N8471LCESSNA 172I 1992-04-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172I S/N: 17256671

Summary

On April 13, 1992, a Cessna 172I (N8471L) was involved in an incident near Knightdale, NC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AT THE AIRPORT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8471L.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 13, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA077
Location
KNIGHTDALE, NC
Event ID
20001211X14374
Coordinates
35.789108, -78.480278
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR CROSSWIND CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE CROSSWIND CONDITIONS AT THE AIRPORT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17256671
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172I C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KAUFMAN JAMES A
Address
6141 CHATHAM DRIVE
Status
Deregistered
City
ALIQUIPPA
State / Zip Code
PA 15001
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# ATL92LA077