Accident Details
Date
Friday, March 2, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90LA049
Location
VALMY, NV
Event ID
20001212X22815
Coordinates
40.800468, -117.089965
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOTS POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION TO LAND ON AN ABANDONED HIGHWAY IN STRONG GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, HIS IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION OF TURNING DOWNWIND AT A LOW ALTITUDE AFTER ABORTING THE LANDING AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE HIGH WINDS AND UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N60301
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15070210
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2890 W 4570 S
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST VALLEY CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84119
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# SEA90LA049