N76452

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 140S/N: 10884

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 18, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA042
Location
Mize, MS
Event ID
20150417X03828
Coordinates
31.855278, -89.522781
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off airport precautionary landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N76452
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
10884
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BENSYL WILLIAM RICHARD
Address
4778 VERMACK RDG
Status
Deregistered
City
DUNWOODY
State / Zip Code
GA 30338-5018
Country
United States

Analysis

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the pilot made an emergency landing on a highway due to weather conditions. The FAA stated that during the landing roll, the airplane struck a highway sign, flipped upside down, and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot refused to make a statement to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge. After multiple requests, the pilot did not turn in the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report as requested.

It is unknown if there were any pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA15CA042