Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 23, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA186
Location
CLEAR LAKE, MN
Event ID
20001213X29217
Coordinates
45.439098, -93.990669
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION IN ATTEMPTING TO LAND WITH INADEQUATE VISUAL CUES WHICH PRECLUDED IDENTIFICATION OF A CORRECT RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE AIRPORT WAS READILY AVAILABLE.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N80357
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17266546
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LEADERS FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
BOX 157
Status
Deregistered
City
CLEAR LAKE
State / Zip Code
MN 55319
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# MKC89LA186