N89572CESSNA 140 1991-04-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140 S/N: 8615

Summary

On April 09, 1991, a Cessna 140 (N89572) was involved in an incident near El Mirage, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA168. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N89572.

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