N89209

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140 S/N: 8229

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 30, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA160
Location
LANCASTER, NY
Event ID
20001212X17373
Coordinates
42.900409, -78.659240
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF AN ENGINE EXHAUST VALVE, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND A FORCED LANDING ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
8229
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
VANDER VEEN WILLIAM A
Address
9621 STATELINE RD
City
DYER
State / Zip Code
IN 46311-2951
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# NYC91LA160