N9339TCESSNA 180 1990-10-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180 S/N: 50839

Summary

On October 01, 1990, a Cessna 180 (N9339T) was involved in an incident near Swift River, AK. 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: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND THE PERFORMANCE DATA OF THE AIRPLANE, AND HIS FAILURE TO IDENTIFY UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC90LA188. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9339T.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 1, 1990
NTSB Number
ANC90LA188
Location
SWIFT RIVER, AK
Event ID
20001212X24173
Coordinates
55.920551, -159.489410
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND THE PERFORMANCE DATA OF THE AIRPLANE, AND HIS FAILURE TO IDENTIFY UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
50839
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
ZIOTS GEORGE J
Address
PO BOX 543
Status
Deregistered
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577
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# ANC90LA188