N2197V

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140 S/N: 14426

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 25, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA050
Location
VANCOUVER, WA
Event ID
20001212X22639
Coordinates
45.629558, -122.519996
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

ENGINE LOSS OF POWER WAS DUE TO MOISTURE DAMAGE TO THE COILS IN THE MAGNETOES. DURING THE FORCED LANDING IN AN OPEN FIELD, THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A FENCE WHICH RESULTED IN SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE AIRPLANE HAD NOT UNDERGONE CURRENT MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS AND WAS BEING FERRIED FOR MAINTENANCE WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
14426
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
140 C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BEZDICEK TAYLOR K
Address
20626 SE 334TH ST
City
AUBURN
State / Zip Code
WA 98092-2220
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# SEA90LA050