N3914FCESSNA 172 1993-05-08 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172 S/N: 36814

Summary

On May 08, 1993, a Cessna 172 (N3914F) was involved in an accident near Towanda, PA. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE AILERON CONTROL CABLE WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO93LA074. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3914F.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 8, 1993
NTSB Number
BFO93LA074
Location
TOWANDA, PA
Event ID
20001211X12305
Coordinates
41.760578, -76.440109
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE AILERON CONTROL CABLE WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
36814
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MURPHY GLENN E
Address
BOX 112
Status
Deregistered
City
CAMPTOWN
State / Zip Code
PA 18815
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# BFO93LA074