N89316

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140 S/N: 8344

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 14, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA133
Location
CREVE CEOUR, MO
Event ID
20001213X28635
Coordinates
38.660675, -90.280342
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PLAN THE APPROACH AND MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WITH THE SOD LANDING STRIP. THE PILOT'S INNATTENTION TO THE GRASS STRIP RESULTED IN A LANDING IN A SOFT WHEAT FIELD.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
8344
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
140 C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SWENSON LESLIE L
Address
8012 W FENRICK RD
City
EVANSVILLE
State / Zip Code
WI 53536-9532
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# MKC89LA133