Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 140 near Mize, MS — 2015-04-18

Final reportGAA15CA042
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Date
2015-04-18
Location
Mize, MS, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 140
Registration
N76452
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

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

NTSB coding

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