N89572

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140 S/N: 8615

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 9, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA168
Location
EL MIRAGE, CA
Event ID
20001212X16810
Coordinates
34.659072, -117.509307
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 MADE A POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO PRACTICE THE SLOW FLIGHT MANEUVER AT A LOW ALTITUDE AND THAT HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
8615
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
140 C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BERNARD PETER C
Address
1357 FAIRWAY VILLAGE DR
City
FLEMING ISLAND
State / Zip Code
FL 32003-8399
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# LAX91LA168