N2873CCESSNA 170B 1989-06-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170B S/N: 26416

Summary

On June 12, 1989, a Cessna 170B (N2873C) was involved in an incident near Gerlach, NV. 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 PILOT DISPLAYED POOR JUDGEMENT BY SELECTING UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. AS A RESULT, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON THE SOFT TERRAIN.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA89LA108. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2873C.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 12, 1989
NTSB Number
SEA89LA108
Location
GERLACH, NV
Event ID
20001213X28676
Coordinates
40.860137, -119.319274
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT DISPLAYED POOR JUDGEMENT BY SELECTING UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. AS A RESULT, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON THE SOFT TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
26416
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
170B C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HART JOHN E
Address
328 NEZ PERCE AVE BOX 1076
PO BOX 1076
City
WEST YELLOWSTONE
State / Zip Code
MT 59758-1076
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# SEA89LA108