N69UUCESSNA 182N 1991-01-09 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 182N S/N: 18260670

Summary

On January 09, 1991, a Cessna 182N (N69UU) was involved in an accident near La Belle, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER FORECAST.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA91LA063. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N69UU.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, January 9, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA063
Location
LA BELLE, FL
Event ID
20001212X16351
Coordinates
26.640146, -81.340560
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A WEATHER FORECAST.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18260670
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1971
Model / ICAO
182N C182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH GREGORY H
Address
PO BOX 2616
Status
Deregistered
City
ARCADIA
State / Zip Code
FL 33821
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# MIA91LA063