N9687ACESSNA 140A 1989-09-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
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CESSNA 140A S/N: 15408

Summary

On September 11, 1989, a Cessna 140A (N9687A) was involved in an incident near Austin, TX. 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: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIDRCRAFT. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA164. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9687A.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 11, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA164
Location
AUSTIN, TX
Event ID
20001213X29380
Coordinates
30.380077, -97.950073
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIDRCRAFT. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15408
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
140A C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HOLBROOK JAMES A
Address
1845 COUNTY ROAD 203
City
BURNET
State / Zip Code
TX 78611-6289
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# FTW89LA164