Aviation accident ERA14FA327

1 fatal · CESSNA 140 · 2014-07-05 · Parma, NY, USA

Event

NTSB number: ERA14FA327
Event ID: 20140705X44414
Type: Accident
Date: 2014-07-05
Location: Parma, NY, USA
Coordinates: 43.222778, -77.812225

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 140
Registration: N76850
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the failure of the aluminum center safety belt bracket.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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