N9823XCESSNA 185 1989-08-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 185 S/N: 1850023

Summary

On August 06, 1989, a Cessna 185 (N9823X) was involved in an incident near Durango, CO. 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: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. THE WIND CONDITION WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA188. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9823X.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, August 6, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA188
Location
DURANGO, CO
Event ID
20001213X29099
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. THE WIND CONDITION WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
1850023
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
185 C185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
185

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TOP HAND INC
Address
2750 WOLD RD
City
LAUREL
State / Zip Code
MT 59044-9557
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# DEN89LA188