N11575

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170 S/N: 19540

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 8, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL90LA004
Location
MOORESVILLE, NC
Event ID
20001213X29528
Coordinates
35.570213, -80.810005
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUGHDOWN POINT ON THE UNIDIRECTIONAL RUNWAY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE WIND AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
19540
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
170 C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PYLE HOWARD H
Address
30511 SW FIRDALE RD
City
CORNELIUS
State / Zip Code
OR 97113-6209
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# ATL90LA004