Accident Details
Date
Friday, June 28, 1991
NTSB Number
MIA91LA173
Location
PUNTA GORDA, FL
Event ID
20001212X17347
Coordinates
26.889968, -82.049255
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO OBSERVE THE WINDSOCK BEFORE LANDING RESULTING IN FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER LANDING WITH A QUARTERING TAILWIND. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A DITCH. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE OF THE PILOT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6522D
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17272843
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HORTMAN HERBERT M
Address
4520 BERGSTROM RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DOYLESTOWN
State / Zip Code
PA 18902-9604
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# MIA91LA173