N3349LCessna (Textron Aviation) 185E 1992-05-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Cessna (Textron Aviation) 185E S/N: 185-1301

Summary

On May 30, 1992, a Cessna 185E (N3349L) was involved in an accident near Lone Pine, CA. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT DID NOT ABORT THE TAKEOFF IN TIME TO AVOID THE ON GROUND COLLISION WITH THE FENCE AND CREEK BANK.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA240. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3349L.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 30, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92LA240
Location
LONE PINE, CA
Event ID
20001211X14698
Coordinates
36.560161, -118.049812
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT DID NOT ABORT THE TAKEOFF IN TIME TO AVOID THE ON GROUND COLLISION WITH THE FENCE AND CREEK BANK.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Serial Number
185-1301
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
185E C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MECHAM GERALD WILSON JR
Address
817 N PENROSE CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85205-5206
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# LAX92LA240