N2455NCESSNA 140 1991-03-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140 S/N: 12708

Summary

On March 17, 1991, a Cessna 140 (N2455N) was involved in an incident near Pullman, WA. 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: THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH WAKE TURBULENCE SHORTLY BEFORE TOUCHDOWN, RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA068. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2455N.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 17, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA068
Location
PULLMAN, WA
Event ID
20001212X16704
Coordinates
46.720344, -117.180541
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S ENCOUNTER WITH WAKE TURBULENCE SHORTLY BEFORE TOUCHDOWN, RESULTING IN A HARD LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
12708
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
140 C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ROPER CHARLES F
Address
5211 N CRESTLINE ST
Status
Deregistered
City
SPOKANE
State / Zip Code
WA 99207-4004
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# SEA91LA068