N9924NCESSNA 180 1989-05-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180 S/N: 18052579

Summary

On May 04, 1989, a Cessna 180 (N9924N) was involved in an incident near Cottonwood, AZ. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PIC WHEN HE DECIDED TO LAND WITH SUCH A CROSSWIND, AND NOT MAINTAINING COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND AFTER HE DECIDED TO ATTEMPT THE LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA179. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9924N.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 4, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA179
Location
COTTONWOOD, AZ
Event ID
20001213X28342
Coordinates
34.750591, -112.010299
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PIC WHEN HE DECIDED TO LAND WITH SUCH A CROSSWIND, AND NOT MAINTAINING COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND AFTER HE DECIDED TO ATTEMPT THE LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18052579
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
180 C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
180J

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MULCAIRE JESS
Address
PO BOX 4055
City
CAMP VERDE
State / Zip Code
AZ 86322-4055
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# LAX89LA179