N731XGCESSNA A188B 1989-04-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA A188B S/N: 18803233T

Summary

On April 10, 1989, a Cessna A188B (N731XG) was involved in an incident near Rapelje, MT. 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: THE INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH A DITCH.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA106. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N731XG.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 10, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA106
Location
RAPELJE, MT
Event ID
20001213X28080
Coordinates
45.950962, -109.269813
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON LANDING AND SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH A DITCH.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18803233T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
A188B C188
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
A188B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PENISTON CHARLES R
Address
8554 LIV 511
City
CHILLICOTHE
State / Zip Code
MO 64601-5314
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# DEN89LA106