N243PCESSNA 180 1991-09-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180 S/N: 50743

Summary

On September 05, 1991, a Cessna 180 (N243P) was involved in an incident near Bethel, AK. 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: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND THE UNFAVORABLE WIND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA143. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N243P.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 5, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA143
Location
BETHEL, AK
Event ID
20001212X18003
Coordinates
60.809253, -161.850128
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN PROPER AIRSPEED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS AND THE UNFAVORABLE WIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
50743
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
NONE
Status
Deregistered
City
XXX
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
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# ANC91LA143