MINR · Cessna 140 · 1999-01-04 · SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX99LA067
Event ID
20001204X00075
Type
Accident
Date
1999-01-04
Location
SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
140
Registration
N3585V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to an internal left magneto coil primary circuit short. Factors were insufficient altitude and inadequate terrain to make an emergency landing.