N51409

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172 S/N: 17274309

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 24, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93LA298
Location
VACAVILLE, CA
Event ID
20001211X12958
Coordinates
38.409877, -122.010665
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY FAILING TO ALLOW ENOUGH TIME FOR THE ROTOR WASH TO DISSIPATE BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE APPROACH. THE WAKE TURBULENCE (ROTOR WASH) WAS A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N51409
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17274309
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
172 C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MITIGATION CONCEPTS INC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
Status
Deregistered
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19810-4902
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# LAX93LA298