N9147C

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180 S/N: 31246

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 4, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA192
Location
TRUCKEE, CA
Event ID
20001212X17026
Coordinates
37.300308, -120.870071
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THAT THE PILOT IMPROPERLY USED THE FLIGHT CONTROLS AND BRAKES TO ARREST THE RUNWAY EXCURSION. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS ENCOUNTERING UNFAVORABLE WINDS, CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, AND LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
31246
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COPE ERIC E
Address
1232 APPALOOSA RD
City
ANGELS CAMP
State / Zip Code
CA 95222
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# LAX91LA192