N1344DCESSNA 170A 1990-12-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 170A S/N: 19920

Summary

On December 07, 1990, a Cessna 170A (N1344D) was involved in an accident near Welsh, LA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY WIND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN91LA024. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1344D.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 7, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN91LA024
Location
WELSH, LA
Event ID
20001212X24754
Coordinates
30.230533, -92.809837
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY WIND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
19920
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
170A C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WOLF RONALD T
Address
9 JIMMY C VORHOFF JR DR
City
ABBEVILLE
State / Zip Code
LA 70510-4210
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# DEN91LA024