N2601YCESSNA 180 1991-03-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 180 S/N: 18051101

Summary

On March 29, 1991, a Cessna 180 (N2601Y) was involved in an accident near Friday Harbor, WA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER CLIMB GRADIENT AND RATE AS A RESULT OF HIS INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA074. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2601Y.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 29, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA074
Location
FRIDAY HARBOR, WA
Event ID
20001212X16706
Coordinates
48.530681, -123.059303
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER CLIMB GRADIENT AND RATE AS A RESULT OF HIS INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051101
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DREYER ELWAIN C
Address
3177 TOWNSHIP ROAD 152
Status
Deregistered
City
CARDINGTON
State / Zip Code
OH 43315-9753
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# SEA91LA074