N65737CESSNA 172P 1992-03-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172P S/N: 17275843

Summary

On March 19, 1992, a Cessna 172P (N65737) was involved in an accident near Accokeek, MD. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SPATIAL DISORIENTATION WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92FA044. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N65737.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, March 19, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92FA044
Location
ACCOKEEK, MD
Event ID
20001211X14232
Coordinates
38.669120, -77.010116
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SPATIAL DISORIENTATION WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17275843
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
172P C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FLIGHT INTERNATIONAL AVIATION TRAINING CENTER INC
Address
PATRICK HENRY AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
NEWPORT NEWS
State / Zip Code
VA 23602
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# BFO92FA044