-04-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185F S/N: 185-03992

Summary

On April 09, 1992, a Cessna A185F (N135NC) was involved in an incident near Billings, MT. 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: A WORN TAILWHEEL STEERING SYSTEM AND INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CROSSWIND CONDITION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA071. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N135NC.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 9, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA071
Location
BILLINGS, MT
Event ID
20001211X14522
Coordinates
45.979393, -108.680679
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A WORN TAILWHEEL STEERING SYSTEM AND INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CROSSWIND CONDITION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
185-03992
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
A185F C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BALOCCO MARK E
Address
3119 RIMINI DR
City
SPARKS
State / Zip Code
NV 89434-2321
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# SEA92LA071