N1978VCESSNA 140 1991-01-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140 S/N: 14189

Summary

On January 13, 1991, a Cessna 140 (N1978V) was involved in an incident near So. Sioux City, NE. 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: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A SNOW COVERED RUNWAY AND A LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1978V.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 13, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA066
Location
SO. SIOUX CITY, NE
Event ID
20001212X16284
Coordinates
42.459487, -96.410118
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

DIRECTIONAL CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A SNOW COVERED RUNWAY AND A LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
14189
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
140 C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DAVIS CHUCK L SR
Address
PO BOX 396
Status
Deregistered
City
BUFFALO
State / Zip Code
SD 57720-0396
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# CHI91LA066