N20209CESSNA 172M 1992-05-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

CESSNA 172M S/N: 1726097

Summary

On May 01, 1992, a Cessna 172M (N20209) was involved in an accident near Amelia, VA. 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 PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE THAT RESULTED IN AN LANDING OVERRUN AND COLLISION WITH AN EMBANKMENT. CONTRIBUTING WAS FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO AROUND AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA053. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N20209.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 1, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA053
Location
AMELIA, VA
Event ID
20001211X14580
Coordinates
37.339172, -77.960136
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE THAT RESULTED IN AN LANDING OVERRUN AND COLLISION WITH AN EMBANKMENT. CONTRIBUTING WAS FAILURE TO INITIATE A GO AROUND AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
1726097
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
172M C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
5257 CHALLEDON DR
Status
Deregistered
City
VIRGINIA BEACH
State / Zip Code
VA 23462
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# BFO92LA053