N76553CESSNA 140 1991-03-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140 S/N: 10989

Summary

On March 06, 1991, a Cessna 140 (N76553) was involved in an incident near Flagstaff, AZ. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THAT THE PILOT IMPROPERLY USED THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AND BRAKES. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS AN EXISTING CROSS/TAILWIND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA122. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N76553.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 6, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA122
Location
FLAGSTAFF, AZ
Event ID
20001212X16625
Coordinates
35.230731, -111.719764
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THAT THE PILOT IMPROPERLY USED THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AND BRAKES. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS AN EXISTING CROSS/TAILWIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
10989
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
140 C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RAINBOW SALVAGE RECOVERY
Address
2825 77TH ST NE
Status
Deregistered
City
MARYSVILLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98271
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# LAX91LA122