Cessna 140 accident near MIO, MI
On August 21, 1995, a Cessna 140 (airplane) was involved in an accident near MIO, MI. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- August 21, 1995
- Place
- MIO, MI
- Aircraft
- Cessna 140 · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 44.661°N, 84.140°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001207X04214
NTSB summary
History of Flight On August 21, 1995, at 1253 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 140, N76429, was destroyed as a result of loss of control while maneuvering after takeoff. The private pilot was fatally injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight departed the Oscoda County Airport, Mio, Michigan, en route to Marine City, Michigan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. Witnesses reported that the pilot departed from runway 27 at Oscoda County Airport. The takeoff was normal and the engine sounded normal with no sputtering. Shortly after takeoff the pilot rocked his wings as a goodbye gesture, which was typical for the pilot. Witnesses reported that the airplane obtained about 10 to 30 feet of vertical clearance with the trees at the end of the airport property. The airplane went into a hard bank to the left, which was reported to be between 60 to 90 degrees angle of bank. The airplane crossed highway 33 during the turn and leveled out for about 1/4 mile. A witness driving south on highway 33 reported that he could see the airplane out the right side of his pickup window. He reported that the airplane was no more than 20 feet above the trees. The airplane went into another hard, ninety degree left bank which turned the aircraft back toward the airport property heading about 120 degrees. Witnesses reported that the airplane hit trees with the left wing pointing down. The airplane landed in an inverted position. Witnesses also reported that the engine had sounded normal with no sputtering during the flight. Personnel Information The pilot was a 49 year old
Probable cause
the pilot's impairment of judgement and performance which led to performing a low altitude maneuver with insufficient altitude for recovery. A factor was the tailwind.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
