N120MKCESSNA 120 1991-10-18 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 120 S/N: 13541

Summary

On October 18, 1991, a Cessna 120 (N120MK) was involved in an accident near Olancha, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH. FACTORS WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE PILOT'S POOR APPROACH PLANNING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92LA019. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N120MK.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 18, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX92LA019
Location
OLANCHA, CA
Event ID
20001212X18328
Coordinates
36.260322, -117.949851
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH. FACTORS WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE PILOT'S POOR APPROACH PLANNING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
13541
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
120 C120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CONSULTING AEROSPACE ENGINEERS
Address
16123 COVELLO
Status
Deregistered
City
VAN NUYS
State / Zip Code
CA 91406
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# LAX92LA019