N4240NCESSNA 140 1989-05-17 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

CESSNA 140 S/N: 13711

Summary

On May 17, 1989, a Cessna 140 (N4240N) was involved in an incident near Linden, MI. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT, POOR AIRCRAFT HANDLING, AND THE RESULTANT HARD TOUCHDOWN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89LA093. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4240N.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 17, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89LA093
Location
LINDEN, MI
Event ID
20001213X28273
Coordinates
42.810611, -83.780197
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT, POOR AIRCRAFT HANDLING, AND THE RESULTANT HARD TOUCHDOWN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
13711
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
140 C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BENNETT BOB
Address
N1516 MEADOW PARK DR
City
GREENVILLE
State / Zip Code
WI 54942-9070
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# CHI89LA093