N1ZTCESSNA 180 1990-07-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 180 S/N: 31597

Summary

On July 26, 1990, a Cessna 180 (N1ZT) was involved in an accident near Hilltown, PA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT RECEIVING TRAINING MISJUDGED THE AIRPLANE'S DISTANCE FROM THE RUNWAY AND ALTITUDE ABOVE THE TREES. IN ADDITION, THE CFI FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPERVISION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC90LA174. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1ZT.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 26, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC90LA174
Location
HILLTOWN, PA
Event ID
20001212X23812
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT RECEIVING TRAINING MISJUDGED THE AIRPLANE'S DISTANCE FROM THE RUNWAY AND ALTITUDE ABOVE THE TREES. IN ADDITION, THE CFI FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPERVISION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
31597
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HOLMAN DANIEL P
Address
16807 PARK PLACE ST APT 16
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577-7877
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# NYC90LA174