N4690CCESSNA A185F 1992-06-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA A185F S/N: 18502597

Summary

On June 25, 1992, a Cessna A185F (N4690C) was involved in an accident near Ronan, MT. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S OPERATION WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT AND ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: SOFT TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92LA134. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4690C.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 25, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92LA134
Location
RONAN, MT
Event ID
20001211X15010
Coordinates
47.529483, -114.129882
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S OPERATION WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT AND ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM. A FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: SOFT TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18502597
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
A185F C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GREEN AVIATION INC
Address
135 WILLIAMSON RD
City
MANCHESTER
State / Zip Code
ME 04351-3808
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# SEA92LA134