N72794CESSNA 1402022-10-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140S/N: 9980

Summary

On October 02, 2022, a Cessna 140 (N72794) was involved in an incident near Burnet, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with an unexpected quartering tailwind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA001. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N72794.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 2, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN23LA001
Location
Burnet, TX
Event ID
20221003106036
Coordinates
30.738927, -98.238610
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 the landing roll with an unexpected quartering tailwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
9980
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
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# CEN23LA001