Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 7, 1991
NTSB Number
ATL91FA077
Location
MOCKSVILLE, NC
Event ID
20001212X16719
Coordinates
35.890872, -80.550949
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO OPEN CIRCUITS IN THE IGNITION WIRING HARNESS, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING AIRSPEED DURING THE FORCED LANDING ATTEMPT. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE THE DARK NIGHT LIGHTING CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2936U
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17250536
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ROBBINS JAMES L
Address
RT 5 BOX 1028
Status
Deregistered
City
LEXINGTON
State / Zip Code
NC 27292
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# ATL91FA077