N2705KCESSNA 180K 1989-09-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180K S/N: 18053040

Summary

On September 02, 1989, a Cessna 180K (N2705K) was involved in an incident near Englewood, CO. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE. THE CROSSWIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN89LA215. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2705K.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 2, 1989
NTSB Number
DEN89LA215
Location
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Event ID
20001213X29353
Coordinates
39.579078, -104.860084
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN A GROUND SWERVE. THE CROSSWIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18053040
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
180K C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180K

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALDRICH GARY L
Address
12903 GEORGES WAY
City
SAN ANTONIO
State / Zip Code
TX 78253-4266
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# DEN89LA215