N8389QCESSNA A185F 1990-06-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A185F S/N: 18503678

Summary

On June 13, 1990, a Cessna A185F (N8389Q) was involved in an incident near Erie, CO. 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: FAILURE OF THE PILOT RECEIVING INSTRUCTION TO CHOOSE SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CFI'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN90LA134. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8389Q.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 13, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90LA134
Location
ERIE, CO
Event ID
20001212X23391
Coordinates
40.020374, -105.039634
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT RECEIVING INSTRUCTION TO CHOOSE SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CFI'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18503678
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
A185F C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AIRCRAFT SALVAGE AND REBUILT INC
Address
100 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
OMAK
State / Zip Code
WA 98841-9351
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# DEN90LA134