N4820QCESSNA A188D 1991-08-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA A188D S/N: 18802557T

Summary

On August 14, 1991, a Cessna A188D (N4820Q) was involved in an accident near Gothenburg, NE. The accident resulted in 1 fatal 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 AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S ABRUPT HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91DCJ06. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4820Q.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 14, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91DCJ06
Location
GOTHENBURG, NE
Event ID
20001212X17791
Coordinates
40.920051, -100.160072
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S ABRUPT HANDLING OF THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18802557T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
A188D C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CAYLE HAHN D
Address
PO BOX 998
Status
Deregistered
City
CHEYENNE WELLS
State / Zip Code
CO 80810
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# CHI91DCJ06