N5237G

Destroyed
None

CESSNA L-19 S/N: 22770

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, July 9, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA177
Location
FRANCONIA, NH
Event ID
20001212X17667
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPIN AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO COMPENSATE FOR WINDS AND DOWNDRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
22770
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
L-19 C190
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
305A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TEETS TRENT D
Address
707 5TH AVE W
City
WEST FARGO
State / Zip Code
ND 58078-1501
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# NYC91LA177