N3697VCESSNA 1402021-06-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 140S/N: 14973

Summary

On June 05, 2021, a Cessna 140 (N3697V) was involved in an accident near Alexandria, MN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot did not maintain aircraft and directional control during the landing in variable wind conditions resulting in abnormal contact with the terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA255. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3697V.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 5, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA255
Location
Alexandria, MN
Event ID
20210608103229
Coordinates
45.865829, -95.394694
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot did not maintain aircraft and directional control during the landing in variable wind conditions resulting in abnormal contact with the terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
14973
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
27735 JARVIS ST NW
Status
Deregistered
City
ZIMMERMAN
State / Zip Code
MN 55398-4058
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# CEN21LA255