N617CCCESSNA 501 1989-10-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

CESSNA 501 S/N: 617

Summary

On October 02, 1989, a Cessna 501 (N617CC) was involved in an incident near Sedona, AZ. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN HIS INABILITY TO FLARE THE AIRCRAFT AND/OR RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: CROSSWIND, GUSTS, TURBULENCE, DOWNDRAFT, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX90LA001. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N617CC.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 2, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX90LA001
Location
SEDONA, AZ
Event ID
20001213X29630
Coordinates
34.939689, -111.939186
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN HIS INABILITY TO FLARE THE AIRCRAFT AND/OR RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: CROSSWIND, GUSTS, TURBULENCE, DOWNDRAFT, AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
617
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
501 C501
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
8
FAA Model
421C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RILEY LIVESTOCK INC
Address
250 BRITTIAN RD
City
MAYFIELD
State / Zip Code
KY 42066-4617
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# LAX90LA001