N136ECommander C3C 1992-06-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Commander C3C S/N: 532

Summary

On June 04, 1992, a Commander C3C (N136E) was involved in an accident near Grain Valley, MO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE JAMMED (KINKED) CHOKE PLATE CONTROL CABLE, WHICH RESULTED IN REDUCED POWER AND COLLISION WITH RISING TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA162. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N136E.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 4, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92LA162
Location
GRAIN VALLEY, MO
Event ID
20001211X14803
Coordinates
38.999176, -94.200767
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE JAMMED (KINKED) CHOKE PLATE CONTROL CABLE, WHICH RESULTED IN REDUCED POWER AND COLLISION WITH RISING TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
COMMANDER
Serial Number
532
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1928
Model / ICAO
C3C DH83
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
3C-3

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NICHOLS CHARLES F TRUSTEE
Address
13470 DALEWOOD ST
City
BALDWIN PARK
State / Zip Code
CA 91706-5834
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# CHI92LA162