N55110CESSNA 172P 1992-05-19 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 172P S/N: 17275112

Summary

On May 19, 1992, a Cessna 172P (N55110) was involved in an accident near Princeton, NJ. 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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE OVER AN OBSTACLE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE A TAILWIND, DARK NIGHT, AND PREMATURE RAISING OF THE FLAPS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92FA069. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N55110.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, May 19, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92FA069
Location
PRINCETON, NJ
Event ID
20001211X14578
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'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE OVER AN OBSTACLE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE A TAILWIND, DARK NIGHT, AND PREMATURE RAISING OF THE FLAPS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17275112
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
172P C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
RARITAN VALLEY FLYING SCHOOL
Address
RT 206 PRINCETON AIRPORT
Status
Deregistered
City
PRINCETON
State / Zip Code
NJ 08540
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# BFO92FA069