N4700UCESSNA 180G 1991-06-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 180G S/N: 18051400

Summary

On June 22, 1991, a Cessna 180G (N4700U) was involved in an accident near Challis, ID. The accident resulted in 1 minor 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: THAT THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER A POWER LOSS DUE TO A FRACTURED CYLINDER BOSS AND A BENT ENGINE PUSHROD.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA91LA139. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4700U.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 22, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA139
Location
CHALLIS, ID
Event ID
20001212X17391
Coordinates
44.649333, -114.150978
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THAT THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER A POWER LOSS DUE TO A FRACTURED CYLINDER BOSS AND A BENT ENGINE PUSHROD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18051400
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
180G C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BACKUS G LYNN
Address
3225 N HIGHLAND DR
Status
Deregistered
City
WINNEMUCCA
State / Zip Code
NV 89445
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# SEA91LA139