N76535CESSNA 140 1991-08-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140 S/N: 10971

Summary

On August 01, 1991, a Cessna 140 (N76535) was involved in an incident near Cadillac, MI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI91LA238. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N76535.

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