N7468MCESSNA C175 1991-06-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA C175 S/N: 55768

Summary

On June 16, 1991, a Cessna C175 (N7468M) was involved in an accident near East Glacier, MT. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA138. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7468M.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 16, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA138
Location
EAST GLACIER, MT
Event ID
20001212X17390
Coordinates
48.410343, -113.309677
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
55768
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
C175 C175
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SITZMANN LOUIS A JR
Address
308 2ND PO BOX 129
Status
Deregistered
City
E GLACIER PARK
State / Zip Code
MT 59434
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# SEA91LA138