N185GS

Destroyed
Minor

CESSNA A185F S/N: 18503970

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 21, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA173
Location
VERNON, OH
Event ID
20001212X17664
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT ROTATED THE AIRPLANE PREMATURELY AND CONTINUED THE CLIMB AT A DECK ANGLE THAT EVENTUALLY RESULTED IN A STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S COMPLACENCY, FAILURE TO DETERMINE THE AIRPLANE'S PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES PRIOR TO TAKE OFF AND HE TOOK OFF UP HILL WITH A QUARTERING TAIL WIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503970
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
A185F C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PROMOTIVE LLC
Address
33294 GRACELAND LANE
City
GLADE SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
VA 24340
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# NYC91LA173