Summary
On August 16, 1990, a Cessna 170B (N8239A) was involved in an incident near Frederick, MD. 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: FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN GEAR WHEEL AXLE.
This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO90LA069. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8239A.
Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 16, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90LA069
Location
FREDERICK, MD
Event ID
20001212X23905
Coordinates
39.420688, -77.410949
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN GEAR WHEEL AXLE.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
XXX
Status
Deregistered
City
OKLA CITY
State / Zip Code
OK 73125
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# BFO90LA069