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May 8, 1991 · Cessna 140 · N140ED
Redding, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 8, 1991
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Redding, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 140
Tail Number
N140ED
Operator
Randy L Thompson
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX91LA206
THE FLIGHT DEPARTED THE SHORT GRASS FIELD. INITIALLY THE CLIMB RATE WAS SATISFACTORY AND THE OBSTACLES HAD BEEN CLEARED. THE PILOT WAS LOWERING THE NOSE TO INCREASE AIRSPEED WHEN THE 13 YEAR OLD PASSENGER THOUGHT THE PILOT NEEDED HELP AND GRABBED THE CONTROL WHEEL AND PULLED IT ALL THE WAY BACK. THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND CRASHED INTO THE TREES. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE FAILED TO BRIEF THE PASSENGER NOT TO TOUCH THE FLIGHT CONTROLS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO BRIEF THE PASSENGER AND THE PASSENGERS INTENTIONAL CONTROL INTERFERENCE.
Full Narrative
THE FLIGHT DEPARTED THE SHORT GRASS FIELD. INITIALLY THE CLIMB RATE WAS SATISFACTORY AND THE OBSTACLES HAD BEEN CLEARED. THE PILOT WAS LOWERING THE NOSE TO INCREASE AIRSPEED WHEN THE 13 YEAR OLD PASSENGER THOUGHT THE PILOT NEEDED HELP AND GRABBED THE CONTROL WHEEL AND PULLED IT ALL THE WAY BACK. THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND CRASHED INTO THE TREES. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE FAILED TO BRIEF THE PASSENGER NOT TO TOUCH THE FLIGHT CONTROLS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN140ED
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRandy L Thompson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 5 kt, gusting 5 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO