N4117NCESSNA 120 1991-03-21 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 120 S/N: 13575

Summary

On March 21, 1991, a Cessna 120 (N4117N) was involved in an accident near Simsbury, CT. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91FA095. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4117N.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 21, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91FA095
Location
SIMSBURY, CT
Event ID
20001212X16676
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
13575
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
120 C120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KORSEN RICHARD S
Address
29 PHILFERSHIRE LN
Status
Deregistered
City
W SIMSBURY
State / Zip Code
CT 06092
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# NYC91FA095