N185SF

MINR
None

CESSNA S550 S/N: 550-0029

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 1, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL91IA024
Location
COLUMBUS, GA
Event ID
20001212X24564
Coordinates
32.550193, -84.920104
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

A FATIGUE FAILURE OF A SPOT WELD ON THE GAS GENERATOR CASE, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ENGINE EXPLOSION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
550-0029
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
S550 C550
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A185F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
UPSIDE DOWN AERO LLC
Address
2086 S 2900 W
City
ABERDEEN
State / Zip Code
ID 83210
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# ATL91IA024