N8226LCESSNA 172 1993-01-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172 S/N: 56426

Summary

On January 16, 1993, a Cessna 172 (N8226L) was involved in an incident near Palmetto, GA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, AND HIS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRPLANE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL93LA053. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8226L.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, January 16, 1993
NTSB Number
ATL93LA053
Location
PALMETTO, GA
Event ID
20001211X11652
Coordinates
33.520053, -84.660972
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, AND HIS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
56426
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HOEFT MICHAEL R
Address
30019 LUDLOW AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
FRONTENAC
State / Zip Code
MN 55026
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL93LA053