N3944VCESSNA 170A 1990-06-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

CESSNA 170A S/N: 18263

Summary

On June 03, 1990, a Cessna 170A (N3944V) was involved in an accident near Dillon, CO. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN90FA120. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3944V.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 3, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90FA120
Location
DILLON, CO
Event ID
20001212X23374
Coordinates
39.619781, -106.030418
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18263
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
170A C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GUEDEL CHARLES L
Address
821 BEDFORD AVE NW
Status
Deregistered
City
CANTON
State / Zip Code
OH 44710
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# DEN90FA120