N76535

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140 S/N: 10971

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 1, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91LA238
Location
CADILLAC, MI
Event ID
20001212X17806
Coordinates
44.240890, -85.409828
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS RESULTING IN AIRCRAFT CONTROL NOT BEING MAINTAINED. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITION AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
10971
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
140 C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WINGO JOHN W JR
Address
5322 MANNING PL NW
City
WASHINGTON
State / Zip Code
DC 20016-5310
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# CHI91LA238