N120MK

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 120 S/N: 13541

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
N120MK
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