N3493JCESSNA T188C 1991-08-12 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

CESSNA T188C S/N: T18803645T

Summary

On August 12, 1991, a Cessna T188C (N3493J) was involved in an accident near Paulina, LA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR THE WIRES AND HIS MISJUDGING CLEARANCE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO FLY UNDER THE WIRES.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91LA145. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3493J.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 12, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91LA145
Location
PAULINA, LA
Event ID
20001212X17868
Coordinates
30.039678, -90.740966
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT FOR THE WIRES AND HIS MISJUDGING CLEARANCE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO FLY UNDER THE WIRES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
T18803645T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
T188C C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GULF AIRE ENTERPRISES INC
Address
PO BOX 158
Status
Deregistered
City
RACELAND
State / Zip Code
LA 70394
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# FTW91LA145