N4585B

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 180 S/N: 31484

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 14, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89LA075
Location
RUSSELLS POINT, OH
Event ID
20001213X27536
Coordinates
40.460178, -83.890853
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INACCURATE EVALUATION OF WEATHER CONDITION, AND HIS FAILURE TO USE AVAILABLE WEATHER BRIEFING RESOURCES. AS A RESULT, THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED STRUCTURAL ICING WHICH COVERED THE WINDSCREEN, BLOCKING FORWARD VISIBILITY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
31484
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WALCHSHAUSER SCOTT A
Address
205 DOUBLE OAKS DR
City
DOUBLE OAK
State / Zip Code
TX 75077-8268
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# ATL89LA075