N8360Z

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 205 S/N: 205-0360

Summary

On May 11, 1991, a Cessna 205 (N8360Z) was involved in an accident near Fallon, NV. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, STALL/SPIN, AND SUBSEQUENT IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX91FA207. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8360Z.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 11, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91FA207
Location
FALLON, NV
Event ID
20001212X17019
Coordinates
39.500473, -118.289726
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ON INITIAL TAKEOFF CLIMB RESULTING IN AN IN FLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL, STALL/SPIN, AND SUBSEQUENT IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
205-0360
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
205 C205
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HEAVERNE CLIFFORD J
Address
1485 RIVERVIEW DR
Status
Deregistered
City
FALLON
State / Zip Code
NV 89406
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# LAX91FA207