N5208GCESSNA 305A 1990-07-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 305A S/N: 21936

Summary

On July 07, 1990, a Cessna 305A (N5208G) was involved in an incident near Newburyport, MA. All 1 person 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 IN COMMAND TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES FOR LANDING WITH A BANNER STILL ATTACHED, CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER MODIFICATION OF BANNER RELEASE MECHANISM.

This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA155. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5208G.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 7, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA155
Location
NEWBURYPORT, MA
Event ID
20001212X23796
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES FOR LANDING WITH A BANNER STILL ATTACHED, CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IMPROPER MODIFICATION OF BANNER RELEASE MECHANISM.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21936
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
305A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
305A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SNIDER GARY L
Address
1400 S 52ND ST UNIT 1
City
WEST DES MOINES
State / Zip Code
IA 50265-5272
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# NYC90LA155