N72122

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140 S/N: 9289

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 21, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA224
Location
CHICO, CA
Event ID
20001212X23462
Coordinates
39.740604, -121.830261
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT IMPROPERLY LEVELED OFF, FAILED TO CORRECT THE ENSUING PORPOISE, TOOK IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION, AND IMPROPERLY USED THE RUDDER AND NORMAL BRAKES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
9289
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
140 C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SYKES GREGORY L
Address
18001 PENN VALLEY DR
City
PENN VALLEY
State / Zip Code
CA 95946-9341
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# LAX90LA224