N79505CESSNA 172K 1993-04-14 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

CESSNA 172K S/N: 17258137

Summary

On April 14, 1993, a Cessna 172K (N79505) was involved in an incident near Pony, MT. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE IMPROPER PREFLT PLANNING BY THE PIC AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN TAKEOFF AIRSPEED DURING GROUND ROLL ON A SOFT SNOW COVERED AIRSTRIP. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT SNOW ON THE AIRSTRIP.

This incident is documented in NTSB report SEA93LA093. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N79505.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 14, 1993
NTSB Number
SEA93LA093
Location
PONY, MT
Event ID
20001211X12249
Coordinates
45.739841, -111.920173
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER PREFLT PLANNING BY THE PIC AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN TAKEOFF AIRSPEED DURING GROUND ROLL ON A SOFT SNOW COVERED AIRSTRIP. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SOFT SNOW ON THE AIRSTRIP.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17258137
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
172K C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3900 CLEARVIEW AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
DAYTON
State / Zip Code
OH 45439-1100
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# SEA93LA093