N73436CESSNA 172 1993-03-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17267460

Summary

On March 26, 1993, a Cessna 172 (N73436) was involved in an accident near Lewisburg, OH. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT AND INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO93LA059. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N73436.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 26, 1993
NTSB Number
BFO93LA059
Location
LEWISBURG, OH
Event ID
20001211X11932
Coordinates
40.099498, -83.749794
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DARK NIGHT AND INADVERTENT FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17267460
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MDJC INC
Address
3900 CLEARVIEW RD
Status
Deregistered
City
DAYTON
State / Zip Code
OH 45439
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# BFO93LA059