N2419VCESSNA 1402023-02-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140S/N: 14665

Summary

On February 15, 2023, a Cessna 140 (N2419V) was involved in an incident near Keystone Heights, FL. 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 improper decision to perform an impromptu off-airport landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA139. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2419V.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA139
Location
Keystone Heights, FL
Event ID
20230306106824
Coordinates
29.804163, -82.040263
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 improper decision to perform an impromptu off-airport landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
14665
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LAHMAN DAVID R
Address
11925 SW AVENTINO DR
Status
Deregistered
City
PORT SAINT LUCIE
State / Zip Code
FL 34987-2310
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# ERA23LA139