N2873C

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170B S/N: 26416

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