N72576CESSNA 120 1990-04-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 120 S/N: 9746

Summary

On April 26, 1990, a Cessna 120 (N72576) was involved in an incident near Phoenix, AZ. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY IMPROPERLY USING THE RUDDERS/TALL WHEEL STEERING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA154. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N72576.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 26, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA154
Location
PHOENIX, AZ
Event ID
20001212X22957
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BY IMPROPERLY USING THE RUDDERS/TALL WHEEL STEERING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
9746
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
120 C120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
120

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
7729 E PECOS RD
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85212-6570
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# LAX90LA154