N1721CCESSNA 180 1991-06-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 180 S/N: 30421

Summary

On June 13, 1991, a Cessna 180 (N1721C) was involved in an accident near Wausa, NE. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S DELAYED DECISION TO TURN AROUND AFTER ENCOUNTERING IFR FLIGHT CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE RESTRICTED FORWARD VISIBILITY AND POWER LINES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA189. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1721C.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 13, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA189
Location
WAUSA, NE
Event ID
20001212X17221
Coordinates
42.489387, -97.530006
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DELAYED DECISION TO TURN AROUND AFTER ENCOUNTERING IFR FLIGHT CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE RESTRICTED FORWARD VISIBILITY AND POWER LINES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
30421
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LEMONS AIR LLC
Address
415 S 38TH ST
City
BOULDER
State / Zip Code
CO 80305-5407
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# CHI91LA189