Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 28, 1991
NTSB Number
SEA91LA224
Location
CORBETT, OR
Event ID
20001212X17997
Coordinates
45.509284, -122.210487
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, HIS DELAY IN TAKING REMEDIAL ACTION, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES ON RISING TERRAIN. THE WEATHER AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6LG
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17258465
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
DOELLEFELD GERHARD E
Address
762 PIPER STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
INDEPENDENCE
State / Zip Code
OR 97351
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# SEA91LA224