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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Cessna 140A · Columbia, CA · February 5, 2020

Date: February 5, 2020 · 18:06 local
Place: Columbia, CA
Phase of flight: Landing: Approach
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N9474A
NTSB investigation: NTSBWPR20FA086
Reported as: Cessna 140A
Reported engine: Continental C90 series
People aboard: 2
Fatal injuries: 2
Other injuries: 0
Pilot’s certificate: Private pilot

N9474ARegistration cancelled Oct 31, 2020 · Cessna 140AS/N 15295 · Built 1949 Airframe modelCessna 140A Engine modelContinental C90 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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On February 5, 2020 at approximately 18:06 hours local time aircraft N9474A a Cessna 140A was flying from harris ranch airport to the Columbia, CA (O22). When on approach to land at Columbia it came in contact with a tree and crashed. There were 2 souls on board both were fatalities.

As the FAA filed it

ON FEBRUARY 5, 2020 AT APPROXIMATELY 18:06 HOURS LOCAL TIME AIRCRAFT N9474A A CESSNA 140A WAS FLYING FROM HARRIS RANCH AIRPORT TO THE COLUMBIA, CA (O22). WHEN ON APPROACH TO LAND AT COLUMBIA IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH A TREE AND CRASHED. THERE WERE 2 SOULS ON BOARD BOTH WERE FATALITIES.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB WPR20FA086Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSonora, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach for landing.Feb 6, 2020 · Substantial damage

Other reports on N9474A · 1

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

Accident 19821003050399AGo Round (Aborted VFR) · Wickenburg, AZBallooned on wheel landing. Veered off runway heading on a attempted go around. Unable to outclimb terrain.Oct 3, 1982 · Substantial damage