N4084N

Substantial
None

Cessna 140S/N: 13542

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
NTSB Number
LAX07CA252
Location
Olympia, WA
Event ID
20070928X01474
Coordinates
46.969444, -122.902496
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
13542
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BOIKE ANDREW W
Address
1002 SW 314TH PL
City
FEDERAL WAY
State / Zip Code
WA 98023-4544
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot said that during landing she lost directional control and the aircraft ground looped. During the accident sequence the airplane collided with portable barricade signs. The pilot reported no abnormalities or malfunctions prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX07CA252