N72901
Cessna 140 · built 1946
Register facts: FAA Aircraft Registry (Releasable Aircraft Database) (open data).
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Safety history
- October 16, 2005Accident
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Full accident record
- January 15, 1982Accident
AFTER AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE PILOT MADE A THOROUGH GROUND CHECK AND TAXIED OUT FOR A TEST FLIGHT. DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AT ABOUT 50 FT AGL. THE PILOT LANDED ON THE RUNWAY OVERRUN IN ABOUT 9 INCHES OF CRUSTED SNOW AND THE PLANE NOSED OVER. NO PROBLEMS WERE FOUND WITH THE ENGINE, FUEL, OR FUEL SYSTEM.