N89424 is a 1946 Cessna 140. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor C85 series rated at 85 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Apr 1957. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in May 2013. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistered in Sterling, AK in 2010 · deregistered in 1957.
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The private pilot was departing from a short, rough, field. He said he elected to depart with a tailwind due to the slope of the takeoff area. About 100 feet above the ground, the airplane encountered a stronger tailwind, and stopped climbing. The pilot did not turn away from the rising terrain because he thought the airplane would stall. The airplane was unable to out-climb the rising terrain, and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
No photos yet. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed for uploads.
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About the Cessna 140
About the modelA two-seat taildragger with a high wing and, on most examples, metal wings replacing the earlier fabric. An early postwar light aircraft, now largely in the hands of enthusiasts.